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 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.
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 € |
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.