La Rochelle, Franche-Comté 17000

L'ATELIER DUPATY - LA ROCHELLE HISTORIC CITY CENTRE - Heritage Restoration · Brand new Penthouse · 4-Bed Duplex · Top Floor. A ONE-OF-A-KIND PENTHOUSE IN LA ROCHELLE: There are addresses that tell their story before you have even crossed the threshold. 29 rue Dupaty a photographers' atelier since 1900 conceals on its top floor one of the most singular apartments ever produced by La Rochelle's heritage restoration scene: a genuine penthouse, a 4-bedroom duplex of 104.66 sq m of living space, enhanced by a private studio and a cellar, accessed by a private lift opening directly into the apartment. Arriving at the third floor, a monumental full-width glazed skylight reveals a cathedral living room soaring to over 5 metres at its apex, flooded with natural light and framed by three French doors opening onto a 6.90 sq m wraparound balcony facing rue Dupaty. The proportions are rare, the architectural drama, immediate. The living space unfolds across two generous bedrooms on the main level one of which benefits from two private en-suite bathrooms and a mezzanine bedroom suspended above the double-height living room, reached by an internal staircase. The studio (lot 301, 11.38 sq m) is included in the asking price and offers an ideal space for a home office, guest room or independent pied-a-terre. A private cellar completes the ensemble. KEY FEATURES Private lift with direct access into the apartment Monumental full-width glazed skylight exceptional natural light Cathedral living room: ceiling height exceeding 5 metres 6.90 sq m wraparound balcony overlooking rue Dupaty Mezzanine bedroom above the double-height living room 2 en-suite bathrooms 2 bedrooms on main level Private studio included (11.38 sq m) Private cellar Engineered oak parquet flooring · Bespoke fitted kitchen Timber double-glazed windows · Timber shutters LOCATION Set in the heart of La Rochelle's listed historic centre, 29 rue Dupaty enjoys a truly exceptional location: a stone's throw from the Vieux-Port and its medieval towers, the central market and its covered halls, on the most sought-after commercial street of this Atlantic city. Stone arcades, cobbled lanes and half-timbered facades create an incomparable living environment at once peaceful and vibrant. The train station is 15 minutes on foot, the university campus 5 minutes by bicycle. La Rochelle ranks 4th among France's most competitive student rental markets, offering property owners a dynamic lettings environment with rents rising steadily since 2019. THE RESTORATION The entire building is undergoing an exceptional restoration led by Virginie Segonne-Debord, Heritage Architect, under the supervision of Cabinet Riviere France's leading firm in real estate law and heritage taxation since 1923. Common areas are finished to the highest standard: engineered oak parquet, timber double-glazed windows, Flamant and Farrow & Ball paintwork, bespoke fitted kitchens and bathrooms, timber shutters and blackout blinds. A dedicated bicycle storage room is provided on the ground floor. Available as a primary residence, secondary home or buy-to-let investment. No rental cap applies. Asking Price: EUR 925,000 Lots: 301 + 302 · 3rd Floor · Duplex + Mezzanine Living Area: 104.66 sq m + studio 11.38 sq m Annexes: Balcony 6.90 sq m · Private cellar Note: the image showing the façade is a computer-generated image depicting what the façade may look like once the renovation is complete, subject to change.