Arcachon-Gironde- Villa Iconique De la Ville D'hiver

Description

Villa La Bretagne — Ville d'Hiver, Arcachon.

"The Ville d'Hiver is a historic hillside district developed from the 1860s, where Second Empire high society once wintered to enjoy the mild climate.
One of the most highly sought-after neighbourhoods on the Arcachon Basin, Villa La Bretagne, stands out as an exceptional property.
Built in 1865 for Émile Pereire, the founder of this seaside neighbourhood, it embodies a century and a half of history and the art of living. Regularly featured in the press and chosen as a filming location, this residence is one of the most distinctive in the area — a site that has been listed and protected since 1985.

With approximately 262sqm of living space spread over three levels, the villa has retained all its original character. A historic veranda, with its period features beautifully preserved, opens the ground floor onto a living room with views in three directions, and a dining room bathed in light from the south and east. A separate, fully equipped kitchen completes this reception level.
The mezzanine, characteristic of these Arcachon residences, offers an additional bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The first floor features four further bedrooms, two of which open onto a large south-facing terrace — a veritable balcony overlooking the laid-back rhythms of the Bay. The top floor, a converted attic, offers three more bedrooms, a loft space, and a fully fitted shower room — plenty of room to welcome children, grandchildren and visiting friends with ease.

Outside, a landscaped, tree-lined garden of approximately 1,795sqm, planted with mature trees, offers a haven of tranquillity and lush greenery — a rarity so close to the town centre. The property also includes a garage.

Arcachon, a charming seaside town on the doorstep of the ocean and the Landes forest, captivates with its mild climate, the beauty of its seafront, and its excellent transport links: the railway station puts Bordeaux and its airport less than an hour away, and Paris just over three hours away.
A bucolic and peaceful setting, perfect as a second home or a year-round family residence, where several generations can gather together on the shores of the Bassin.