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On the edge of the capital, in the quiet of Gentilly, a light and spacious house of 455 m² with terrace and garden . The immaculate façade of the house is punctuated here and there by climbing plants and touches of ultramarine blue: from the railings to the gate and the small, discreet earthenware friezes. Entirely surrounded by walls and lush vegetation, the property is completely hidden from prying eyes and without a vis-à-vis. In all, the house has five floors and 455 m² of living space. The secure gate gives access to the garage on one side, and on the other to the plant-rich and slab-paved path that leads directly to the 76.50 m² lawned garden. The tour of the house begins on the garden floor, where a flight of stairs leads to the high glass-clad blue entrance door. This level, completely independent from the rest of the house, is built around a 25 m² studio with parquet floor, kitchen, shower room and guest toilet. The entire space is lit by a large window reminiscent of old school buildings. From there, a few steps lead to the ground floor and a large kitchen of almost 80 m². Fully equipped, it offers plenty of storage space and a dining area for six people. The kitchen adjoins the open-plan, long dining room, which is large enough to seat at least eight guests. With its large windows, dark parquet flooring and flat white and grey paintwork, this room has a resolutely contemporary look. In one corner, a wood and metal quarter turn staircase leads to the upper level, which features a huge 77 m² living room with light parquet flooring and a modern fireplace. It opens onto a conservatory with glass roofs, which provide plenty of light throughout the day and all year round. To one side, a double French window opens onto the 13m² wooden terrace, large enough to accommodate deckchairs for a relaxing moment. At the back of the room, a white wooden staircase leads up to the second floor. This level consists of the master bedroom of 16 m² with a 14 m² sports room and a bathroom. Further on, the office could easily be converted into an extra bedroom or a walk-in wardrobe. The top floor of the house, under the roof, includes two bedrooms of 16 and 17m² respectively with parquet floors and a shower room. They are illuminated by roof windows and skylights. The basement features a spacious garage, a laundry room, a closet and a wine cellar.
…By Patrice Besse
Henri-Martin Avenue near Lamartine square, a 210 m² apartment with a private garden, service room, and cellar. The building, in Haussmann style, has six floors and is distinguished by its light stone façade highlighted with sculpted reliefs and wrought iron balconies that mark the levels, as well as its remarkable corner rotunda. The tall windows provide abundant light and enhance the symmetry of the façade. The slate mansard roof is punctuated with arched dormer windows.A majestic double entrance features a vast space, where the imprint of the old carriages that once parked there still resonates. Two imposing glass doors with finely crafted metalwork recall the historical character of the place. A second hall leads to a marble staircase bordered by a wrought iron railing. The whole is bathed in a soft light thanks to large windows adorned with colorful stained glass, whose vibrant hues animate the space with a refined and timeless atmosphere.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
An elegant 360-m² manor house with a 1,100-m² garden, in the Hauts-de-Seine area, between Sceaux and Fontenay-aux-Roses. Two centuries of history are engraved in the walls of the property located on the edge of several green spaces. The manor house was built in 1899 very close to Sceaux and was a place where Parisians would come for a weekend to enjoy themselves and sate their appetites, taking advantage of the clean country air. A wrought-iron entrance gate leads into the property’s grounds. The front façade of the building is made of ashlar and includes eight windows, while on the rear red-brick façade there are seven. The mansard style roof is made of zinc and slate tiles. The house is made up of a basement, a ground floor and two upper floors, with a total of eleven rooms. The ground floor houses a vast living room, an office and a kitchen, all of which are bathed in light. The first floor and second floor each possess four bedrooms and one bathroom. A lean-to standing against the house is used for storing logs and for drying laundry. The large, lush, approximately 1,000-m² garden is lined by tall trees, with a central lawn. To the rear of the house, a south-facing patio covered by a pergola on which Virginia creeper grows makes it possible to enjoy warm sunny days in total peace and quiet. The utility room can be reached from the exterior, at the rear of the house. At the end of the garden there is a garage with capacity for one car. The heating is gas powered and all the windows are double glazed.
…By Patrice Besse
In Seine-et-Marne, behind an asymmetrical facade, an atypical artists' home, with exotic scents. From the street, a pedestrian door opens onto an inner courtyard abounding in plants and greenery. From the entrance, one discovers a small and yet lush outdoor space designed for eating, reading and relaxing. Surrounded by the house and a perimeter wall, not a sound can be heard. The solid lodging, which resembles a simple village house, stands in the corner.
