An exceptional house, with grounds of 2,600 m², overlooking the meandering Seine and
located at the gates of the Vexin region with its charming villages, in the Val d’Oise department, one hour from Paris
located at the gates of the Vexin region with its charming villages, in the Val d’Oise department, one hour from Paris
Paris,
VAL-D'OISE
paris
75001
FR
Location
The property is located in the Val d’Oise department and, more specifically, in the village of Vétheuil, which is characterised by its tranquil beauty along the Seine and picturesque streets lined with traditional stone houses winding their way through orchards and meticulous gardens. The Saint-Georges church, which overlooks the village, bears witness to the town’s storied history, while the Seine, peaceful and meandering, provides a calm and bucolic backdrop. In addition, the surrounding landscapes offer breath-taking panoramic views and inspired many famous artists, including Claude Monet, who painted several of his works here. With such a remarkable artistic and natural heritage, the village of Vétheuil is only 75 kilometres or one hour from Paris, near many distinguished golf courses and surrounded by striking countryside, making it the ideal location for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
Description
Accessible via a wrought-iron gate framed by tall stone pillars with flat capitals, which opens onto a drive that leads to the dwelling, the 2,600-m² property is located on the side of a hill above the village. Perched up high, with a 2,500-m2 garden that seems to extend all the way down to the riverbank, it has an exceptional panoramic view of the Seine’s meanders, its limestone banks and the forest, which stretches as far as the eye can see.
The house, abutting one side of a tall retaining wall, includes two different size buildings constructed in 1905, which were later connected to each other in 1936 by the then owner, Gabriel Voisin, a famous aviator and friend of the architect Le Corbusier who strongly influenced how the two buildings would be linked. With two storeys as well as a partially converted attic space, the house, with a slate roof, was built out of stone and covered with ochre-colour plaster, which, when combined with its architecture, endows it with a certain Italianesque feel.
On both the ground level and first floor, large glass double doors and casement windows protected by louvred shutters cadence the house’s exterior walls and provide ample natural light for its interior. As for the portion that connects the two buildings, designed in an Art Deco style, it only has one storey, but is topped with a roof terrace, the perfect spot for amazing views of the river, its wooded banks and surrounding forest.
The house, abutting one side of a tall retaining wall, includes two different size buildings constructed in 1905, which were later connected to each other in 1936 by the then owner, Gabriel Voisin, a famous aviator and friend of the architect Le Corbusier who strongly influenced how the two buildings would be linked. With two storeys as well as a partially converted attic space, the house, with a slate roof, was built out of stone and covered with ochre-colour plaster, which, when combined with its architecture, endows it with a certain Italianesque feel.
On both the ground level and first floor, large glass double doors and casement windows protected by louvred shutters cadence the house’s exterior walls and provide ample natural light for its interior. As for the portion that connects the two buildings, designed in an Art Deco style, it only has one storey, but is topped with a roof terrace, the perfect spot for amazing views of the river, its wooded banks and surrounding forest.
The Ground Floor
On the same level as the garden, it has a floor area of approximately 100 m², and is accessible via the central double door entrance, glazed in its upper section, which opens onto an entrance hall with a staircase that leads upstairs. To the left is a family-size kitchen, which provides access to an exterior staircase leading to the upper part of the garden and roof terrace, while, on the right, are two living rooms, the larger one of which spans the entire floor area and height of the Art Deco architectural structure that links the two buildings. With a floor area of nearly 50 m², a floor-to-ceiling height of 4.5 metres and a large atelier window, it creates, with the smaller sitting room, a living area of more than 65 m². In addition, a camouflaged staircase in the large living room leads to a lateral walkway that overlooks the room and connects the two upstairs sections of the different buildings, while a lavatory is located at the end of a small hallway.
Upstairs
This spans a floor area of approximately 90 m² and includes a landing, four large bedrooms, three bathrooms with lavatories, as well as an additional washbasin. With hardwood floors, each bedroom has large windows with guardrails – all with breath-taking, unobstructed views of the Seine and forest – which inundate the rooms with natural light. In addition, the generous volumes provide fluid circulation, while, above the large living room, the roof terrace provides an exceptional panorama of the river and wooded expanses that seem to stretch all the way to the horizon.
The Partly Converted Attic Level
Accessible via an enclosed staircase from the first-floor landing and built under the eaves, this level includes a cosy, functional space. Converted into a dormitory, it has a washbasin and lavatory, as well as an exposed beam ceiling, which adds a touch of authentic charm, complementing the house’s overall historic feel. Lastly, a portion of this floor has been kept as an attic space, which is reserved for storage.
The Garden
Enclosed by walls and surrounding the house on three sides, it covers an area of 2,500 m² and is planted with majestic trees. Partially sloping, it provides an ideal place for children to play, while the unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside add a feeling of escapism as well as peace and quiet to the whole.
Our opinion
At the gates of the Vexin region known for its valleys, immense wooded areas and stone villages imbued with history, Vétheuil is a village that combines easy access from Paris with a total change of scenery: not only perfectly located as a main residence for an active family life, it would also be ideal for a work-from-home profession, a weekend getaway to charge the batteries or longer relaxing vacations as a second home. The ancient property will charm one and all thanks to its timeless feel, immense volumes, elegant enclosed grounds and breath-taking panorama of the Seine’s meanders, which not only produce an undeniable feeling of overall comfort, space, peace and calm, but will also help its future occupants reconnect with nature all year round.
Reference 430839
| Land registry surface area | 2600 m2 |
| Total floor area | 266 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 12 |
| Reception area | 75 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 6 |
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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.
