Lavaur, Midi-Pyrénées 81500

Perfectly balancing indoor and outdoor living while remaining completely hidden from view, this remarkable architect-designed home is a true sanctuary immersed in nature. Designed to weave effortlessly between land, trees, and water, the property offers 185 sqm of single-level living space built with a timber frame structure and clad in pre-patinated standing seam zinc. Chosen for its dark tone that blends seamlessly into the surrounding woodland, the zinc also provides outstanding durability and texture. The final and perhaps most important element of the design is glass-omnipresent throughout the home-creating a constant dialogue between the interior and the landscape. At the heart of the house lies a spectacular 70 sqm living area where the boundaries between inside and outside seem to disappear, depending on where your gaze rests. The 43 sqm principal suite overlooks the pond, offering a peaceful and ever-changing natural backdrop. The three additional bedrooms, together with the study, enjoy views over the swimming pool, ornamental fish ponds, and the surrounding woodland. The corridor leading to these rooms was conceived as a carriage from the legendary Orient Express, evoking journeys, distant horizons, and dreams of travel. Set within 1,900 sqm of wooded grounds, the garden provides a haven of tranquillity, filled with birdsong, the sound of cicadas in summer, and the occasional splash of turtles diving into the lake. Are you searching for a home infused with a sense of magic ?