…By Patrice Besse
A 92-m² apartment on the third floor of an 18th-century building, between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Bon Marché. Like many of the edifices standing on this street, the 18th-century building stands out thanks to its period façade. It has three vertical rows of windows, all with wrought iron guard-rails and has six levels, including the ground floor and a storey in the roof space. There is an antiques shop on the very bottom level. The building is U-shaped, set around a central patio and can be reached through a security door and gate. The apartment is located on the building’s third floor. It can be reached directly by an elevator or via a staircase which is in the process of being renovated and which is private above the third floor. The entrance door opens into a lounge free of the old beams that grace the other rooms. Light streams into the room, which has an impressive ceiling height and large windows that overlook the neighbouring townhouse. Adjacent to the lounge, there is a bedroom that is also east facing, and whose windows are not overlooked. A bathroom and a shower room are grouped together in the central part of the apartment. In the south-facing wing, there is a large kitchen with a dining area, whose floor is paved with period terracotta tiles. The lift opens into this room. Next to it, there is a second bedroom that is bathed in light.
…By Patrice Besse
In the heart of Île Saint-Louis, with a clear view and a perspective over the Seine, a carefully renovated 20 m² studio, very bright. Located in a modest 18th-century building with a rendered façade and bordered by string courses, the studio is situated on the fourth and top floor. It covers approximately 25 square meters of floor space, nearly 15 m² according to the Carrez law. The common areas, decorated with antique fireplace plaques, are served by a wooden staircase with a balustrade, a testament to the building's historic character. Facing directly south, the apartment benefits from abundant light as well as a view over the Seine. During the renovation, the architect chose an optimized design in a single volume. A fitted oak kitchen has been discreetly integrated, while a shower room with toilets is placed behind a glass wall, embodying both functional and aesthetic spirit. The old tiles on the floor harmonize with a second-hand stone fireplace from a castle, adding a touch of nobility under a framework with exposed beams. Every detail has been carefully considered: custom closets, sculpted 19th-century doors, and ornate cast iron radiators. A wardrobe blends discreetly near the shower room. The recent renovation provides the advantage of a comfortable living space, with an energy rating of D.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
In the Eure valley, with outbuildings and an indoor pool, a 17th-century gentleman's residence and its enclosed park of over 1 hectare. Built in the early 17th century, between the reigns of Henry IV and Louis XIII, the gentleman's residence originally belonged to a neighboring castle, which it presumably served as the steward's residence. The main house consists of a central body elevated to three levels, flanked by two lower wings of one level. The facades, coated with lime, are rhythmically adorned with window frames and brick corner chains. The roofs, made of flat tiles and with a marked slope, are pierced by high triangular pedimented Jacobin dormers and skylights. The whole faces an outbuilding, formed of a barn and an indoor pool. The two buildings are separated by a square courtyard, paved and featuring a basin. The garden extends to the east, organized into several distinct areas connected by paths. Framed by a stone wall bordered by tall hedges on one side and by an impressive vegetated cliff on the other, it is dotted with numerous species and centennial trees.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
A 19th-century manor house, with a modern extension and landscaped garden, on a plot of more than 2 000 m² in the old town of Bagneux . Four minutes on foot from the main square of the old town of Bagneux, the main residence, part of the municipality's protected built heritage, has stood on a walled plot of more than 2 000 m² since 1843. The floor tiles and parquet flooring, the high ceilings, the mouldings and the views over the large, well-kept garden and the protected landscaped area make this a unique residence. Since the early 2000s, a modern, flat-roofed extension, inspired by the Brutalist style, has been added, creating an aesthetic contrast. On the garden level, on either side of a through corridor, are found the living areas: a double, three-way reception room, with a French window providing access to the garden, and a comfortable dining room, visually linked to the kitchen by a large, custom-made glass wall. All rooms open onto the greenery. In the modern section, two comfortable, bright bedrooms, each with its own shower room and separate toilet, occupy the main level. The basement, semi-underground and lit by basement window wells, contains two large rooms, currently used as offices or libraries. The first floor of the old house, accessed by an oak spiral staircase, has three bedrooms. One of these, measuring around 15 m², leads to a room with a window that has been converted into a spacious wardrobe. The second, which is large (around 17 m²) is used as an office and the third is a small bedroom measuring around 9 m². The bedrooms are next to a bathroom and a separate toilet. A trapdoor in the ceiling provides access, via a retractable staircase, to the vast attic space under the tiled, hip roof, which was renovated and insulated in 2004. Finally, the old house has an underground level that takes up its entire floor area. In addition to a large vaulted cellar, there is a laundry room and a workshop housing the boiler room. The property, surrounded by stone walls lined with a belt of trees and shrubs, can be accessed from two sides, each opening onto a gate. A semi-private driveway running alongside the plot also provides parking space for several vehicles.
