A 20m² Parisian studio apartment up on the top floor of a small building nestled in
the French capital's 6th arrondissement, on the historical street Rue de Seine
the French capital's 6th arrondissement, on the historical street Rue de Seine
Paris,
PARIS
ile-de-france
75006
FR
Location
The district around the Monnaie de Paris minting institution is the oldest part of the French capital’s 6th arrondissement. It is edged with the River Seine and faces the Île de la Cité river island, to which it is linked via the Pont Neuf bridge. The area extends down to Boulevard Saint-Germain and includes the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The quaysides Quai Conti and Quai des Grands-Augustins form a pleasant promenade along the River Seine. The district is also dotted with prestigious Parisian sites, such as the iconic brasseries Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore, as well as the Institut de France, where the Académie française council for the French language is based, and the Beaux-Arts de Paris school of fine arts. The 6th arrondissement is also very central in the city and well connected to the surrounding region via the RER B and C lines of the regional rail network, which takes you straight to Orly and Charles de Gaulle international airports, and via the metro network, with the stations Mabillon and Odéon (line 10) and Saint-Germain-des-Prés (line 4) nearby.
Description
The small building stands on the old street Rue de Seine – a road that has existed since the 13th century. The edifice was built at the start of the 19th century. The street linked the River Seine to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, running behind the church with the same name. You can reach the building from the metro stations Odéon or Mabillon on line 10. The facade has an art deco style on the ground floor, embellished with colourful mosaics. The rest of the edifice has a classical architectural style. The communal areas are in good condition. The studio apartment lies on the sixth floor, the building’s top floor. It offers a floor area of around 20m² – the floor covers 21m², but there are 18.56m² of liveable floor area according to France’s Carrez law. And the 3m² floor area of cupboards fitted under the sloping attic ceilings adds to this surface. The apartment faces west. You can admire a clear view outside. This clear view makes the interior bright. Indeed, the dwelling is bathed in natural light from two large dormer windows. On one side, a dining area extends to a fully fitted kitchenette. On the other side, there is a space for sleeping. The shower room has a lavatory, a shower and a washbasin. The whole dwelling was recently renovated. And an integrated single-unit heat pump could improve the apartment’s energy efficiency, putting its energy performance rating up to C.
Our opinion
This studio apartment has been a pied-à-terre for almost all members of the same family for around 50 years: students, people passing through Paris and young adults starting their working life. There is a real sense of spaciousness and brightness up here thanks to pale tones, dormer windows and a clear view. The dwelling was recently renovated: the space has been optimised to suit modern life perfectly. In short, this property is a golden investment opportunity in a highly sought-after district of Paris.
Reference 214397
| Total floor area | 21.01 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 1 |
| Number of bedrooms | 1 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 166 € |
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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.
