wxgsi I’ve got a soft area for Bordeaux — not the wine, necessarily, however the city. It’s a location where the old is made new again: a smooth new tram glides across the 18th-century location de la Bourse, as well as decades of grime are being scrubbed off the lovely old stone buildings. as well as this $7 million hôtel particulier in the middle of the city is part of that renaissance. Let’s take a better look.
The Neoclassical house was developed in 1840, most likely out of the exact same gorgeous beige limestone utilized to develop the city’s churches, bridges as well as wine merchants’ residences. however it’s clearly been brought back since then — those second-storey windows are far as well smooth to be original — as well as embellished with contemporary touches such as this swimming pool.
The front door available to an airy foyer lined with what the listing phone calls a “double revolution” staircase influenced by the one in Bordeaux’s Grand Théâtre. Whether this is strictly true or not, it’s an undeniably stately look. Behind the camera, a set of mirrored doors shows the light from the entrance, keeping this bit seating area from feeling as well tomb-like.
In the living rooms, traditional high-ceilinged areas are full of contemporary touches, like an large lamp on a mini Tulip table as well as tiger print-trimmed sofas.
Dark wood panelling provides this salon a more intimate feel, as well as the luxe, inlaid details in the floor speak to the city’s wealthy history as the hub of the wine industry. The listing promises that all three reception spaces as well as eight bedrooms have been restored, however (rather tellingly) doesn’t mention anything about modernizing the kitchen area or baths.
And indeed, one wall of this bedroom has been stripped to the original limestone, while the hearth gets an ultra-modern black matte finish. I might do without the giant heaters under each window, however I like the pairing of the long drapes with the contemporary handle the traditional director’s chair.
Does this hôtel particulier stimulate your interest?
Photo credits:1–5: Emile Garcin Properties