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rue Mazarine 75006 Paris

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1-bed, 1-bath; 4th floor (no elevator);
44m2 (474 sq ft);

€ 795,000

€ 18,068 / m²

SOLD

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Apartment facts

Total n° of Rooms2/3

Size44 m2 / 473.62 sq ft

Floor4

N° of Bedrooms1

N° of Bathrooms1

KitchenOpen kitchen, fully equipped

Floors (wood, tile)Stone

N°of Fireplaces1

General ConditionExcellent - refurbished by an architect

OtherOriginal stone fireplace.

Building facts

Building styleClassic cut stone

SecurityYes

General ConditionVery Good

This truly special pied-a-terre apartment in Paris is as charming and secretive as the ancient streets that surround it. The area of Saint Germain between the river Seine and the Luxembourg Palace is some of the most sought after real estate in the world, and this luxurious one bedroom, one bath apartment fits perfectly into that setting. The 44m2, 4th floor apartment was completely renovated in 2014 to the highest standard using materials of the finest caliber, and furnished with original Napoleon-era antiques. Despite it’s petite size, this Royal pied-a-terre not only offered finishes fit for an Emperor….but also secret book cases and hidden passageways.

You know as soon as you step inside that something special is going on in this apartment. The furnishings and décor in the living area are historically inspired, which is evident from the unique glass chandelier to the collection of paintings with ornate frames. Purchased and renovated by someone in the film industry, the apartment feels like a place that Napoleon and Josephine might have left only a moment ago. Indeed, that was the guiding design vision.

No expense was spared in creating this haven of elegance and style. Aged stone floors were installed, slab marble was used in the bathroom and a miniature library was created in Tiffany blue. The library-themed dining space is perhaps one of the most intriguing parts of the apartment. Both sides of the bookshelf-lined room open to reveal hidden spaces: on the left is a laundry room and on the right is a concealed passage to the bathroom.

The apartment itself is a marvel of skillful set design. Divided into distinct spaces, each with their own mood, the apartment feels much larger than its 45m2. The bright and elegant living area features a massive, original working stone fireplace with an over-sized mirror that makes the space feel larger and reflects the precious antiques on display.

The heart of the apartment is the light-filled living room with its large windows, elegant furnishing and gilded mirror atop a gorgeous marble fireplace mantle. Nearby is an intimate dining nook surrounded by built-in bookshelves and wall mounted sconces. It’s the perfect spot for romantic dinners at home.

Tucked around the corner from the living area is a full, modern kitchen with oven, cooktop, refrigerator and ample storage. There is even room for a separate eating space, opening up the possibility that the library area could be converted to a guest sleeping area if desired. The kitchen is beautifully remodeled with top of the line appliances. Light streams through the windows and onto the bistro table in the kitchen making it a lovely places to start your day with fresh croissants from the local bakery.

On the opposite side of the living room a set of double doors leads to the elegant bedroom with king size bed complete with luxurious linens. The romantic theme continues in the posh bedroom with a lovely satin comforter, deeply comfortable linens found under a pile of soft pillows and plenty of natural light from an adjacent window. An en-suite shower room is beautifully tiled in marble and features a walk-in shower and double sinks. The toilet is located in a separate powder room nearby. Every detail in this remarkable apartment has been carefully curated.

The apartment was furnished right down to the last cup and plate with specially chosen objets d’art corresponding to the Napoleonic theme and era. Minton porcelain and antique books adorn the shelves. Artisans gathered through the owner’s extensive couture designer contacts contributed to this labor of love, creating a one-of-a-kind, turn-key masterpiece.

The setting for this gem of an apartment is equally special. Step outside and you’re right in the historic heart of Saint-Germain in the stylish 6th arrondissement. Located on rue Mazarine, just steps from the Academy of Beaux Arts and the Seine river in one direction and from rue de Buci in the other direction, this pied-a-terre lies in the heart of Saint Germain. Meander down quaint streets to reach the Seine and cross over Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, to the Ile de la Cité to visit Notre Dame Cathedral or find the Louvre just across the river. Within walking distance of many top Paris sights and surrounded by the fabulous shopping and dining choices in Saint-Germain. With a setting as sophisticated as its décor, this pied-a-terre offers the best of refined living in the heart of Paris – no wonder it sold for asking price!

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The details:

Used as a high-end rental apartment for the past year, this apartment is completely furnished and turn-key.
Though the apartment is located on the 4th floor without elevator, building residents are in discussions now about adding an elevator.
Fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils, cookware, glasses, dishes, and so on
Induction stove top with four burners
Combination microwave and oven
Under-the-counter refrigerator with small freezer compartment
Nespresso, French press and toaster
Radiators in living room and bedroom
Television in living room
Double-glazed windows in all rooms
Music docking station
Alarm clock
Washer and separate dryer

Location

Paris: 6th arrondissement

Boulevard Saint German, the iconic Parisian thoroughfare of cafés, window-shopping, and romantic nights out, bisects the northern 6^th arrondissement. The cozy streets to the north toward the Seine are home to the prestigious art galleries, antique shops and French School of Fine Arts, that give the Left Bank its artistic reputation. The area toward Luxembourg gardens has a more grand and spacious feeling. Don’t be surprised that the property prices in the 6th are also the highest in Paris, with riverfront property in the 6^th and 7^th priced stratospherically high. If you can afford it, this is ideal real estate for an elegant pied-à-terre in Paris.

