Premises intended for residential and commercial use, built over a vaulted cellar,
against the perimeter wall erected by Philip II Augustus, in the Montorgueil district
against the perimeter wall erected by Philip II Augustus, in the Montorgueil district
Paris, PARIS
paris
75002
FR
Location
In Paris’ 2nd arrondissement, with an excellent public transport network, the Montorgueil district, with its emblematic market held in a pedestrian street bearing the same name, abounds in shops and cafes much-appreciated by Parisians. It was in this very spot in the 12th century that the Capetian King Philip II had a perimeter wall built to protect not only the town but also 253 hectares of arable land and vines, enabling the population to resist in case of siege.
Nowadays, this district is where cultural and tourist Paris meet: from the Georges-Pompidou Centre to the Pinault Foundation, including the Louvre’s arcades. Art galleries, celebrating classicism as well as avant-garde painters, are intermingled with prestigious hotels and luxury boutiques, all just a stone’s throw from the Forum-des-Halles and Rue-de-Montorgueil, both famous for their food shops and trendy restaurants.
Description
In the peace and quiet of a pedestrian street in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement, at the foot of an old building, with a sober facade, a carriage door provides access to the entrance lobby of the co-owned building, protected by metal gates and a numerical keypad security system. This property is at the end of a paved courtyard, on the ground floor of an old mansion house typical of the 17th century, Henri IV style, the dressed stone facade of which is adorned with toothed surrounds and facing. The building, which leans against one of the seven perimeter walls built by Philip II Augustus in the 12th century, is partially listed as a French Historic Monument.
The property, an old printing works, is accessed via a door that opens on to an oak wood stairway with four newels and square balusters. The double-height area, with its original ceiling beams, spans two basements, one of which is a private vaulted cellar connected to the rest of the premises via a stairway. The ground floor is raised, a basement window providing the cellar with natural ventilation.
With half of its surface area used for commercial purposes, the space is currently used as an architectural firm. It has water supply points as well as bathroom and toilet facilities. Mezzanines have been added and are supported on the building’s independent structures. Reorganisation works could enable these premises to be used for a mix of residential and professional purposes.
The property, an old printing works, is accessed via a door that opens on to an oak wood stairway with four newels and square balusters. The double-height area, with its original ceiling beams, spans two basements, one of which is a private vaulted cellar connected to the rest of the premises via a stairway. The ground floor is raised, a basement window providing the cellar with natural ventilation.
With half of its surface area used for commercial purposes, the space is currently used as an architectural firm. It has water supply points as well as bathroom and toilet facilities. Mezzanines have been added and are supported on the building’s independent structures. Reorganisation works could enable these premises to be used for a mix of residential and professional purposes.
Our opinion
This property, with its historic past, has come down through the ages from the time of the Musketeers and, now, bears witness to a spectacular past. The soberness of the austere, white facades elegantly contrasts with the warmly painted ceilings. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city but just a stone’s throw from all the delights of Parisian life, these premises have been used, in turn, as a hotel and a printing works. They would now be ideal for those seeking somewhere to set up a professional activity or for mixed purposes. Courtesy of its unusual double-height area and its vaulted cellar, in an excellent state of repair, it is a promise of space and a source of inspiration. Future owners will also acquire a real fragment of French heritage in the heart of Paris, thus succeeding those illustrious guardians who took turns to make this stone gem an open book about the History of Paris.
1 480 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 752294
| Living space | 187 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 6 |
| destination places | mixte |
| Number of lots | 32 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 3164 € |
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.
