Green loft in Paris Montparnasse
Nestling very comfortably in an old building in the 15th arrondissement, this loft laid out around a patio dotted with natural greenery offers large-format living rooms on 4 floors, opening out generously to the exterior. Once inside this peaceful haven basking in light, one soon forgets the bustle of Parisian life.
Treasures can sometimes be unearthed in the least expected places ! Such is the case for this former garage nestling in a lively neighbourhood on the Left Bank, which has been fully renovated and redesigned in loft style. A wonderful lesson in rehabilitation, providing spacious and airy living accommodation, ideal for the day-to-day living of a family. Here, volumes have been given breathing space with walls removed to give the very enviable living space of 420 m2 of a home focusing on the outside. Each room plays with light by giving priority to XL windows opening out to a lovely landscaped patio, the property’s real “golden nugget”. On the ground floor, the fully fitted kitchen features a wall of exposed stone. Its work surface has taken its place in the very centre of the room ; on a cream-coloured carpet, a large wooden table is lit by two steel light fixtures. With neither door nor curtains, the kitchen area opens out to the large reception room. A parquet floor and a modular sofa in bright colours set the scene for a privileged relaxation area facing the hearth and patio where plants are clearly quite at home. Further on, on the same level, a spacious bedroom with a bathroom and shower room focuses on serenity while offering lovely glimpses outside. Here and there, soft carpets give warmth to rooms with generous volumes, walls sometimes painted white, in mineral colours, with delicate flowers, or in more tonic shades such as plum or turquoise. Touches of colour add pep to the decor, giving relief to the esthetic rigour of the architecture. A walkway runs the length of the first floor : completely open, it accompanies lovely views of the entire panorama and treats itself to a touch of natural greenery with grass and pebbles on the parquet floor. Two bedrooms and their bathrooms have elected domicile on this floor, together with a cosy lounge area with a television, comfortably laid out around a large red and turquoise sofa with lots of cushions. The second floor plays host to a fourth bedroom with its bathroom, offering the privacy of an area all its own. Finally, the basement gives an appreciable surface area of 72 m2 where a music studio and recreation room have been installed for the enjoyment of young and old alike. In short, a loft rather like a cocoon, ideal for entertaining, working or simply hiding away... In other words, the perfect home.
“It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago, this loft was a garage ! Renovated throughout and intelligently laid out, it now offers very comfortable living space with its large lounges and especially its patio, allowing the owners to benefit from a sheltered outdoor area in all tranquillity. The lock-up box-garage is a real bonus, and the adjoining studio is a very welcome option for a large family,” says Juliette De Wouters of the Emile Garcin agency.
Emile Garcin Paris Rive Gauche, 5, rue de l’Université, Paris 7 (01 42 61 73 38).
