A large, undisturbed five-bedroom flat on the first floor of a former
post office building in the sought-after Belle Époque district of Périgueux
post office building in the sought-after Belle Époque district of Périgueux
Périgueux,
DORDOGNE
aquitaine
24000
FR
Location
Périgueux, a town steeped in art and history and the capital of the Dordogne department, is a city on a human scale, built on a loop of the Isle river and surrounded by seven hills. The different districts bear witness to the rich history of the city, encompassing Gallo-Roman times, the Renaissance and the early modern period up to the present day.
Located just a stone's throw from the lively tourist centre, the Belle Époque district is mainly residential, although there are also many amenities, shops and cultural venues in the immediate vicinity. A hospital is 2 km away and the A89 motorway can be reached in less than 10 minutes.
Description
The district linking the Cours Montaigne to the railway station was created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Between the existing townhouses, there are apartment blocks and other new constructions providing residents with new services and cultural venues.
From 1906 to 1930, the building was used as a post office because of its modern layout, comprising three vast levels of 200 m² each, plus cellars and an Eiffel-style iron roof structure. Six metal posts rising from the central space of the ground floor underpin what was at the time an architectural feat. The rectangular stone building is topped by a hip roof with interlocking tiles.
The northern, neo-classical facade facing the street features large, small-paned French windows opening onto small balconies protected by wrought-iron railings. The dressed stone window surrounds and cornice are embellished with decorative colonnades, diamond-carved motifs and geometric shapes. At either end of the building, there is a monumental entrance door. The first, topped by a carved fire pot, leads via a staircase to two floors and provides access to a secure parking courtyard at the rear. A staircase behind the second entrance door leads to the cellars.
From 1906 to 1930, the building was used as a post office because of its modern layout, comprising three vast levels of 200 m² each, plus cellars and an Eiffel-style iron roof structure. Six metal posts rising from the central space of the ground floor underpin what was at the time an architectural feat. The rectangular stone building is topped by a hip roof with interlocking tiles.
The northern, neo-classical facade facing the street features large, small-paned French windows opening onto small balconies protected by wrought-iron railings. The dressed stone window surrounds and cornice are embellished with decorative colonnades, diamond-carved motifs and geometric shapes. At either end of the building, there is a monumental entrance door. The first, topped by a carved fire pot, leads via a staircase to two floors and provides access to a secure parking courtyard at the rear. A staircase behind the second entrance door leads to the cellars.
The flat
The only dwelling on the first floor, it is accessed from the side via a landing serving just one door. The entrance hall, positioned almost centrally, has the particularity of being arched, continuing in a straight line down a long passageway leading to a separate lavatory at the other end of the floor. The ceiling, with a height of roughly 2.5 m, features spotlights running along its entire central axis. All the other rooms have retained their original height of 3 m. Behind a wooden double door with sixteen mirrored panes, there is a vast living room with the only exposed metal column in the flat, a decorative moulding on the ceiling and a Versailles-style parquet floor with a cross motif, the same as in the hall. The hall leads to a fitted kitchen with tiled floor situated at the south end.
The master bedroom is bordered by a closet and a shower room with engineered wooden flooring. There are four further bedrooms to the north, three of which are illuminated by large three-paned French windows opening onto a small balcony. The last includes an additional window illuminating a space fitted in a lateral extension. The third bedroom has a shower room with en-suite lavatory and built-in wardrobe, and so does the fourth, where the shower and toilet have been replaced by a bathtub. Finally, the last bedroom is currently used as a study. It is accessed from an area off the hall that contains a laundry/boiler room with an electric panel, a hot water tank and a water softener, as well as a closet, a lavatory and en-suite facilities.
The windows on either side are all double-glazed and fitted with electric roller shutters. Two of these windows let in plenty of south-facing light into the bright flat.
Our opinion
Very few flats benefit from a location in the very town centre without any of the normally associated disturbances: this is one of them. The historical and decorative qualities of the neoclassical building are complemented by the architectural features that have given rise to the vast open-plan, full-width living space, which can be adapted to any type of interior layout. The large, sound cellar sold with the property and the parking easement in a secure location are further attractive features that make this flat an outstanding property for this market.
Reference 797113
| Land registry surface area | 399 m2 |
| Number of rooms | 6 |
| Reception area | 56.4 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Surface Cellar | 40 m2 |
| Parking 1 |
| Number of lots | 14 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 923 € |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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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.
