An Artist's Dwelling From The Early 20th Century

An artist’s dwelling from the early 20th century . Once the former dwelling of a respected journalist, the house is located, only one hour from Paris in a village within the Gâtinais regional natural park, recognised for its preserved environment as well as its natural and cultural heritage, where many past and present artists have resided.

Only a few streets away from the property is an internationally-renowned golf course, surrounded by a natural park, as well as access to the Fontainebleau Forest, while, set back from the road, the property is concealed behind an enclosure wall and a pale green gate festooned in climbing roses. As for the dwelling, with approximately 360 m² of inhabitable floor area, eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, all renovated, it is surrounded by a tree-filled garden, sheltering it from view.

With two storeys over a garden level, as well as an accessible attic floor and a full basement, it was built on the foundations of a former 15th-century farm and features a stately silhouette, sizeable volumes and an octagonal tower, housing the stairwell, whereas its plaster-coated exterior, highlighted by stone quoins and window/door surrounds, is cadenced by five rows of vertical windows, safeguarded by metal and wooden shutters.

Boasting an eye-catching glass conservatory, a vestige of a chateau from the Champagne region, which is used as a winter garden bathed in light, the dwelling has preserved a number of original details, such as fireplaces, parquet floors, mouldings and wood panelling.

Although the house’s electricity and plumbing were completely renovated during a significant restoration project, the latter of which remains to be finalised, the edifice’s plastering and repainting await to be completed, while the dwelling’s cavity walls contribute to its overall insulation, and the roof, recently insulated and partially restored, combines original slate and interlocking tiles.

In addition, its grounds are structured into several levels, which hug the property’s topography, and include an archway of lime trees, a rose garden, a greenhouse and a garden shed, while dense vegetation envelops the dwelling and provides enchanting views that constantly change with the seasons.

Lastly, a borehole supplies water for the garden’s irrigation system, whereas, enclosed by walls, the property creates a setting that is both private and, yet, fully open towards the surrounding nature.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/