The architecture of Paris always has a romantic and magical feel to it, but buildings of the 17th-century capture a certain grandeur that can’t be replicated. Hôtel Boucher d’Orsay is one of the few fully privately-owned mansions left in Paris, and it is now on the market asking €13,95 million (roughly $15.1 million USD).
Set on the prestigious Île Saint Louis in the middle of the Seine, the historic home spans 6,700 square feet and has been cared for beautifully. Built in 1644, it came to life around the same time as other famous French spectacles like the Palace of Versailles and the oldest bridge in Paris, Pont Neuf. The rooms boast high ceilings, rustic stone and wood, and intricate moldings and finishes that dance easily along necessary contemporary updates. It’s timelessly Parisian, yet wonderfully livable for today.
Serviced by an elevator across the home’s five floors, the city chateau’s large windows allow the interiors to be soaked in light while substantial fireplaces ground the spaces. An updated kitchen opens out onto a courtyard, creating a private oasis around the center of the home. From floor to floor, you can spot notable landmarks like the Centre Pompidou, Montmartre, Sacré Coeur and the Pantheon from the comfort of home.
The mansion is being sold in its entirety, so it could be an exciting opportunity for a business endeavor or for a well-to-do buyer to gain a rare home in the City of Light. Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, as well as a cinema room and commercial space, provide buyers with the potential to take this property in any direction they desire. Iryna Kakura and Fabrice le Ruyet of Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.
