Rezé, Pays de la Loire 44400

A 310-m modern residence with classical charm, near Nantes, in 1 2 hectares of wooded grounds. This property, which can be found in the heart of a residential neighbourhood dotted with gardens and woodland, is tucked away from prying eyes in grounds of more than 1.2 hectares, of which 7, 800 m can be built upon, according to local planning rules. At the entrance, there is an automatic gate that opens onto a gravelled drive lined by tall, old trees. A large, gravelled forecourt with curved contours stands before the house, which possesses approximately 310 m of living space. It was built in 1975 and revamped in 2019. It now boasts a revisited classical style, typical of the elegance shown by residences of character. The main faade is markedly symmetrical, set around a central, slightly protruding pavilion with two storeys, which is flanked by two single-level wings. The light-coloured rendering highlights the basket handle arched windows with black joinery, while a stone flight of steps leads up to the entrance door. To the rear, the slope of the land conceals a garage in the basement, which can be reached via an open-air ramp. Half-Moon openings with small-paned windows underline the split-level layout of this wing of the house. A modern extension with a flat roof extends from the central pavilion. It is punctuated by large windows with black metal frames, in a sleek, industrial style. It opens onto a patio with decking that is raised in relation to the garden and is adjacent to a 4-metre by 9-metre swimming pool. Beyond the vast gravelled courtyard, a dense, well-preserved wood slopes gently down to the banks of a stream marking the natural boundary of the property.