A 227m² Parisian apartment in a sumptuous Haussmannian edifice
on Boulevard Malesherbes in the French capital’s 8th arrondissement
Paris, PARIS paris 75008 FR

Location

The property lies in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, between the sector’s town hall and Saint-Augustin church. This area, which is residential and upmarket, reflects the elegant harmony of the greatest project in urban planning carried out in the 19th century. It was Georges-Eugène Haussmann, better known as Baron Haussmann, who transformed Paris during the Second French Empire upon request from Napoleon III. The emperor, back from London after his exile there from 1846 to 1848, decided to turn Paris into a city as prestigious as the British capital. Parks, such as Parc Monceau, and broad avenues, like that on which the property lies, gave the old Paris, with its narrow roads and winding alleys, a more modern look. The property is well connected to public transport, with Saint-Augustin metro station (line 9) only 300 metres away and Saint-Lazare train station just 500 metres away.

Description

The edifice was built in 1864. It is typically Haussmannian in style. Its facade of white ashlar is masterfully sculpted. Two carriage doors lead into the edifice and underline the symmetry of the building's sublime design. Inside, stone columns crowned with Corinthian capitals ornament the doorways to the staircases and the large paved court around which the different buildings stand. Opposite the entrance, at the back of the court, there is the apartment’s building, which you enter via a glazed door fitted with an intercom. The entrance hall floor is made of beige marble. This hall is truly majestic with stucco columns, brass lamps and a grand staircase made of grey marble. On the second floor, which you reach via the staircase or lift, you step through a double door into the apartment’s spacious entrance hall. The apartment’s high ceilings are typical of the noble floors of Haussmannian apartment buildings. The original decor inside underlines the elegance of the whole place. This decor includes stucco, mouldings, cornices, tall windows with Cremona bolts, marble fireplaces and chevron parquet. There are nine bedrooms in total. They are currently used as offices, but you could easily tailor them to your needs and wishes. Four rooms look down at the courtyard and five look down at the garden behind the commonhold building. There is also a small court that could be covered, which would add 10m² to the floor area, provided that the commonhold gives permission for this. The whole apartment is fitted with air conditioning and gas-based central heating.

Our opinion

This splendid apartment is a true gem set in a sumptuous backdrop: the chic 8th arrondissement of Paris with its emblematic Haussmannian architecture. The property lies halfway between the square Place de la Madeleine and the beautiful Parc Monceau public park, beside the city’s business district and elegant boutiques. The ashlar edifice is masterfully built, with majestic communal areas. The apartment is nestled up on the noble floor, between a court and a garden, which gives it absolute privacy. Its high ceilings and spacious rooms make it a grand place. Once you have carried out some renovation work on it, you could fully enjoy the calm environment in this magnificent edifice with its style that is typical of the Second French Empire.

2 600 000 € Negotiation fees included
2 500 000 € Fees excluded
4% TTC at the expense of the purchaser


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Reference 387749

Total floor area 227 m²
Number of rooms 8
Ceiling height 3.6
Number of bedrooms 5

Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses 7793 €

French Energy Performance Diagnosis


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Guillaume Naa +33 1 42 84 80 85

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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.