Residences
Former manor of a royal abbey
on river banks, 1750
Location
Paris's south-east, within 20 mi from the capital. In a region of valleys and woods, whose heart is the river Seine with its numerous affluents. At the border of 2 counties. Near a acre state-forest and the first trees of the Fontainebleau's At the French Brie 's threshold. The town very close, provides all amenities. Varied activities related to art, nature, sports, leisure and wild life. Road links: A4, A86, N6 or N19. RER D train from Gare de Lyon. Roissy and Orly airports reachable in 45 and 30 mn.
Description
A large gate opens up its doors on a curved path drifting across the wood before getting to the buildings. Constructed on the slope of a green valley, bottomed by a river full of fish from which emerge little islands, the 4.2-acre domain dominates a panoptic view of plain beauty. 3 terraced levels receive successively the outbuildings and wood, then lower, the main house with its landscaped garden, and finally, further down, a wide strap of land the river marking boundaries. Full south and south-east aspect.
The Manor:
a L-shaped construction, with coated stone frontages, porticoed entrance doors, flat brown tile roofing. Inspired from the aristocratic italian dwellings, it dates 1750, occupies 7534ft2 accommodated on 3 stories.
Ground floor: right angled surface on 2476ft2. A 194-ft2 reception hall with large staircase. On its left, a 473.5-ft2 reception lounge, openings on 3 aspects, 18th c. white stone monumental fireplace. 13ft height. On its right, a 409-ft2 dining room, 2 French doors. way-out/larder and boiler room. Toilets. 237-ft2 fitted kitchen, tomettes floor and fireplace, painted timbers. 237ft2 for daily meals, lit up by small windows, beamed ceilings. Little hall and stairs. Sitting room divided by an arched partition, fireplace, exposed dark oak beams, terra cotta tiles,
the former guards hall.
1st floor: accessed through 2 stairways located in each body of the manor. 1 master bedroom on 398ft2, private bathroom/wc and dressing. View over the valley, south-east. main stairs' landing. Study/library, 409ft2 of hardwood flooring, mural shelving furniture, fireplace, 4 widows with internal folding shades. Long corridor with north-west bays, facing outbuildings, leading to 3 bedrooms, 1 other large bedroom of 376ft2 + bathroom/toilets. Independent exit door to park.
2d floor: lumber room, accommodated attics, with dormers and skylights. Exposed oaken roof frame and beams. 3 bedrooms, private bathrooms, toilets, TV lounge, sewing workshop, utility room.
The outbuildings: a 3229-ft2 structure including a caretaker duplex with kitchen, sitting room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry. Studio and kitchenette on upper floor to be refurbished. Workshops, garages, lumber room, vaulted cellar with basement windows.
Bonuses: 2 original vaulted wine cellars digged inside the rock. Double green house and its shed. Fenced dog kennel. 472ft x 5.5ft swimming pool. A 97-ft2 pool house with commodities/showers/covered barbecue-bar. Tennis court. Some extra 6 adjoining acres are rented out for increased privacy adding wooded acreage, a kitchen patch and more river bank. Let terms are transferable.
Our opinion
Urban nature lovers will enjoy quietness without forgetting the city and Paris. Ideal dwelling for a businessman or woman and family. Dramatic setting.
Exclusive sale
Price: Contac us
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2435PB
| Main building surface area | 700 m² / 7,532 sqft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 500 m² / 5,380 sqft |
Regional representative
Patrice Besse +33 (0)6 19 67 16 61
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
