An intimate retreat giving the illusion of countryside in the city, a garden prolonging an apartment or surrounding a house is an attribute highly-coveted by Parisians. Shielding their owners from the hectic pace of urban life and allowing for a delightful lifestyle, these little snippets of nature are rare and expensive. Luxury with a capital L…
In a superb town mansion built in 1906 in the 16th arrondissement, this apartment of 307 m2 opens out to a sublime leafy garden of 160 m2. Benefiting from a ceiling 5.5 metres high, the reception area is comprised of a double lounge leading out directly to the terrace and garden, a veranda, dining-room and kitchen. The night-time area is comprised of a suite, a bedroom with shower room and a study. Reached by an elevator, the basement consists of a cellar and 4 parking places. 4.950.000 €. Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty (01 40 60 50 00).
Occupying the garden level and first floor of a smart 19th-C. freestone building on Avenue Henri Martin, this outstanding duplex opens out to a magnificent garden of 185 m2. Its living space of 524 m2 is comprised of an entrance foyer, a sublime drawing-room with a ceiling 8 metres high, a small sitting-room, a library/study, a kitchen, utility room and 4 bedrooms including a suite. The property is completed by 2 parking places and 3 cellars. 12,5 M €. Philippe Menager & Nicolas Hug (01 53 10 22 60).
On Rue du Bac, this elegant split-level apartment of 275 m2 in an 18th-C. building benefits from a splendid garden of 445 m2 designed by landscaper Mark Rudkin. The property offers a dining-room, a kitchen opening out to the garden, a utility room and an en-suite bedroom. The upper floor consists of a dining-room loggia, lounge, study, 3 bedrooms and a laundry room. Entre 8 et 10 M €. AB Kasha Immobilier (01 45 44 08 88).
Ideally located on Rue du Cherche-Midi, this house nestling in greenery and quietness has been treated to superb renovation offering all modern comforts. Its living space of 433 m2 on four floors is comprised of a triple reception room giving onto the garden of 245 m2 and 4 bedrooms including 2 suites and a master suite. A large wine cellar, technical unit and laundry room comprise the basement. Parking place nearby. 18.000.000 €. Daniel Féau Saint Germain. (01 84 79 68 26).
