Rebuilt after the war, thanks to the creative genius of Auguste Perret and his innovative approach to reinforced concrete, the city of Le Havre nevertheless hides in the midst of this architectural modernity, some beautiful exceptions within sumptuous old buildings miraculously spared.

This superb 152 sqm Carrez apartment, on the second floor of one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, is an excellent example.

At the foot of the remarkable façade designed by an architect inspired by the beginning of the last century, an imposing wooden door opens onto a vast hall providing discreet access to a pleasant south-facing courtyard with garden and a valuable bicycle storage room, strictly dedicated to the co-owners.

A comfortable staircase punctuated by volute balusters leads easily to the apartment.

From the entrance, the Haussmann style imposes itself.

The high ceilings decorated with moldings and rosettes combine with the beauty of the old parquet floors and marble fireplaces to offer a bourgeois and refined atmosphere, so characteristic of this type of apartment, far from the contemporary standards of the city.

The undeniable charm of the place operates from the first rooms.

On one side, an attractive living room benefits from beautiful light coming from high French windows opening onto a narrow balcony, far from any vis-à-vis.

The same is true for the adjoining office which can be transformed into a bedroom or a library according to each person’s priorities.

On the other side, the dining room displays the originality of its bow window generously diffusing the slightest sunlight.

As for the 14 sqm kitchen, it takes its ease and remains independent while maintaining direct access to the dining room.

Then, at the end of a long corridor, there are two large bedrooms, 19 and 15sqm, isolated from all noise, enjoying the calm of the garden and the courtyard. Each of them has a shower room with a window opening onto the outside.

As for the separate toilet, it is both discreet and functional, behind a door in the corridor.

But, the additional advantage of this apartment also lies in the fact of having very useful additional spaces available.

Indeed, it has a maid’s room of 9.50 sqm (13 sqm on the ground), which could be judiciously renovated and converted into a charming intimate cocoon. Located in the attic of the 5th floor and accessible from the apartment by the service staircase, it has what it takes to meet any needs for independence and isolation.

In addition, with two basement cellars of 11 and 8.5 sqm, there is absolutely no shortage of storage and storage spaces.

If necessary, nearby parking spaces are always available for rental or subscription (a few hundred euros per year).

A stone’s throw from the gardens of the Hôtel de Ville and the Espace Coty shopping center, a quarter of an hour’s walk from the beach and the train station, this apartment has all the qualities necessary to satisfy city dwellers in search of rarity and refinement wishing to have immediate access on foot to the many activities and services of the ocean city.

Number of lots: 40 including 12 residential
Condominium charges: 2400 euros/year
Procedure in progress: no

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

ENERGY CLASS: E/ CLIMATE CLASS: E.

Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established from energy prices for the year 2021: between EUR2464 and EUR3334