Information about the property :
A spacious one bedroom apartment, (internal space 81 sq meters or 871 sq ft plus 9. 6 sq meter private patio) features contemporary fittings, modern art and luxurious comfort. Located on the ground floor of an historic 19th century building, it is only a few steps from the lovely Bordeaux Public Gardens, and close to shops and restaurants, the Grand Theatre and public transport.
Based in a central, residential location, there is easy access as the apartment is on the ground floor level. The large luminous living room windows are above pedestrian height to ensure privacy.
The kitchen and bedroom open onto a private patio with a table and chairs.
The large living and dining rooms are ideal for entertaining guests and al fresco breakfast and dining is also possible in the private courtyard.
Amenities are high quality, including high speed broadband, a high end Loewe TV in the living room; a mounted flat screen TV in the bedroom and a portable iPod/iphone/ipad dock for music anywhere in the apartment.
The kitchen contains a multitude of appliances, such as a built-in espresso and cappuccino maker.
There is both a bath and a hand-held shower, as well as a tropical rain shower.
The toilet is separate, in the corridor between the entrance hall and the main bedroom. There is also a laundry with a washing machine and dryer.
Bordeaux's famous Jardin Public is at the end of the street where the apartment is located. An area of 10 hectares, this delightful public garden was established in 1746 in a style inspired by Le Nôtre, the designer of the gardens at Versailles. It includes an arboretum, a library and a Natural History Museum and is a wonderful place to cycle or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance.
The apartment is just a few minutes' walk from the commercial and historic district of the city - only 600 metres from Esplanade des Quinconces. (Which has an excellent brocante market. ) It is also close to the Roman amphitheater Palais Gallien.
A multitude of excellent restaurants and bars are in in close proximity on Rue Fondaudege and Cours George Clemenceau, as well as antique shops, art galleries and other high street shops. The specialist food market and a choice of many other shops can be found at Marche des Grands Hommes.
The elegant boutiques on Allee de Tourny and Rue Saint Catherine are nearby, as is Bordeaux's renowned Grand Theatre.
Walk through the Public Gardens to the Contemporary Art Museum, the river and the quai and its restaurants, shopping and morning food markets, the antique and vintage shops of Rue Notre Dame and the Marche des Chartrons.
Further afield you can visit famous vineyards and elegant châteaux; pretty villages and the beautiful beaches surrounding the Bay of Arcachon.
