Right next to Faidherbe-Chaligny, the property is located in a private lane, tucked away at the rear of an 1800 building facing Rue de Montreuil. Access is via a secured porch, followed by a narrow alleyway leading to a paved courtyard surrounded by trees.
On the right, the commonhold includes former joinery workshops extending over two storeys, partly with attic space above and topped by a zinc roof. The rendered facades, typical of the late 19th century suburbs, are sober.
Located on the second and top floor of the building, the artist's studio flat features a corridor serving a bathroom and a lavatory. A staircase leads to the upper level, which comprises two bedrooms with sloping ceilings and a landing.
The upper floor overlooks a first sitting room with a fireplace, which links directly to a semi-open kitchen. Continuing through, a few steps lead to a living room. The reception rooms total a floor area of more than 70 m². The mezzanine is situated above the dining room. It includes a spare bedroom and boasts a work in situ by Caroline Derveaux.
The layout was designed by a couple of interior architects, with seamless spaces and plenty of storage space. Bathed in light thanks to its dual aspect, the property is also very quiet. The property is in good condition.

The duplex

After passing through the gate opening onto the street, a wooden staircase leads from the small leafy courtyard up to the building. The landings serving the upper floors are of hardwood.

First level
On the second and top floor, the reinforced door to the flat opens onto a hallway with fitted wardrobes. To the right, the large bathroom features a large wooden countertop with washbasin, a corner bath and plenty of storage space. Two west-facing window provides natural light. In a recess, there are also a lavatory and a washing machine. The bathroom, with its black and deep red mosaic tiles, is flooded with light.
At the end of the corridor, the first sitting room is arranged around a working masonry fireplace with wood burning insert. The adjacent, semi-open kitchen, in matt white with a hint of almond green and grey, is fitted with high-end appliances. A serving hatch above the double sink links to the living room and adds light to the space.
Three wide steps lead from the small sitting room to this last living room. Two windows with espagnolette locks, along with a skylight protected by an interior blind, let the light pour into this space, which comprises a full-height library, a sitting area and a dining room featuring "Anse", an in situ work by the artist Caroline Derveaux. This vast room is fitted with sliding partitions to separate the different areas. The mezzanine, lit by a roof window and fitted with cupboards, overlooks the living room and can be used for a variety of purposes: bedroom, study or games room.
Second level
The duplex has two bedrooms and a landing area on the upper level, accessed from the sitting room via a quarter-turn staircase. The first bedroom features a generous attic space with a large storage capacity. The second bedroom also has custom-fitted furniture. The landing, which opens onto the small sitting room, contains a ladder to the roof where you can relax and take a sunbath.
The sober attic space with its pristine walls receives ample light from three west-facing roof windows.