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LOUVECIENNES is one of the most attractive, sought-after and well-preserved
towns to the West of Paris, bordering Marly-le-Roi and Bougival:
the setting is exceptional among woods, parklands and charming traditional
properties. In addition, there are the bus services for the British
School, Lycée International, American School etc. and the
train station (to Saint-Lazare) is just 200 metres from the property
we are presenting, although the peace and quiet belie this closeness.
The designer of this unique ensemble, a former "high priest"
of Parisian evenings, planned and "produced" this residence
in the same way he created the spectacular shows that drew audiences
from around the world. Following in the footsteps of Henry Miller
and Anaïs Nin, he created a phantasmagoria for his beloved
muse and wife, devoted to the Woman he esteemed so highly: he considered
Woman to be the ideal and in 1985, wanting to build an equally ideal
universe, he acquired three rural houses, had them joined, reworked
and opened up to more modern influences.
"Open up" is indeed the term, as the house features immense
electrically-controlled French windows (concealed in the walls),
linking the flamboyant interior to the romantic garden with its
SWIMMING POOL and tennis court (requiring refurbishment).
The entrance hall sets the tone for the exuberant style throughout,
with its antechamber and view overlooking the sumptuous double reception
room. There is a great sense of space, a lounge, a billiards room,
2 kitchens and there are several entrances to this floor.
The 1st floor can be accessed by various staircases, one of which
is monumental and entirely surrounded by mirrored walls: there are
5 bedrooms (one of 40m2, with balcony and integrated bathroom),
1 study, 4 further bathrooms, several landings, plenty of additional
space and room for storage.
On the second floor, there are 2 distinct sections. On the one
hand: 2 small rooms with sloped ceilings and on the other, a utility/linen
room and a bedroom with bathroom.
The extensive basement includes: a boiler room, a wine cellar,
control systems for the swimming pool and air-conditioning, storage
areas
part of the basement opens on to a terrace set below
the property and leads to the tennis court.
With its 2 wings of equal size and multiple entrances (in terms
of the house and the garden), the property is also suited to purchase
by TWO FAMILIES; there are several spaces for cars, the garden is
high-walled and enclosed with well-established plants and trees
that add the perfect finishing touches to this ultimately private
and unique property.
Through the design of this house, the owner confirmed his sense
of spectacle and production, conveying his unending search for new
artistic ways to celebrate and glorify refined and sophisticated
Woman
whence the architectural and decorative concepts which
give the house a unifying heartbeat and differentiate it from its
neighbours.
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