…By Patrice Besse
A stately dwelling with its orangery and ornamental ponds on 3,000-m² grounds, in the middle of a village, 45 kilometres from Paris. Ideally located near the village centre, the property, surrounded by a landscaped garden of approximately 3,000 m², was gradually constructed over the course of the 20th century. Owing its neoclassical style to passionate connoisseurs who were inspired by ancient Greco-Roman architecture, the dwelling is made up of a main central building whose rectangular shape is flanked by outbuildings on each of its gable ends as well as a small pavilion. Built near the road, its main façade looks southward, while in the back the dwelling overlooks a garden with an orangery, in need of a renovation, as well as two ornamental ponds.
…By Patrice Besse
In a quiet area, in Passy, a family Haussmann-style apartment of 225 m² and its service rooms. The entrance to the stone building, secured by a code and an intercom, opens onto well-maintained common areas with a concierge. The apartment is located on the first floor. The double-leaf front door opens onto an imposing hall. The reception rooms, which total approximately 111 m² with the hall, benefit from a double exposure: a double living room facing the street at the entrance and the dining room overlooking the courtyard to the left. These rooms are adorned with particularly elaborate moldings at the edges of the ceilings, which crown above the doors, along with entablatures decorated with acanthus leaves. The parquet flooring is in a Hungarian point pattern, and the ceiling height is 3.20 m. All rooms are equipped with marble fireplaces, especially crafted in the reception rooms. Three Haussmann-style windows at ground level open onto a balcony, illuminating the double living room, which is lined on one side with a woodwork that serves as a library. The sculpted white marble fireplace in the rococo style can warm hearts in winter with a joyful fire. To the left, the dining room with high wainscoting and moldings is bathed in light thanks to two tall windows overlooking the tree-lined courtyard. Opposite, the double-leaf door opens onto the master bedroom with closets and a fireplace. The corresponding bathroom is located between the dining room and the entrance. Next to it, there is a room transformed into a wardrobe and another bedroom. A shower room with two toilets faces these rooms and adjoins the door that opens onto the service corridor equipped with large dish cabinets. Finally, the kitchen, which the service door opens onto, is adjacent to the dining room through this rotating circulation. The last part consists of a corridor that leads to a shower room along the kitchen and ends at a last bedroom with a high window and fireplace, probably formerly reserved for staff. Two bedrooms on the top floor accessible by elevator complete this apartment.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
An impressive, 18th century chateau, its outbuildings and its parklands, just 30 minutes from Fontainebleau. The view from this chateau, standing in a dominant position, gives a vista of the Gâtinais bocage countryside. The garden laid out in front and composed of wide areas laid to lawn, gives unobstructed views over the countryside below. It is extended to the rear by a wooded section. The main, rectangular building in the centre stands facing the wrought iron entrance gates that open on to parklands spanning approx. 10 ha, one section of which is building land. A little further away, on the east side, are the outbuildings, laid out in a V-shape around a level courtyard. They have their own entrance from the village and are followed by a few utility buildings. Gravel pathways make it possible to move around and park cars.
