Contemporary Home Near Chartres – One Hour from Paris

Property Description

Located in Lèves, just outside Chartres, this 180 sqm contemporary home for sale offers a rare lifestyle in the heart of Eure-et-Loir, in France's Centre-Val de Loire region. Set on 5,683 sqm of beautifully landscaped grounds bordering woodland, the property combines contemporary architecture, high-end finishes and a peaceful natural setting, while remaining within easy reach of both Chartres and Paris.

Just 10 minutes from the historic centre of Chartres and Chartres railway station, the property offers convenient connections to Paris-Montparnasse, making it particularly well suited as a primary residence, a home for those combining remote work with time in Paris, or an elegant country pied-à-terre within easy reach of the capital.

Built in 2007 with a timber-frame structure, the house takes full advantage of its privileged surroundings: the natural coolness of the adjoining woodland, the tranquillity of its 5,683 sqm garden and a remarkable sense of privacy, all while remaining close to the city.

Designed by landscape designer Arnaud Bertin, the garden creates a seamless transition between the woodland and carefully planted beds. Surrounded by only three other properties, the house enjoys an exceptionally private and preserved residential setting, just moments from the green pathway running along the Eure River. Local shops in Lèves can be reached on foot or by bicycle, while the property also enjoys a side view towards the iconic Chartres Cathedral.

Inside, the house features three bedrooms together with a fourth room currently fitted as a bespoke home cinema, complete with a modular sofa that can also accommodate overnight guests. Three of these rooms open through French doors onto a south-facing terrace.

Above the living room, a mezzanine provides an ideal setting for a home office, library or dedicated remote-working space — a particularly attractive feature for anyone dividing their week between Chartres and Paris. Part of the attic space above the kitchen and living room could also be converted, providing additional potential to expand the living accommodation.

The property has recently benefited from high-quality renovations and premium finishes, including an Effeti kitchen, a principal suite with an Italian marble shower room, a fully renovated bathroom and a bespoke Quadro dressing room. Belgian triple-glazed windows and upgraded insulation complete the renovation, contributing to excellent year-round comfort.

The grounds also offer the possibility of adding a swimming pool. A generous level area extending from the south-facing terrace provides a particularly attractive location for one.

At the far end of the garden lies another unexpected feature: a spectacular stone-carved wine cellar approximately 20 metres long, offering a unique setting in which to store and showcase a fine wine collection.

A rare property just outside Chartres for those seeking a high-end contemporary home surrounded by nature, combining the space and tranquillity of the French countryside with easy access to Paris. Whether as a primary residence, family home or refined pied-à-terre, it offers a discreet retreat only one hour from the capital.