A private mansion in “riad” style
On a small quiet street in the 18th arrondissement, this private mansion ignores the classic codes of Parisian aesthetics, giving priority to originality and inviting Mediterranean fragrances to waft through its rooms. A peaceful bubble with a hint of the east, basking in a soft, heady ambiance and soothing peacefulness.
What a wonderful surprise ! That’s one’s reaction when crossing the threshold of this private mansion which sets a distance between itself and the city. In the style of a Moroccan house, this large space soaring to the height of three floors and giving a view of the sky through its glass roof seems to halt the course of time and offer a voyage in itself. Laid out around its central patio adorned with vegetation and the statute of a woman enthroned in the middle, this beautiful townhouse immediately sets the scene. Giving precedence to airy foliage climbing around the wrought-iron of inner balconies, the curved door frames and the glowing white of the stairs, the atmosphere is delightfully velvety. At ground level, the floor of the living area is laid with red tiles : a vast space where the dining-room leads to the kitchen and bar without meeting any obstacles. Ceiling beams here, there a wall of exposed stone, a little further on a piano, then a study, and everywhere this languid sensation of softness...
On the first floor, the lounge-library densely clad in wood offers a cocooning ambiance in which one would like to let the hours slip by while devoting time to oneself. On the same level, a small hall serves as a leisure area, and two bedrooms offer their invitation to indulge in restfulness. A feeling of serenity which continues with even more voluptuousness on the second floor, entirely dedicated to bedrooms with lovely warm parquet floors. Here you find a second en-suite bedroom and a superb master suite with its walk-in closet and cosy bathroom offering a very effective blend of top-notch materials : wood, stone, slate, dotted here and there, on the hand basins, walls, around the bathtub and in the shower. The house benefits from a basement providing space for a wine cellar, laundry area and cellar.
This lovely home spiced up with a touch of exoticism successfully abides by homogeneity and ensures that a natural, inviting atmosphere reigns supreme. Even though in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, we inhale the fragrant scent of a distant land, appreciate the tranquillity and revel in this different kind of luxury.
“When you enter this private mansion, you no longer feel you’re in Paris !” says Adérald Van Luipen, who is handling the sale of the property. “This town house with its soft atmosphere is a haven of peace and quiet, with architectural layout which is really unusual. It is a real family home with high-quality appointments offering a full array of comfort and modern amenities, in addition to its exotic decor with its self-evident charm.”
BARNES, International Luxury Real Estate, 120-122 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, Paris 8e (01 85 34 70 61) www.barnes-international.com
