A loft in a refurbished former salt warehouse, with an outbuilding and a garden on the banks of the Somme River, in Amiens - ref 953232
A loft in a refurbished former salt warehouse, with an outbuilding and a garden on the banks of the Somme River, in Amiens.
Thanks to its remarkable heritage, Amiens stands out as a city of art and history thanks to its gothic Notre Dame cathedral, the largest in France, which overlooks a dynamic neighbourhood, as well as its hortillonnages, small gardens interspersed with canals, which come together to create a one-of-a-kind landscape around the city.
As for the dwelling, it is located in the middle of Amiens on the banks of the Somme River and enjoys a bucolic setting along the river's edge, while still being within walking distance to shops, schools and services. In addition, the city benefits from a strategic location, which makes it easy to reach Paris in little over an hour by train, as well as northern Europe, thanks to the railway network or the A16 motorway, whereas the future high-speed rail line will connect Amiens to the Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport by 2028.
Made up of two separate buildings, facing one another, the property features an enclosed garden of nearly 300 m², which includes a patio and an interior courtyard.
As for the dwelling, a refurbished former salt warehouse, with approximately 320 m² of floor area, it has been converted into a contemporary loft with immense open spaces spread out over 2.5 floors, including two living rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, two studies, three large bedrooms, including the principal suite, as well as a self-contained studio with its own independent access from the entryway.
In addition, an outbuilding, of approximately 200 m², is located directly opposite the loft and features office spaces and a garage - which provides the potential for expansion or an additional level, subject to city planning permission.
The LoftThe dwelling's one-storey white façade and hipped roof reveal nothing of the loft's scale from the quay, while the property is sheltered from view thanks to a wood fence, extending on from the dwelling and topped with vegetation.
The ground floor
An entryway provides access to an immense open living area, whose ceiling is supported by white posts, which cadence the space and define its different areas, while its wide-plank parquet floors, painted a deep chestnut colour, showcase the loft's modern aesthetic. Bathed in ample light thanks to a large-paned atelier window, with a black metal frame, the open kitchen, directly opposite, contains a black granite and pale wood central island.
Extending on from here, an initial central living room features a rear dining area with overhead lighting as well as an overall floral atmosphere thanks to a minimalist, Henri Matisse-style fresco, while a second sitting room, adjacent to the first, is organised around a dark metal fireplace integrated within the staircase that leads to a glassed-in mezzanine above.
Set back from the staircase are the entrances to the utility room and cellar, whereas near the kitchen, the wooden main staircase, painted white, provides access to the upstairs floor. Tucked behind the staircase, the ground-floor main bedroom faces both the garden and patio and includes a sleeping area, cupboards and an adjacent bathroom.
The intermediate level
A glassed-in mezzanine, accessible from the second staircase on the ground floor and overlooking the living room, creates a half-level, divided into two immense and sunny studies, which also provides access to the first floor.
The first floor
Accessible from the main staircase, it features a long hallway with built-in cupboards and painted parquet floors, which provides access, on either end, to a large bedroom located under the eaves. Each comes with its own bathroom, while an independent studio is only accessible from the loft's entrance hall via a separate staircase. Featuring a large living room, which ...
