Introduction
After about a year of searching in the Bordeaux region, we finally found the house that would become our new project. This first article marks the beginning of a series on the complete renovation of this 1970s house. An ambitious project awaits us, but we're ready for the adventure!
The Search
We searched in the Bordeaux region for nearly a year before coming across this house. We visited several properties during this period. Each visit was an opportunity to assess the potential, the work needed, and above all to envision ourselves in the space. Some houses were too small, others required too much structural work, or the garden didn't meet our expectations. Finally, after this long search, we found this house and decided to make an offer.
The Choice
This 1970s house immediately caught our attention. At 170 m², it's larger than what we were initially looking for, but that's exactly what appealed to us. The property includes a 1300 m² yard, a cave of about 10 m², an attached garage for one car (currently unusable and to be renovated later) as well as an external garage.
The potential of this house is huge, but we have to be honest: everything needs to be renovated. It's a large-scale project ahead of us, but we can already see the final result in our minds. Every room will require work, but that's exactly what we wanted: a house in our image, renovated from A to Z.
House Overview
Here's a quick overview of the different rooms in the house, keeping in mind that everything will require renovation work.
Living Room and Dining Room
The living room and dining room form a single space. It's a generous area that benefits from beautiful light thanks to the large windows overlooking the garden. The view of the outside is really pleasant, and we can already imagine the moments spent in this space once renovated. Of course, everything needs to be redone here too, but the foundations are solid.
Kitchen
The kitchen is... green. I'm not really a fan of this color, but you have to admit that the space is well laid out and offers direct access to the terrace, which is a real plus. The kitchen also benefits from a large south-facing window that brings in a lot of light. It's a room that will require a complete renovation, but the possibilities are numerous.
Bedrooms
The house has three large bedrooms, each between 15 and 20 m². They all have built-in wardrobes, but with different styles. All will require work, but the space is there, and that's what matters.
Bathroom
Ah, the bathroom... How to put it? It's... special. The brown tiles and 1970s retro style have a certain charm, but let's say it's not exactly our style. It's probably the room that will require the most work, but at least we can only improve!
Attached Garage
An attached garage for one car is present, but it's currently not usable. It will be renovated later in the project, which gives us time to think carefully about its layout.
Cave
A cave of about 10 m² completes the property. It will also require work, but it's a valuable storage space that can be optimized.
Garden
The 1300 m² garden is a real plus, but it needs a lot of attention. It's somewhat overgrown and will require significant work to be restored. But it's also one of the major assets of this property.
Conclusion
This house has huge potential, but everything needs to be renovated. It's a large-scale project ahead of us, but we're motivated and ready to take on the challenge. Every room will require work, but we can already see the final result: a modern, functional house in our image.
This first article marks the beginning of a long series on this renovation. We'll take you with us on this adventure, sharing the steps, challenges and successes of this major project.