A Former Sheepfold Transformed Into A Family Dwelling, With A Small Garden, Near The Essonne

A former sheepfold transformed into a family dwelling, with a small garden, near the Essonne River and its marshes, 35 kilometres from Paris. The former sheepfold, located in the middle of the village, reflects Fontenay-le-Vicomte’s agricultural past, while, featuring pointed stone and a recently renovated flat tile roof, it was completely restored and expanded by its current owners in order to be transformed into a two-storey dwelling, of approximately 175 m². Shaped like an L, it includes several rooms on the ground floor, as well as three bedrooms and a study upstairs, whereas the property extends over walled and wooded grounds of more than 525 m².

In addition, the property is accessible via a gate that opens on to a cobblestone drive, which first provides access to a carport for two vehicles, followed by a large wooden patio, surrounded by various plants and a small, ornamental pond, while, towards the back, the house’s entrance is guarded by a stately lime tree. Skirting the building, a grassy path communicates, behind the dwelling, with a vegetable garden and a second wooden patio, whereas the garden abuts the courtyard of a primary school and the village’s town hall, from which it is separated by a small lane.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/