luxury listed house for sale Ecouen, France

In Écouen, between forest and heritage, a 16th-century residence of over 300 m², peaceful and just steps away from amenities. Built in the 16th century and attributed to Jean Bullant, architect of the French Renaissance in the service of Anne de Montmorency — for whom he notably designed the Château d’Écouen and participated in the works of the Louvre Museum — the residence has belonged to the same family for nearly a century. Previously, in the 19th century, while the municipality hosted a renowned painting school, several artists stayed here. The artist's studio, located on the top level and lit by a large glass roof, preserves the memory of this period. Situated on a plot of over 2,500 m², the house, classified as a historical monument, offers about 310 m² of living space spread over three levels. It comprises ten rooms, including six bedrooms, and is organized around a paved courtyard extended by an enclosed garden. On the street side, the rendered facade, rigorously ordered, is pierced with regular openings paired with shutters. Access is via a stone staircase preceded by a flight of steps with a wrought-iron railing. The roof, punctuated by gabled dormers, combines a slate Mansard roof with a wide slope covered in flat tiles. On the garden side, the elevation adopts a regular composition. French windows open onto the courtyard, while four Ionic columns in marble structure the perspective. Several stone chimney stacks emerge from the ridge. The volumes of a second independent building, of about 100 m², are distributed over two levels. Located in close proximity, it includes a garage for two vehicles.This description has been automatically translated from French.