Location
On the edge of the Marly forest, the village of Aigremont offers a quietly residential setting, peaceful and well wooded. It adjoins Chambourcy and lies a few minutes from Saint-Germain-en-Laye, which has a direct RER A connection to Paris. A former agricultural village in the Yvelines, Aigremont has preserved its rural character while enjoying a privileged position close to the capital. The A14 and A13 motorways give easy access to Paris and to the La Défense business district. The village is popular with families: the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, local schools, shops, sports facilities and nearby retail centres are all within easy reach.
Description
Over the centuries, successive transformations have produced a substantial house of nearly 400 m² arranged across three levels, with five bedrooms and scope for additional rooms. To the rear, a garden of over 800 m² includes a pool adjoining a parkland area; to the front, a paved courtyard of around 80 m².
Set high on its plot and commanding in its proportions, the house projects an impression of strength and permanence. The facade walls, thick enough to provide natural insulation, are finished in pale rendering; the roof is laid with antique flat tiles. The property extends over a cadastral area of nearly 1,200 m² and forms part of a commonhold comprising four unitsyes.
The house
The ground floor
On the courtyard side, the entrance is framed by a perron approached by three steps.
The house declares its character immediately: patinated terracotta tiles, parquet flooring and exposed beamed ceilings establish an atmosphere of warmth and authenticity typical of older French houses. The drawing room, arranged around a fireplace, opens into the dining room and beyond into a large family kitchen extending to a back kitchen and utility room. Windows and French doors punctuate the thick walls at intervals, opening wide onto the garden and filling the interior with natural light. At around 70 m², the living area lends itself equally to family gatherings and more intimate entertaining.
The original staircase leading to the upper level is discreetly set within the entrance hall; a guest lavatory tucks beneath its first flight.
The first floor
The floors throughout are parquet. A landing extending into a corridor serves, on one side, three bedrooms — one of generous proportions — and a bathroom with lavatory. On the other side, the principal bedroom opens into a study area, followed by a further bedroom of over 30 m² with its own dressing room and bathroom with lavatory. Adjoining this part of the level, a large room currently used as a secondary dressing room and with independent access from outside suggests any number of uses: additional bedroom, studio apartment, office or workshop.
The second floor
Beneath an ancient roof structure, the level extends over nearly 100 m² of floor area, opening into generous proportions. A spectacular ballroom of over 60 m², crowned by a cathedral ceiling and laid with solid parquet, lends itself to receptions, artistic pursuits, sport or family gatherings. A large bedroom with shower room and lavatory completes the level. The configuration allows the whole to be readily reimagined as several additional rooms while preserving the authentic character of the place. A double French door opens onto a terrace balcony overlooking the garden and the neighbouring parkland.
The garage
It occupies one side of the entrance courtyard and extends to around 40 m², with space for several vehicles.
The garden and pool
Entirely private, the outdoor areas comprise an 80 m² forecourt. To the rear, the garden of around 800 m² unfolds across terraces, lawns and mature trees in a peaceful atmosphere suited for long summer days. A covered terrace set in a corner and extending from the kitchen provides an outdoor dining area sheltered between shade and light. The pool adds to the feel of rural retreat that pervades the property. A discreet annexe stores garden equipment without disturbing the harmony of the setting. At the far end, a gate gives direct access to the parkland adjoining the property and, beyond it, to the forest.
Our opinion
A property from which Paris is easily reached and entirely forgotten. The moment the entrance gate closes, the house feels cut off from city life.
The tree canopy screens the building, the pool and the garden from view with quiet effectiveness. The covered and outdoor terraces invite relaxation, play and long Sunday lunches. Inside, the interior carries the weight of the house's history without heaviness — warm, elegant, unpretentious. The atmosphere is that of the great country house: timeless in character, unhurried in feeling. On the upper level, a generous floor area holds its potential quietly, waiting either to be realised or left as it is, preserving the house's original integrity.
Near Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, yet entirely apart from them — a principal residence with the spirit of a country retreat.
Reference 983351
| Land registry surface area | 1224 m² |
| Total floor area | 400 m² |
| Number of rooms | 12 |
| Reception area | 70 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Possible number of bedrooms | 7 |
| Surface Garage 1 | 40 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.