Visit of a private mansion in Paris 8th
A very short walk from L’Elysée and the elegant Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, this sublime private mansion, overlooking the court of honour of a prestigious old building, has benefitted from total renovation with a contemporary-chic style as its signature. Top-notch materials, customized furnishings, spearhead technology and delightful surprises all contribute to the property’s exceptional character.
A few steps into this pretty courtyard, and already one changes one’s pace. Sheltered from prying eyes and the bustle of the city, suddenly at peace, one enters this private mansion as if penetrating a silky bubble. On the ground floor, a glimpse of the main staircase and the lift riding from the basement to the second floor. An entrance gallery leads to a vast lounge, a blend of cosiness and refinement, with two large, soft sofas, velvet armchairs, two low tables, an ethanol hearth and an extra-large TV screen. Another sitting-room, more intimate, a study/ smoking-room/library, prolongs the lounge, while a large dining-room hosts an imposing wood table seating eight guests. As for the kitchen, it offers a glimpse outside with its glass roof rising to a height of over 4 metres, bathing the room in superb natural daylight. A central island with a stone work surface is surrounded by a wonderful array of top-quality equipment, with a wine cellar as a bonus.
On the upper floors with their bedrooms, walk-in closets and bathrooms, elegance is again the key to achieving a wonderful whole, exclusive and harmonious. This part of the mansion benefits from generous proportions, with three bedrooms per floor, including two masters. With their sheets and plaids made to measure by an English firm, the beds give a taste of the luxury of fine fabrics. Numerous bathrooms perpetuate with maestria this aura of luxury, introducing Italian marble as the star feature here, even on the inside of the doors. As on the ground floor, Versailles parquet flooring in pale solid oak is enhanced by impressive soft carpets, inviting you to go barefoot… The living space owes its harmony to a palette of soft colours and “haute couture” finishing touches which play their part in a successful blend of styles. Contemporary and decidedly modern, the residence benefits from spearhead technology : home automation throughout, controlled via iPad, air conditioning, Japanese toilets, water softener, televisions built into bathroom mirrors...
Well-being reiterated in the basement, the real heart of the house, playing host not only to a movie lounge, but also a heated pool, hammam and affusion-style massage table. A plethora of delights, beneficial for both body and soul, ensuring comfort and transforming the residence into a real little Eden at the heart of town. A rare property, as explained by Alexandre Moisset, CEO of the Mobilis Group : “Rare for its size, as it squeezes everything one could expect from a family home into 450 m2 : a reception area large enough to entertain numerous guests, lots of bedrooms for family and friends, even a relaxation area in the basement offering amenities worthy of a 5-star hotel in Paris, plus a movie lounge for up to 10 viewers. Private mansions are rare commodities, even more so in this part of the 8th arrondissement, where almost all of them are occupied by companies, embassies or ministries. For this type of property, potential buyers are mostly foreigners, globe-trotters looking for a very luxurious pied-à-terre in Paris where they can feel at home. From Brazil, Italy, India, the Middle East, Australia or Norway, they expect appointments of very high quality : a prime location, privacy, modernity, in short everything that can be found here in this hidden corner of paradise”.
