2 bedrooms + 1 bathrooms, large terrace
Size : 85m2 (1000 sq feet) + 15m2 (170 sq feet) terrace
sleeps : 4
Floor : 5th (with elevator)
metro : Pont Marie (line 7), St Paul (line 1)
A lively and historical area, the Marais has a particular atmosphere largely due to its pre-Revolution architecture. A cultural centre-point of Paris, the area encloses a substantial number of points of interest such as museums, art galleries, fashion and design shops, as well as a diverse selection of restaurants and trendy cafes. Also in this area, is the renouned royal Place des Vosges, hailed for the harmony of its architecture, where, at number 6, lived the world famous French novelist Victor Hugo. At two minutes by foot and across the 'Pont Marie' (Marie Bridge) is the enchanting Saint Louis Island, whilst a few steps to the east is the renowned Bastille Place. Here, twice a week, there is a large vibrant market, to service all culinary needs. There are also a large number of convenience shops easily found.
Exceptional for its proximity to the River Seine, this apartment's outstanding feature is its 35m2 skirting terrace that, on the top floor, completely surrounds the apartment. Boasting a round garden table with four matching chairs, a wooden bench with two similar chairs, flower pots and evergreens, the terrace looks out over a gorgeous 'jardin à la Française'- classic French 18th Century style gardens- as well as architypal Paris rooftops, and the small street below. This stylish and bright 100m2 two-bedroom apartment is located on the 5th floor of a nice post-war building provided with a security system, an intercom, and an elevator (you need to walk up a few steps to access the elevator). East, south, and west exposed, it has ceilings 2.70m high, with predominantely pale grey walls, decorative tarnished parquet floors, French windows protected by outside shutters.
Decorated with a black a white checked floor and light blue walls, a round wall mirror, a cabinet, and bookshelves, the entry hall opens to the living room, guest bedroom, and bathroom to the left side, and to the facing master bedroom and kitchen.
Featuring tasteful antique and contemporary furniture, as well as area rugs, fine lamps, and wall paintings, the 30m2 living room has one window and French windows (two glass doors) giving access to the pleasing terrace. The living room has: two sofas, facing opposite each other, fine antique armchairs, a marble topped rectangle dining table complete with two matching and two single chairs, a cable TV with international channels and DVD player set down on a stand and a number of other decorative items.
Roomy and comfortable the 18m2 master bedroom is fitted out with two 0,90cm wide beds side by side making a queen size double bed with a bedside floor lamp and telephone, a recessed closet, bookshelves, a cabinet, an armchair, a cable TV with international channels, a stereo, wall photos, and two glass doors opening onto the terrace.
Open to the living room, the 16m2 guest bedroom is set up with a 140cm wide double bed with a night table and lamp, a built in closet, a stereo standing on a wall shelf, and a window garnished with yellow curtains also opening to the terrace.
Well-equipped the kitchen is provided with a combo four vitro ceramic burners and electric oven, a hood with exhaust fan, a microwave oven, a full fridge a dishwasher, a washing machine, electric kettle and coffee maker, and a toaster. In addition there is a white sink installed on the worktop, below and above which there are a number of cupboards and drawers containing all necessary utensils, and a glass door leading to the terrace.
In tiles painted pink and almond green, the bathroom has a bathtub protected by a synthetic curtain, nice wall lamps on both sides of the mirror above the fine design washbasin fit on a wooden cabinet, toilet, and a window.