Location
West of Paris, in the Yvelines, Bazemont lies under an hour from the capital — a village of 1,800 inhabitants set against the forest of Alluets-le-Roi. At its centre stands an imposing château of medieval origin, repeatedly altered over the centuries to present today a pure 18th-century character; it now houses the village hall and local schools. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, with its well-regarded schools, is a few kilometres away, and the A13 and A14 motorways provide easy access both to western Paris and to the beaches of Normandy.
Description
The main house
Set within the woodland, the 360 m² architect-designed house, currently configured as five bedrooms, is clad in red cedar, a timber renowned for its exceptional durability in exterior applications and its remarkable insulating properties. Across its ground level, upper level and basement, curved lines evoke the profile of an ocean liner, giving the house a distinctive character in harmony with its natural setting. Dual-aspect rooms open on either side onto terraces, the largest of which extends to an outdoor pool.
The ground floor
From the entrance, the eye is drawn across a reception area of over 120 m² under a spectacular cathedral ceiling. Timber runs through every surface, warming the atmosphere and giving it its character. Large glazed openings on both sides of the house flood the interior with light and connect each room directly to the terraces beyond. The layout reflects the nautical inspiration that shapes the house: circulation is fluid, sightlines are open, and a central mezzanine looks down over what the architects conceived as the main deck. Two drawing rooms, a dining room and an indoor kitchen — matched by a summer kitchen adjacent to the pool — occupy this level, along with two large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, wardrobe and study.
The upstairs
A spiral staircase rises to the upper level, which is organised around a large central mezzanine cantilevered above the ground-level rooms. A true interior bridge, it opens cross-views through the full depth of the house and reinforces the sense of space that defines the interior. An open study occupies this vantage point naturally, drawing on the light and the views down to the drawing room.
Three generously proportioned bedrooms, conceived as private retreats, complete the level; one has its own shower room with lavatory, while the other two share a bathroom. A separate lavatory serves the level. Outside, a long gallery running above the pool extends to two corner terraces, both light-filled and open to the surrounding landscape.
The basement
Extending to over 100 m², the basement provides a particularly complete service level across a sequence of generous rooms. A large wardrobe and storage room offers considerable capacity; adjacent to it, an open area has been fitted out as a leisure and relaxation room. Two storage cellars, a utility room, a wine store and a boiler room cover all technical requirements. A climate-controlled wine cellar is discreetly installed. The standout feature is a garage of approximately 165 m², with space for around ten cars as well as storage for leisure equipment and garden machinery. Together these rooms provide everything a large family house requires: the scale of the accommodation, the quality of its layout and its flexibility make this a practical and genuinely useful level.
The chalet
Some 100 m from the main house stands a self-contained dwelling of nearly 100 m², built in the style of a mountain lodge, clad entirely in timber and well integrated into its surroundings. Arranged across one level with a mezzanine, it comprises a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and lavatory. The rooms are light-filled and convey a simple, unaffected character. A covered terrace runs the full width of the facade, open to the landscape year-round. To the rear, a large workshop houses an extensive collection of tools and equipment for practical and manual work.
The garden
Extending to over 5,000 m², the garden unfolds as a landscaped composition of open lawns, shrub borders, groups of trees and discreetly laid paths. The layered planting frames varied perspectives and sits naturally around both buildings. Explored on foot, the garden alternates shaded areas with light-filled clearings, each discovered in turn. It gives the property a remarkable sense of tranquility and privacy while maintaining a constant dialogue between architecture and nature. The largest terrace, facing south, houses the salt-water pool heated by an air-source heat pump.
Our opinion
Few properties on the heights of Bazemont, or indeed on the approaches to Paris, achieve what this one does: amplitude without heaviness, a strong architectural identity without austerity. Timber runs through every surface, giving the interior its warmth and its singular character, while the broad openings draw the landscape constantly inward. The architecture shifts between two registers — the contemporary family house and the great sailing yacht at rest in a wooded garden — and holds both without contradiction. Less than an hour from Paris, it offers a spacious and peaceful setting, conceived as much for entertaining as for withdrawal from the world.
Exclusive sale
1 970 000 €
Including negotiation fees
1 894 231 € Excluding negotiation fees
4%
incl. VAT to be paid by the buyer
Reference 566469
| Land registry surface area | 6000 m² |
| Main building floor area | 440 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 8 |
| Outbuildings floor area | 100 m² |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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.