Exceptional property in a historic private mansion

On the top floor of a remarkable 19th-century townhouse, this 116 sq m (1,249 sq ft) apartment (76.97 sq m/818 sq ft Carrez law) offers a unique and unexpected residential experience.

Built in 1894 by the architect Debelleix for Gustave Leblanc-Barbedienne, heir to the renowned art foundry, the townhouse was intimately linked to the history of the Barbedienne workshops, where several hundred artisans and craftspeople worked at the end of the 19th century. This history still resonates today with the artistic vocation of the building.

Accessible by elevator to the third and top floor, the apartment is organized around a beautiful 53 sq m (570 sq ft) reception room, bathed in light and facing southeast. With its 2.68 m (8 ft 11 in) ceiling height, this room offers generous proportions and a pleasant sense of space.

Its interior design, conceived by a previous owner with an inspiration drawn from Pierre Chareau’s Maison de Verre, plays with materials and transparencies: openwork wood, mirrors, glass, and steel combine to create a graphic style that is both radical and elegant.

The sleeping quarters are located on the second level, featuring an intimate bedroom extended by a spacious dressing room and boasting a beautiful unobstructed view to the west, ideal for admiring sunsets.

A kitchen entirely clad in steel completes this sophisticated, industrial-style space.

The property benefits from the exceptional presence of the townhouse’s communal areas, including the magnificent cast-iron staircase, itself a listed historical monument.

More than just an apartment, this space offers a meeting point between architecture, history, and creativity, in one of the most unique buildings in the Saint-Martin canal district.

Parking space available for rent. Property subject to co-ownership regulations.

Metro: Jacques Bonsergent, République.