Entre Roche Et Lumière: Demeure D'architecte Et Son écrin Troglodyte à La Roche Guyon
4 Beds
2,369 Sqft
7,169 Sqft lot
Updated: July 7
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About the Property
Located just 50 minutes from Paris, in the heart of the art and history village of La Roche-Guyon, a unique gem of Île-de-France labeled among ”The Most Beautiful Villages of France,” this distinctive property of approximately 220 m² is the result of a complete reinterpretation by a DPLG architect. Nestled against the cliff, it offers a suspended living experience, blending raw nature, light-fille
Located just 50 minutes from Paris, in the heart of the art and history village of La Roche-Guyon, a unique gem of Île-de-France labeled among ”The Most Beautiful Villages of France,” this distinctive property of approximately 220 m² is the result of a complete reinterpretation by a DPLG architect. Nestled against the cliff, it offers a suspended living experience, blending raw nature, light-filled volumes, and sweeping views.
A secret garden at the foot of the cliff: From the entrance, the tone is set by a main south-facing garden of about 600 m². Centered around three majestic lime trees, it rests against a spectacular limestone wall covered in ivy, creating a living and unchanging natural tableau.
Carved directly into this typical Seine Valley rock, a raw troglodyte space of about 100 m² opens onto the garden through an old workshop glass roof. A timeless place with exceptional development potential: artist’s studio, private gallery, reception area, or wellness retreat.
Graphic volumes and versatility: The main living area highlights period features (old parquet floors, marble fireplaces, beautiful ironwork) enhanced by contemporary lines.
The ground floor houses a 40 m² living room with large windows opening to the outside, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors, as well as a guest suite with a shower room.
The upper floor is dedicated to the sleeping area, offering two generous bedrooms, a dressing room, and a large bathroom. Its flexible layout easily allows for the creation of a third bedroom.
The top level, nestled under a superb mansard roof, enjoys complete autonomy (currently used as a premium rental). This cozy space, which offers a direct view of the La Roche-Guyon castle keep through its Velux window, can be reconnected to the house via an existing staircase.
A viewpoint over the Seine: By taking the exterior staircase, you reach a second part of the garden, suspended and about 90 m². A true belvedere accessible independently, it offers a panoramic and spectacular view (the Seine’s loops revealed in winter).
A basement cellar, a garage carved into the rock, an authentic troglodyte cellar, and several independent entrances complete the features of this decidedly artistic property.
Espaces Atypiques’ opinion: A poetic, inspiring, and wildly versatile property where the imprint of history and the mineral nature of the rock unite to create a unique living space just outside Paris. A true favorite.
ENERGY CLASS: F / CLIMATE CLASS: F Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on average energy prices indexed over the years [hidden information]: between €6,270 and €8,490
Sale price: €590,000 Buyer’s fees: €28,095 Net seller price: €561,905
Contact: Johnathan [hidden information] RSAC: [hidden information] Pontoise (5.00% fees including tax payable by the buyer.) Johnathan LEITH (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: - PONTOISE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/