luxury architect house for sale Rambouillet, France

A carriage ride from Paris, the Château de la Fontaine, an eternal fable. Just 35 kilometers from Paris, where the capital gradually yields to foliage and silence, the Château de la Fontaine in Auffargis emerges as a timeless interlude. Built for himself by the Parisian architect Jean-François Yvert between 1871 and 1875, the estate spans just over 1050 square meters. It stands at the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, embraced by the Rambouillet Forest, and overlooks the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, a Cistercian jewel nestled in the valley. Architecturally, it echoes the Louis XIII style and the traditional brick and stone châteaux of the Île-de-France. Here, the stone does more than recount history; it whispers it, like the wind stirring through the asphodel leaves. This château is poetry, and more than that, a fable worthy of La Fontaine, where every façade and every perspective invites contemplation and reverie. Its theatrical elegance, expressed through carved woodwork, intimate proportions, and a meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the grand residences of its century, makes this jewel a true family home. A caretakers house and an outbuilding complete the ensemble. Surrounding it are 30 hectares of landscaped gardens and preserved nature, a verdant setting where the seasons unfold like a ballerina crossing the stage in an ethereal movement. Pathways trace meditative walks, clearings create moments of openness, and the entire estate seems suspended between dream and reality. An exceptional renovation, carried out with uncompromising standards, has reinterpreted the château for contemporary living without ever altering its soul. Modern comfort blends in discreetly: a wine cellar, spacious garage, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, billiard room with English bar, orangery, elevator Each a contemporary note inscribed within a perfectly orchestrated heritage composition. Five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are currently fitted, with the possibility of creating four additional bedrooms in the outbuilding. This property is an emotion, a rare address where the art of living converses with history, and where luxury expresses itself through grandeur in simplicity. Modest in scale yet radiant in spirit, this château carries within it the nobility of great houses. It invites its future custodian to continue an ancient legend patiently etched in stone, and to engrave their own, framed by the enduring word : family.

Not far from the center of Montfort-l'Amaury, in a sought-after, verdant setting, this architect-designed house offers approximately 214 sq m of living space on a plot of over 5,000 sq m open to nature. Built in 1986, it impresses with its generous proportions and abundant natural light. Nestled in absolute tranquility, with direct access to the state forest, the house enjoys a privileged location and unobstructed views of the village church. Its distinctive architecture and beautiful windows create a unique atmosphere. The entrance hall leads to a spectacular 73 sq m living area, comprising a lounge, dining room, and office space, bathed in light. A separate kitchen opening onto a patio, a ground-floor bedroom with an en-suite shower room and toilet, and a laundry room complete this level. Upstairs, a landing leads to a master suite with a dressing room and bathroom, as well as two further bedrooms with dressing rooms, a separate bathroom, and a separate toilet. Some updating will reveal the full potential of this property. A double garage, a boiler room, and a pantry complete the ensemble. An extension to the house is possible, as is the addition of a swimming pool. Located close to the town center, shops, and schools, with easy access to main roads and the forest, this property offers a peaceful yet convenient lifestyle. ENERGY RATING: D / CLIMATE RATING: D. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022, and 2023: between EUR5,620 and EUR6,290. Contact: Hiba PROTAIS 33 7 60 88 34 97 RSAC: 925 249 500 VERSAILLES (5.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

A proximité immédiate de Montfort-l'Amaury, dans une partie protégée d'un village prisé, qui fait partie du Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, à 35 minutes de Paris par l'A13 et la N12, belle maison d'architecte de la fin des années 70 entièrement restaurée et agrandie en 2018. D'une superficie d'environ 400m2, sur trois niveaux, elle comporte des espaces de réception ouverts sur le jardin et la terrasse, 6 chambres, 3 salles-de bain/ douche, un sous-sol total aménagé avec cave, buanderie, salle de sport et home cinéma. Le parc de presque 2,5 hectares avec piscine chauffée, tennis et bois, s'ouvre sur de jolis chemins de randonnée. Un garage et un atelier, viennent compléter cette propriété en parfait état. Les commerces et les écoles sont à proximité. Deux gares SNCF qui relient Paris Montparnasse sont à moins de 15 minutes.