Location
In the 5th arrondissement, near the Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Quai de la Tournelle boasts both a prestigious address and a breathtaking view of the Île Saint-Louis, the Pont de la Tournelle and Notre-Dame. The quay owes its name to a turret in the city walls built by Philip II Augustus, before the Chateau de la Tournelle was erected on this site. Today, the fortress has been replaced by the famous Michelin-starred restaurant La Tour d'Argent and its bakery awarded with the MOF (Best Craftsman of France) title, the Institut du Monde Arabe, several libraries and sports centres. On the banks of the Seine, the Port de Montebello and the nearby Esplanade du Quai Saint-Bernard are among the capital's most popular green spaces. The closest metro stations are Cardinal-Lemoine (line 10) and Sully-Morland (line 7).
Description
The flat
The entrance to the building is on Boulevard Saint-Germain. The shared areas are sober and well-maintained. The flat is located on the third and fourth floors and extends over 203 m². Directly accessed by lift, the entrance is on the lower level. Once past the door, the hallway leads to the reception rooms, which together form a 74 m² space with a panoramic view over the Seine, the Ile Saint-Louis and Notre Dame cathedral. Several interconnected areas have been created within this space: two sitting rooms, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with enough space for sitting down to eat. There is a guest lavatory at the end of the hallway. The decor reflects the hallmarks of contemporary architecture: polished concrete floors, made to measure furniture, a modern built-in fireplace and immaculate white walls and ceilings.
A wide staircase leads to the upper level, which is divided into two: a parents' suite and a children's area. The 43 m² parents' suite is on the Seine side: a bedroom with open-plan bathroom, closet and lavatory. On the children's side, two bedrooms share a bathroom with wooden decor and a closet. They open onto a balcony. A laundry room and several storage areas complete this level. The floors are straight strip hardwood. A second entrance provides independent access to the children's area.
Our opinion
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, between the Boulevard Saint-Germain and the Quai de la Tournelle, a stone's throw from some remarkable parks, this flat boasts a picture-postcard setting where the history of France was written. From the Forum of Lutetia to the Revolution, from the age of the Impressionist painters to that of the Romantic poets. The undeniable advantage of this flat, which combines a functional layout with a bold, uncluttered decor, is its location overlooking both Boulevard Saint-Germain and the Quai de la Tournelle, with a panorama that would make any tourist green with envy. Updated and arranged to suit your needs, this flat certainly offers a unique living space, designed as much for entertaining as for family life.
3 950 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 673480
Total floor area | 203 m2 |
Number of rooms | 4 |
Reception area | 74 m2 |
Number of bedrooms | 3 |
Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 0 € |
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.