SPECIAL EDITION: One Spectacular Apartment Just for You

Through our channels, sellers of a luxury apartment near Notre Dame on the Left Bank came to us in search of a buyer. The property is listed with agencies, but the agencies are slow to sell the apartment and so they have offered the property to us and our clients. We do not have the exclusive, but we do have the inside track and this particular apartment is like nothing we have ever seen before. It’s so spectacular that we are thrilled to be able to offer it to you.

Located on rue Lagrange in the 5th arrondissement, literally five doors from the Seine and Notre Dame (school zone “Henri IV” — one of the most famous and prestigious schools in Paris) and next to the Pantheon, the apartment is well placed between boulevard Saint-Germain and the Seine. Opposite the apartment and with views is the park adjacent to Église Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre where is enthroned the oldest tree in Paris. Built in the 12th-century by Cluniac monks on the foundations of a 6th-century church, the church is considered one of the most ancient religious monuments in the capital.

The apartment is on the first floor — with an elevator — with windows and views in all the rooms. It was completely renovated and redecorated within the past year to absolute perfection and only with the highest quality materials! It is described as “five-rooms” in 103 square meters (Loi Carrez 101.47m2, 1109 square feet) with separate entry vestibule, three bedrooms (one currently used as a study) two bathrooms — and all three front reception rooms flow into each other with separate access to a central corridor.  

There is brand new central heating in every room, all new plumbing and bathroom fittings and furnishings, built-in water filtration system, all original features including the original five marble fireplaces with five original mirrors above, new designer kitchen with the best of German and Italian appliances, all new double- glazed windows with original hardware (handles and locks), etc. — all the features of a Haussmannian building constructed in 1890 by the architect Paul Gennerat.

The renovation factor means it is “turn-key” — and because the new owners have the possibility of purchasing the furnishings from the sellers, new owners would have nothing to do except move right in to realize their Paris dream!

On the outside you’ll find:

* RER lines A and B with a lift down to the platforms from the street level (rue Xavier Privas) and direct connections to both airports 100 meters away
* Seine river and walk 50 meters away, park opposite with free Wi-fi.
* Traditional outdoor French gourmet food market at end of street in Place Maubert every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
* Erik Kayser “boulangerie” nearby plus family-run high quality “boulangerie” and “patisserie” opposite apartment

And on the inside, there is nothing missing:

* Internet and cable with free international phone calls connected.
* Brand new low energy use individual central heater and hot water system
* Very good energy rating on whole apartment with fantastic insulation against heat and cold year round
* South West facing with direct sunlight into all front rooms throughout the afternoon until evenings
* All plumbing and wiring new including new copper mains gas from outside and copper water pipe water main inlet (to meet future Marie de Paris guidelines)
* All surfaces, walls, ceilings and floors cleaned and repainted including external shutters
* All new double glazed timber framed windows (heritage area) in every room (except bathroom which is a new double glazed PVC frame) with original hardware preserved.
* 3.20 meter high ceilings throughout
* Designer kitchen by Teissa with extra high storage cupboards, super large “iLve” brand italian cooker and oven, built-in Fridge and Freezer, extra large “Miele” 14 place ultra quiet (top of the range) dishwasher and French Corian bench tops with deep butler’s sink.
* New Métro/Subway tiling in kitchen and bathrooms with tiling full height to the ceilings in both bathrooms
* Filtered water system to kitchen, both bathrooms and laundry
* Ceramic insert stainless steel bathroom fixtures by “THG-Paris style Honfleur”
* Restored by artisan stained glass windows in entry foyer leading out to second service entrance and rear stairs.
* “Pierre Frey” custom made hand sewn silk curtains and roman blinds (“stores bandeau” also in Pierre Frey fabric) in all rooms (except bathroom)
* Three Murano chandeliers plus Murano wall sconce in entry.
* Five original working marble fireplaces in every room with gilded mirrors overtop
* Restored original 1890 central heating units in three sitting rooms (two sitting/3rd bedroom) plus modern central heater units in other rooms
* Extra large double height (2.8m high) built in wardrobe in master bedroom with pull-down racks
* Additional hall storage cupboard
* Situated on first of the middle class floors with easy access by sweeping staircase or lift.
* Grand Haussmannian building designed by Gennerat and constructed in 1890.
* After ground floor the first five floors have almost identical layout and ceiling heights with two flats only per floor. Roof levels have various former maid’s rooms
* No guardian (keeps the fees down) but former guardian’s flat can be used by owners for meetings or short term storage
* Mostly owner occupiers and no work already voted on or expected to be voted on. Annual meeting each April or May.

The asking price: 1.495.000€ with all appliances and fixtures included except for the washer/dryer. Finder’s Fee 3%. Notarial closing costs estimated at 7%. Mortgage of 80% Loan to Value possible.

For the kind of Paris living you can enjoy every single day and for the rest of your life, this apartment is A real deal and is THE real deal!

If you are seriously interested in learning more about the property, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

A bientôt,

Adrian Leeds
Editor, French Property Insider

Email: [email protected]

 P.S. Guess what!? A new House Hunters International episode is out! “Returning to Europe” Episode HHINT-4301H, airing October 8, 2012 at 10:30 PM e/p and 1:30 AM e/p:

Max was offered the job opportunity of a lifetime in Paris. The prospect of living in one of Europe’s most stylish and historic capitals was too much for Max and fashion and beauty journalist Susie to turn down. The hardest part of the move for the couple will be the language barrier as neither of them speaks French. Will this couple find their perfect Parisian paradise? Find out when House Hunters International explore the streets of Paris, France.

You can find more details at Adrian Leeds on House Hunters International.