An 18th-century private mansion, set between a courtyard and a garden,
with two parking spaces, close to the chateau in Compiègne
with two parking spaces, close to the chateau in Compiègne
Compiègne,
OISE
picardy
60200
FR
Location
A favourite retreat of the French royal court and an imperial city, Compiègne developed around its neoclassical chateau, built during the reign of Louis XV. The chateau contributes to the town’s reputation. The modern town stands out for its vibrancy, with its shopping streets and town hall. The area boasts many high-quality schools. The Compiègne forest, situated in the immediate vicinity, offers a vast network of paths ideal for walks. The train station — a 15-minute walk from the mansion — provides a connection to Paris in under an hour. Major roads, such as the A1 motorway, offer quick links to the Paris region, Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport or northern Europe.
Description
On a quiet street in the town centre, a tall gate framed by stone walls opens onto a paved courtyard, sheltered from view. It leads to a private mansion built in the mid-18th century and subsequently remodelled in the 19th century, with a floor area of approximately 500 m² arranged in a L-shape with three storeys. The rendered walls feature large, regularly spaced mullioned windows fitted with shutters. The gable roof, covered in flat tiles, is pierced by dormer windows. The south-west orientation ensures ample sunlight for the house and outdoor spaces. The courtyard, bordered by a first garden with trees, reveals an imposing facade with eight windows, through which a second garden situated on the other side of the building can be glimpsed. On the garden side, the property opens onto a second street via a separate gate, providing an additional entrance, as well as to a stone outbuilding housing a two-car garage with potential for conversion of the upper floor. The plot covers approximately 1,140 m². The mansion comprises ten rooms, including several reception areas and seven bedrooms, spread over three levels.
The private mansion
It reveals itself in all its elegance and understated charm once you step through the carriage entrance.
The ground floor
The hall, paved with light-coloured tiles featuring black cabochons, is the heart of the house. It houses the main staircase, aligned with the entrance, and leads to the reception rooms as well as the cellar. A discreet service corridor, with cupboards and a toilet, leads to the garden. The centre of the house is the large living room with herringbone parquet flooring. It enjoys abundant natural light thanks to its tall windows overlooking the courtyard and garden on either side. The stone fireplace topped with a trumeau and the ceiling mouldings define the character of the space, whilst the room extends into a spacious library opening onto the rear of the property. The adjoining dining room offers views of the terrace and garden. To the left there is a spacious kitchen with terracotta flooring, which includes a dining area. A service corridor extending from this leads to a separate entrance, a linen room and a utility room.
The first floor
The staircase leads to a first landing leading to a bedroom and a toilet. After a few more steps, it leads to a second landing with a second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and toilet. At its far end, it continues on majestically into the master bedroom, which is flooded with light from four windows and which opens onto a large en-suite bathroom, featuring a shower and a bath, as well as a small terrace. There is also a fitted wardrobe. On the second landing, a hallway leads to two further bedrooms, separated by a shower room and a toilet. All floors are fitted out with parquet. The tall windows provide plenty of light, evoking the atmosphere of the Age of Enlightenment.
The second floor
From the first floor, a door opens onto a terracotta and wooden staircase leading up to the second floor, fitted out in the attic. A landing leads to a bright bedroom on the left, marked by the presence of vertical beams. To the right there is a spacious room with exposed beams, currently used as a billiard room, which offers ample space and includes a storage area at the back. A corridor then leads to a separate section, enclosed by a door and not yet fitted out. Only roof windows have been installed. The area comprises two large rooms. Additional bedrooms or a separate living space could be created here.
The garage
At the back of the plot, with a separate entrance from another street, a stone-built structure houses a garage for two cars in addition to a first floor with further space that can be converted. This is a rare asset in the town centre.
The garden
The outdoor spaces consist of two separate but interconnected gardens. The first, of modest size, forms a natural extension of the main courtyard and is a tree-lined area at the foot of the cobblestones. At the back there is a second, more intimate and spacious garden with a lawn, conifers and evergreen shrubs that remain green even in winter. The space is enclosed by walls. A large terrace opens out in front of the reception rooms and enjoys plenty of sunshine thanks to its south-east facing position. Adjacent to the main building, there is a workshop that is only accessible from the outside which could be used as a garden shed.
Our opinion
Set in a quiet street in the town centre, this private mansion enjoys a prime location where shops, schools and amenities are within walking distance. The walled garden provides children with a play area and a summer entertaining space for parents. The well-organised interior layout, the good condition of the property and the seven bedrooms make this home ideal for a large family. The property’s second entrance adds real flexibility to daily life. Spaces still suitable for conversion, in the attic and in the outbuilding, mean there is potential for future development. The building retains the character of its era, with its period features, whilst being adapted to modern comfort requirements. Its central and sheltered location is a definite asset.
1 690 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 130444
| Land registry surface area | 1140 m² |
| Main building floor area | 487 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Outbuildings floor area | 80 m² |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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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.
