This exquisite PERIOD HOUSE has all the historical charm attached to being part of a chateau’s estate, the latter being first mentioned in the seigniorial archives around the year « 1705 »… and indeed, from the beginning of the 18th century, there was a building, on this very site, which was part of the huge Domaine des Chasses Royales or Royal Hunting Estate of SAINT-GERMAIN Forest with its hunting lodges and « restful » manors .
Centuries later, the authentic provincial character of this property has been preserved, most noticeably in certain original features like the floor materials, a monumental fireplace, a bread oven, or yet again, in an old gallery which has been transformed into a wine cellar.
The interior layout is functional without there being any overt conformity. The property as a whole is bathed in an atmosphere of relaxation with classical warm tones.
Besides the boiler room and several storage rooms, the basement houses a large garage and a unique vaulted gallery which has been transformed into a very original wine cellar.
The ground floor, true to its name, comprises : an entrance hall with guest WC, a large« country »style kitchen with bread oven and antique tiling, a dining room with a monumental fireplace, a large sitting-room with double aspects and with French-windows leading out to the garden and a small sitting-room cum library (which could possible become a bedroom).
On the first floor: 2 bedrooms, one of which is very spacious and leads onto a romantic Florentine style terrace, and bathroom.
On the second floor: 2 bedrooms and a shower room.
As much as can be done in terms of finishing touches have been made to the garden with an eclectic choice of suitable plants, all fitting in perfectly with their surroundings and complimenting the small pond. An interesting OUTBUILDING, currently been used for storage, could possibly be converted into a charming and independent STUDIO FLAT or an artist’s studio.
In each room, the silent beauty of the patina of time and the elements, have made this house into a « narrative » of selected historic values, which are so cherished and sought after in today’s world. |