A 320-m² house in the Yvelines area, 30 km from Paris,
with a swimming pool, garden and inner courtyard
with a swimming pool, garden and inner courtyard
Montainville,
YVELINES
ile-de-france
78124
FR
Location
Montainville, in the Yvelines area 30 kilometres to the west of Paris, is a place full of character that boasts a peaceful living environment. The small village of old stone houses with traditional roofs possesses a unique character.
Montainville is surrounded by arable land as well as woods and thus benefits from an intact natural environment, conducive to walks, peace and quiet. It is only 2 kilometres from the railway station in Mareil-sur-Mauldre, from where Paris-Montparnasse can be reached in less than one hour. As a result, the inhabitants of Montainville are able to combine a rural lifestyle with urban life.
The village’s peace and quiet makes it attractive to Parisians who wish to flee the hustle and bustle of the city, while retaining the advantages of being near to urban amenities. What’s more, it is close to Thiory, which is famous for its castle and zoo, providing plenty of possibilities for entertainment and discoveries.
Description
The old stone house dates from the 16th century and is topped by a roof of flat tiles. It boasts the rural architectural characteristics of the era in which it was built, which have been carefully preserved and highlighted as time has passed. The property is situated on a sloping plot and is made up of several buildings set around two paved inner courtyards.
A small, separate building, located at the end of one of the courtyards, has been transformed into a studio and discretely added to the property’s edifices.
The enclosed garden can be reached from many of the ground floor rooms and harmoniously forms an extension of the interior living spaces.
The various edifices on built on the plot differ in their number of levels and are connected by small flights of steps. As a result, they are perfectly adapted to the natural slope of the land, increasing the volumes and enlivening the interior spaces.
As a whole, the property boasts approximately 320 m² of living space, currently made up of six bedrooms, including the studio, as well as five bathrooms and six lavatories.
Once through the gate at the property’s main entrance, the house can be reached with several strides and up a few steps to an entrance door in a small tower. It leads to the upper level overlooking the courtyard. The main reception rooms are on this level. An enclosed garage also looks out onto this first courtyard.
The cornerstone of this level is the vast, family kitchen, thanks to its size, high tiled walls and openings onto a courtyard. The adjoining dining room is in turn followed by a space including a small bedroom and a staircase leading to the entrance level, where there is a studio with a bedroom, lounge, kitchen area and a bathroom, all of which could form an independent living space.
The welcoming and luxuriant main lounge boasts a cathedral ceiling, giving a feeling of considerable height and volume, and is adorned by a huge stone fireplace, which is the focal point of the residence. An adjoining office with exposed beams can be reached form the courtyard via a flight of stone steps.
At the end of the first floor, a vast room houses an indoor swimming pool, preceded by a comfortable lounge. It is bathed in light through tall windows looking out onto the garden, while the ceiling is graced with master beams belonging to the period roof frame, adding a touch of character. Below the swimming pool, there is a sauna with a bathroom and adjoining lavatory, as well as a room for the pool’s technical facilities.
Upstairs, in space punctuated by corners and steps, a large master bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a lavatory overlooks the swimming pool. There are also two bedrooms, a bathroom and a lavatory.
Lastly, at the end of the large courtyard adjacent to the garden, stands a small stone building. It is similar to the main house and is made up of a studio apartment.
The wood-panelled walls provide it with a chalet style ambiance. It possesses a bathroom with a lavatory and can be used as an independent living space.
A small, separate building, located at the end of one of the courtyards, has been transformed into a studio and discretely added to the property’s edifices.
The enclosed garden can be reached from many of the ground floor rooms and harmoniously forms an extension of the interior living spaces.
The various edifices on built on the plot differ in their number of levels and are connected by small flights of steps. As a result, they are perfectly adapted to the natural slope of the land, increasing the volumes and enlivening the interior spaces.
As a whole, the property boasts approximately 320 m² of living space, currently made up of six bedrooms, including the studio, as well as five bathrooms and six lavatories.
Once through the gate at the property’s main entrance, the house can be reached with several strides and up a few steps to an entrance door in a small tower. It leads to the upper level overlooking the courtyard. The main reception rooms are on this level. An enclosed garage also looks out onto this first courtyard.
The cornerstone of this level is the vast, family kitchen, thanks to its size, high tiled walls and openings onto a courtyard. The adjoining dining room is in turn followed by a space including a small bedroom and a staircase leading to the entrance level, where there is a studio with a bedroom, lounge, kitchen area and a bathroom, all of which could form an independent living space.
The welcoming and luxuriant main lounge boasts a cathedral ceiling, giving a feeling of considerable height and volume, and is adorned by a huge stone fireplace, which is the focal point of the residence. An adjoining office with exposed beams can be reached form the courtyard via a flight of stone steps.
At the end of the first floor, a vast room houses an indoor swimming pool, preceded by a comfortable lounge. It is bathed in light through tall windows looking out onto the garden, while the ceiling is graced with master beams belonging to the period roof frame, adding a touch of character. Below the swimming pool, there is a sauna with a bathroom and adjoining lavatory, as well as a room for the pool’s technical facilities.
Upstairs, in space punctuated by corners and steps, a large master bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a lavatory overlooks the swimming pool. There are also two bedrooms, a bathroom and a lavatory.
Lastly, at the end of the large courtyard adjacent to the garden, stands a small stone building. It is similar to the main house and is made up of a studio apartment.
The wood-panelled walls provide it with a chalet style ambiance. It possesses a bathroom with a lavatory and can be used as an independent living space.
Our opinion
This 16th-century house with more than 300 m² of living space is located only 30 kilometres from Paris, in an Yvelines area village surrounded by nature and near to a railway station from where the French capital can be reached. It could be the main residence or secondary home for a family that appreciates the character of the past, wishing to live or regularly meet in a place where children and adults alike can benefit from shared or independent spaces, while enjoying the indoor swimming pool throughout the year.
It is a house whose uniqueness shines through via the carefully preserved period materials, such as the stone paving slabs, exposed beams, period wood panelling and tiled walls.
890 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 737101
| Land registry surface area | 695 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 320 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 6 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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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.
