Distinguished villa of great character

A detached period villa standing on a plot of approximately 1230m2. Originally built in 1930 and extensively refurbished in 2007 to the highest standards in sympathy with the original architectural style. The house benefits from the finest quality traditional flooring throughout: Hungarian oak parquet in principal rooms, antique ceramic tiles in bathrooms. Bathroom- and light fittings were sourced from England, Italy, Austria and Germany reflecting a discerning, refined taste. The ground floor at street entrance level features four elegant reception rooms with an adjoining sunny terrace and a fully equipped, sizeable separate kitchen. The exquisite living areas are bright and airy and are suitable to accommodate large receptions or family dinners. The upper two levels comprise family bedrooms, i.e. Master bedroom suite with en suite dressing room and bathroom, 5 further bedrooms, 3 further bath/shower rooms and a studio. Guest suite, staff accommodation, a wine cellar with racking for 360 bottles and utilities and storage areas are located on the lower-ground floor, which gives access to the garden. There are wonderful views of the wooded hillside of the XII. district from the ground floor terrace as well as from the first- and second floors. Extras: Buderus boiler, ceiling/wall heating, fire place, alarm system, automatic watering system, off-street parking area (uncovered) with space for one car, with access from the street via an automatic gate. The house was originally renovated as a family home but it also has been a residence for the French and now the Dutch ambassadors in recent years. There are various options in terms of room configuration, depending on whether the property is a family home or formal residence. Price: 3.025.000,- EUR