…By Patrice Besse
In a private lane on the edge of the Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche golf course, a 270 m² house facing southwest with an outdoor swimming pool. At the end of a privately owned and sheltered lane, the property features a closed garden, swimming pool, and double garage. It includes four bedrooms — five possible. The house, about 305 m² on the ground — 270 m² as per the Carrez law — is organized into two wings at right angles, opening onto the garden. One wing, on a single level, stands out with three fully glazed facades. The other is elevated over two levels. Once through the gate, a path laid with wooden slats, reminiscent of the villas of Cap Ferret, leads to the entrance, creating an elegant and natural atmosphere. The materials contribute to the character of the residence: wooden cladding reminiscent of coastal homes, bricks that add relief and color, and zinc roofs that highlight the contemporary design. An annex building houses a double garage, in front of which is a parking area for several vehicles.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
A neo-Palladian chateau with outhouses, set in nine hectares of lawns and woods near Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and 35 kilometres from the French capital. Railings painted bottle green form a concave shape that is centred upon a wrought-iron gate leading into the property, where a remarkable neoclassical chateau built in 1846 stands proudly. A vast lush lawn extends immediately beyond the gate. The chateau lies further on. Straight to the right of the wrought-iron gate there is a pedestrian gate in the same style as the main gate and a caretaker’s lodge made of brick and rubble stone. The chateau’s design is neo-Palladian. The magnificent edifice has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. The building is rectangular and made of dressed stone. All its elevations are coated with white rendering that has a slightly pink tint. A raised terrace and a series of evenly spaced columns form a portico at the top of four front steps. This portico leads to the chateau’s main entrance door. Four majestic Doric columns feature in this tetrastyle portico. A terrace lies above their capitals. This terrace is edged with an architrave and a finely crafted balustrade. Along the facade, 11 bays per floor offer sweeping views of the beautiful grounds in front of the chateau. The window ledges and their corbels are made of dressed stone. The windows are fitted with shutters, the pale blue tone of which brings out the edifice’s hues. A neoclassical pediment with three windows rises up in the middle of the facade, on the chateau’s top floor. A long row of Greek dentils underline the entablature, adding a light touch of elegance to the grand edifice. Dormers and skylights neatly punctuate the roof. The rear elevation has an architectural design that is similar to the facade. But here a distyle portico marks the entrance where a tetrastyle portico adorns the front. The chateau’s hipped slate roof is in perfect condition. Red-brick chimney stacks rise up from it. Beyond the chateau there is an annexe that looks like a grand country house. Work was carried out on the property in the late 19th century. During this phase, a farmhouse, an outbuilding and a dovecote were added in the property’s north-east corner. An outer wall encloses most of the grounds, where vast lush lawns extend, edged by broad-leaved trees. Archaeological remains may be buried beneath these grounds. The property is remarkably peaceful and soothing. Tranquillity reigns here.
…By Patrice Besse
In a quiet area of old Paris, near rue Montorgueil, a large studio of over 33 m². Rue Greneta, calm and immediately close to rue Montorgueil, the building was constructed in the 17th century. Many elements are still visible: cut stones, wrought iron railings, and half-timbering in the staircase. The common areas are well maintained and have secure access via Vigik as well as an intercom. The studio, in very good condition, has an area of over 33 m². Its volume is illuminated by two tall double-glazed windows. The main room, over 26 m², includes a fully equipped open kitchen (dishwasher and washing machine). A bathroom with marble finishes includes a sink, a large shower, and a toilet. A wardrobe is fitted in the entrance.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
A dwelling, with more than 290 m² of inhabitable floor area, and its annexe, nestled within the Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche golf course, not far from Versailles. Immersed in peace and quiet within the Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche golf course, the dwelling is accessible via a tarmacked lane lined by hedges, which encircles the property and only communicates with the houses in this neighbourhood. As for the dwelling, surrounded by its garden and topped with a slate gable roof, it is located on the golf course itself, while its architecture, both pleasing and sunny, features light-colour exteriors, coated in plaster on the ground floor and covered in cladding on its upper levels. With an inhabitable floor area of approximately 295 m², in addition to an annexe-workshop of nearly 40 m² and an indoor garage of 35 m², its large picture windows, punctuating its exteriors, provide its interior with ample sunlight and make it possible to admire the many trees, wooded spaces as well as the golf course’s swaths of verdant lawn, which blanket the landscape as far as the eye can see. Hugging the property’s natural slope, each floor in the dwelling is divided into several levels, connected by wooden railing and light-colour hardwood flooring, while the light circulates throughout the dwelling’s large rooms thanks to its many windows and glass doors, providing the whole with a warm and fluid environment, which blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment.
