Built in 1640, a historic house in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, on the border of the Seine and the Suri. It is sold for 3.7 million euros.
There are countless houses for sale in Paris, and this one is located on the Ile Saint-Louis, preserving the architectural style typical of that period. Hidden behind a slightly faded façade, it is even more precious and rare because it dates back to the 17th century.
It sells for 3.79 million euros and has 154 square meters of living space. The 154 square meters are cleverly used between the basement and the two floors above ground.
The house is not far from Quai d'Anjou and Pont de Sully.
It is less conspicuous than the private mansions of its famous neighbors Lambert, Le Vau and de Lauzun, but equally offers amazing views of the Seine.
Dive into the history of Paris
Accessed from the side door, it leads to a small staircase and leads directly to the hall, a 55m2 living and dining room with a height of 3.5 meters.
The kitchen is on a small staircase at the back of the living room. In the living room you can see the bedroom, which is separated from the bedroom by a few steps.
The wooden structure on the walls, solid oak flooring and four tall windows are all direct references to the architectural style of the 17th century.
The house has always maintained its original old style and the structure has not undergone major changes. Its current owners, a French couple, have renovated it on the basis of preserving its historical originality.
Hugo Baillet, a marketing agent in charge of sales, said: "It's just a stone's throw from the Seine, and it was supposed to be a rest stop for boats and sailors carrying wine to Paris. Because during that period, there were many restaurants and taverns on the docks of Île Saint-Louis.
From one of the windows of this house, it is easy to think of ships along the Seine unloading goods and barrels into shops on the isle of St. Louis, and those goods may also be unloaded directly into the building.
In Hugo Baillet's research, photographs of the house from before 1900 were unearthed. It shows that the house was used as a tavern, with tables and chairs replacing the sofas in the living room now.
A house like this on the islet saint Louis is also a heritage, an image and history of France.
She said: "It was exciting for us to discover the glorious history of this property. ”
Barbara Castillo-Rico, head of the Meilleurs Agents website, explains: "The architecture of Île Saint-Louis is very old, older than in all of Paris: 70% of the buildings were built before 1919, while only 44% of the old buildings in the whole of Paris are old. ”
One of the most expensive areas in Paris
On the ground floor, there are two stairs. A smaller staircase leads to the mezzanine and a fully equipped kitchen with a hidden room with a separate entrance in the basement.
A large staircase leads up to the first floor and a bedroom. The two queen beds in the bedroom face the Seine. It is about the same volume as a layer. On the other side of the bedroom, the original kitchen has been replaced by a bathroom and a dressing room.
The same staircase ascends to the second floor to reach the second bedroom, which is equipped with a kitchenette with wet bar, and a bathroom with a luxurious bathtub.
Its four high windows also offer fantastic views of the Seine and the Suri Bridge. Looking further out, you can even see the top of the July Column on the Place de la Bastille.
Barbara Castillo-Rico emphasizes: "It is this central location in the historic center of Paris that makes the 4th arrondissement one of the most expensive districts in Paris, with an average price of more than 15,000 euros per square meter, comparable to the price of Avenue Saint Germain in the 5th arrondissement." ”
According to Meilleurs Agents, property prices in the district have fallen by an average of 2% over the past year.
Because the district is one of the most concentrated areas for Airbnb rentals, and the vast majority of transactions are related to the sale of a second home and rental investment.
Agent introduction: "For this type of property, the price per square meter does not mean anything, it is its rarity and its location that determines its price.
Buyers are not in a hurry, they are looking for a house that fell in love at first sight. Since it went on sale in early 2021, about 20 people have visited. ”
Hugo Baillet said: "At the moment, there is never a shortage of buyers for giant properties, and we lack properties that meet their needs.
Especially since young millionaires entered the market, they even want to invest in property more than their elders. Most of the customer base is attracted to off-the-shelf housing, not to older ones. ”
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