Without being ostentatious but with all the elegant refinement of an era when « appearance » was elevated to an art form, this property, which is one of the oldest in its immediate surroundings, nestles between the lawns and the « green alleyway » with its river.
In an exceptional state of repair with top of the range fittings as well as several « made to measure » fixtures crafted notably, by artists of woodwork or of wrought ironwork, this house requires only a few minor adjustments, more in matters of personal taste than anything else, because the electricity, plumbing, heating system… are all entirely new or very recent.
The basement, reached by a large staircase and which has direct access into the garden, runs through the length of the house with 3 good-sized rooms with natural lighting, plus heating, as well as having good ceiling height. There is also a gas fired boiler room and a storage area.
The ground-floor, slightly above ground level, has a beautiful entrance hall with period, glass panelled, double door. It has all its walls covered in wood panelling; there are also 3 reception rooms (each with period fireplace and dual aspect) and a room which is ideal for a kitchen.
On the two upper floors, reached by an elegant period staircase: 6 bedrooms, spacious bathroom with both bath and shower facilities, several recesses, smaller annex rooms and storage areas.
Its brick facade, very characteristic of the era, works marvelously with an imposing window which is beautifully decorated with wrought ironwork, and framed by 2
« oeil de boeuf » windows, at the front of the house.
The magnificent 2 355 m2 grounds, which cannot be subdivided, and which comprise mainly lawns scattered with trees, have sunshine throughout the day. Their size would allow planning permission for an EXTENSION of around 174 m2.
This is eminently, and foremost, a FAMILY property but it could also be suited to anyone with a PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATION requiring offices (combining them with live-in accommodation, if the whole property is not required for office space). Its layout, meaning that there is a possibility of it evolving either as a home or otherwise, makes it a particularly interesting property investment.
This could be a unique opportunity to combine professional obligations with one’s family life in a setting which would allow the owner to invest all his “savoir-faire” in order to put the finishing touches to a bright future, in an original, discerning and personal manner.
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