Architect houses in Toulouse are among the most sought-after properties in the Pink City. Shaped by a designer, each one stands out through carefully composed volumes, controlled light and a signature that makes it unique on the Toulouse market.
These houses remain rare. From 1930s Art Deco to the contemporary villas of the southern hillsides, by way of post-war modernist works, some lining the banks of the Garonne, the offering is concentrated in a few prized residential areas. BARNES Toulouse brings together here a selection of architect houses and homes of strong architectural character, for sale in Toulouse and its surroundings.
Our selection of architect houses in Toulouse and surroundings
1939 Art Deco home in Lardenne
220 sqm . 9 rooms . 6 bedrooms . 1,000 sqm plot . pool . €1,150,000
In the sought-after Lardenne district, this 1939 Art Deco home has been carefully renovated, keeping its period features. It offers about 220 sqm of generous, light-filled living space on a 1,000 sqm plot. The garden includes a 4 by 8 metre pool, a south-west-facing terrace and a wisteria-shaded pergola. A garage and a separate workshop complete this characterful family property.
1950s architect house in Croix de Pierre
263 sqm . 10 rooms . 6 bedrooms . 615 sqm garden . riverside terrace . €1,450,000
In the heart of Croix de Pierre, on the banks of the Garonne, this 1950s home designed by Bernard Calley stands on stilts. Its modernist lines, a curved prow and large steel guillotine windows, blend with an Art Deco inspiration. It retains a decorative ensemble signed Joseph Monin, Georges Ferran and André Arbus, giving it genuine heritage value. Underfloor heating, air conditioning and double glazing complete this rare 20th-century testimony.
1950s residence renovated by an architect in Côte Pavée
272 sqm . 7 rooms . 4 bedrooms . heated saltwater pool . Atelier M renovation . €2,590,000
In the privileged Côte Pavée district, close to the future metro line, this 1950s residence has been fully renovated. It spreads over roughly 272 sqm on three levels, centred on a living space of more than 100 sqm opening onto a wooded garden and a heated saltwater pool. The interior was redesigned by the architect Sandra Teyssou, of Atelier M, with a Poliform kitchen, Technal joinery and home automation. A lift serves the three levels.
1971 architect house by Michel Galavielle in Blagnac
244 sqm . 10 rooms . 4 bedrooms . 1,000 sqm pool-ready plot . wine cellar . €880,000
In Blagnac, a short walk from the Ramiers park and outside the flight path, this 1971 residence bears the signature of Michel Galavielle. Set on a 1,000 sqm pool-ready plot, it spreads its volumes over several light-filled levels. The living room is arranged around an open fireplace, extended by a mezzanine study, while four suites each have their own bathroom. A basement with a wine cellar rounds out the property.
Contemporary architect villa with pool in Mervilla
298 sqm . 8 rooms . 4 bedrooms . 3,600 sqm grounds . heated saltwater pool . €1,100,000
On the hillsides of Mervilla, south of Toulouse, this architect-designed property built in 2007 unfolds across nearly 300 sqm in a 3,600 sqm wooded garden. The living spaces open at ground level onto the heated saltwater pool and its pool pavilion. Upstairs, a master suite with dressing room and three further suites, each with a shower room. Geothermal heating and an A energy rating make this a sober, high-performing contemporary villa.
Frequently asked questions about architect houses in Toulouse
Why invest in an architect house in Toulouse?
For three concrete reasons. First, scarcity, as houses genuinely designed or renovated by an architect make up only a small share of the Toulouse market. Second, quality, with a bespoke layout, durable materials and, for the most sought-after, an identifiable signature such as Bernard Calley or Michel Galavielle, all assets that hold their value at resale. And finally the market itself, driven by sustained population growth and the aeronautics hub, which keeps demand strong at the top end, both within Toulouse and in the neighbouring residential towns.
Are older architect houses in Toulouse energy-hungry?
It depends on the era and the works. Modernist houses from the mid-20th century, such as the one signed by Bernard Calley, often carry a more modest rating, which a careful renovation can lift, as with the Côte Pavée home rated B. Recent designs, built along bioclimatic principles, reach the best classes, like the Mervilla villa rated A. The Notaires de France estimate that a home rated A or B sells for around 6 to 16% more than a comparable one rated D.
What budget for a prestige architect house in Toulouse?
The price depends mainly on surface area, location and the architect's signature. For a prestige architect-designed property in Toulouse or its near periphery, expect generally from €800,000 to €2 million, with the rarest or heritage properties going beyond. Our team refines this estimate to your project.
Our selection brings together architect houses and characterful homes, both within Toulouse and across the surrounding hillsides and neighbouring towns, and is regularly enriched with new listings, sometimes as exclusives. Are you looking for a house for sale in Toulouse with a genuine architectural signature?
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