Description
Breton Modernism in Larmor-Plage
Just a stone’s throw from the beach, this house, built by Marc Fatus in 1983, offers a breathtaking view of the Port-Louis citadel and the entire mouth of the Blavet from Larmor-Plage.
This house stands on a 955 m² plot, featuring a meticulously landscaped garden designed by Erwan Tymen.
With a total surface area of 250 m² spread across three levels, every floor benefits from stunning sea views.
On the garden level, the house opens onto a glass-enclosed entrance leading to the first night area, which includes three spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, along with a bathroom and a separate toilet.
The first floor features a bright, open-plan living space with large bay windows that extend onto a terrace with integrated planters. From here, an outdoor staircase provides direct access to the garden, enhancing the connection between the interiors and the natural surroundings. This level comprises a living room, a dining area, a separate kitchen with a pantry, and an open-plan office. The double-height living room is adorned with a brick fireplace integrated into a custom-built wall library, while the dining area has been opened up to maximize natural light. This floor also includes a master bedroom and a bathroom with a double marble vanity and a separate toilet.
The second floor opens onto a mezzanine, featuring a lounge area with a double glass-balustrade balcony, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and an attic space that can be converted into a sixth bedroom.
Additional amenities include a boiler room, a wine cellar, and a double garage.
Located at the tip of Larmor-Plage, at the mouth of the Blavet, this house enjoys an exceptional setting facing the 16th-century citadel of Port-Louis. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the Kernevel marina and a 10-minute bike ride from the center of Larmor-Plage. The property also benefits from direct beach access.
A new perspective on local heritage
This house combines modernist design with traditional architectural features, aligning with the critical regionalism movement of the 1970s and 1980s. It has retained nearly all of its original elements. This architectural approach emerged as a response to the uniformity of modernism, seeking to enrich its pure forms with vernacular influences and a strong connection to the genius loci, creating living spaces that resonate with local heritage and topography.
The sweeping double-pitched roof that shelters the structure, along with the extensive use of slate on both the roof and the rear façade, reflects the traditions of Breton architecture. Meanwhile, the building’s orthogonal lines, generous volumes, and wide ribbon windows framing the horizon are hallmarks of modernity, underscoring the architectural lineage in which Marc Fatus positioned his work.
Marc Fatus
Initially a student at the Regional School of Architecture in Lille, Marc Fatus joined the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1947 and graduated on June 21, 1955. He studied under Eugène Beaudouin and Roger-Henri Expert, drawing from their teachings constructive principles that would go on to enrich his work.
Technical Information
Price: €2,639,000
Fees payable by the buyer
Fee amount: 3.49% (€89,000)
Price excluding fees: €2,550,000Ownership type: Full ownership
Property tax: €3,206Heating: Underfloor heating, gas boiler
Windows: Original double glazing
Energy Class: C / Climate Class: C
The estimated average annual energy expenses for standard usage, based on 2021 energy prices (including subscriptions), range between €1,740 and €2,420.
