A courtyard-facing, fully renovated flat, of approximately 126 m²,
in a private mansion, steps away from the Maison Carrée, in Nîmes
in a private mansion, steps away from the Maison Carrée, in Nîmes
Nîmes,
GARD
languedoc-roussillon
30000
FR
Location
Only steps away from the Maison Carrée, recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2023, the private mansion, built in the 19th century, enjoys a prime address in downtown Nîmes, while pedestrian shopping streets, covered markets, schools, a theatre, cafés and restaurants all contribute to this dynamic and authentic neighbourhood’s overall spirit, the latter of which also includes most of Nîmes’s cultural and architectural heritage, such as the Amphitheatre, the Jardins de la Fontaine and the Carré d’Art contemporary art museum.
In addition, a new tram network facilitates circulation throughout the Nîmes downtown area, whereas the central train station is only a 15-minute walk away and the Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard high-speed rail station, accessible in 20 minutes, provides rail service to Paris in three hours. As for the Nîmes-Garons airport, also 20 minutes away, it offers connections to international destinations, while the beaches and the wild landscapes of the Camargue are only thirty minutes away.
Description
The private mansion, with three storeys over a basement level, is exemplary of eclectic architecture from the second half of the 19th century, a period during which Nîmes experienced significant economic and urban growth. Richly decorated on each floor with balustrades, lion head consoles and remarkable caryatids, the building, facing north-south, was built out of ashlar stone, while, on each level, its main façade is cadenced by rusticated pillars as well as nine windows topped with sculpted pediments.
With a wraparound balcony on the first floor, safeguarded by a stone balustrade, the building’s overall precision was directly inspired by Parisian Haussmannian edifices, whereas an immense wooden double-door entrance, decorated with carved diamond head motifs, chiselled copper handles, a copper sill, as well as a double fanlight with ornate arabesque-patterned ironwork, opens on to the entrance hall with imperial proportions, which combines the precision of ashlar stone and a chequerboard-patterned floor with the opulence of the decorative arts thanks to its stuccowork, sculpted columns, vases-kraters inspired from Antiquity and a bronze torch-bearing statue mounted on a pedestal.
Designed as a particularly breath-taking space, the entrance hall acts as a transition between the exterior world and the winding Italianate formal staircase, decorated with an ornate wrought-iron bannister and illuminated by a glass ceiling, which provides access to each of the building’s landings with four flats a piece.
Located on the second floor and facing the building’s quiet interior courtyard, the flat contains four main rooms, including a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, as well as a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower, while two cellars are located in the basement.
With a wraparound balcony on the first floor, safeguarded by a stone balustrade, the building’s overall precision was directly inspired by Parisian Haussmannian edifices, whereas an immense wooden double-door entrance, decorated with carved diamond head motifs, chiselled copper handles, a copper sill, as well as a double fanlight with ornate arabesque-patterned ironwork, opens on to the entrance hall with imperial proportions, which combines the precision of ashlar stone and a chequerboard-patterned floor with the opulence of the decorative arts thanks to its stuccowork, sculpted columns, vases-kraters inspired from Antiquity and a bronze torch-bearing statue mounted on a pedestal.
Designed as a particularly breath-taking space, the entrance hall acts as a transition between the exterior world and the winding Italianate formal staircase, decorated with an ornate wrought-iron bannister and illuminated by a glass ceiling, which provides access to each of the building’s landings with four flats a piece.
Located on the second floor and facing the building’s quiet interior courtyard, the flat contains four main rooms, including a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, as well as a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower, while two cellars are located in the basement.
The Flat
The foyer opens on to a study and a double living area, facing west, the latter of which has preserved its original stuccowork and ornamentation. With blonde limestone floors, which provide a touch of modernity, this room is flanked on either side by a matching pair of glass double doors, providing depth and light, while the living room, facing the courtyard, boasts a central ceiling rose decorated with vegetal scrollwork and a cherry marble fireplace, framed on either side by two windows safeguarded by white wooden interior shutters as well as wrought-iron guardrails with an interlacing scroll pattern.
Adjacent to the living room, a second living area, used as a dining room, features built-in cupboards, and abuts, to the west, a fully furnished and fitted kitchen, whereas a hallway provides access to two bedrooms facing south, one of which comes with a mezzanine, an ideal space for a children’s bedroom or study. In addition, the bedrooms share a modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower and sand-colour limestone floor, while the flat’s heat is supplied by individual gas heating.
The Cellars
A rather unusual feature, especially in the middle of the city, the flat also comes with two vaulted cellars, of approximately 13 and 11 m², respectively, including one with a secure door, as well as a pushchair storage area.
Our opinion
In a historic building in downtown Nîmes, the latter of which can be easily traversed on foot or by bicycle, the flat combines architectural elements characteristic of the Industrial Age’s opulence with a minimalist and contemporary renovation.
Although the covered markets, the nerve centre of daily life in Nîmes, are only a few steps away, the flat is immersed in peace and quiet, while the vast dimensions of its sunny living areas, the dual-aspect layout of the flat as well as its overall excellent condition make it possible for a family to move in immediately. Equally ideal as a pied-à-terre in southern France or a rental investment, the flat is only steps away from Nîmes’s quays, designed during Louis XV’s reign, which lead to the Jardins de la Fontaine, an idyllic place for peaceful strolls along the water’s edge.
410 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 566726
| Total floor area | 126 m² |
| Number of rooms | 5 |
| Ceiling height | 3.2 |
| Reception area | 28 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 2 |
| Possible number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Surface Cellar | 11 m² |
| Surface Cellar | 10 m² |
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| Surface Inner courtyard | 30 m² |
| Number of lots | 30 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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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.
