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Architectural in the 19th century, this former wine cellar converted into four apartments, including this 192 m² duplex loft and its private garden of approximately 52 m², is located near the heart of the Chartrons district, a few minutes' walk from Cours Portal and the Jardin Public.
 
Transformed in 2011 by architect Fabien Mazenc, this apartment feels like a house thanks to its private street entrance and landscaped garden. Beyond the large, pivoting, frosted-glass entrance vestibule, a spacious hallway lined with ample custom-built storage leads to the main living area, the heart of the home. This double-height room, approximately 55 square meters, is a true living and entertaining space with its distinct areas arranged around a fireplace with an insert, framed by a long, continuous wooden bench that connects the intimate library to the fully glazed facade, which opens naturally onto a terrace and a landscaped garden combining wood and slate. With its bamboo grove, delicate ferns and elegant Japanese maple, this protected outdoor space creates a soothing atmosphere and offers a perspective, from the living room, on a natural setting that changes with the seasons. On the same level, set back, a fully equipped kitchen, dressed in white and wood with a dining area, has an adjoining pantry. From the living room, a white powder-coated metal and wood staircase leads to the mezzanine overlooking the living room and housing a TV lounge with its integrated library, creating a warm atmosphere reinforced by the mahogany parquet flooring that extends throughout the floor. Opening widely onto the mezzanine with a sliding frosted glass door, a first bedroom with secondary light has a shower room and plenty of storage. The spacious master suite, benefiting from the morning light thanks to its three windows, consists of a bedroom with integrated storage, a large independent custom-made dressing room, as well as a generous bathroom adorned with a chest of drawers across the entire width of the room. A parking space in a closed garage adds an undeniable advantage to this property.
 
 
A peaceful respite from the city.