Montmartre, a triplex in a neo-gothic house
This unusual apartment of 170 m2 is in a neo-Gothic house built in Montmartre in 1895 and recently listed as an historic monument. Renovated throughout, this triplex in loft style benefits from spectacular volumes and expresses its elegance through an astute blend of styles and eras. Tour of a property in which the unexpected leads the dance…
The Butte Montmartre plays host to a wealth of unsuspected treasures. Including this one. At the far end of the Impasse Marie-Blanche, this amazing house built between 1892 and 1897 by architect Joseph Charles Guirard de Montarnal reflects the taste of an era whose esthetics were influenced by the work of Viollet-le-Duc. It stands out for its rich sculpted decors with wooden monkeys, gargoyles and characters from other times and places. Behind this original facade, an apartment on three floors has found its place. One is immediately impressed by the lofty ceiling in the reception room, no less than 10 metres high, and the wonderful natural daylight invading the space thanks to a majestic skylight crowning the entire property. White walls and floor, sleek furnishings, an elegant piano, this large drawing-room basks in a very special chic ambiance. The kitchen cleverly conceals all its elements and behind its glass door, one discovers a pretty, private garden. A radical change of atmosphere in the second drawing-room which faces the first. A room with lots of wood in Second Empire style, where soft light plays with shadows, and a lovely fireplace, velvety sofa and thick carpet provide cosy comfort. On the upper floors, two bedrooms with their own bathrooms offer generous proportions, brilliantly orchestrating a contemporary style, open and uncluttered. Everything achieves harmony while playing the ace of the totally unexpected in details recalling characteristics found in a chapel.
“It is the kind of place that leaves no-one indifferent and even causes astonishment,” says Kyan Zaré, who is handling the sale of the property. “It is not an apartment intended for a classic type of client or a family ; I can see an artist living here, a slightly rock’n roll couple, or someone rather like a spoilt child ! Personally, I find this triplex fascinating. Its lovely light, lofty volumes, layout, wood panelling, and all of its period features contribute towards a style that is truly unique.”
Sotheby’s IR, Propriétés Parisiennes, 95 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8 (06 15 18 77 15).