…By Patrice Besse
A former 1850s manor house with gardens, in the Île-de-France region, 18 kilometres south of Paris. Behind an elegant entrance, made up of a wrought-iron entrance gate and pedestrian gate, a small, paved path leads to the residence and the first walled garden dotted with many types of trees, notably an American black walnut tree. With its large expanses of pink cladding and green wooden shutters, the “Villa Rose” is emblematic of classical Parisian architecture. As for the symmetrical, two-storey façade with three vertical rows of windows and, in the centre, the moulded splay of the entrance door topped by an oculus, it owes much to the gentleness of Italian architecture. On each level and in each vertical row, there are large-paned windows with period or restored frames The other façade overlooks the second garden and possesses an entrance below a small awning. Lastly, next to the house, enclosed by adjacent fencing, there is a lean-to that has been converted into a small outbuilding.
…By Patrice Besse
L'Étang-la-Ville, on the edge of the forest, a contemporary family house of over 300 m², with a large garden and a swimming pool. At the edge of the Marly-le-Roi state forest, built on a plot of nearly 1,300 m², the house rises over two levels. On the ground floor, from the entrance, designed as a zen space, a reception area of approximately 90 m² unfolds. It includes a living room structured around a fireplace equipped with an insert, a dining room, and, extending from them, a semi-open kitchen. While a merbau wood floor, an exotic species known for its durability, emphasizes the unity of the space, the entire area is bordered by wide glass doors and opens directly onto a vast terrace. The level also includes a master bedroom with its own shower room and a private terrace. Guest toilets complement this area. A concrete and resin staircase leads to the upper floor where a landing distributes two additional large bedrooms, the first with its shower room, the second with its bathroom as well as a balcony overlooking the garden. Three more sleeping areas and a bathroom are added on this level. Outside, the house unfolds its volumes around a spacious terrace made of exotic wood, a true extension of the reception rooms. The large glass doors establish a constant dialogue between indoors and outdoors, allowing light to flow throughout the day. The garden, densely planted and meticulously organized, surrounds a small pool with contemporary lines, bordered by weathered wooden decking. A summer pavilion, sheltered under a stretched canvas and protected by light drapery, forms an outdoor lounge suitable for long summer days as well as more intimate evenings. Further away, the lawn and its large trees blend with the adjacent forest.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
A peaceful 113-m² apartment in Montmartre, in the Abbesses-Lepic district, on the top floor with 55-m² of terraces and two bedrooms. The apartment has no neighbours above and no shared walls on any of its sides. It is very peaceful, boasts uninterrupted views and is not overlooked. The entrance door opens into a hall followed by a corridor with a window, opposite which there is a guests’ lavatory with a hand washbasin and cupboards. To the right, behind a glazed door, there is a living room with windows to the south and west, allowing it to be generously bathed in light. It extends to the south onto an almost 27-m², peaceful, sunlit and leafy terrace. Next to the lounge, the fully fitted kitchen is semi-open-plan and was custom-made by a joiner. The worktops and backsplashes are made of Zimbabwean black granite. The doors of the kitchen furniture are made of light-coloured wood, creating a harmonious contrast. There are no cupboards on the top of the walls to avoid cluttering the room’s volume. A south-facing French window opens onto a small terrace. At the end of the entrance corridor, there is a shower room with a walk-in shower, a Corian washbasin and a washing machine. To the left, there is an east-facing bedroom that has vast wardrobe space, is bathed in light, is not overlooked and looks out onto a wall covered in vegetation. In the lounge, a comfortable wooden staircase with steps almost one-meter-wide climbs upstairs. Below these stairs, there is plenty of storage space. At the top of the staircase, there is a landing with a patio door leading onto an almost 24-m² terrace. To the left, a second bedroom also has a patio door that opens onto the terrace. The rear wall of the room is occupied by a wardrobe stretching from floor to ceiling. There is a shower room with a double washbasin Corian counter-top, a large walk-in shower and a separate lavatory. There is light oakwood stripped flooring throughout, except in the shower rooms, which are tiled. All the windows are fitted with electric roller shutters. A cellar and a secure unit for bicycles and pushchairs is available with the property. As an option, in the building’s basement, it is possible to purchase a parking place, which is fitted with a charging point for electric vehicles and is wide enough to park a car and a scooter.
