Charming and cozy pied-à-terre apartment in Paris’ 6th

A small hotel particulier, or mansion, set on a charming rue near the Seine is the spectacular setting for this gorgeous residence.  The huge ancient portal opens from the street into a beautiful leafy courtyard paved in cobblestones. The private entrance to the apartment is accessed directly from the courtyard, up a few steps.  The ground outside the mansion is lower, so that the apartment raised well above street level. The property feels steeped in history with its massive beams, and wood built-in storage, but, the floors have been lightened and the tasteful furnishings are decidedly from this era, creating a nice blend of chic and cozy. The modern, fully equipped has a clean, but traditional feel that harmonizes with the wood elements throughout the property. An incredibly efficient floor-plan provides separation and privacy between the bedrooms, while wasting no space.  Each bedroom has it’s own en-suite bath.  The second bedroom is an amazingly creative use of space: accessed through double doors that connect it to the living space so that it can easily serve as a study, guest bedroom or added entertaining space – and extending the living area visually.