in a 2.5 ha landscaped estate in Barbizon, with private and direct access to Fontainebleau forest
Location
The picturesque village of Barbizon, located on the edge of Fontainbleau forest, is home to “La Lisière”, which is an outstanding residential project just 55 km from Paris. This 2.5-hectare estate harmoniously combines unspoiled nature and modern comfort. Barbizon is a famous artists’ village and offers a unique living environment with its local convenience shops, services and school, which can all be reached on foot or by bicycle. The residents will be able to take advantage of a natural swimming pool and communal gardens, which encourage a peaceful lifestyle.
The project includes seven modern eco-homes and a historic 1920s villa. Each home is designed by the Ciguë agency is perfectly integrated into the surroundings, offering an ideal balance between privacy and openness, while maintaining the authentic character of Barbizon.
Description
Ramure
The passive bioclimatic architecture strategy adopted for the project is based on a unique and sustainable construction concept using wood, which guarantees the aesthetic and environmental harmony of La Lisière. In addition, all the materials used are bio-sourced or geo-sourced, for a reduced carbon footprint: wood fibre or hemp wool insulation, wooden joinery, wooden cladding, etc. Rainwater is collected for irrigation and there will be an underfloor heating system. In accordance with the architectural specifications, a number of options will be offered to buyers who will be able to adapt their house to their lifestyle and taste. Ramure will boast a flexible floor-space of 191 m².
The interior layout can be adapted to suit your lifestyle choices:
- two levels or open volume with partial or total double height,
- 1 to 4 bedrooms with master suite or dormitory,
- a workshop, fitness room, sauna, etc.
- a kitchen open to the surroundings,
- a dining room for two or up to twenty people,
- a living room with a central fireplace,
- converted or free attic space.
The purchaser will also be given a range of options for the exterior look, including: natural or stained facades, round, rectangular or square windows, roof, half-height or garden level terraces, covered or uncovered. The same attention to detail will be given to the garden designed by the Laverne landscape agency.
Our opinion
This unique 2.5-hectare project boasts a collection of outstanding homes. Each of them has been designed to be perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings. Like previous architectural gems that have stood the test of time, “La Lisière” hopes to leave a lasting legacy. Thanks to the noble materials used and their sophisticated designs, each home is a testament to refined craftsmanship and calls to mind the skills of master builders from a bygone age. Ramure and La Lisière in Barbizon are more than just a simple property development. They embody a ground-breaking vision of housing, where architecture is used to promote the residents’ well-being and preserve the environment. The result is a unique living environment that is in perfect harmony with its outstanding natural setting. This visionary project is reinventing a way of life, combining the authenticity of an artists’ village with ground-breaking ecological solutions. It gives its residents the opportunity to be part of history while taking up the challenges of tomorrow. Such a philosophy is sure to touch the hearts of all those to whom French architectural heritage is dear.
1 560 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 895310
Land registry surface area | 1000 m2 |
Main building surface area | 190 m2 |
Number of bedrooms | 3 |
Number of lots | 8 |
Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 4440 € |
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.