Dating from the late 19th century, this former coaching inn, converted into a house of approximately 260 m², unfolds over two levels and is situated in a green setting on a plot of 754 m² in Mérignac, near Bordeaux.     The result of a renovation carried out over nearly twenty years, architect Françoise Bousquet has completely rehabilitated this building down to the smallest detail, with particular attention paid to bio-sourced materials and highlighting the intrinsic qualities of the place. Redesigned for a contemporary lifestyle, the house adopts an inverted plan in order to keep the sleeping areas on the ground floor and to open up the garden level to accommodate a large living room in direct connection with the outside. Throughout the house, the material is palpable: lime plaster, solid wood and stone coexist in contrast with powder-coated metal and give the whole a soothing and warm atmosphere. Upon entering, the eye is drawn to the distant greenery of the garden before turning to the right to an interior garden bathed in zenithal light. This garden showcases the contemporary suspended staircase with its clean lines, creating a unique experience between the two floors. Upon reaching the bottom of the staircase, the living room, bathed in warm light, is anchored by a stone floor laid in an opus incertum pattern, which extends onto the outdoor terrace through large windows framed in exotic wood. Organized into several distinct yet flowing spaces, it includes an intimate sitting room furnished as a library, nestled on one side of the staircase. On the other side, the dining area and a second sitting room flow seamlessly into the living space, leading to the solid oak kitchen, defined by a long central island and topped with floating shelves that echo the staircase. A pantry, a laundry room, and a cellar complete the more discreet spaces on this level. The upstairs sleeping area is arranged around a central hallway, ensuring a clear flow. It accommodates four bedrooms, with the possibility of creating a fifth. The bedrooms share a bathroom with custom-made furniture, a shower, and a view of the garden, as well as a second, more private shower room. The bucolic, country-style garden comprises a vegetable patch, fruit trees, aromatic plants, and various other trees. A small brick-paved path leads to a 26 m² outbuilding nestled in the shade of a mimosa tree, awaiting conversion. Two parking spaces complete this exceptional property.     A timeless place that nourishes the senses.

Ad reference BX1318