A Louis-Philippe-style flat of 168 m2 in the heart of Nantes, with a view of Place Graslin - ref 718263
A Louis-Philippe-style flat of 168 m2 in the heart of Nantes, with a view of Place Graslin.
A dynamic, sought-after metropolis, Nantes appeals to visitors and investors alike. Next to the River Loire, the city of the Dukes of Brittany cultivates a renowned art of living and benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic coast, less than 1 hour away. The building is located in the heart of the city centre, on a quiet pedestrianised street, with the Place Graslin and its theatre in view. The street is punctuated by bourgeois ashlar buildings adorned with wrought ironwork, forming a harmonious and elegant architectural ensemble. Thanks to the proximity of Rue Cassini, Rue Franklin and Rue Racine, everyday life here can be enjoyed on foot.
The flat is on the second floor of a building dated 1843, with six storeys of classical architecture on top of cellars. The north-facing, light-coloured stone facade features regular, aligned windows. The dwelling features a balcony running the full length of the building, set on a moulded cornice with modillions and bordered by a wrought-iron railing with a simple geometric design. Spanning almost 168 m², the interior comprises five rooms decorated in the Louis-Philippe style. The complete renovation carried out in 2016 has preserved the spirit of the premises while providing immediate comfort. There is a 30 m² vaulted cellar in the basement and a 9 m² attic on the sixth floor.
The flatAccess is via a staircase with stone steps that wind in regular flights around a wrought-iron balustrade with curved motifs. The walls are covered in deep blue painted panelling. The landing floor is tiled with cement tiles in a black and white geometric pattern. At the end of the entrance door, a corridor leads to a vast double reception room of over 60 m² with period features. The ceilings, around 3.90 m high, are decorated with mouldings enhanced by floral decorations and motifs in relief. The walls are highlighted with supporting panelling. A Louis XV-style fireplace in Carrara marble is set against one of the living room walls. The lintel is carved with a shell in the centre and rests on sheathed jambs. Large cupboards, also adorned with Louis XV mouldings, line the corners of the dining room. The interior glazed French windows are edged with arched arches highlighted by sculpted decoration. A 17 m² room, with a Napoleon III fireplace carved from sea-green marble and supported by sculpted lion paws, is currently used as an office. The floors are herringbone parquet in the main rooms, followed in the entrance hall and corridors by cement tiles with black cabochons. The long, independent kitchen of around 10 m² is fitted and equipped. The base and wall units are contemporary and in light wood. A large window illuminates the space. This is followed by two comfortable bedrooms of around 28 m² and 22 m², also covered with parquet flooring. One opens onto the courtyard, while the other overlooks the street through two high double-leaf windows extended by a balcony. The high ceilings are accentuated by an antique rose window. The light-coloured walls are punctuated by supporting panelling. A green marble fireplace is set against one of the walls. Nearby, a discreet door conceals a built-in storage area. The bedrooms share a shower room, where the uniform small square tiles in a sandy beige hue evoke the Putman style. The attic and cellar On the sixth floor, illuminated by a roof window, a 9 m² attic has a terracotta tiled floor. In the basement, a vaulted cellar of approx. 30 m² is ventilated by two window wells on the street. The floor is clay and the walls are in stone. Restoration would reveal this space's potential.