…By Patrice Besse
Paris, Auteuil-sud, a family apartment with four bedrooms and its private garden of 30 m². Built in 1926, the real estate complex stands out for its sober architectural lines. The main entrance reveals an elegant, guarded, and secure hall. In contrast, a more discreet metal door, located in the pedestrian street, serves as a confidential access point. With an area of nearly 150 m², extended by a private garden of about 30 m², the apartment offers unique volumes. The living room, organized in two half-levels, creates a reception space of over 50 m² structured by a few wooden steps and a remarkable ceiling height, reaching up to 4 m. The layout creates smooth circulation and an almost scenographic perception of the spaces, which are naturally extended by the private garden, accessible at ground level. Isolated, it overlooks a pedestrian pathway and enjoys absolute calm, which is rare at such an address. Large openings flood the living room with abundant light. In the main entrance of the apartment, a gallery distributes all the rooms: an independent kitchen, guest toilets, and four bedrooms, two of which are exposed to the green spaces of the co-ownership, while the other two face the private garden. Three shower rooms complete the ensemble for added comfort. The whole exudes timeless elegance: a warm parquet floor, a fireplace framed by woodwork, doors adorned with mirrors, and above all, a custom oak library that spans an entire wall. It is possible to purchase a garage nearby in addition to the price.
…By Patrice Besse
A Parisian apartment renovated by an interior designer, nestled at the back of an edifice's calm inner court in the French capital's 1st arrondissement. The edifice’s plain facade reflects the classical Parisian architectural style of the 19th century. Its ashlar facing is remarkably well maintained. This facade is a token of the splendid building’s construction quality. The windows are spaced out evenly. They are fitted with wrought-iron guardrails with fine motifs that are typical of the edifice’s time of construction. The covered entrance, framed between two stone pilasters, leads into a paved inner court, which adds to the secrecy of this haven. The facade, which is timeless in style and impeccably maintained, echoes the calm, refined ambience of the apartment it hides inside. The apartment lies in the second building, at the back of a court dotted with plants. This secret haven of tranquillity is a rare asset in such a central district of Paris. A covered entrance takes you to the edifice. Beyond a gate, you get to a cosy open-air space where a lodge houses the letterboxes. A door that has an intercom and is fitted for security leads into the building. The apartment lies up on the first floor. You reach it via a staircase or a lift. The landing here connects to only two dwellings. The apartment offers an 88m² floor area. It was renovated by an interior designer in 2019. The delightful dwelling masterfully combines historical charm with modern touches. Right from the entrance hall and in all the other rooms, oak chevron parquet or oak strip flooring extends across the home. On the left, there is a shower room with a shower and lavatory. Just beyond it, there is a little room that could serve as an office or even as a small first bedroom. Straight ahead from the entrance hall, there is the second bedroom: the master bedroom – a haven of calm that looks out at the inner court. On the right, there is the lounge – the dwelling’s centrepiece. This splendid lounge has exposed ceiling beams and a working fireplace with a white marble mantel. In-built storage spaces and bookshelves line the walls. Beyond the lounge, there is a fitted kitchen. It blends into the apartment discreetly and harmoniously. On the left, a door leads into a third bedroom. It has an en-suite bathroom with white tiles and a black and white mosaic floor. This bathroom has a window and a lavatory. A fourth bedroom can also be reached from the lounge. It has its own private shower room and lavatory. The apartment’s well-designed layout would be perfect for a family, yet each occupant can enjoy their own privacy too.
…By Patrice Besse
An apartment on the top floor, with a roof terrace, renovated by a renowned architect, in the Marais district and on one of the oldest shopping streets in Paris. The apartment occupies the fifth and top floor of a small building typical of the Marias district. It has 64 m² of living space spread over two levels. It was designed by Italian architect Luciano Giorgi as a veritable movie set, playing subtly with the effects of light to create a unique atmosphere. The entrance opens into a 27-m² reception room, reminiscent of a film set, combining a lounge and dining room. A south-facing corner terrace, like a podium, overlooks the roofs of Paris. A sober and functional separate kitchen completes the first level, which also includes shower room with a washbasin and lavatory intended for guests. A floating staircase leads to the top floor which includes a master bedroom and an adjoining room that could be used as an office or walk-in wardrobe. A bathroom with a bath and washbasin is bathed in light through a skylight. There is sufficient space for a washing machine to be housed in the bathroom. Storage space can be found on the landing. The whiteness of the rooms is emphasised by many storage spaces and built-in cupboards of the same colour, while the exposed concrete floor enhances the modern appearance. This south-facing property is naturally bathed in light by the sunshine. Furthermore, the apartment can be purchased with its furniture, which is inspired by Italian design. Indeed, some pieces were designed by the architect himself.
