House in Igny , Essonne , Paris Isle of France

Igny 91430 -Bièvres valley near Saclay - If you like the charm of wooden houses and want to fall for these ecological type of house, you will love this one at first glance.
In addition, its location is exceptional as at the end of a small dead-end quiet road on the edge of the forest without being isolated.
A nearby leisure center can be very practical for supervising young children.
The 736m² garden surrounding the house faces south and has many trees (including some fruit trees) allowing it to be well isolated from neighbours.
Access to the house is via a large terrace ideal for a large family table, deckchairs and a XXL barbecue. A south-facing passageway completes this terrace.

Beyond the immediate wow effect of the cathedral living room on entering the house, you will then notice subtleties that show the care and quality with which the current owner has designed this atypical architect's house.

Top-of-the-range solid wood from Finland in a very pretty color, cellular brick 12cm thick, wooden joist roof overlooking the outside with interior insulation (25cm), floor with 30cm intrinsic insulation, shielded electrical cables to allow to neutralize electric fields and considerably reduce magnetic fields, individual heating with natural gas regulated with programming (VIESSMANN boiler > 2000), radiators with thermostatic taps, double glazing consisting of a 14mm air space.
The living room has a very aesthetic wood stove with a green flame label and an individual room thermostat system.

On the main level, part of the living room has been designed to allow the easy installation of a staircase to directly the level below.

On the upper level, the 2 rooms will be able to see a Velux installed: town planning has given its agreement and the development tax has even already been paid.
These 2 rooms of 11 and 14 m² can easily be converted into a guest or children's rooms or into a spacious parental area with bathroom: everything has been provided for the water supply and drains.

Another possible development is under the main floor on the garden level.
An area of 55 m² + 27 m² can be used as a flat or a large workshop. Or simply a garage for several cars. An interior access will require the construction of a staircase for which space has been provided.

You like this description, you like wooden houses, you have a crush on this one but you are still hesitating?

The advantages of wooden houses are numerous and will motivate your choice.
This explains why this type of house has stood the test of time.
What makes the attractiveness of a wooden house, especially today, is that it is ecological and very economical. If the wood that composes it is exploited locally and in a responsible way, these houses become a good solution to meet environmental challenges.

Finnish pine is exceptionally hard, especially the heartwood. This is why it is one of the densest coniferous woods on earth, a perfect material for building a house.

Apart from that, wooden constructions are natural insulators.
On the one hand, they protect better against the cold than concrete houses. This significantly reduces financial and environmental costs due to winter heating.
On the other hand, wood is a natural acoustic insulator of housing. This is due to the presence of air bubbles in the wood which will allow the absorption of sound and its dispersion in several directions.

To further improve this thermal and sound insulation, linen insulation has been added: linen is environmentally friendly and has excellent soundproofing and thermal insulation qualities. It is a natural insulator that provides well-being and comfort in summer and winter. It has good stability over time and is non-allergenic. Its lack of dust makes it very healthy.

This additional insulation greatly limits heat exchange with the outside. The heat produced by the heating system installed in the house will have difficulty escaping and the winter cold will have a hard time getting in. We can then consider energy savings with this constructive system.

Wood also has the ability to regulate hydrometry to provide healthier air in the house. It reduces the risk of the appearance of microbes and moulds linked to the presence of humidity.
As the humidity level is dampened thanks to wood, which is a breathable material, the distribution of heat in the house is much more homogeneous there than in a house made of concrete blocks or steel.

Solid wood provides a healthy, durable and pleasant habitat that is made to last over time. There are still wooden houses that are over 500 years old. Finally, living in the woods remains a pleasure for the eyes all year round. It brings a warm and natural atmosphere that will never change over time. It's always good to live in a solid wood house!

The commune of Igny, after having been an important site for the production of strawberries in the 19th century, benefited in the 20th century from numerous successive subdivisions.
It has become a residential commune in the greater Parisian suburbs, combining forest massifs, a city center with old rural charm and recent suburban residences.
It is known in the department for organizing a famous comic book festival every year in December.
Igny is located at the heart of the main road and rail axes: N118, A86, A6, RER C (Igny) 16 minutes away on foot, RER B, C and TGV (Massy) 9 minutes away by car.
The school infrastructure is of very good quality with schools and college in Igny nearby, the Steiner School in Verrières le Buisson a few km away and all the renowned private and public establishments in Versailles 10km away (Hoche, Grandchamp, Sacré Coeur, Jules ferry, etc.).

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