Average price: €16,267/m2; +3.7% over one year; +31.5% over 10 years

Still the most expensive real estate in Paris, and the overwhelming favorite of foreign buyers and locals alike. The prices here fluctuate drastically depending on the quality of the property and the building, with record-breaking prices for the exceptional. Expect to pay a premium for prime property in the best areas, on the quais, around the Place Saint-Germain des Près, the place Saint-Sulpice and the Luxembourg gardens.

Current Market Prices — 6th arrondissement

Neighborhood	Price/m2 in euros
	Low	Medium	High
Monnaie	€ 11,830	€ 16,251	€ 23,495
Odeon	€ 12,388	€ 17,294	€ 31,562
Notre-Dame-des-Champs	€ 11,347	€ 15,416	€ 22,243
Saint-Germain-des-Prés	€ 12,943	€ 18,215	€ 29,311

Get to know the 6th arrondissement

Architectural styles

Paris evolved out of a walled city, and some historians argue that this alone has given Paris a certain logic that London or Boston lacks. Paris has really never lost its walls: 900 years after the 12th-century wall of Philippe August, we now live in a city walled by its ring-road, the Péripherique highway. This succession of walls, gradually torn down and rebuilt through the centuries, has created a spiraling city, which grew gradually out from the Ile de la Cité. It’s not surprising that some of the oldest buildings are near the center of the spiral.

Medieval

(1100-1526)

During the early Middle Ages, the people of Paris poached entire sections of the sturdier Roman walls to use for their own buildings. You can still find roman stones in the cellars of the medieval half-timbered buildings found mostly in the 4th arrondissement but also in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6^th.

Interiors have low pier and beam ceilings, walls are half-timber or exposed stone, and the layout tends to have small and irregular sized rooms. These Pain de Bois buildings are structured around a staircase with a wooden or stone load-bearing axis at the center and a cellar of vaulted caves, both of which make installing an elevator in these buildings almost impossible.

Religious buildings also survive, beginning with the Romanesque style (round arched windows) and then evolving into Gothic style (pointed arches, cross vaults and flying buttresses).

Art Nouveau

(1893-1917)

Art Nouveau was a brief fin-de-siecle architectural trend lasting approximately from 1893 to the beginning of World War I. Best known for the style is Hector Guimard. His curving “cigarette smoke” line had already made waves on buildings in the elegant 16th arrondissement, but his Art Nouveau was motivated by a social conscience, much like the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain. Hired in 1896 to design the metro entrances, he leapt at the chance to design something beautiful for the masses. But when Guimard unveiled his brilliant Métro work in 1900 everyone hated it. The shiny green color was considered unpatriotic, too close to Prussian green, and the writhing insect-like metalwork was much too weird for the public. Time has defeated his critics however, and Guimard’s Art Nouveau Métro entrances have become one of the city’s trademarks.

Art Deco / Modern Lofts

(1918-39)

At the end of World War I, Paris was exuberant—the world had just survived “the war to end all wars. High-speed ocean liners crisscrossed the Atlantic; Surrealism shocked the art world; radios poured out jazz music. The Modern Age had arrived. Trying to express this freedom and movement, architects responded to the jazzy rhythm with angular shapes reminiscent of the new cruise ships. World War II put an end to Art Deco’s optimism and the less-flamboyant lines of pure Modernism took over. Factories from this time have converted into residential use. Turning a loft into a livable space requires consulting an architect. In general, remodeling the interior of a loft will not require approval from building co-owners but any changes affecting the exterior of the building will need building co-owner and city approval.

Restaurants

Volumes have been written on where to eat in Paris, but this is our very personal take on favorite places to go in each arrondissement. Some are swanky and require reservations, and some are more casual eateries. If you find other favorites, let us know so we can add them to our site in the future.

Fogon

45 Quai Grands Augustins, 6th
tel: 01 43 54 31 33 | M° St Michel

The most elegant of Spanish tapas restaurants; you will not find castanets or any other clichés here, but you will find inventive gourmet tapas delicately prepared. And the only concession to Spanish décor is the Iberico cured ham prominently displayed in the window.

Semilla

54 rue de Seine, 6th
tel: +33 (0)1 4354 3450 | M° Odeon, Mabillon

From the creators of some of the left bank’s best restaurants and wine caves, is this gastronomic tapas restaurant featuring the talents of chefs from the prestigious French culinary school, Ferrandi. Focusing on reinterpreting the classics, Semilla uniquely offers both full and half portions of several dishes, allowing diners to taste a bit of everything. The ambiance and décor of this tapas bistro is lively and modern, with exposed stone walls and an open kitchen so you can watch the culinary artists at work.

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