Scattered with charming properties, Maisons-Laffitte Park quickly became a sought-out holiday destination, creating a veritable haven of greenery within an urban setting. As for the Napoleon III-style dwelling, not far from a renowned international school, it is located in a calm area, facing a protected wooded reserve and accessible via a tree-lined lane. Once past the ancient wrought-iron gate, an immense gravel courtyard leads to the three-storey dwelling on the right as well as its main outbuilding straight ahead, while the grounds of nearly 3,500 m² are entirely enclosed by walls and verdant hedges.
Embodying local architectural heritage, classical and symmetrical, it is composed of a slightly protruding central main building, preceded by a stone porch that spans the length of the façade and is accessible after ascending several steps. Cadenced by large windows and a front door topped with a pediment, its slate hipped roof is crowned with six dormer windows, while a two-storey wing, slightly set back to the left, is topped with a roof terrace and features a wide and deep balcony supported by columns. With plaster-coated exteriors and decorative quoins, the dwelling, quite understated in general, stands out thanks to its overall charm and the symmetry of its proportions. Last, but not least, two outbuildings, in need of restoration, come with the property, one of which contains an upstairs flat, while the second, smaller and more modest, is nestled in the shade of a grove of trees, towards the back of the grounds.

The Dwelling

With an inhabitable floor area of approximately 300 m², the three-storey house contains spacious volumes as well as dazzling perspectives of the patio and, further on, the verdant grounds thanks to its many large double-glazed windows on both sides of the house. It should be noted that although some light interior renovations will be needed, the house will offer remarkable possibilities once it has been restored to its original lustre.

The ground floor
Glass double doors open onto an immense and sunny entrance hall, the floor of which is covered with black-and-white cabochon tiles. This room provides access to the triple-aspect living areas as well as a fitted kitchen, while a staircase on the left leads to the upstairs floors and another one descends to the basement. Extending on from the entrance hall is a small wardrobe, followed by a guest lavatory, whereas, on the right, a second door opens onto the kitchen and the dining room. Directly opposite the main entrance, a set of double doors gives on to the living room of more than 35 m² with a floor-to-ceiling height of 3.1 metres, wood-strip hardwood floors and a white marble fireplace framed by wood-panelled walls. In addition, two pairs of glass double doors open onto a flagstone patio, facing south and overlooking the grounds, while a remarkable reading room, which feels as if it is nestled within the surrounding vegetation, provides breath-taking views of the verdant landscape thanks to two tall fixed windows framed by two columns. As for the sunny dining room, it is bathed in light by a third fixed window, smaller in size, as well as glass double doors.
The first floor
Illuminated by several windows between the ground floor and second floor, the staircase opens onto a first floor landing, which gives on to a television room that could easily be transformed into a study or a small additional bedroom. With breath-taking views of the grounds throughout this level, on the left is a bedroom of nearly 21 m² with a balcony and three large windows that abuts a bathroom of approximately 15 m², in need of a renovation, while a second bedroom with a fireplace – currently not in use – and a shower room can also be found on this level.
The second floor
This floor includes a small corridor lined with a built-in cupboard as well as three bedrooms, including one with a terrace and a bathroom.
The basement
Accessible from either the entrance hall or the garden, it includes a laundry room, a furnace room, storage spaces as well as a vaulted cellar, which will delight wine connoisseurs and makes it possible to store provisions.