Description
Panoramic view from Claude François’ former penthouse
Located on the top floor of a 1961 building, this apartment enjoys exceptional views over the capital. Fully renovated, it was once the Parisian residence of the renowned French singer Claude François.
This dual-aspect apartment, with east–west exposure, offers a total surface area of 77.20 sqm. Access is via elevator to the 8th floor, with a staircase in the entrance leading up to the main living areas.
The 46 sqm reception space features an open-plan, fully fitted kitchen, notably appointed with a Zimbabwe granite countertop. Its ideal orientation and generous 2.70-metre ceiling height ensure abundant natural light throughout the day.
The sleeping quarters comprise a suite with shower room and walk-in dressing area.
Separate guest toilets are located off the entrance hall.
The property opens onto two balconies totaling 8 sq m, as well as a 62 sq m private rooftop terrace for exclusive use. The terrace boasts a sweeping 360° panorama over Paris, taking in the Eiffel Tower, the Sacré-Cœur, the Front de Seine, and the forests to the west of the Île-de-France region. Overlooked by none, it offers a secluded and serene setting for relaxation.
The building benefits from dual access entrances.
In the immediate vicinity of the Hameau Boileau and served by the Exelmans and Michel-Ange Molitor metro stations (Lines 9 and 10), as well as numerous bus routes, the building enjoys a prime setting in a highly sought-after neighbourhood. The apartment offers every modern convenience and is located just a short distance from the River Seine and Parc André Citroën.
It also benefits from swift access to the A13 motorway and to both Paris airports.
Modernity et rationalism
The apartment crowns a building defined by its understated modern architecture, recognizable by its vertical windows and minimalist colonnade. The façade is composed according to a regular geometric grid, articulated with continuous ribbon windows.
Its post-and-beam structural system, freeing the interior from load-bearing walls, allows for great flexibility in layout and spatial planning. The meticulous attention to detail in the finishes such as the stone cladding and the columns punctuating the first floor, is characteristic of high-end residential buildings constructed in the 1960s.
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Architecture and Pop culture
The property gained iconic status through the fame of its former owner: the penthouse was in fact the final residence of Claude François, an international icon of French chanson and a pioneer of pop culture in France.
Technical details
Asking Price: €1,690,000
Agency fees: payable by the seller
Property tax: €1,752
Condominium ownership
Number of units: N/A
Annual share of standard service charges: N/A
Reversible air conditioning
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Energy rating: B – GHG emissions rating: B
Estimated annual energy costs: between €630 and €910 per year, based on average energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022 and 2023 (subscription included).
