20,840,000 million eurosto be precise. This is the selling price of the Villa Beau-Chêne au Vésinetin Yvelines. The advert recently appeared on the Parisian agency’s websiteThe Ferla Real Estate. “It is an exceptional property, located on land of more than one hectare, offering a living environment that is both refined and spacious, with a main house as well as a caretaker’s house.”it is indicated. The main residence of 762 m2 rises over two floors, also including attic spaces and a finished basement.
Villa Beau-Chêne was built by Vésigondin architect Louis Gibert between 1890 and 1891, in the middle of a lush English-style park. Despite the years, the building has retained its former glory and remains a architectural gem today, notably with its wrought iron balconies and large windows. Inside, the current owner has renovated it with noble materials and with the idea of preserving the historic elements, such as the solid oak staircase, the moldings decorated with gold leaf and the period parquet flooring.
A villa classified as an exceptional historic monument
“This property combines architectural charm and cultural heritage.”underlines the seller. The house, in fact, belonged to Josephine Bakerthe famous music hall artist in the 1920s and resistance fighter, died in 1975 and entered the Pantheon in 2021. From 1927 to 1947, she found refugefar from Parisian evenings, surrounded by animals including monkeys and even a leopard. The artist also organized sumptuous receptionsvery popular with his high society guests.
The dancer left her mark in this villa which still embodies, today, “the elegance of the past and the spirit of Josephine Baker“tells De Ferla Immobilier. A few years ago, the site was classified exceptional historical monument. He visits himselfduring Heritage Days. However, only the park is the subject of guided tours by volunteers from the Vésinet History Society. The interior of the house remains closed to the public to prevent it from being damaged, thus keeping all its character intact.
