The building

This six-storey building is faithful to the architecture of the 19th century. Its ashlar façade is punctuated by ribbed pilasters, while the protruding frames and wrought-iron balustrades bear witness to the construction’s attention to detail. Behind the carriage gate topped by a discrete arched fanlight window, the building is set around two meticulously paved courtyards planted with trees. It enjoys a cosy and peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the street. The place’s bourgeois past can be seen in the former workshops, stores and stables, which have been converted. The entire building is in perfect condition. It possesses a bicycle store and an elevator, plus a building superintendent is lodged on site.

The apartment

It is situated on the fifth floor, in the second section of the building, after having crossed the first inner courtyard. The elevator that goes up to the apartment can be taken from the first floor. On entering, the flowing and bright layout is immediately evident and the dining room is an invitation to socialising. It merges into an open-plan kitchen decorated in matt black hues and punctuated with untreated wood and steel. This section, which has been designed as a living space in its own right, opens onto a roof terrace that serves as a belvedere over the rooftops of Paris and from where the summit of the Eiffel Tower is even visible. Beyond the kitchen, a harmoniously incorporated utility room blends into the sleek lines of the furnishings. The vast volumes of the dual aspect lounge, which is next to the dining room, is generously bathed in light. The tall, double-glazed windows still boast the originally fitted casement bolts, maintaining the property’s character while the double glazing offers optimum thermal comfort. The solid oakwood flooring provides a touch of warmth, while the walls panelled with light-coloured wood serve to create a soothing atmosphere. The room is structured around a period fireplace in front of which it is easy to entertain others or isolate oneself in complete tranquillity. The master bedroom has been designed like a sanctuary and the gaze is immediately drawn to a grayscale wall decoration depicting a bucolic scene involving a subtle dialogue with onlookers’ imaginations. A workshop-style glass wall gives structure to the volume, separating the bedroom from the wardrobe and adjacent bathroom without compartmentalising them. The bathroom is like an artistically crafted one from a luxury hotel, with a washbasin on a mineral countertop, matt black taps, a sculptural bath and is bathed in natural light. Set slightly away from the rest, there is a second bedroom at the rear of the apartment. It combines simplicity and sophistication with its warm hues and chevron-patterned wood stripped flooring. The ceiling rose is a reminder of the building’s classical decorative style, while a mixture of textures and materials asserts the property’s modern spirit. It is completed by an adjacent shower room, adorned with veined black marble, chrome taps and a walk-in shower.