A 340-m², out-of-the-ordinary house in Clarmart, 10 minutes from the RER,
near to the forest, with a garden and indoor swimming pool.
near to the forest, with a garden and indoor swimming pool.
Clamart,
HAUTS-DE-SEINE
paris
92140
FR
Location
This property stands on a plot of approximately 500 m² in the heights of Clamart. It is made up of two semi-detached, inter-connected houses. They were built on sloping land by the famous architect Jacques-Émile Lecaron and their atypical shapes stand at the top of a street lined with detached houses on the edge of Meudon forest. They boast a view over all of western Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt and Issy-les-Moulineaux. The Meudon-Val Fleury RER station is only 10 minutes away on foot.
Description
These inter-connected houses are respectively called the ‘steel house’ and the ‘mirror house’. They a whole spanning around 340 m² referred in French as ‘at the forest’s edge’. They are made up of a vast reception area, four bedrooms (with the possibility of an additional one), two rooms used as offices, an indoor swimming pool with a Turkish bath and an open-sided garage. The garden surrounding the property is divided into several different levels and includes private access to Meudon forest. In order to obtain the best view, the architect designed both buildings to be built on stilts, with roof terraces to benefit from the sunshine. As a result, the property boasts a 180° panoramic view of western Paris as far as Mont Valérien.
The ‘steel house’
This entirely metal edifice, with its structure and cladding made of steel, was built in 1972. The façade looking onto the street boasts a curved surface forming an undulating wave. A large window runs through the middle of the façade as well as a horizontal glass stripe, allowing light, unimpeded by any neighbouring buildings, to stream into the house. On the side facing the forest, the residence has the appearance of a cube standing opposite the foliage. Its south-facing façade is fully glazed from top to bottom, allowing the light to pour in and enabling occupants to enjoy the view of Meudon forest and its surroundings. In the garden fence overlooking the street, there is an entrance gate for cars and another for pedestrians. An open-sided parking space is located under the first floor of the house, next to which stands the main entrance, beyond which there is a large flight of steps that leads down to the rear of the house, where most of the garden is located. After the entrance door, a spiral staircase enclosed in a steel tube leads to the house’s various levels. On the first floor, there is a vast, south-facing reception area, facing the forest. It is made up of a snug, a large, circular lounge with a ceiling height of 5 metres plus modular partition walls, and an adjoining dining room. A semi-open-plan kitchen occupies the rest of the surface and is bathed in light thanks to the horizontal glass strip window. A guest’s lavatory is cleverly tucked away opposite the staircase. In the lounge, a door in the glazed façade leads to a monumental staircase that descends into the garden. A mezzanine overlooks the living room and includes an office, a relaxation area and a bathroom. Next to this space, a small flight of steps leads to a glazed dome housing a bedroom. Its glass walls are a night-time invitation to admire the starlit sky. On the garden level, on the forest side of the house, there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, as well as an office, a library and a lavatory.
‘The house behind the mirror’
This two-storey building was built in 2003. It is connected to the ‘steel house’ by interior openings. The façade facing the street is entirely covered by mirrors, hence its name. Like its semi-detached neighbour, this house is also on stilts. A flight of steps leads to its entrance which is level with the first floor of the original building. Its reception area connects with the lounges in the ‘steel house’; it includes a living room with a cathedral ceiling that is entirely covered with wood particle boards.
Above the living room, there is a small storage area that can be reached by a staircase along one of the room’s walls. In the centre, there is a large porthole window in the floor, through which the swimming pool on the floor below can be seen. The swimming pool and its 12-m² room is opposite the forest and is bathed in light thanks to a large window. Next door to it, like an antechamber, there is a small lounge. A Turkish bath, a bathroom and a lavatory can also be found near to the swimming pool. There is a glazed, double-leaf patio door in the window leading out into the garden. The ‘mirror house’ is an annex to the ‘steel house’. With is atypical lounge, its swimming pool and its Turkish bath, it increases the total surface of the property, serving as a place dedicated to relaxation.
Our opinion
Several houses designed by architect Jacques-Emile Lecaron situated in the heights of Clamart can be found on the forest’s edge and benefit from a 180°-degree view of western Paris. This group of two houses boasts all the expected home comforts and combines modern architecture with the peace and quiet of nature plus closeness to the city. The extensive volumes have also been emphasised, giving an impression of depth and providing easy movement throughout. The living areas have been laid out functionally, warmly as well as ergonomically and can be adapted to various activities. This is a property that will appeal to people looking for something original and families seeking space, well-being and greenery.
2 400 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 496390
| Land registry surface area | 496 m2 |
| Total floor area | 340 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 12 |
| Ceiling height | 5 |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
| Surface Piscine | 12.25 m2 |
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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.
