Location

In a building that once faced the counterscrap built by Charles V at the same time as the Bastille. A property that belonged for more than an entire century to the Tourasse family, one of the main producers of china in Paris. It adjoined the “Compagnie Royale de l'Arquebuse” manor house and training ground.
The craftsmen’s workshops with their vertical atrium windows and the classicism of the buildings flanking the private inner courtyard still exude a charm that is characteristic of the Saint Antoine district.
This decor, a reflection of Paris’ history, caught the attention of the film directors at the beginning of the 20th century and Arletty was filmed in this courtyard.

Description

The 6-roomed flat is divided between two adjoining buildings.
On the third and partly on the top floor (lift envisaged), in the total peace and quiet, it is accessed by a restored paved courtyard with a parking space, and a staircase with steps made of terracotta tiles and wood.
The west side entrance has an armoured door, a toilet with wash-hand basin and a gas boiler.
The large living room spans more than 538 sq ft with the ceiling at roof height; zenithal light comes in the 4 unobstructed windows. It is currently laid out as a dining room, a lounge and a library. In the centre of the room stands a woodworking kiln with a glue heater; the wood stove is in working order.
Just off to the right-hand side is a small split-level study area.
The library, completely made of oak, has been set out under a mezzanine with a Louis XIV wrought iron hand rail, part of which could be transformed into a terrace and conservatory (authorization for roof construction works has been approved by the other owners of this jointly owned building).
Two bedrooms are on either side of the living room.
A 215 sq ft, master bedroom with two windows, an oak cupboard and a large dressing room with all the pipe work necessary for installing a toilet. And a carpeted bedroom with two windows overlooking the courtyard, built-in cupboards and small translucent windows in the upper sections of all dividing walls illuminating the corridor.
Opposite this is a bathroom redecorated in a contemporary style with bath, shower, heated towel rail, two wash-hand basins, space for a laundry basket, cupboards and the installations necessary for laundry room machines. A large “velux” window in the roof provides natural light, helped by small windows in the upper sections of certain walls which are identical to those in the child’s bedroom.
A corridor on the east side leads to two bedrooms and a study, old wooden deal floors, cupboards, recent wooden windows with indoor shutters, electric radiator heating. The last bedroom can be separated from the rest of the flat, making it independent with two windows, nine electric plug sockets, air-conditioning and direct access to the communal areas of the building via an armoured door. There is a kitchenette with a small window, sink, hot water tank, independent electricity meter and spaces for putting a small refrigerator, a freezer and a washing machine. An adjoining hall area leads to a shower room with toilet and wash-hand basin; there is a casement window above the door.
All basic works have been carried out (insulation, heating system, electrical wiring, air-conditioning, plumbing, double-glazed windows most of which are pivoted, etc.). In the communal areas, the courtyard and the façade have been redesigned according to traditional methods. The stairway is due to be refurbished.
There are two cellars, one of which spans 151 sq ft, in an annex, and a parking space is marked out in the courtyard.

Our opinion

A flat that exudes abundant auras in a district with numerous cultural interests. A surprising, extremely luminous property with an unobstructed and restful view.
A cross between an attic and a traditional flat, ideal for family purposes with the possibility of a professional activity.

Exclusive sale

Price: 1 310 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.

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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.