A 600-m² residence, in the heart of Montfort-l’Amaury,
with eight bedrooms, a walled garden and a swimming pool
Montfort-l'Amaury, YVELINES ile-de-france 78490 FR

Location

Montfort-l’Amaury stands on the edge of Rambouillet Forest and is one of the most sought-after villages in the Yvelines area. It was founded in the 11th century around a fortress belonging to the lords of Montfort and the municipality has retained the traces of its medieval past, with winding narrow streets, old edifices and townhouses making up a particularly harmonious whole. The Saint-Pierre church, which is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic style, pays witness to the village’s prosperity in the Renaissance period. It boasts a peaceful atmosphere that has attracted many artists and writers. Montfort-l’Amaury is only around forty kilometres from Paris and enjoys the advantages of being an intact historical village at the gateway to the French capital.

Description

A short distance from schools, shops and the centre of Montfor-l’Amaury, the residence, which has been transformed over the centuries, stands in an approximately 3,000-m² plot surrounded by stone walls.
The several-storey edifice is made up of two wings forming an L-shape, one of which is partly independent. This provides multiple accommodation options, over a surface of almost 600 m² of living space. The elevations are coated with light-coloured rendering, beneath a roof made of old, flat tiles.
The garden surrounds the house and includes a swimming pool and pool hut.
The residence has been carefully restored, retaining its character thanks to the use of old and noble materials: on each level, the flooring is made up of an alternation of weathered terracotta tiles, light-coloured stone slabs and oakwood parquet floors.
The house boasts eight bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom and lavatory, while there is also the possibility to create extra bedrooms.

The house


The ground floor
It has a surface of more than 240 m², approximately 40 m² of which is devoted to professional space. The reception rooms total more than 110 m². The entrance, which opens into vast rooms bathed in light with ceiling heights of three metres, is followed by an almost 65-m² living room with a stone fireplace and Versailles parquet, an office which could be converted into a snug to add around 20-m² of reception space, and an almost 64-m² dining room, followed by an ample, approximately 60-m² open-plan kitchen with a dining area. The exposed beams on the ceilings of the various rooms give the house plenty of character. A large, ground floor bedroom, with an en suite shower room and lavatory, provides comfort and privacy. In a space that is both cosy and functional, many shelves, a lavatory and a number of hallways make everyday life easier.
The first floor
A staircase with time-worn steps climbs up from the old terracotta tiled flooring to the first-floor landing, also paved with terracotta tiles, which leads to five bedrooms. First, there is the master bedroom, which is generously bathed in light and stands adjacent to a bathroom with a shower, lavatory and a bath, as well as to a walk-in wardrobe. Following on from the landing, a corridor leads to four other bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom with a lavatory. There are considerable ceiling heights throughout as well as light that streams in everywhere. The materials used for the restoration have been chosen with care.
The second floor
The landing leads to the rooms on this level where a sober and authentic spirit predominates. A first room, which is in its original state, could easily be transformed into an office or small bedroom. Two other bedrooms each have an en suite shower room with a lavatory, ensuring comfort and privacy. Lastly, a vast space made up of two rooms today forms a pleasant living space, containing a games room and a dormitory. There is also wardrobe space. As on the floor below, the volumes are ample and bathed in light, ideal for welcoming family and friends.

The garden

It surrounds the property, is enclosed by stone walls and is sheltered from view by a tall gate. It boasts several patios: one to the south extends from the lounge and dining room, while another, to the west, connects with the kitchen. There is a parking area with capacity for several vehicles. Remarkable trees punctuate the garden, in which there is a 13-metre by 5-metre swimming pool with a pool hut and outside shower. A summer lounge, a covered area for meals and wood-fired barbecues, as well as a hut for storing logs and garden tools complete the comfortable exterior.

Our opinion

This residence with harmonious proportions and character that has remained intact has been maintained to high standards and decorated with care. The house is neither affected nor ostentatious; instead, its sober materials make it authentic and welcoming. Thanks to its balanced composition, between the smartly laid out rooms, independent spaces, patios and garden, each occupant can find their heart’s content. The property exudes provincial character combined with simplicity.
Only a short distance from Paris, it offers the promise of a countryside lifestyle in one of the most sought-after villages to the west of Paris.

2 750 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 335164

Land registry surface area 2900 m²
Main building floor area 600 m²
Number of bedrooms 10

French Energy Performance Diagnosis


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Consultant

Philippe Desbois +33 1 42 84 80 85

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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.

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