A 155m² apartment on the second floor of a Haussmannian-style
edifice near the historical centre of Dijon
Dijon, COTE-D'OR burgundy 21000 FR

Location

The French city of Dijon, Burgundy’s capital, abounds in built heritage. In its pedestrianised city centre, quaint half-timbered houses stand beside Romanesque and Gothic churches, as well as grand dwellings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The property is a short stroll from this district of remarkable architecture. There are schools, shops and amenities nearby. The edifice lies close to Dijon’s splendid square Place Darcy and its famous "archway Porte Guillaume that the architect Jean-Philippe Maret built in the 18th century. The apartment offers a view of the square Place Darcy and its renowned bear sculpture – ‘Ours blanc’ – by François Pompon. The city is well connected to France’s road network: the A6, A31, A36 and A39 motorways are all nearby. It is also well connected to the rail network. From Dijon’s train station, you can quickly get to Paris, Lyon, Geneva and Luxembourg. And Lyon Saint Exupéry airport can easily be reached by car.

Description

The edifice’s facade is characteristic of Haussmannian architecture. It stands out for its dressed stone and rendering, its stringcourse, its cornice, its corbel-supported balconies with wrought-iron balustrades, its window surrounds, each of which has mouldings and pediments sculpted with expressive faces or foliage motifs, and its mansard slate roof with converted spaces that were once domestic staff rooms. A low wall with spiked iron railings separates the building from the street. A black wrought-iron gate leads to an entrance door a few steps beyond it. This door to the commonhold is fitted for security. It is made of wood and glazing, has a wrought-iron grate with foliage motifs, and is crowned with a glazed fanlight and a finely sculpted lintel between two elegantly crafted corbels. The entrance door leads into a hallway with a mosaic floor and a large staircase of solid wood with a balustrade that begins with a beautifully carved figurehead. These stairs take you to the three upper floors and the roof space. On each floor, a large landing connects to two apartments with a sculpted door. The entrance hall also connects to an inner court at the back that leads to a shelter for bicycles and pushchairs, to cellars in the basement via a stone staircase, and to a second flight of stairs that take you to the apartment’s secondary entrance. The apartment lies on the second floor, in the corner of the building, which makes it a triple-aspect dwelling that faces south-west, south and south-east. The apartment stretches from the front of the edifice to the back with views of both the road and rear court.

The apartment

The apartment offers a floor area of around 155m². You first step into a spacious entrance hall. This hallway connects to two triple-aspect reception rooms bathed in natural light. These reception rooms face the street and the famous square Place Darcy. The lounge and dining room are high-ceilinged and adorned with dado panelling, marble fireplaces, cornices, plaster ceiling mouldings with typically Haussmannian geometry and a finely sculpted ceiling rose. The two reception rooms connect to each other via a large small-paned glazed double door. French windows with stained glass of four colours lead out to a balcony with a wrought-iron balustrade and fill the reception rooms with natural light. The hallway also connects to a first bedroom and a corridor with an alcove that takes you to two extra bedrooms, a lavatory, a bathroom and a kitchen. Two of the bedrooms have a marble fireplace. The hallway, reception rooms and bedrooms have wood strip flooring. A utility room and a pantry with thick glazing adjoin the kitchen and lead to a secondary entrance. The property includes a vaulted cellar with an earthen floor in the basement.

Our opinion

This property is ideally located, nestled in a highly sought-after district of Dijon, just a stone’s throw from the city’s historical centre where you can leisurely stroll as you discover the long story of Burgundy’s capital through its remarkable built heritage. In this splendid city centre you can unwind on café terraces and wander vibrant shopping streets. The apartment would be a perfect pied-à-terre. It is spacious and has kept its discreet nobility in harmony with its surroundings. It combines roomy spaces and a well-balanced layout with high-quality materials. Some restoration work would bring back its original splendour and give you the satisfaction of a characterful haven to live in or make it a lucrative investment as accommodation rented out.

Exclusive sale

570 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 101372

Land registry surface area 445 m2
Number of rooms 5
Number of bedrooms 3
Possible number of bedrooms 3

Number of lots 9
Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses 1523 €


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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.

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