HouseSenlis (60)

A townhouse with a courtyard and garden as well as three parking space in the very heart of Senlis, in total peace and quiet. Although the residence is in the city centre, it is nestled in especially peaceful surroundings, in a cobbled street where the small amount of traffic does not disturb the neighbourhood’s peace and quiet. In the past, the building’s strategic position ensured it benefited from the silence required for its religious function until the French Revolution. In fact, it belonged to the chapter of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Senlis before its ownership was transferred to a local convent in the region. In the 19th and 20th centuries, local people of note lived here, most of whom were notaries. It is a very discrete townhouse whose façades were overhauled in the 18th century.
The sober ashlar façade overlooking the street is only decorated by two simple stone cornices punctuating the two levels. The building has a touch of classicism about it, as demonstrated by the central solid wood entrance door flanked by large windows with louvred shutters. It was built in the Middle Ages and has been modified over time. The residence has a central section with three bays facing the road, while on the garden side there are six bays thanks to the merging of the neighbouring house and main building. It boasts floor-space of approximately 360 m² spread over three storeys including an attic level. The gabled roof is mainly made of small, period terracotta roof tiles, though one part is made of slate. It is also adorned by hipped dormer windows. As a whole, the façades have a simple, undecorated appearance and are made of ashlar or rubble stone. The windows follow the 18th century fashion for wide, tall openings, especially facing the garden. The ground floor occupies the house’s entire footprint, allowing easy access to the outside.
Just next door, there is a solid wood double-leaf carriage gate in the surrounding wall leading to the courtyard and garage. In keeping with French tradition, the townhouse stands between a courtyard and garden, even though the courtyard is adjacent to the building on one side. The south-facing garden is ideally exposed and can be reached via the main reception rooms.