Sainte-Croix, Les Rasses, Vaud, Switzerland
L'Abergement, 23 minutes drive from Sainte-Croix (20 km), Switzerland


















Tagline First impression upon entering: your gaze is drawn upward. The living room rises all the way to the top of the roof structure, bathed in light streaming down from a glass skylight at the roof ridge, and a spiral staircase made of beech wood winds through its center like a sculpted piece. Built in 2005 by an architect, this 200 m² single-family home offers spacious rooms rarely found elsewhere, in a preserved rural setting just a few minutes from Orbe.
Location Orbe is 5 minutes away, Yverdon-les-Bains 15 minutes away, Lausanne 30 minutes away, with quick access to the A1. This is a true village in northern Vaud—quiet and surrounded by nature—at the foot of the Suchet. A local grocery store and artisanal bread from the on-site community bakery, plus a full range of schools and shops just a few minutes away.
The Architecture The house is organized around a large living room that extends the full height of the roof, bathed in natural light. The wooden roof trusses remain exposed, and a spiral staircase made of beech wood connects the two levels. A concrete structure on the ground floor and a wood-frame structure upstairs: a contemporary choice that gives the entire home its warmth and character.
The Spaces Approximately 200 m² of net living space, 7.5 rooms spread over two levels. On the upper level: spacious living room with a fireplace and dining area, modern open-concept kitchen, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom or office, and two direct access points to the terrace. On the lower level: four bedrooms, bathroom, laundry room, cellar, and storage spaces.
Renovations and Upgrades A villa built in 2005 that has been well-maintained and regularly modernized:
2025–2026: Complete exterior renovation (facades, terrace roof, carport)
2025: Removal of moss from the roof
2018: Kitchen completely replaced
2012: Terrace roofing
2012–2024: renovation of several rooms, complete repainting
2008–2025: landscaping and ongoing garden maintenance
The outdoor areas A 37 m² south-facing terrace, offering panoramic views, extends the living spaces. The 1,005 m² lot features a carefully maintained landscaped garden and a carport for two cars.
Highlights
Panoramic view of the plain and the Alps
Signature architecture, cathedral-like living room, and spacious rooms
South-facing, plenty of sunlight, unspoiled village setting
Exterior renovated in 2025–2026, modern kitchen
1,005 m² lot, 37 m² terrace
5 minutes from Orbe, 30 from Lausanne
Seller reference: 451ff7ba-a9d6-4209-a1a2-4655bf24ce64
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