Michael Zingraf Bassin d’Arcachon presents: a characterful house in the heart of Ville d’Hiver

Michael Zingraf Bassin d’Arcachon presents: a characterful house in the heart of the Ville d’Hiver. In this iconic district of Arcachon, this large house built in 1902 offers over 240 m² of space, including more than 200 m² of usable floor area, on a nearly 650 m² wooded plot. A typical Ville d’Hiver villa, it combines neo-regional sobriety with seaside ornamentation. Its brick façade, wooden joinery, and architectural details make it a fine example of the "arcachonnais" style in its sober and elegant version.

The house features a regular volume and a balanced layout. Several original wooden window frames have been preserved, some with secondary glazing. From the reception rooms and several bedrooms, clear views open onto the Basin, providing a constant visual breathing space both upstairs and on the ground floor. The roof and gutters have been recently renewed, as well as the gas boiler replaced in 2021—elements that demonstrate attentive and regular maintenance.

The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a living room, a dining room, a study alcove, an independent kitchen, a laundry room, and a studio with a bedroom and a bathroom. Upstairs, a study, four bedrooms—three with washrooms— a shower room, corridors, and a second toilet form a coherent ensemble. The volumes, well distributed, retain their original logic. The interiors now invite a fresh perspective—a reinterpretation that would blend the spirit of the place with contemporary uses.

A basement with three rooms and a landing completes the house. It can be converted to accommodate technical equipment, service rooms, or a workshop. The detached garage, with the possibility of a roof terrace, can also be transformed into a studio. The garden, well exposed to the south and wooded, is suitable for a swimming pool. It hosts family lunches and dinners on its beautiful terrace.

Through its architecture, its views over the Basin, its garden, and adaptable annexes, this house brings together the features of a complete living space, both structured and open to a new chapter.

The Ville d’Hiver district benefits from a calm environment, rich in preserved heritage. A few minutes’ walk away, the Parc Mauresque offers a natural lookout over the town, with easy access to the city center, Basin beaches, the train station, and local shops.

A sought-after location, careful construction, and rare potential: this family home is part of the legacy of an iconic place in Arcachon, ready to embrace a new project.