A modernist gem on one level, with its central patio under a spectacular…

Ideally situated in the sought-after, pastoral setting of the Les Metz neighborhood in Jouy-en-Josas, this striking 1970s house blends poetically into its lush green surroundings. A bold architectural statement, it instantly captivates with its unique character and unconventional volumes, offering a journey back in time for modernist design enthusiasts.

The entrance?discreetly tucked beneath the roof overhang and warmly clad in wood?marks the starting point of a constant dialogue between the indoors and the outdoors.

Stepping inside reveals a spatial layout that is as unexpected as it is spectacular. Here, 1970s architecture expresses its full boldness by dissolving the boundaries between inside and out. The eye is immediately drawn to the home's beating heart: a fully glazed central patio. Designed as a lush atrium, this light-filled space serves as the centerpiece around which the home's daily life revolves.

Flowing movement defines the open-plan layout surrounding this glass cube: In the living area, the space is anchored by a sculptural, dark metal open fireplace?a true modernist totem that visually separates the relaxation zone from the rest of the room. The dining area offers a more intimate atmosphere, enhanced by walls warmly clad in light wood paneling and cork.

A hallway leads to the kitchen?which opens directly onto a paved terrace featuring ponds and masonry planters?extending the living space and creating a vantage point overlooking the garden. The hallway also provides access to four bedrooms, one of which includes an en-suite shower room and toilet. A separate toilet completes this level. The full basement features a large, heated, light-filled playroom, a spacious two-car garage, a workshop, a boiler room, a laundry room, and a cellar.

With its distinct "seventies" spirit, this property is a blank canvas offering immense potential; it awaits only a contemporary reimagining to showcase its graphic lines and seamless connection to nature. A rare and exclusive find, perfect for aesthetes seeking a truly unique home.

Transport: RER C station: Located in the town center (quickly accessible by bus or car). It offers easy connections to the Versailles-Chantiers hub (direct link to Paris-Montparnasse in 15 minutes) and Massy-Palaiseau (access to the TGV station). Bus services provide easy connections to Jouy station and the town center, as well as to Versailles, the Saclay Plateau, and Vélizy.

Road access: N118 (towards Paris Pont de Sèvres or outlying areas) and the A86 via the Colbert Bridge, facilitating access to major employment hubs in Vélizy-Villacoublay and Saclay.

Schools: Bourget-Calmette School (preschool and primary), Maryse Bastié Middle School or Saint-Exupéry Middle School in Vélizy-Villacoublay (served by a dedicated school transport network), High schools in Versailles: Lycée Marie Curie, La Bruyère, Jules Ferry, or Lycée Hoche, Franco-German High School (LFA) in Buc. ENERGY RATING: E / CLIMATE RATING: E Estimated average annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on energy prices from 2021, 2022, and 2023: between euros4,440 and euros6,020

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