In the upper Marais, on Rue de Poitou, a dual-aspect apartment,
on the fifth level, for renovation, in an 18th-century building
on the fifth level, for renovation, in an 18th-century building
Paris,
PARIS
paris
75003
FR
Location
At the heart of the capital, the Marais is one of the most history-laden districts in Paris. Its urban development began as early as the late 12th century. Laid out in the 17th century under Louis XIII, within the vast Ville Neuve du Temple scheme, Rue de Poitou is lined with noble facades and hidden courtyards, where contemporary art galleries, designer boutiques, and discreet terraces come together. The Marché des Enfants-Rouges, the oldest market in Paris, is a short walk away. Listed in the catalogue of historic monuments, it has traded since 1615. Reminiscent of a village square and warmly convivial, the market gathers a wide variety of food stalls around communal tables. The Filles du Calvaire and Saint-Sébastien-Froissart métro stations, both on line 8, are about 300 m away.
Description
The apartment straddles two commonhold buildings. The wider of the two stands out for a broad facade of four windows to each level, its clean, pared-back lines the result of an early-20th-century remodelling. Beside it, the narrower building is typical of the Marais in the 18th century. A plain door gives onto a corridor walled in exposed stone. Quiet within its historic surroundings, the paved and planted courtyard sets the tone. A staircase worn smooth by age rises to the home on the fifth level, once a goldsmith's workshop. The trade filled this quarter until the late 1970s and the plaque on the door is its last surviving trace.
The entrance opens straight into what was once the dining room. Opposite, the almost 25 m² main room faces due south, drawing abundant light from three windows that frame a poetic view over the Paris rooftops. A bathroom and a windowed lavatory adjoin it. The remaining rooms hold a spacious kitchen also overlooking the rooftops, a lavatory and a south-facing bedroom with period terracotta tiles. A second entrance door leads to the staircase of the adjoining building. Heating and hot water are electric throughout.
The entrance opens straight into what was once the dining room. Opposite, the almost 25 m² main room faces due south, drawing abundant light from three windows that frame a poetic view over the Paris rooftops. A bathroom and a windowed lavatory adjoin it. The remaining rooms hold a spacious kitchen also overlooking the rooftops, a lavatory and a south-facing bedroom with period terracotta tiles. A second entrance door leads to the staircase of the adjoining building. Heating and hot water are electric throughout.
Our opinion
In one of the most coveted quarters of Paris, this apartment makes an alluring and quiet retreat from the animated streets around it. The Marché des Enfants-Rouges, the Picasso Museum, designer boutiques, fine food, culture and fashion all gather in this spirited quarter, young in its population yet rooted in long-standing tradition and history. Its remarkable natural light and rooftop views straight out of The Aristocats count among the draws. Historic and fashionable, and once fully renovated, its character will more than satisfy the enthusiast who takes it on.
Reference 507171
| Floor area under Carrez law | 64.71 m² |
| Reception area | 36 m² |
| Total floor area | 65 m² |
| Number of rooms | 3 |
| Number of bedrooms | 1 |
| Possible number of bedrooms | 2 |
| Number of lots | 15 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 2124 € |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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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.
