Neuvic, Limousin 19160

A wooden house and its five annexes, in 6-hectare grounds with views of the Cantal Mountains, in the Haute-Corrze-Ventadour area. From a bird's eye view, the main building seems to be deposited in the midst of a meadow, like a balcony overhanging the forest, while the annexes are tucked away among the trees. From the entrance gate, a private asphalt drive, with grassy verges and trees forming the undergrowth, climbs up to the plateau on the hilltop where the house and its annexes are situated. The house boasts a modern feel, with clean, flowing lines, and is made of timber with red cedar cladding, anthracite grey fascia boarding and a flat roof. It represents a daring architectural stance in such a setting but is in line with the requirements of France's official architecture agency, which are applicable due to the nearby village church being listed as a historical monument.The house is surrounded by wood stripped walkways as well as patios made of Douglas pinewood and is built above a crawl space to protect it from damp. The faades are punctuated with a variety of secure, insulating picture windows that allow light to stream into the interior. The different annexes each have a specific use: the two entirely independent lodges, one of which has the appearance of a hut, are for accommodation a second hut is used for work or leisure and a closed lean-to as well as a sea cargo container like structure used for maintenance equipment and storage are nearest to the house but tucked away from sight. All the buildings are harmoniously integrated into an environment with a wealth of biodiversity in which a vegetable garden has been created.