House in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne

DPE:
Energy performance 245D/48D-->Final energy 225 D
Essential work to achieve C-rating→Estimated cost: £42,800 to £64,200
Additional work to consider-->Estimated cost: £50,600 to £75,900

Surface area details:
- House (8 rooms - T8 – 6/7 bedrooms) = ≈ 267 m²
--> Ground floor: • Entrance hall 5.89 m²; Kitchen 12.64 m²; Living room 43.72 m²; WC1 3.16 m²
--> 1st floor: Landing 10.81 m², 3 bedrooms 14.28 m², 14.53 m² & 14.34 m²; Bathroom + WC1 6.24 m², Shower room + WC 3.12 m², Bathroom + WC2 4.43 m², Cupboard 1.54 m²
--> 2nd floor: Landing 0.92 m² Bedroom 4 with bathroom (double sink and bathtub) 25.44 m², Shower room 1.46 m²; WC2 0.91 m²
--> Basement - Hallway 14.62 m²; Room 1 4.96 m²; Room 2 3.72 m²; Room 1 15.31 m²; Room 2 32.39 m²; Room 3 13.61 m²; Kitchen 6.11 m²; Bathroom 2.87 m²; Toilet 1.51 m²; Laundry room 8.49 m²; Wine cellar 8.03 m²
--> Exterior - Wooden shelters 3.18 m²; Rubbish storage room 3.65 m²; Storage room 1 3.49 m²; Storage room 2 2.67 m²

Features: renovated in 2023 and ready to move into, built in 1957 in a very friendly and safe neighbourhood. south/east facing, sunny terrace overlooking the garden. The space benefits from lots of natural light, spacious dimensions with modern kitchen, South East orientation, several terraces and a garden. Flexible layout with the possibility (subject to obtaining the necessary permissions) of creating a separate studio or apartment on the lower ground floor level. Features include a working fireplace and wooden parquet flooring, numerous built-in cupboards and storage spaces throughout the house. Outbuildings (wood sheds, bicycle/rubbish storage room, storage room). Gas heating, property tax €1707/year, ideal as a family home or investment, no noise pollution.

This four-storey house was built in 1957 on a 470 m² plot. Located 950 m from the Saint Maur Creteil metro station (RER). A 14-minute walk to the Velib' station and a 30-minute bike ride to Parc Vincennes de Nation. Collège François Rabelais – 7 min walk (500m) often ranked 2nd local secondary school, with a 94% pass rate in the Brevet and a high rate of honours. Lycée Marcelin Berthelot – 8 min walk (550m) often ranked 1st among the city's secondary schools: very high baccalaureate pass rate (nearly 99-100%), good rate of honours. Lycée Teilhard de Chardin – 11 min walk (700m) private secondary school under contract, also with excellent Baccalaureate pass rates (100% in some recent rankings). Lycée d'Arsonval – 17 min walk 1.2 km Solid Bac pass rate (~97% recently), Top 3 honours rates

Diagnostic summary:

- Annual energy cost: between €5,440 and €7,410

- The indoor electrical installation has one or more faults which must be rectified as soon as possible in order to eliminate the hazards they present. The indoor electrical installation has one or more faults (several socket outlets do not have an earth pin, at least one socket outlet has an earth pin that is not connected to earth, at least one circuit (not supplying socket outlets) is not connected to earth. The rated current (gauge) of the overload and short-circuit protection for at least one circuit is not suitable for the cross-section of the corresponding conductors .
The casing of at least one piece of equipment is missing or damaged. Comments: Presence of electrical equipment in place whose casing
is damaged . At least one insulated conductor is not placed along its entire length in a conduit, duct, skirting board or frame, made of insulating or metallic material, up to the point where it enters the electrical equipment it supplies. Remarks: Presence of electrical conductors that are not mechanically protected .
Additional information: Only part of the electrical installation is protected by at least one high-sensitivity residual current device = 30 mA .
All power sockets are of the shutter type
All power sockets have a 15 mm well.
Special warning: Test button -
Point to check: Triggers when the test button is pressed, if present Reasons: Impossible to check; No test button on the residual current device (RCD)

- The gas installation has type A1 and DGI faults that must be repaired before it can be put back into service. Room ventilation - The air supply for the appliance is not direct, whereas the air outlet is direct (FRISQUET boiler).
The connection pipe has a gap at the joints estimated to be greater than 2 mm on either side of the pipe diameter. (FRISQUET boiler) .
Comments: (Basement) Risk(s) identified: Risk of poisoning due to the total or partial absence of combustion product evacuation

- During the inspection, no materials or products likely to contain asbestos were identified.

- ERP: Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Saint-Maur-des-Fossés – Located in a sweeping loop of the Marne, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is one of the most sought-after residential communes in the Val-de-Marne. Known for its village-like atmosphere, tree-lined avenues and exceptional quality of life, the town is composed of several historic quartiers, each retaining a distinct identity. Originally settled in the early Middle Ages around the Abbey of Saint-Maur, the commune grew into a haven for families seeking space, calm and proximity to Paris. With its extensive riverfront walks, numerous parks and flourishing local shops, the area offers a peaceful contrast to the capital while remaining directly connected via the RER A.
Saint-Maur is renowned for its elegant architecture—Belle Époque villas, meulière houses and bourgeois residences—many carefully preserved. Cultural highlights include the Musée de Saint-Maur, the Church of Saint-Nicolas and the celebrated Art Deco town hall. The town also benefits from excellent sports and leisure facilities, from rowing clubs along the Marne to tennis courts, theatres and a vibrant weekly market.
Popular places to explore include the charming old centre of Saint-Maur-Vieux, the Promenade des Anglais along the river, the lively Diderot quarter with its boutiques and cafés, and the picturesque Square des Tilleuls. Highly regarded schools, green spaces and safe streets contribute to its reputation as one of the most desirable suburban communes near Paris.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr