An immense and stately Anglo-Norman dwelling from the 1930s, to be renovated, on 14-hectare grounds, thirty minutes west of Paris - ref 797930
An immense and stately Anglo-Norman dwelling from the 1930s, to be renovated, on 14-hectare grounds, thirty minutes west of Paris.
Approximately thirty kilometres to the northwest of Paris, between the Montmorency Forest and the banks of the Oise River, the property is located on the outskirts of a medieval village and 7 kilometres southwest of the town of L'Isle-Adam. The surrounding countryside, made up of woods, small valleys and meadows, forms a bucolic landscape, untouched by urbanisation, whereas local shops and medical services are accessible in only a few minutes. As for academic establishments, a primary school can be found in the village, a lower secondary school is located in Mériel (3.5 kilometres), while the town of L'Isle-Adam is the site of a renowned upper secondary school (5.3 kilometres). In addition, the train station in Mériel provides access to Paris-Gare-du-Nord in 40 minutes, whereas the Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport is approximately 35 minutes away by car.
Commissioned in 1938 by Aristide Quillet, a publisher, mayor of the village and a major local donor, on the site of a former farm known as "The Dwelling", the impressive manor house overlooks the countryside from its slightly elevated in position. Facing the grounds, with its meadows and woods, and enjoying unobstructed views of the valley, its Anglo-Norman architecture, understated and well proportioned, gracefully combines limestone, exposed timber framing and a multi-pitched roof. Quillet, who was so attached to this site that he invested a significant amount of his wealth in it, created a property that still reflects the careful attention he paid to striking a perfect balance between comfort, elegance and the surrounding natural setting. As for the three-storey main building, it is cadenced by protruding foreparts, balconies and patios facing the grounds, whereas a caretaker's cottage, stone garages and a swimming pool, on the outskirts of a clearing, are located below the manor house and off to the side.
The Ground FloorProtected by a wooden porch roof, a few stone steps, lead to tall arched glass double doors, decorated with an elegant wrought-iron motif, which open on to a foyer that provides access to the separate areas within the dwelling. On one side, a hallway - once reserved for the staff - provides access to two lavatories, a pantry, followed by an adjacent kitchen, as well as a service staircase to the upstairs levels. Directly opposite, a luminous and spacious entrance hall, with approximately 54 m², includes a large fireplace, glass double doors that open on to the patio and grounds, as well as an impressive curvilinear stone staircase, bathed in light by a succession of windows. In addition, the entrance hall provides access, on one side, to an immense dual-aspect room, structured by an archway that marks the boundary between two different atmospheres: a cosy living room and a study-library facing the exterior, whereas, on the other side of the entrance hall, a dining room gives on to a patio and communicates with the kitchen. Each room on the ground floor has a fireplace and is bathed in light thanks to the many windows facing the garden, while original mitred Herringbone hardwood floors can be found throughout (with the exception of the entrance hall's marble floor), as can solid wood doors and soaring floor-to-ceiling heights, which recall the grandeur of holiday dwellings.The Upstairs FloorsFrom the entrance hall, the stone staircase provides access to a wide central landing that communicates with five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a large laundry room. With fluid circulation between the well-positioned rooms, the bedrooms are flooded in light by their many windows, while two stand out in particular thanks to their ample ...
