3-Bed 19th-Century House with Jean Nouvel Top Floor and Lap Pool, Near Ribérac, France, €345,000
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Jean Nouvel Loft, Périgord Valley
About this property
Perched on the edge of a quaint village between two of France's most beautiful villages, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Brantôme, this mid-19th century stone house punches well above its price point. The ground floor blends exposed timber beams, pitch pine flooring and a monumental fireplace with new double-glazed frames and a fully fitted kitchen. Two bedrooms with en-suite facilities occupy the first floor, while recent renovation work has swept through the electrics, the joinery and the insulation throughout.
The crowning glory is the top floor, a remarkable living unit designed by the prestigious Ateliers Jean Nouvel. The entire roof space has been opened up to reveal a masterfully showcased timber frame, combining open-plan living with an original bathtub, bespoke bookshelves, a raised platform and an office nook. It is the sort of space that makes estate agent photography look underdressed. Outside, a walled courtyard doubles as a terrace, a 10-metre lap pool sits perfectly positioned to catch the valley views, and a generous orchard runs to a meadow beyond. Outbuildings offer a barn with mezzanine, a lean-to garage and a flower garden fragrant with lavender.
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