Seine Port Apartment

Just 44 km from Paris, between Fontainebleau, Barbizon, and the Sénart forest, this exceptional residence is a rare find for lovers of heritage, architecture, and character homes.

Built on the heights of an elegant town on the banks of the Seine, at the border of Essonne and Seine-et-Marne, the property is set in a privileged environment between river and forest. Daily shops and services are within walking distance, while the Cesson and Melun train stations, 3.5 km and 10 km away respectively, provide access to Paris-Gare de Lyon.

Hidden in the heart of a park of over 5,400 m², almost entirely enclosed by walls, the property reveals a spectacular ”affolante” of about 375 m² of living space. These elegant holiday homes, which shaped the banks of the Seine during the Belle Époque, were designed as true pleasure houses. This one stands out with a unique architecture dominated by an imposing octagonal tower topped with a belvedere, a true signature of the house.

Rebuilt at the turn of the 20th century by a Parisian art-loving merchant, the residence still retains remarkable authenticity today. Its light facade, marked by four bays and horizontal bands, is crowned with a slate roof with zinc edges, Jacobin dormers, and skylights. The tower, once compared by villagers to the one at Gare de Lyon, gives the whole a silhouette that is immediately recognizable.

From the entrance, the house impresses with generous volumes and rich decor. The ground floor hosts large reception areas arranged around an elegant entrance and a vestibule, two living rooms, an office, and a kitchen. The reception rooms form the heart of the home: generous proportions, high ceilings, and natural light create a particularly refined setting for entertaining.

The upper floors are dedicated to private life and offer a very generous family layout with six bedrooms, a playroom, a screening room, a dressing room, several bathrooms, and ample storage spaces. The house’s layout allows for both a large family home and a reception residence capable of comfortably hosting family and guests.

Throughout, original elements testify to the quality of construction and the care taken in preservation: moldings and cornices, detailed ceilings and woodwork, stained glass, marble fireplaces, herringbone and English-style parquet floors, wooden baluster railings. Largely restored and regularly maintained, the residence today combines the intact charm of a historic house with the demands of modern comfort.

At the top level, the tower opens onto an exceptional belvedere. With over 3.40 m ceiling height and large glazed surfaces, this space enjoys spectacular light and panoramic views of the Seine’s meanders and forest edges. Formerly a Japanese-inspired studio, it retains its wrap-around balcony and some painted panels. Artist’s studio, library, workshop, or private lounge: this extraordinary space offers many possibilities and is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating spots on the property.

The park, covering more than 5,400 m², extends the holiday atmosphere of the house. Sheltered from view, richly wooded and grassy, it offers many perspectives and outdoor reception areas. Two wells and an elegant 19th-century greenhouse complete this heritage ensemble.

A caretaker’s house of about 110 m² on two levels, renovated about fifteen years ago, also adds real practical value to the property.

A rare residence, both for its architecture and its history.
With numerous reception rooms, six bedrooms, generous volumes, preserved decor, and a spectacular belvedere, it embodies an elegant and private lifestyle. The large enclosed park, immediate proximity to the Seine and forests, and quick access to Paris, Fontainebleau, and Barbizon make it a particularly unique property.

A family and reception home, rich in history and character, where Belle Époque elegance meets the comfort of a lived-in residence today.

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