Located in the tony Metz neighbourhood, in the heart of Jouy-en-Josas, “La Châtaigneraie” or “Chestnut Grove” is a remarkable property. Within a verdant estate, the dwelling, designed with an Anglo-Norman architectural style, was built in 1912 and includes nearly 534 m² of elegant living spaces.
Built on an immense plot of land of more than 7,000 m² where nature reigns supreme, the dwelling’s front door opens onto a striking entranceway that leads to a sunny living room and dining room, both of which face a patio facing full south with unobstructed views of the meticulously cared for grounds, mostly planted with chestnut trees. As for the authenticity of the premises, it is demonstrated in each detail: from the oak hardwood floors and fireplaces to the original wood panelling and crown moulding, everything here recalls the comfort and elegance of manor houses from the early 20th century. The dwelling’s history continues on the upstairs floors, accessible via a striking staircase: on the first floor, a vast landing provides access to three large bedrooms, some of which have small balconies, as well as a bathroom and two large wardrobes; the second floor’s inhabitable space is divided into four more bedrooms and three bathrooms, while an immense attic could be converted into a variety of different spaces. Lastly, the dwelling’s garden level has been transformed into separate accommodations, with a sunny artist’s studio that looks out on the patio around the swimming pool. The space, composed of a bedroom, a wardrobe, a cosy living room, a laundry room, a bathroom as well as a spa area with a stone hot tub, represents a genuine oasis dedicated to well-being.
In addition, a caretaker’s cottage of approximately 90 m² and a two-car garage are also located on the property, while the whole is highlighted by landscaped grounds with unobstructed views, where its trees and wide variety of rare plants, as well as its different perspectives, create an exceptional living environment.
Ideally located less than 6 minutes by foot from Jouy-en-Josas’s city centre, the property is also near the train station, which provides direct connections to Versailles and Paris as well as prestigious institutions and international schools, while Jouy-en-Josas is also easily accessible from the main motorways that lead to the capital and La Défense’s business district.

The Manor House

In 1912, Théo Petit, an entrepreneur who was behind the construction of the Normandy Hotel in Deauville, had an exceptional dwelling built in the Metz neighbourhood of Jouy-en-Josas. The manor house, built in an Anglo-Norman style, stands out from its neighbours thanks to its half-timbering painted in bright hunter green, forming a variety of geometric patterns, and white walls that elegantly contrast with its exposed stone lower levels, the latter of which firmly anchor the dwelling in its natural setting. As for its steep roof covered in original tiles, it is fashioned out of a complicated structure of gabled foreparts and small-paned dormer windows that bathe the upper floors in abundant light, while the rest of its windows, in a variety of shapes and sizes, have wood frames that recall the dwelling’s half-timbered exteriors. Lastly, a patio on the ground floor, safeguarded by a wooden railing, provides unobstructed views of the grounds.

The ground floor
The front door opens onto an immense Anglo-Norman style entrance hall, which is characterised by a remarkable solid oak three-quarter-turn staircase safeguarded by thin wooden balustrades. Tall, carved wood panelling dialogues with the red and cream “toile de Jouy” wall fabric in the stairwell and, together, create a soft and muted ambiance for this space, while a tall arched window bathes the room in light and showcases this area’s impressive floor-to-ceiling height. As for the floor, cream-colour mosaic floor tiles are bordered by a thin blue line, the latter of which highlights an alcove decorated with an antique stone sink, whereas this room’s layout guarantees fluid movement from one area to another within a décor that provides a clear balance between wood and stone.
Standing out from the other rooms on this floor thanks to its classical composition, the living room’s walls, clad in carved wainscoting, frame a massive oak fireplace, while red-painted wall panels alternate with the darker-colour wood panelling. In addition, large glass doors provide abundant light for this room and highlight the Versailles-patterned hardwood floors as well as the ceiling, surrounded by a modillion-supported cornice. As for the room’s other décor, it includes a large bronze chandelier, a painted decorative frieze and doors with carved wooden panels.
Separated from the living room by an open wooden partition topped with a central carved entablature supported by thin wooden columns that ensures fluid movement between the two rooms, the sizeable dining room is furnished with rather timeless décor and floor-to-ceiling wood panelling. In addition, the room’s exposed ceiling beams and coffered ceilings strengthen the overall feeling of depth, while the brick and carved wood fireplace occupies a central position and evokes the traditional interiors of large Anglo-Norman manors. As for the walls, wood panelling cadences the space and delineates both the room’s alcoves as well as its built-in cupboards, whereas its Versailles-pattern hardwood floor imparts character and large glass double doors not only ensure plenty of natural light, but showcase the noble materials and subtle textural effects that add so much originality to this room’s décor.
Lastly, a kitchen, of nearly 18 m² looking out towards the exterior, provides a sunny and friendly setting for meal prep, while an adjacent pantry, ideal for a large family, extends the functional space used for eating daily meals. Last, but not least, this level also includes a small corridor as well as two separate lavatories.
The garden-level floor
The lower level, composed of a bedroom and a living room, also includes an artist’s studio. In the first two rooms, light-colour hardwood floors provide a mellow touch, while a basket handle arch showcases the small-paned glass double doors that open onto the artist’s studio, located in the back. Illuminated by three large windows, this immense workspace, with approximately 38 m², looks out onto the wooden patio surrounding the swimming pool, whereas its architecture combines the cachet of exposed stone walls and the modernity of a slate tile floor. Using slate as a common thread throughout this level, an elegant and contemporary shower room was created on this floor in addition to a Roman-style hot tub located next to the spa, the latter of which has direct access from the patio and swimming pool, ensuring an additional level of comfort. Lastly, the house’s overall functionality was optimised with the creation of several utility rooms on this floor such as a laundry room, a large wardrobe, a furnace room, a storeroom, a wine cellar and a separate lavatory.
The first floor
Decorated with remarkable oak bookshelves, which span an entire wall, the first-floor landing provides access to three bedrooms, one of which is the parental suite with up to 27 m², bathed in light thanks to southern-facing glass double doors that open onto a wooden balcony with panoramic views. The room’s floor-to-ceiling height, culminating at an average of 3.8 metres, accentuates the space’s volumes, which are, in turn, enhanced by straight-plank, light-colour oak hardwood floors. In addition, the parental suite stands out thanks to an alcove framed by two arched doors, which lead to the adjacent and excellently preserved early 1900s-era bathroom, while the two other bedrooms on this floor share the rest of this level with two additional rooms used as wardrobes as well as a separate lavatory.
The second floor
This level takes up the same decorative elements as the lower floor, which highlights the dwelling’s overall architectural unity. Decorated with a fireplace and straight-plank, light-colour oak hardwood floors, which swathe each bedroom in warm tones, immense windows provide unobstructed views of the surrounding nature and bathe the rooms in plenty of sunlight. Lastly, three bathrooms as well as two separate lavatories on this floor ensure comfort for all.
The attic
On the third and last floor, an attic of approximately 120 m² represents extraordinary potential for further development. With visible wooden rafters, providing undeniable character to the whole, the attic space’s traditional architecture and cheerful luminosity also highlight the quality of its construction. Thanks to its sizeable volumes, it is possible to for the house’s future occupants to completely personalise and adapt this level to their tastes, such as a workshop, additional bedrooms or a separate living space.