Thursday, March 1, 2012

Home Sweet Home

Greetings! If you have been reading Paris Atelier you will know that I dream/ache to buy our own little slice of French property. I came very close this last year to making that dream a reality, but it did not happen {yet}. I have not given up the dream. When my husband and I are retired and our son has grown up I vow to be  living the dream in France! So today as I was looking at apartments in Paris, as I do every morning with tea. I just happened upon this little gem in Versailles. It could be my own personal Petite Trianon. This is not in our price range but a girl can dream. It took my breath away! Enjoy! 



This amazing mid nineteenth century home directly overlooks the Parc of Versailles and is offered by Sotheby's.



A simple addition of chandeliers dripping in Crystal and this could be my home!  



10 bedrooms, 10,807 square feet, a spa/hot tub, private gym, and indoor pool, a sauna, & hammam. Yes, I would say that is livable ;)



The outside has a guest house, an orchard, a well to water with, and a garden shelter. 




Did I mention that the home sits right in front of the Chateau? I can only imagine who has lived here and the soirées that these walls have seen.
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12 comments:

  1. We do share the same dreams although I want a view of the Eiffel Tower!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  2. Well, this is just gorgeous!! But do you think it might be too small? I guess you'll just have to adjust to living in a little cottage. LOL This is truly beautiful. I hope your dreams come true!!
    Love,
    Patricia:o)

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  3. Judith,

    The city of Versailles is full of charming homes, and this chateau is gorgeous! The garden/grounds alone would make me happy!

    I too have a dream of living in France with my family-even if only for a year or two.

    Yes, a girl can dream!

    Mandy

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  4. It does look completely perfect, Judy! I'm sure your dream will come true. Seems we all would love a place in France!

    Georgianna

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  5. Really DREAMY,and absolutely gorgeous home:-)))*


    Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  6. We are sharing the same dream, I cannot wait until my sons finally become independent and I can start living in between countries. I would love a little "cabanon" on Cap Ferret on the Atlantic coast, but that little cabanon would go for a couple of millions Euros, a small village house with a huge garden in the South of France...i abandoned the idea of a house in the Provence country side because of the high risks of robbery when the house is empty. I rent my house in the South west of France , since I go and visit my parents almost every month there, it is really too close to home, no excitement... i missed so many opportunities when the dollars was king... now it is a struggle to find the perfect affordable real Estate. A flat in Paris? near Rue de l'University...a dream

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  7. I agree that it is a little on the small side and think that you should look for somthing bigger :-)

    Leeann x

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  8. Marvelous home. Very beautiful. I have a place picked out in Togo that I'd love to be some day. Paris is also on my list

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  9. GREAT PICS:) I really like your blog...so much nice inspiration.
    I wish you a lovely week:)

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (Sweden)

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  10. We all need dreams Judith this is fabulous but just imagine the "cleaning darling" of all those 10 rooms!!
    Keep up your morning ritual I am certain your piece of French property is out there waiting for you and your husband, what a fabulous retirement plan
    Carla x

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  11. Oh what a lovely blog! I just know your dream will come true some day... So wonderful to have discovered you!

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  12. Paris...ohh la la. More Free Wallpapers like these should be available.

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