A family with three children was looking for a townhouse with garden in Antony (92), with very precise requirements regarding orientation, proximity to schools and quietness. Marie Esmieu-Fournel, property hunter at Home Select, found a 110 sqm house with a 350 sqm south-facing garden in 9 weeks, negotiated to 685,000 euros.
Mission overview
- Property hunter: Marie Esmieu-Fournel, Home Select
- Search area: Antony, Sceaux, Bourg-la-Reine (92)
- Property type: Townhouse, 100-130 sqm, with garden of minimum 250 sqm
- Budget: 720,000 euros
- Negotiated price: 685,000 euros (minus 4.9%)
- Search duration: 9 weeks
- Buyer profile: Couple with 3 children, main residence, selling a flat in Paris 14th
The project
Sébastien and Nadia, 42 and 39, lived in an 80 sqm four-room flat in the 14th arrondissement with their three children aged 4, 7 and 10. The lack of outdoor space and the growing shortage of room pushed them towards the southern suburbs, provided they stayed on the RER B line that Sébastien takes daily to reach his office at Châtelet.
Their brief was unusually detailed: a south-facing garden of at least 250 sqm, flat ground (no slope dangerous for the youngest), walking distance to the Descartes school complex, no direct overlooking on the garden side, and at least four bedrooms. The budget of 720,000 euros, financed by the sale of their Paris flat (estimated at 650,000 euros) plus a mortgage top-up, covered the Antony market but left few options in Sceaux, which is dearer.
The search strategy
Marie Esmieu-Fournel began by mapping the streets of Antony within an 800-metre radius of the Descartes school complex whose orientation allowed a south-facing garden. This groundwork narrowed the perimeter to four specific neighbourhoods. She then contacted the 8 estate agencies in the area to secure early access to matching properties.
The search was made harder by the scarcity of houses with large gardens in Antony: on average, only 2 to 3 new listings a month meet the surface criteria. Over 9 weeks, 8 properties were studied, 5 viewed and 2 finalists presented to Sébastien and Nadia.
The property found
The chosen house is in the Rabats neighbourhood, a quiet residential area 600 metres from the Descartes school complex and 12 minutes on foot from the Antony RER B station. It is a 1960s townhouse of 110 sqm on two levels: on the ground floor, a 30 sqm living-dining room opening straight onto the garden, a fitted kitchen and a WC; upstairs, four bedrooms of 10 to 14 sqm and a bathroom.
The 350 sqm south-facing garden, perfectly flat, is screened by a 2-metre laurel hedge for complete privacy. The roof was replaced in 2018 and the gas heating dates from 2015. The D energy rating is typical of a 1960s detached house. Single glazing is the main renovation item, estimated at 12,000 euros.
The negotiation
The asking price was 720,000 euros. Marie built her case on three points: the single glazing needing full replacement (quoted at 12,000 euros), the compliant but ageing electrics (1990s panel), and the property’s 5 weeks on the market without an offer, a sign the price sat slightly above the local market.
The opening offer of 670,000 euros was countered at 700,000 euros. The agreement at 685,000 euros includes a clause keeping the outdoor items (shed, garden furniture) left by the sellers. At 6,227 euros per sqm of living space, the price is in line with the Antony market for a house with a large garden in 2025.
What this mission illustrates
A precise brief speeds up the search. Contrary to common belief, detailed criteria do not slow a search; they sharpen it. The property hunter views only relevant properties, avoiding disappointment and wasted trips. This method is at the heart of our support service for families.
Local expertise makes the difference in Île-de-France. Knowing neighbourhoods street by street, down to garden orientations, school catchment areas and atmosphere, is essential in the suburbs, where micro-locations vary a great deal. The property hunter in Île-de-France brings on-the-ground knowledge that online portals cannot match.
Coordinating a Paris sale and a suburban purchase. As with any sell-then-buy operation, timing is critical. Marie synchronised the listing of the 14th arrondissement flat with the search in Antony, securing the financing without a bridging loan. Clients in this position value the dual support, as our client reviews reflect.
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Frequently asked questions
What budget is needed for a house with garden in Antony in 2026?
In 2026, a townhouse with garden in Antony (92) sells for between 600,000 and 900,000 euros depending on the living area (90-140 sqm), the plot size (200-500 sqm) and the proximity to the RER B station. Neighbourhoods close to the station command a 10 to 15% premium compared to more remote areas.
Why use a property hunter to buy in the southern suburbs?
In Île-de-France, family properties with gardens sell quickly. A property hunter watches new listings in real time, runs pre-viewings to filter properties and prepares well-argued offers the same day. Without this responsiveness, families miss the most sought-after properties, particularly in Antony and Sceaux.
How does a property hunter handle a very precise brief?
A demanding brief (orientation, flat garden, proximity to a specific school, no direct overlooking) cuts the number of compatible properties to a handful. The property hunter makes up for it by widening the search channels (off-market, agent pre-releases, automated alerts) and reacting within hours of a new listing.
