Unique 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Rambouillet, Paris-Ile-de-France

1,983,000 EUR 1,705,380 GBP 2,141,640 USD

Reference: 246355

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 465 m2
Plot Size: 3.3 hectares / 8.15 acres

Features

Balcony
Garden
Land
Fruit Trees
No Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Tennis Court
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Countryside View
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Unique, bright and spacious 6 bedroom house, which was built on commission by Pierre Petit, part of whose original work was exhibited at the 1937 Paris Universal Exhibition on the theme of "Hunting and Fishing Rendezvous", situated in a quiet setting within a large mature manicured plot of 33,000m2, with ample room to instal a swimming pool, located in Rambouillet.

Set out over 4 floors, plus a large basement, this charming home offers almost 460m2 of living space, which includes a monumental double main door leading into a sumptuous entrance hall, which is entirely frescoed and has a ceiling height of over a 6m. Living room/bar on the right, which still has all its original decoration (bar covered in coloured glass tubes, coloured stucco wall units by Jean Rene Debarre, multi-effect backlighting, etc.), and several rooms that were once used for service purposes, which still have their original furnishings.

On the left is the splendid spiral staircase leading to the large living room (53m2) on the 1st floor, also with its original Art Deco furniture, abundantly lit by the bay windows giving access to the vast half-moon terrace overlooking the park, the pond and its fountain, the rose garden and the gardens. Also on this level is a delightful small living room with a private terrace, separated from the living room by 2 stained glass double doors designed by Jean Joseph Kef Ray. Kitchen and pantry.

A suspended staircase, a real masterpiece, leads to the second level with a billiard room, 3 bedrooms, including the 45m2 master suite (with bathroom, dressing room and 30m2 private terrace), 2 further bathrooms, dressing room and a separate WC.

Third and top floor: vast landing area and 3 bedrooms, all with their own distinctive mosaic floors in typical Art Deco style.

This exceptional property offers 3.5 hectares of enclosed parklands completely out of sight, with a tennis court (area to be renovated), 2 horse stalls and a career, secure double garage, vegetable garden and its authentic period theatre inspired by Louis Lumiere (with revolving stage and original decorations - to be renovated).

The many details of the original adornment, furniture and lighting (polished stucco walls, glass or marble mosaic floors, oak parquet flooring, translucent concrete, stained glass windows, eglomised glass, etc.) are in pristine state of conservation, and most of them are referenced (look book of the Universal Exhibition, many works signed and numbered).

Detail of main surface areas:
Ground floor: entrance hall: 17m2. Service hall: 21m2. Reception room/bar: 61m2. Office room: 10m2. Cloakroom: 15m2.

1st floor: large living room: 54m2. Small living room: 10m2. Kitchen and utility room: 32m2. Laundry: 12m2. Terrace: 25m2.

2nd floor: bedroom: 25m2. Bathroom: 8m2. Bedroom: 24m2. Bathroom: 5m2. Bedroom: 14m2. Billiards room: 38m2. Terrace: 30m2.

3rd floor: landing: 28m2. Bedroom: 10,.64m2. Bedroom: 10.79m2. Bedroom:15m2.

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France Property Buying Guide

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.