"The Gersier Villa (1975): The Art of Raw Concrete and Light in Saint-Légier"

In 1975, architect R. Gersier signed a bold and radical residential project on the heights of the Vaudois Riviera. The modern structure unfolds over 141 m² on an absolute green plot of 1,307 m², imposing itself as a true habitable sculpture, orchestrated over three levels around an emblematic concrete turret.

The Ground Floor: The Art of Indoors and Outdoors and Zenithal Light

From the entrance, the tone is set: the entrance hall impresses with its natural light well that highlights the brute force of the building. This level is organized around the L-shaped articulation:

• The reception area: A dining room dedicated to conviviality and a spacious cathedral living room with a period fireplace. The space opens entirely onto the terrace and the park thanks to large glass windows.
• The kitchen: Spacious and independent, it preserves the intimacy of preparations while remaining connected to the living spaces.
• The ground-floor suite: A very large parental bedroom with direct access to the garden, completed by its large private bathroom.
• Storage: A practical attic intelligently complements the storage of this level.

The First Floor: The Belvedere of the Turret

The staircase nestled in the concrete turret leads to the upper sleeping area. Designed as an observatory on the Alps and Lake Geneva, it includes:

• 3 beautiful bedrooms bathed in light.
• Access to a running balcony offering unique architectural perspectives on the L-shaped garden.
• A bathroom with a bathtub in the center, ideal for the family.

The Basement: A Total and Functional Anchorage

Perfectly excavated under its 141 m², the house offers a particularly generous level for technique and leisure:

• A large available space (ideal for a home cinema, a game room, or an artist's studio).
• An authentic wine cellar to store the great wines of the region.
• An independent laundry room and a technical room.
• A closed garage with direct access, indispensable in all seasons.

The Setting: 1,307 m² of Freedom

The geometric configuration in L acts as a natural shield, protecting the 1,307 m² garden from external views. The terrace becomes the direct extension of the concrete and stone, offering a resolutely modernist way of life where nature envelops Gersier's architecture.

A rare opportunity for aesthetes, design enthusiasts of the 20th century, and families seeking a unique living space in Blonay-Saint-Légier.