5-Bed Atypical Historic Property with Indoor Pool and Sauna, Andlau, France, €642,000 (Auction)
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Jacques Couëlle Masterpiece, Alsace
About this property
Andlau is one of those Alsatian villages that looks like it was drawn from memory rather than built, and this property sits at its heart like a well-kept secret. Designed with elements by Jacques Couëlle, the French architect known for his sculptural, organic approach, the house is genuinely unlike anything you will find on a standard portal. The sculptural fireplace spans multiple levels, a helical staircase connects every floor, and a monumental library on the top floor was designed by Couëlle himself. These are not estate-agent superlatives, they are documented features.
The party piece is an indoor swimming pool concealed beneath a retractable floor, paired with a sauna. Stone walls, pebble and terracotta tile floors, and exposed timber framing run throughout. A walled garden with a stone terrace is accessed via a historic porte cochère, and there are three independent entrances, one of which opens onto the original village gate. A self-contained apartment adds flexibility for guests or co-habitation.
One practical note: this is an interactive auction sale via Drouot.immo, with the auction date set for 1 August at 11:00. Participation requires prior approval, so timeline and process differ from a conventional purchase. Factor that into your planning before proceeding.
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