A two-level apartment in a neo-classical chateau with a large private garden
beside the River Seine in the town of Soisy-sur-Seine, just south of Paris
beside the River Seine in the town of Soisy-sur-Seine, just south of Paris
Soisy-sur-Seine,
ESSONNE
ile-de-france
91450
FR
Location
The property is located in the valley of the River Seine in the residential town of Soisy-sur-Seine. In the 19th century, Soisy-sur-Seine was a prized holiday town. The majestic Château Daupeley-Warin, inside which the apartment lies, is one of the grand properties that helped give the town its excellent reputation. The chateau stands between Sénart forest and the banks of the River Seine. From it, you can reach the town centre in only 10 minutes on foot. Soisy-sur-Seine has kept a village feel and offers shops and public amenities. Paris is around 25 kilometres away. You can easily reach the French capital by road. From the nearby Évry-Val-de-Seine and Combs-la-Ville train stations, you can get to Paris in around 45 minutes by train via the RER D line on the regional rail network. And Orly international airport is only around 20 kilometres away, making it easy to get to other parts of France, Europe and the world.
Description
The apartment lies within a neo-classical chateau designed in a Louis XIII style. The chateau was built in the early 19th century. Today, it is a commonhold building divided into three apartments with garrets. As soon as you step into the front court, you are struck by the imposing presence of the majestic chateau. Its symmetrically designed facade combines red brickwork with pale stone that forms neat quoins and window surrounds. In the middle, a veranda marks the entrance door. A mansard roof with dormers and chimney stacks crowns the edifice. The apartment offers a 180m² floor area. It has a garden-level floor and a lower floor. From its garden-level floor, it leads straight out into a private 1,000m² garden. Inside, the apartment is spread out over two levels. In addition, the property for sale includes a self-contained studio apartment that resulted from the transformation of former domestic staff bedrooms. You can still see the history of the place through its old features, including its front court, some of its grounds, its monumental staircase, its coffered ceilings and a former pantry. These parts all bear witness to the initial layout of the upper-middle-class 19th-century home that it once was. A main door leads into an entrance hallway. On one side, there is the main apartment. On the other side, there is the studio apartment, which you reach via the chateau’s main staircase.
The garden-level floor
The entrance hall connects to two bedrooms, one of which lies in a former reading room. The hall also leads to a lounge – a former reception room in the chateau. A masterful restoration project has showcased original decorative features here. The room’s coffered ceiling painted white pairs well with its solid-oak parquet floor. The tones of the walls recall the garden outside. All the rooms look out at the terrace and garden through large windows and glazed doors. A bathroom with a bath and shower lies beside a lavatory.
The lower level
From the lounge, a flight of stairs of marble and wrought iron leads down to the chateau’s former kitchen. An old oven made of brick has been adapted for modern equipment fitted in it. This spacious room is suited to both cooking and to meals together. An adjoining pantry brings together storage spaces and household equipment in a neat arrangement. A second flight of stone steps leads straight to the garden and terrace. On one side, the kitchen connects to a hallway that has been turned into a small lounge. On the other side, it connects to a bedroom with a shower room and a separate lavatory.
The studio apartment
The studio apartment is completely self-contained. You reach it via the chateau’s monumental staircase. A large roof window fills the space with natural light. The dwelling was recently renovated and insulated. Storage spaces, a sink and a little refrigerator form a kitchenette. A shower room with a tiled shower unit and a lavatory complete the dwelling. This studio apartment could serve as an extra bedroom or as a guest room.
The court and garden
A terrace forms a transitional space between the dwelling and the garden. Part of it lies beneath a wrought-iron veranda with a style that matches the edifice. The private garden extends from the terrace. You can reach it straight from the bedrooms or lounge or from a flight of steps from the kitchen. It is made up of grassy spaces and clusters of flowers. Part of it follows the natural relief of the land. A garage can be used to park a vehicle and store tools. The property's electric gate leads to it.
Our opinion
This ground-floor chateau apartment with a private garden is a delightful gem. It is rare to find such a dwelling in the Paris region. The edifice’s commonhold arrangement spreads the upkeep costs for the owners, for example for the building’s recent facade and roof renovation. The self-contained studio apartment offers the possibility of extra uses, whether as a furnished dwelling to be rented out or as a professional workplace. In short, this unique property brings together the attributes of a majestic chateau on its own small scale. It would delight anyone looking for a jewel of built heritage with a natural backdrop and a well-maintained environment.
Reference 511487
| Total floor area | 206.42 m² |
| Number of rooms | 5 |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 600 € |
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.
