A private house in La Rochelle, a pleasant way of life along the Atlantic Ocean

Mary Deschamps 12 Sep 2020
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Combining its architectural and real estate patrimony, La Rochelle offers a pleasant lifestyle along the Atlantic Ocean to those owning a house there.

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Maison à la Rochelle, la belle vie au bord de l'océan Atlantique
We pushed open the gates of this property deserving a little visit. © Sotheby's Realty
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With a longstanding history, yet turned towards the future, this city bordering the Atlantic ocean, the Dune du Pilat and the Banc d’Arguin enjoys an easy pace of living, benefitting from a versatile real estate offer. In the Poitou-Charentes region, it's the rendezvous of important events linked to the sea, around its 4 bustling harbors—and there happen to be more and more potential buyers seeking an architect's house for sale in La Rochelle—the largest city between the Loire and the Gironde rivers.

A La Rochelle architect's house, in the Fétilly district

In the most coveted prefecture area of the Charente-Maritime department, this upscale district of La Rochelle appeals to newly arrived dwellers thanks to its quality of life. Its streets feature an ultra contemporary house, conceived by a well-known architect.

A patio sheltered from onlookers

At the end of a one-way street, its 292 m² plot of land shelters 156 m² of livable space, including 5 rooms, 1 large and light filled reception room open on the outside, 1 fitted kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage and 1 heated pool with a modular terrace.

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Sheltered from the wind, the outdoor pool has perfect sun exposure. © Sotheby's Realty
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Opening up on the patio, the living room leads to the upper floor thanks to a discreet staircase. © Sotheby's Realty

A renovated farmhouse, 10 minutes from the center of La Rochelle

If you want to escape from midtown, too busy for your taste, head for the outskirts of La Rochelle in order to discover this farmhouse with a rural architecture. Renovated with taste in a contemporary style, it is located inside a very handsome park of about 5 800 m².

The countryside nearby the city

Counting amongst the most lovely farmhouses for sale in Poitou-Charentes, it offers 370 m² of livable surface: 9 rooms, 1 grand séjour, 1 dining room, 1 fitted kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 parking for 5 cars, 1 sports room and 1 pool.

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Very original, the wooden terrace enables to set up a large family table. © Sotheby's Realty
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A mixture of old and new, the dining room has very high ceilings. © Sotheby's Realty

A house in the green and calm setting of La Rochelle

And how about taking advantage of the best of two worlds, between sea and country? It's totally possible near the Old Harbor, because in the peaceful and residential midtown districts of La Rochelle are nestled deluxe houses for sale in Aquitaine.

3 terraces bordering a landscaped garden

This family homestead is established on a 1 823 m² plot of land. Here one discovers 452 m² of livable space: 10 rooms including, 1 bright living room with a fireplace, 1 dining room, 1 kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 independent dwelling and 1 heated pool.

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Several one-storey buildings comprise this small private and sheltered domain. © Sotheby's Realty
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Protected in a large covered space, the heated pool is available all year-round. © Sotheby's Realty

A discreet property, on the Allées du Mail of La Rochelle

Since the 16th century, the Mail is a favored destinaton for the strollers and bike riders of La Rochelle. This imposi lawn ornamented with flowerbeds and surrounded by trees, only a few meters from the ocean, has seen its real estate assets benefit from an important boom.

A nice midtown address

This two-storey property has many assets: 150 m² divided in 6 well-distributed rooms, 1 living room with a kitchen opening onto a terrace, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 office, 1 cellar and 1 outdoor pool.

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During the cold season, a rolling shutter protects the pool, leaving it intact for summer. © Barnes
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In the entrance, a panel cleverly separates pthe living space, making it quite independent. © Barnes

Facing the sea, in a house at the doors of La Rochelle

At the doors of La Rochelle, the harbor of L'Houmeau shelters a small oyster farm where one can buy a bushel of Marennes bivalves at the fish market or enjoy a weekend filled with iodine. Here, certain prestigious properties are highly coveted.

A view on the Ile de Ré

This one-storey house spans 260 m². It comprises 8 rooms: 1 large living room, 1 dining room, 1 separate kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 sports room, 1 tennis court, 1 pool, 1 jacuzzi, 1 sauna and 1 Spa.

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If your dream is tranquility facing the ocean, this house will open up its doors to you. © Barnes
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Soon yours, sunsets on the Ile de Ré from the living room! A year-round spectacle. © Barnes
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