For Sale - Duplex Apartment - Marseille 5th Arrondissement - Place Jean Jaurès

Property Description

Located opposite Place Jean Jaurès in the heart of Marseille, this character-filled apartment presents 127 sq.m spread over two levels, supplemented by a spacious converted lower-ground floor area of ??approximately 53 sq.m. Situated in a 19th-century building, it retains many original architectural features such as high ceilings, mouldings, marble fireplaces, period murals and a continuous wrought-iron balcony. Standing out for its tall windows and decorative elements, the façade attests to the bourgeois architecture of the era. The ground floor features a large entrance hall with storage closet, a kitchen-diner, a living room with marble fireplace and original wall painting, and a shower room. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, a spacious landing and a bathroom. South-facing and overlooking Place Jean Jaurès, the continuous balcony extends the living spaces and floods the interior with natural light. It also boasts beautiful stained-glass adornments. One of the bedrooms also has its own peaceful small balcony overlooking the courtyard. Some cosmetic updating work would allow the apartment's spacious rooms and preserved architectural details to truly shine. This is a unique property that blends architecture, space and original features, all within immediate proximity to the shops and vibrant life of the city centre.