A flat designed by Ciguë studios in a 1920s villa on a 2.5-hectare commonhold
property, with access to the Fontainebleau forest, in Barbizon
property, with access to the Fontainebleau forest, in Barbizon
Fontainebleau,
SEINE-ET-MARNE
ile-de-france
77300
FR
Location
Located 55 kilometres southeast of Paris and rapidly accessible via the A6 motorway, the property is on the outskirts of the painters’ village of Barbizon and surrounded by a 2.5-hectare verdant and landscaped enclosed property, which includes – besides the seven contemporary and environmentally friendly houses nestled within its forested section – the “Grand Villa”, in which four one-of-a-kind flats will be created. Conveniently located, the village’s shopping streets are only four minutes away by bicycle or 15 on foot. In addition, the commonhold property also has private access to the Fontainebleau forest via two wooden gates that communicate with the “boundary path” – the link between the forest and the most beautiful villas in Barbizon – which leads, through the woods, to the village’s central main street as well as other breath-taking sites within this natural treasure.
Description
With floor areas ranging from 116 to 128 m², the villa’s flats provide a living environment where the boundary between the interior and exterior is carefully blurred, while the architecture, conceived by Ciguë studios, recognised for its emblematic creations from Paris to Tokyo, is harmoniously cohesive with its natural environment. With a range of architectural elements from the 1920s, the spaces have been enhanced by a variety of details, crafted in a style that is both understated and natural.
Each flat is designed and decorated in a unique manner with many outdoor spaces – patios, balconies and gardens, to name just a few. In addition, the estate’s layout prioritises peace and quiet as well as soft mobility: an inconspicuous drive, which borders the estate, leads to the dwellings as well as a car park. As for those who enjoy walking, a majestic lane, baptised “La Lisière” (“The Border”) by the designers and lined by plane trees, traverses the commonhold property, followed by a path dedicated to strolling and soft mobility, reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, which also has direct access to the Fontainebleau forest. This greenway is emblematic of the site’s spirit: the importance of reconnecting with nature. Furthermore, each flat has access to the Grand Villa’s private garden, of approximately 5,600 m², a true extension of the flats’ living space. Residents also share common facilities and amenities, such as the eco-friendly swimming pool, which uses a pond filtration system, as well as shared vegetable gardens designed in order to prioritise collective living that is both friendly and respectful of the surrounding environment.
Each flat is designed and decorated in a unique manner with many outdoor spaces – patios, balconies and gardens, to name just a few. In addition, the estate’s layout prioritises peace and quiet as well as soft mobility: an inconspicuous drive, which borders the estate, leads to the dwellings as well as a car park. As for those who enjoy walking, a majestic lane, baptised “La Lisière” (“The Border”) by the designers and lined by plane trees, traverses the commonhold property, followed by a path dedicated to strolling and soft mobility, reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, which also has direct access to the Fontainebleau forest. This greenway is emblematic of the site’s spirit: the importance of reconnecting with nature. Furthermore, each flat has access to the Grand Villa’s private garden, of approximately 5,600 m², a true extension of the flats’ living space. Residents also share common facilities and amenities, such as the eco-friendly swimming pool, which uses a pond filtration system, as well as shared vegetable gardens designed in order to prioritise collective living that is both friendly and respectful of the surrounding environment.
Villa Lérot
This single-storey, garden-level flat, with a floor area of approximately 128 m² and hardwood floors throughout, includes a living room and open contemporary kitchen, a dining room with sitting room and, lastly, sleeping quarters with two bedrooms, each with their private shower room and separate lavatory. The outdoor spaces – a patio, with approximately 30 m², which faces the forest and independent dwellings, as well as a second patio, of about 15 m², bordered by a lane of multi-century plane trees – make it possible to take advantage of the surrounding bucolic environment. A cellar, with approximately 11 m², and two parking spaces are also included. €985,000 Real Estate Agency Fees included
Villa Hérisson
This too is a single-storey, garden-level flat with a floor area of approximately 116 m², which includes a living room, an open contemporary kitchen and a dining room with sitting room, while the sleeping quarters are made up of two bedrooms, each with their own private shower room. The villa also has a patio of approximately 30 m² with views of the forest. Lastly, a cellar of approximately 14 m² and two parking spaces also come with the property. Villa Hérisson - €995,000 Real Estate Agency Fees included
Villa Mulot
This duplex flat, with a floor area of approximately 118 m², includes, on the first level, a living room with adjacent kitchen, a main bedroom with a private shower room and separate lavatory as well as a staircase leading upstairs. On the upper level are two bedrooms and a shower room with lavatory. The villa also has a patio of approximately 50 m², which faces the forest. In addition, the flat also comes with a cellar of approximately 15 m² and two parking spaces. €930,000 Real Estate Agency Fees included
Villa Campagnol
Also a duplex flat, with a floor area of approximately 127 m², it includes, on the first level, a foyer, independent lavatory, a living room with adjacent kitchen, a small sitting room and a staircase leading upstairs. On the upper level is a living area, two bedrooms, a shower room and separate lavatory. The villa also has a patio of approximately 50 m² and three balconies, while a cellar of approximately 18 m² and two parking spaces also come with the flat. €990,000 Real Estate Agency Fees included
The Grand Villa
Built in 1925, with a total inhabitable area of 550 m² and a total floor area of nearly 790 m², the building in which the four previous flats are located – which are possible to purchase together – is divided into three parts: a central building flanked to the east by a slightly offset right-angle rear wing and a more recent square-shaped extension at the back of the house. The roof over its southern side is punctuated in its centre by a dormer window with a semi-circular arched pediment topped with a barrel-vaulted roof, while the rest of the building has hipped tile roofs crowned with finials, with the exception of the extension, which is topped with a roof terrace. The exterior walls, covered in a rosy beige-coloured plaster and climbing plants, are cadenced by multiple windows, sometimes arched, and often embellished with small balconies and wooden shutters. Its rounded and cropped angles as well as wrought-iron décor evoke the Art Deco style, which was very much in vogue when the Grand Villa was constructed. €2,300,000 Real Estate Agency Fees included
Our opinion
A remarkable property over 2.5 hectares with exceptional dwellings, each designed to be perfectly cohesive with its natural environment and stand the test of time. In addition, the flats, with their elegant materials and clean lines, bear witness to a refined artisanal savoir-faire, recalling the expertise of long-ago master builders. Ramure and La Lisière of Barbizon represent more than just a simple real estate development: they embody an innovative vision of housing, where architecture is used to enhance residents’ well-being, while protecting the environment, thereby creating a one-of-a-kind place, in perfect harmony with its exceptional natural setting. The project, rather visionary overall, invents a new art de vivre, which combines the authenticity of an artists’ village with ecological avant-gardism, and offers its residents the chance to be part of a historical continuity, while embracing the challenges of the future, a philosophy dear to connoisseurs of French architectural heritage.
985 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 253138
| Total floor area | 128 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 5 |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Number of lots | 11 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 3660 € |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
