A Parisian apartment renovated by an interior designer, nestled at the back of an edifice's calm inner court in the French capital's 1st arrondissemen
A Parisian apartment renovated by an interior designer, nestled at the back of an edifice's calm inner court in the French capital's 1st arrondissement.
The edifice's plain facade reflects the classical Parisian architectural style of the 19th century. Its ashlar facing is remarkably well maintained. This facade is a token of the splendid building's construction quality. The windows are spaced out evenly. They are fitted with wrought-iron guardrails with fine motifs that are typical of the edifice's time of construction. The covered entrance, framed between two stone pilasters, leads into a paved inner court, which adds to the secrecy of this haven. The facade, which is timeless in style and impeccably maintained, echoes the calm, refined ambience of the apartment it hides inside. The apartment lies in the second building, at the back of a court dotted with plants. This secret haven of tranquillity is a rare asset in such a central district of Paris. A covered entrance takes you to the edifice. Beyond a gate, you get to a cosy open-air space where a lodge houses the letterboxes. A door that has an intercom and is fitted for security leads into the building. The apartment lies up on the first floor. You reach it via a staircase or a lift. The landing here connects to only two dwellings. The apartment offers an 88m² floor area. It was renovated by an interior designer in 2019. The delightful dwelling masterfully combines historical charm with modern touches. Right from the entrance hall and in all the other rooms, oak chevron parquet or oak strip flooring extends across the home. On the left, there is a shower room with a shower and lavatory. Just beyond it, there is a little room that could serve as an office or even as a small first bedroom. Straight ahead from the entrance hall, there is the second bedroom: the master bedroom - a haven of calm that looks out at the inner court. On the right, there is the lounge - the dwelling's centrepiece. This splendid lounge has exposed ceiling beams and a working fireplace with a white marble mantel. In-built storage spaces and bookshelves line the walls. Beyond the lounge, there is a fitted kitchen. It blends into the apartment discreetly and harmoniously. On the left, a door leads into a third bedroom. It has an en-suite bathroom with white tiles and a black and white mosaic floor. This bathroom has a window and a lavatory. A fourth bedroom can also be reached from the lounge. It has its own private shower room and lavatory. The apartment's well-designed layout would be perfect for a family, yet each occupant can enjoy their own privacy too.
