Just thought I'd sneak on while I'm getting ready to go... just FYI

Thierry isn't an outright bad father. Just an almost absent one. He does leave a lot of the rearing to Sabrina as he's oober focused on his work. When he is there, he gives it his all. He just sucks with time management and fails to realize how this effects his family. Once Sabrina divorces him however, he tries to make amends, but soon falls for Nick, who's also work absorbed, if not more so.

And yes, the house should be a well-off home. I personally love big estates with large outdoor areas. And they probably lives near Paris, maybe out in the countryside... 

Have fun with this tidbit while I'm gone, you guys, rofl.