SUBLIME LOFT PROPERTY IN LYON

Brilliantly rehabilitated to provide living accommodation, this former silk factory benefits from a prime location on the plateau of La Croix Rousse in Lyon. Basking in quietness with decor setting off remarkable volumes, the loft extends beyond its walls to an outdoor patio offering a charming art of living.

Popular for its village atmosphere, a "chic Bohemian" ambiance, its market and pretty boutiques, the Croix Rousse neighbourhood is one of the most sought-after in Lyon. It is here that one discovers this loft property, very quiet and sheltered from prying eyes. Treated to a total makeover using high-quality materials, this former factory has retained its extraordinary high ceilings, wells of light and outsize windows. In an expert blend of wood, steel and concrete, the living area stretches out all on one level, on the ground floor. The entrance hall, kitchen and lounge succeed one another seamlessly, opening out to a pretty, leafy patio where a table allows for outdoor dining. On this same floor, a cosy TV lounge with a home cinema system makes for enjoyable family evenings. Further on, a heated pool with a mobile floor keeps everyone fit thanks to its counter-current system. The upper floor is comprised of six large bedrooms including a master suite opening out to a long balcony overlooking the patio. As a bonus, a small independent studio of 18 m2 with two main rooms could be transformed into a study or guest accommodation.

"This loft property combines all the attributes of a town house with the bonus of a 2-car garage, a rare asset in Lyon," says Cyril Chabbat, who is handling its sale. "Its other major advantage is its location, within walking distance of shops, schools and metro stations. It is highly suitable for a busy family with children."

Magical volumes give a theatrical aura to the living rooms and the bedrooms on the upper floor. Bathed in light, this loft overthrows conventional codes by offering open-space living from the entrance to the lounge, via the kitchen. A wonderful surprise, a heated indoor pool elegantly enhances its occupants' well-being.

Magical volumes give a theatrical aura to the living rooms and the bedrooms on the upper floor. Bathed in light, this loft overthrows conventional codes by offering open-space living from the entrance to the lounge, via the kitchen. A wonderful surprise, a heated indoor pool elegantly enhances its occupants' well-being.

Magical volumes give a theatrical aura to the living rooms and the bedrooms on the upper floor. Bathed in light, this loft overthrows conventional codes by offering open-space living from the entrance to the lounge, via the kitchen. A wonderful surprise, a heated indoor pool elegantly enhances its occupants' well-being.

Magical volumes give a theatrical aura to the living rooms and the bedrooms on the upper floor. Bathed in light, this loft overthrows conventional codes by offering open-space living from the entrance to the lounge, via the kitchen. A wonderful surprise, a heated indoor pool elegantly enhances its occupants' well-being.

In a prime location at the heart of La Croix Rousse in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon, this magnificent loft of over 200 m2 extended by an outdoor patio of 70 m2 stands out for its quietness and generous volumes. On the ground floor, it offers vast living areas and a heated indoor pool, with six bedrooms on the upper floor. A double garage and an independent studio complete the property.

In a prime location at the heart of La Croix Rousse in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon, this magnificent loft of over 200 m2 extended by an outdoor patio of 70 m2 stands out for its quietness and generous volumes. On the ground floor, it offers vast living areas and a heated indoor pool, with six bedrooms on the upper floor. A double garage and an independent studio complete the property.

2.340.000 €. Barnes Lyon, 14 Quai Général Sarrail, Lyon 6 (04 78 15 90 90). www.barnes-lyon.com