A 171-m² apartment with a south facing balcony and three bedrooms,
in the 9th arrondissement, on square Montholon
in the 9th arrondissement, on square Montholon
Paris,
PARIS
paris
75009
FR
Location
Square Montholon is one of the rare green spaces in the 9th arrondissement. It boasts a surface of 4,571 m² and was created by Adolphe Alphand in 1863. Its wrought-iron railings were designed by Gabriel Davioud, while its central lawn includes two, around 30-metre tall, hundred-year-old oriental plane trees. During an archaeological dig conducted on the site of the future square, the complete skeleton of a mammoth was unearthed. It was previously graced with a bronze statue by Auguste Cain entitled “Eagle and vultures fighting over a dead bear”, created in 1895, but the work was smelted in 1942 to contribute to the war effort. It does still, however, play host to a marble statue by Julien Lorieux (1876-1915), called “Saint Catherine”. The work pays tribute to female workers and was purchased by the City of Paris in 1925 to by homage to the area’s women workers.
The nearest Metro stations, Cadet et Poissonnière, are on line 7.
Description
A wooden carriage gate leads to a seven-storey, stone building whose facades are dotted with wrought-iron guard-rails, narrow balconies on the second and fifth floors, as well as windows topped by mascarons, which are an ornamental signature of Haussmannian constructions.
On the first floor, the landing leads to the reception apartment alone. A double-leaf door opens into an entrance hall leading to an approximately 30-m² lounge and an around 23-m² dining room. Both are south facing and are bathed in light. The 3-metre ceiling height gives the property a sense of grandeur, which is further enhanced by the period mouldings and marble fireplaces.
Nine French windows punctuate the facade and open onto a large, narrow balcony, which is a veritable belvedere overlooking Square Montholon, with an unobstructed view of the greenery.
To the right, a corridor leads to three vast bedrooms, each with a surface of more than 18 m² and two of which open out onto the balcony. The third faces the courtyard and enjoys a quieter ambiance. A shower room and separate lavatory stand near to the bedrooms.
To the left of the entrance hall, a hallway leads to a spacious dining kitchen, which has been designed as a veritable living room.
The flooring is made up of oakwood chevron parquet in the main rooms and straight wood stripped flooring in the hallways. Currently, all the flooring is covered with loose-laid carpet, which makes it easy to return to decoration with the period materials. There is much storage space spread throughout the different zones.
The apartment requires comprehensive renovation, providing the opportunity to restore this characterful property to its former glory, boasting spacious volumes in a sought-after location.
On the first floor, the landing leads to the reception apartment alone. A double-leaf door opens into an entrance hall leading to an approximately 30-m² lounge and an around 23-m² dining room. Both are south facing and are bathed in light. The 3-metre ceiling height gives the property a sense of grandeur, which is further enhanced by the period mouldings and marble fireplaces.
Nine French windows punctuate the facade and open onto a large, narrow balcony, which is a veritable belvedere overlooking Square Montholon, with an unobstructed view of the greenery.
To the right, a corridor leads to three vast bedrooms, each with a surface of more than 18 m² and two of which open out onto the balcony. The third faces the courtyard and enjoys a quieter ambiance. A shower room and separate lavatory stand near to the bedrooms.
To the left of the entrance hall, a hallway leads to a spacious dining kitchen, which has been designed as a veritable living room.
The flooring is made up of oakwood chevron parquet in the main rooms and straight wood stripped flooring in the hallways. Currently, all the flooring is covered with loose-laid carpet, which makes it easy to return to decoration with the period materials. There is much storage space spread throughout the different zones.
The apartment requires comprehensive renovation, providing the opportunity to restore this characterful property to its former glory, boasting spacious volumes in a sought-after location.
The bar
A small bar between the lounge and one of the bedrooms was decorated with a fresco by illustrators Daniel Guérin and Raoul Laborne in 1945. It possesses French windows that open onto the balcony.
Our opinion
It is rare that buildings combine all the characteristics of the Hausssmannian style: a ‘noble’ floor, one single home per level, reception rooms with ample volumes, considerable ceiling heights and a facade underlined by a narrow balcony with uninterrupted views. This apartment is bathed in light thanks to the nine French windows that make Square Montholon almost a natural extension of the property.
In its current state, it requires full renovation, yet this is exactly what makes it so attractive: its structure is sound, the original features are intact and the layout of the rooms is conducive to a restoration that could respect existing elements while giving a nod to a more modern reinterpretation. The fireplaces, parquet flooring and mascarons mean the apartment boasts distinctive heritage that is just waiting to be revealed.
The property could be used as a family home or for receiving and stands out thanks to its strong identity. It is ideal for buyers seeking a long-term project rather than a ready-to-use house, one that will stand the test of time with elegance and sophistication.
1 790 000 €
Including negotiation fees
1 704 762 € Excluding negotiation fees
5%
incl. VAT to be paid by the buyer
Reference 611079
| Total floor area | 171 m² |
| Number of rooms | 5 |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Elevator | 1 |
| Number of lots | 13 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 8112 € |
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.
