A renovated ground-floor apartment with a terrace, nestled
in a historical edifice in a calm spot in Bordeaux's old centre
in a historical edifice in a calm spot in Bordeaux's old centre
Bordeaux,
GIRONDE
aquitaine
33800
FR
Location
The property lies in Bordeaux’s historical Saint-Michel district, one of the oldest and most emblematic areas of the city. This quaint heart of Bordeaux has kept its character and charm, while successfully adapting to modern demands. Indeed, the district dates back to the Middle Ages. It has always been a focal point of trade. This vibrant spot links the lower town to the upper town via narrow streets that snake through it. The Saint-Michel area, with its famous Gothic basilica built in the 14th and 15th centuries, is a token of Bordeaux’s rich past. Over the centuries, a hub of commerce and intellectual life developed around the church here. The district’s historical edifices, 18th-century townhouses and ashlar facades tell the story of a thriving port city.
Today, this area of Bordeaux blends tradition and modernity harmoniously. It is still a district steeped in history and culture. And its specialist food shops and lively markets and cafés bear witness to the area’s great appeal. Moreover, it lies close to the River Garonne, where you can enjoy pleasant strolls along the quays. The rich past of Bordeaux’s Saint-Michel district can be seen in its stone and architecture, but the area has also been modernised in recent years with the arrival of new inhabitants, creative firms and excellent places for meet-ups. It has also been revived as a residential district since the Covid pandemic. Indeed, ever more inhabitants of Bordeaux are choosing to settle down in this area for its central location and village-like atmosphere.
The apartment is ideally located, near the tram stops Saint-Michel and Place-du-Palais, and it is only a 10-minute walk from Gare Saint-Jean train station, which makes it easy for you to reach other cities in south-west France by rail.
Description
The edifice, made of ashlar, was built at the start of the 20th century. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space, which is underlined with an ornate cornice that has a frieze, corbels and dentils. The corbels and frieze are finely sculpted with foliage motifs. The rest of the facade is plain and is punctuated with stringcourses. The roof is covered with barrel tiles.
You enter the dwelling through a wooden door beneath a fanlight. This door leads into a long corridor. At the end of this corridor, there is a second door, which is glazed. It leads into a garden, part of which is a communal area for the nine co-owners in the commonhold building. These co-owners enjoy shared use of this communal garden. The apartment lies on the ground floor, at the end of the garden. So it offers a peaceful lifestyle in a backdrop of guaranteed calm. Yet because it is nestled in the heart of Bordeaux’s Saint-Michel district, it is still near the vibrancy of the city centre.
The dwelling has a single bedroom and extensive spaces. Pale broad-strip wood flooring extends across it. There is a wall of exposed beige stone from the local region. Partition walls are painted in different tones. And two broad, glazed sliding doors look out at the lush garden and add to the interior’s bright, airy atmosphere. An open-plan kitchen lies beside the lounge. This kitchen offers a comfortable floor area and is designed to host guests. A dishwasher and a washing machine could easily be fitted in it. The apartment also includes a modern shower room, which has a shower, a washbasin and a lavatory. Lastly, there is a west-facing wooden terrace outside. The lounge leads out onto this terrace. The terrace is big enough for a table, chairs, loungers and flowerpots to be placed upon it. From it, you step into the communal garden of the commonhold building. The garden is a lawn dotted with trees and shrubs along its edges. This oasis of greenery is free of any unwanted sounds or sights.
The whole dwelling has been fully renovated to make it practical. Its layout has been specially designed to ensure a pleasant lifestyle here.
You enter the dwelling through a wooden door beneath a fanlight. This door leads into a long corridor. At the end of this corridor, there is a second door, which is glazed. It leads into a garden, part of which is a communal area for the nine co-owners in the commonhold building. These co-owners enjoy shared use of this communal garden. The apartment lies on the ground floor, at the end of the garden. So it offers a peaceful lifestyle in a backdrop of guaranteed calm. Yet because it is nestled in the heart of Bordeaux’s Saint-Michel district, it is still near the vibrancy of the city centre.
The dwelling has a single bedroom and extensive spaces. Pale broad-strip wood flooring extends across it. There is a wall of exposed beige stone from the local region. Partition walls are painted in different tones. And two broad, glazed sliding doors look out at the lush garden and add to the interior’s bright, airy atmosphere. An open-plan kitchen lies beside the lounge. This kitchen offers a comfortable floor area and is designed to host guests. A dishwasher and a washing machine could easily be fitted in it. The apartment also includes a modern shower room, which has a shower, a washbasin and a lavatory. Lastly, there is a west-facing wooden terrace outside. The lounge leads out onto this terrace. The terrace is big enough for a table, chairs, loungers and flowerpots to be placed upon it. From it, you step into the communal garden of the commonhold building. The garden is a lawn dotted with trees and shrubs along its edges. This oasis of greenery is free of any unwanted sounds or sights.
The whole dwelling has been fully renovated to make it practical. Its layout has been specially designed to ensure a pleasant lifestyle here.
Our opinion
This delightful apartment is a unique gem set in an ideal location: Bordeaux’s highly sought-after Saint-Michel district – the city’s historical heart. From this dwelling, you can quickly get to shops and the pleasant quays of the River Garonne nearby. The calm, cosy atmosphere of its secret garden contrasts with the vibrancy of this charming district of Bordeaux. Indeed, it offers a peaceful oasis of greenery in the very centre of a thrilling city. The property would be the perfect pied-à-terre for anyone looking for authenticity and comfort in Bordeaux while staying close to the city’s emblematic spots. The spacious apartment, with its open-plan living space and bedroom, combines practicality with character. It would be a good first acquisition or a lucrative investment for renting the place out. Its potential is huge, here in one of the most chic and most lively areas of a splendid, famous French city.
260 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 163896
| Land registry surface area | 317 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 1 |
| Garden |
| Number of lots | 12 |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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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.
