An immense, 19th-century family dwelling with a small garden, facing the Chateau of Compiègne - ref 613787
An immense, 19th-century family dwelling with a small garden, facing the Chateau of Compiègne.
On the outskirts of the eponymous forest, Compiègne is a vibrant and attractive city thanks to its historical centre, imperial chateau and square from the 18th century. As for the dwelling, built in the 19th century, it is ideally located in the middle of the city, facing the immense square in front of the chateau, and within close proximity to shops essential for daily life, top schools, public and medical services as well as cultural facilities, all accessible on either foot or by bicycle. In addition, the SNCF train station, less than 15 minutes away on foot, provides service to Paris in approximately one hour, while the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport is only 40 minutes away by car.
Located between the chateau's square and grounds, this stately dwelling meshes perfectly with the surrounding architectural landscape, while rows of lime trees create a verdant environment that one can admire from all of its windows. Built out of regularly dressed ashlar stone and topped with a slate and zinc Mansard roof, completely redone in 2005, it features a classical French style with understated exterior décor - lateral pilasters, moulded window/door surrounds, keystones above the front door and stringcourses on each of its floors - echoing the chateau's imperial architecture, whereas its only whimsical elements are the windows' ornate wrought-iron guardrails with their stylised scroll and floral motifs. As for the commissioner of this immense dwelling, he was apparently trying to establish a geographical parallel with Emperor Napoleon III, who often came to stay at the Chateau of Compiègne during the autumn months. At that time, the imperial couple received their court and family here over a one to two-month period, which became known as "the Compiègne series" since, each week, new guests arrived to replace their predecessors.
The DwellingSituated in the middle of the city, it is surrounded by verdant lime trees.
The ground floor
The partially glazed front door opens on to a large entrance hall with a white, grey and brown geometrical tile floor as well as, to one side, a solid oak staircase with finely crafted wooden bannisters. With floor-to-ceiling heights of more than three metres, this floor also includes a fitted kitchen, a living area with a sitting room and a dining room, the latter of which, bathed in ample sunlight thanks to glass double doors facing the garden, are decorated with mitred Herringbone hardwood floors, moulded wood panelling and ceiling roses. In addition, the entrances to each room are topped with overdoors painted with two-toned vegetal motifs, while a Louis XVI-style fireplace provides an additional touch of elegance for this house's interior, where the art of hosting is also reflected in its patrician and stately ornamental details.
The first floor
The staircase opens on to a landing that provides access to two bedrooms, one of which is the main suite, of more than 30 m², with a wardrobe, a dressing room and a private bathroom. With straight-plank hardwood floors, all the rooms look out on the surrounding verdant foliage.
The second floor
With hardwood floors throughout, two bedrooms are located around a central landing, one of which has its own private bathroom. In addition, this level also includes a large, triple-aspect room, which could be used as a living area, a game or TV room, while a wooden bar is the ideal setting for sampling and savouring fine spirits.
The third floor
With breath-taking views of the chateau's gardens as well as the forest in the distance, this floor includes three bedrooms and an exercise room, which could be turned into another bedroom, while a bathroom is accessible from the landing.
The basement
This level contains a ...
