Duplex loft with loggia and garden, in a former port building

The urban development and expansion of port cities often involve the rehabilitation of docks and the surrounding industrial and commercial buildings.

In Le Havre, this dynamic is most evident in the southern part of the city, punctuated by floating docks, warehouses and former industrial buildings.

The Saint-Nicolas district, the nerve centre of this rapidly evolving area, holds many pleasant surprises.

Created through the meticulous conversion of a former port building, this remarkable duplex loft, located on the ground and first floors of the CAP MARINE residence, perfectly embodies the spirit of atypical real estate.

A secure gated entrance ensures the tranquillity of the shared outdoor area, while the property itself benefits from an independent entrance.

Inside, the originality of the space is immediately apparent.

A large central volume with double-height ceilings accommodates an inviting eat-in kitchen, fully fitted and equipped, notably featuring a magnificent range cooker and an elegant vintage-style refrigerator.

The central island, complete with its integrated table and playful, original design, faces a bright living room extended by a comfortable loggia accessed through large sliding glass doors.

This living area also benefits from a major asset: a door opening onto an unexpected private garden, a delightful green retreat where one can enjoy the outdoors in complete privacy.

However, the ground floor offers much more. It also includes a small bedroom, likewise enjoying direct access to the garden, and an office currently used by the owners as storage space for their sports equipment.

A shower room with WC completes this level.

A wide spiral staircase leads to the upper floor, where the sleeping quarters are located.

Two interconnected children’s bedrooms, a bathroom with both shower and bathtub, and a separate WC are arranged around a spacious landing.

Extended by a bridge-like walkway overlooking the living area below, the landing leads to an attractive fully glazed principal bedroom, benefiting from the beautiful light of the setting sun.

Just a few steps from the quays and harbour basins, this duplex enjoys an immediate environment undergoing significant architectural and economic development.

With an attractive shopping centre, schools and excellent transport links (train station, bus and tramway) all within easy reach, everyday life is particularly convenient.

The area’s cultural and sporting life is equally vibrant, thanks to exhibition and performance venues, various sports facilities, and not least the magnificent BAINS DES DOCKS swimming complex, designed by the renowned architect Jean Nouvel.

This loft apartment, offering the lifestyle of an individual house, represents a rare opportunity on the Le Havre property market. It is the ideal chance to fully embrace the ever-renewed maritime atmosphere of this ocean-facing city.

Condominium: 105 lots, including 49 residential units
Annual service charges: €942
Ongoing legal proceedings: None

ENERGY RATING: D / CLIMATE RATING: D
Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on average energy prices indexed as of 1 January 2021: between €1,330 and €1,840.

Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the relevant areas: www.georisques.gouv.fr