Description
Special investment project: a turnkey loft in a sought-after area of the capital
In the heart of the Montorgueil district, this top-of-the-range loft was fitted out in a former 19th-century printing works by an architect in 2002 in a ‘New York’ style. With its 7-metre high ceilings and perfectly preserved Eiffel structures, it offers a sophisticated industrial-style living or reception space, suitable for events, short-term rentals, film shoots or photo shoots.
Ideal for an investment project, it has been the subject of numerous publications in international design and decoration magazines, and is one of the 10 best flats to rent in Europe according to The Observer and Marie-Claire.
The loft spans 263 m² (242 m² Loi Carrez) over 3 levels. It has two independent entrances, one opening onto the co-ownership’s private courtyard and the other onto a charming period cul-de-sac.
The ground floor features an entrance hall with cupboards opening onto a spectacular double-height cathedral living area. This includes a lounge with home cinema, a dining room and an open-plan fitted kitchen. Flooded with natural light thanks to an impressive full-height bay window, this space is adorned with two contemporary frescoes recounting the history of the original printing works and its rebirth as an art-oriented reception area. A bedroom, shower room and utility room complete this level.
A wood-and-metal staircase leads to the first floor, which features an original mezzanine creating a passageway around the entire volume, laid out as a succession of relaxation areas leading to a master suite with bathroom and terrace overlooking the courtyard, and a third bedroom that can be converted into an office space.
From the living area, a spiral staircase in cast aluminium and wenge by designer Roger Tallon leads down to the basement, giving access to an air-conditioned gym with sauna and shower room with hydromassage shower. A fourth bed can be fitted in this space.
With mixed commercial and residential status, the loft is sold fully furnished and equipped. Its furnishings and décor include a number of vintage pieces by French industrial designer Pascal Mourgue and several works of art, including one by artist and designer Catherine Grandidier.
In the centre of Paris, the property enjoys a privileged location in a quiet street in the Montorgueil district, particularly sought-after for the charm of its typical Parisian village feel, its many shops, cafés and restaurants (including 3 Michelin-starred restaurants).
With excellent public transport links (metros 3, 4, 8, 9, 11; RER A, B, D), its central location means it is within walking distance of many of the capital’s landmarks, including the Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens, the Centre Pompidou, the Fondation Pinault, etc.
Eiffel structure and flexibility of use
This former printing house was built around 1893 and features a metal framework patented by engineer Gustave Eiffel during the same period. This construction system allows for the installation of skylights to naturally illuminate the interior of the factory. Its rehabilitation in 2002 preserved the entirety of the original metal structures, deliberately leaving them exposed to pay tribute to the industrial history of the building, which also served as a clandestine printing house for a group of resistance fighters during World War II. This structure, painted black, is enhanced by a minimalist decorative approach that highlights the raw materials.
One of the challenges in fitting out the loft was to define the different uses for the living and reception areas, while maintaining the integrity of the main volume to preserve the spirit of the place. By raising the kitchen and dining area on a wenge platform, the architect played with slight variations in level to create a separation from the living area.
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Transforming disused factories into housing
The loft movement emerged in the United States in the 1970s. Deindustrialisation had left behind many disused factories, testimony to a bygone industrial era. With their large open-plan spaces that can be freely converted, their vast volumes and immense glass roofs, these former production areas are ideal places for creative work.
This trend arrived in France in the 1980s, developing on industrial wasteland around major conurbations and in former factories and workshops in the heart of towns.
Technical info
Asking price: €8,950,000.
Fees payable by the vendor
Joint property charges: €1294/quarter
Property tax 2023: €3832
Heating : Gas and reversible air conditioning
ENERGY CLASS: C / CLIMATE CLASS: A
Average annual energy costs for 2022, 2023 and 2024 : €4,450