Co-Exclusive Listing. Located in Lille Royale, just steps from the Grand Place and the bustling shops of Old Lille, this rare and sublime mansion was built in the late 17th century and remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. Access is through a beautiful carriage door leading to a large inner courtyard, providing parking for 3 or 4 vehicles and featuring 2 garages on either side of the main entrance. The charming street-facing facade from the mid-19th century, adorned with a lovely wrought-iron balcony, houses a completely independent Type 4 unit, perfect for an office.
The main mansion, at the back of the courtyard and adorned with a beautiful glass canopy, is spread over three levels with a pleasant layout. The entrance is through a spacious blue stone hall that opens to the right onto a large living room with finely gilded Louis XVI woodwork, featuring a Mondrian-inspired rhythm of great quality. On the garden side, a second living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a spacious dining room offer a peaceful view of the terrace and garden. The individual kitchen, located on the courtyard side, is equipped and decorated with old tiles, reflecting the house′s origins. All reception rooms feature superb herringbone oak parquet floors and impressive ceiling heights (4.20 meters).
Access to the upper floors is via an elegant staircase with a stunning skylight designed by architect Carlier in the 1980s. On the first floor, the garden side hosts a magnificent master suite with a spacious bedroom, dressing room, and a complete bathroom connected to a second bedroom overlooking the garden. The courtyard side has two beautiful bedrooms, each with its private bathroom. Most floors are adorned with beautiful solid elm parquet.
The second floor includes four charming bedrooms, each with a distinct style, including two with private bathrooms. The mansion is partially excavated and has ample storage cellars, a wine cellar, and a vast attic. The garden side features a beautiful facade of Poitiers stone. The perfect exposure and well-treed garden allow full enjoyment of the tranquility of this exceptional location, free from any noise disturbances.
The property also includes two garages and a lovely inner courtyard with parking for 3/4 vehicles, as well as six cellars. The location is unique, on one of the most beautiful streets in Old Lille, just steps from schools, transport, the Grand Place, and the chic restaurants and boutiques of Old Lille.
