A stately and peaceful Anglo-Norman dwelling surrounded by grounds and its outbuildings, 20 minutes from Paris, in the Oise department - ref 321206
A stately and peaceful Anglo-Norman dwelling surrounded by grounds and its outbuildings, 20 minutes from Paris, in the Oise department.
Between agricultural plains and public woodlands, the property overlooks a sought-out village in the southern part of the Oise department. As for the village, popular for its verdant environment and peacefulness, it boasts a bustling weekly green market, local shops, as well as educational and athletic facilities, while, only a dozen kilometres away, the city of Chantilly contains a full range of quality services - hospital, schools, a cinema and boutiques - as well as first-rate heritage, of which the chateau, the Living Museum of the Horse and the famous racecourse are its crown jewels.
In addition, Senlis, a city of art and history, is accessible in 15 minutes, the village's train station provides service to Paris-Gare du Nord in 20 minutes, Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport is 25 minutes away via the A1 motorway and the la Défense neighbourhood is approximately 40 minutes away. Discreetly sheltered from view as well as all disturbances, the dwelling is surrounded by its tree-filled grounds, while the neighbouring golf courses, polo club, hiking trails and bridal paths add to the drawing power of this area, recognised for its comfortable and pleasant way of life.
Set back from the street, behind an ancient covered gate topped with two pinnacles, a cobblestone drive traverses the verdant grounds before arriving at the tree-filled front courtyard. It is here where the dwelling was built in 1904 by a renowned architect in the Anglo-Norman style, so popular for large holiday homes during the Belle Epoque era. Featuring brick and ashlar stone in a composition with overall balanced proportions, the dwelling also includes a conservatory and an oriel window, while the main façade, cadenced by tall vertical overhanging windows, is topped with a complex multi-pitched rooftop, mostly covered in slate except for the conservatory, which is clad in glazed flat tiles. In addition, two exterior staircases, one straight, the other horseshoe-shaped, provide access to the dwelling's front doors.
With an inhabitable floor area of approximately 250 m², the dwelling is laid out around an immense entrance hall and includes a living room extended by a conservatory, a study, as well as six bedrooms, one of which is open and has a sloping ceiling. As for the garden level, it adds to the dwelling's overall living area thanks to three rooms facing the exterior, while the grounds of 4,000 m² are planted with many multi-century trees and divided into two main sections: a terraced garden, which provides a touch of elegance, as well as an area, accessible from the cobblestone courtyard, where the caretaker's cottage, a garage, a storage unit and various outbuildings are located.
Further on, a large swimming pool is protected by a moveable cover, whereas the property, in of itself, represents a peaceful living environment, surrounded by a natural setting with protected architectural heritage and within immediate proximity to the main hubs in the Ile-de-France region. It should be noted that a careful renovation of the premises would be able to successfully restore this dwelling to its former lustre and reveal its inherent charm that is just waiting to be discovered and showcased once again.
The Ground FloorBehind the front door, a dual-aspect entrance hall with original cement floor tiles provides access to the main living areas on this level. On one side, a living room, bathed in light thanks to an oriel window facing the garden, acts as the dwelling's central space, while an earthenware stove, decorated with foliage and birds, provides the room with a one-of-a-kind decorative piece. Extending on from the living room is a glassed-in conservatory, the windows of which provide unobstructed ...