…By Patrice Besse
A group of Renaissance-era buildings, renovated into guest accommodations, with a swimming pool and one-hectare grounds bordered by a river, 1.5 hours from Paris. It is impossible to pass through the gate’s two brick pillars without noticing their sculpted lace-like stone pinnacles, vestiges of the property’s past splendour. Overlooking the countryside, an impressive circular tower, originally from the late 15th century and rebuilt in the 19th century in brick, is topped with stone machicolations and a slate pepperpot roof, while two additional towers can also be found on the property: a hexagonal one and a smaller circular one. As for the former staff quarters, now converted into guest rooms and caretaker’s accommodations, they are accessible via the grounds’ many pathways and were once connected to the chateau itself, which no longer exists today, whereas the property’s chapel has been transformed into the main dwelling. Featuring homogenous architecture, typical of the late Gothic period and a precursor to the Renaissance, its brick walls are cadenced by stone window/door surrounds topped with ogee arches, small-paned doors and windows, some of which are mullioned, as well as quoins, which highlight the buildings’ edges and slate rooftops. Last, but not least, a covered swimming pool is located in front of the main dwelling and extends the view towards the grounds, enclosed by walls, fencing and a river on one side.
…By Patrice Besse
An entirely renovated, 295-m² flat, in a neoclassical chateau, thirty minutes from Paris. Behind a wrought-iron gate and sheltered from view, the chateau stands proudly behind its contemporary-looking courtyard. According to archival records, in 1746, the estate was first bought by the farmer-general Marin de La Haye, before it was acquired in 1790, on the eve of the Revolution, by Madame de Saint-Sauvery, who built a house here, which would then be transformed in the middle of the 19th century into a chateau with an eclectic architectural style by the architect Cannissié, who added an Italian neo-Renaissance style chapel, connected to the central building via a gallery, and designed stables inspired by Swiss chalets. In 1873, an outdoor sitting area covered by a metal and glass truss frame was constructed next to the stables by the André et Fleury company of Neuilly-sur-Seine, while, in 1857, the estate was purchased by the two brothers of the industrialist Jules Laveissière, owner of the chateau at that time, who then carried out an in-depth renovation and replaced it with a neoclassical style edifice in 1902. Lastly, in the 1990s, a four-storey, L-shaped building was attached to the back of the plaster-coated brick chateau, the central building of which is topped with a long-span gable roof and flanked by two protruding wings, which are, in turn, crowned with long-span hipped roofs. In addition, the central building is extended by a forepart on the ground floor topped with a terrace, as are the two side pavilions located on either corner. As for the flat, it occupies the first two levels on the chateau’s western side and faces the garden and ornamental pond, while the commonhold property, set within immense grounds of 1.5 hectares, includes three buildings in total: the chateau, the stables and the recent neoclassical-style wing.
…By Patrice Besse
An elegant 19th-century manor house with outbuildings and 11 hectares of grounds, 25 kilometres east of Fontainebleau. A long drive lined with hundred-year-old plane trees leads up to the property, where it arrives in perfect alignment with an oblong stone pond, surrounded here and there by several flights of steps, which are echoed a little further away by those ascending to the stoop in front of the main entrance. The residence seems to be tucked away in the heart of 11-hectare grounds, mainly made up of woodland, beyond which fields stretch out. The latter are cultivated by a neighbouring farm and house some constructions belonging to the estate’s outbuildings.
…By Patrice Besse
In the heart of Montfort-l'Amaury, a 600 m² residence with nine bedrooms, its walled garden, and swimming pool. Just steps from schools, shops, and in the center of Montfort-l'Amaury, the residence, transformed over the centuries, is set on a plot of approximately 3,000 m² enclosed by stone walls. It is elevated over several levels and consists of two wings at a right angle, one of which is partly independent, providing multiple accommodation options, with a living area of nearly 600 m². The exterior walls are covered with a light plaster, and the roofs are covered with old flat tiles. The garden surrounding the property features a swimming pool and its shed. Restored with careful attention, the residence has retained its character through the use of old and noble materials: at each level, the floors alternate between polished tomettes, large light stone slabs, and oak parquet. The house has eight bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and toilet. Additional sleeping quarters can be created.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Patrice Besse
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