Wednesday, August 14, 2013

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 50

I live in a pretty incredible area - in Montreal, It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 
Because there are days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one or two homes that are for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
Keep in mind this is in the heart of the city - so the prices reflect that  - think Manhattan - where these places would cost 3 or 4 times what they're listed for here!
On occasion I'll showcase beautiful homes in other areas - countries - continents - the one thing most of them will have have in common will be their age - because I love old homes with stories to tell, join me won't you?
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This week we're exploring apartment living - ( Darling I love you - but give me.......................)
My fascination with apartments - luxury apartments - started way back when Family Affair was my favorite show.................don't know if I'd choose to live in one today - but wow oh wow some of them blow my mind away.  Location - Downtown Montreal
2 different apartments - both 2 storey's - I love them !!!

NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE THE BEAUTY OF THIS SUMPTUOUS 2 LEVEL APARTMENT.COMPLETELY REDESIGNED AND RENOVATED WITH A MODERN ALLURE,IT OFFERS SOPHISTICATION & 5 STAR LUXURY WITH THE COMFORT OF BEING AT HOME.2 CAR GARAGE. FACING THE RITZ CARLTON,STEPS FROM THE SHOPS & RESTAURANTS.BY FAR THE MOST CHIC ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW.
Building built in 1925
3,900.000
3900 sq feet
4 bedroom - 4 1/2 baths
2 car garage
Realtor  Marie-Yvonne Paint





































 THE NEXT ONE ...................

LUXURIOUS 2 LEVEL CONDO/TOWNHOUSE AT "BEAUX-ARTS" WITH PRIVATE ATRIUM/TERRACE. SPECTACULAR GROUND FLOOR WITH HIGH CEILINGS, 2ND FLOOR OFFERS 3 LOVELY BEDROOMS, 2 GARAGES. EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN.

1,895.000
3 BEDROOM - 2 BATH - 1 POWDER ROOM
2372 SQ. FEET
REALTOR MARIE-YVONNE PAINT

WHAT STRIKES ME THE MOST IS THAT THIS IS A NEW BUILD - BUT BUILT WITH THE INTEGRITY OF MONTREAL'S OLDER ARCHITECTURE!!!  IN THE TRADITION OF 
OUR " GREY LADIES " - MONTREAL'S VERSION OF NEW YORK BROWNSTONES.........







LOVING THE COFFERED CEILINGS











BUT SUZAN, YOU MAY BE SAYING, I NEED MY OUTDOOR SPACE - CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT - AND THEN I WOULD SHOW YOU THIS...................



OF COURSE ALL OF IT WOULD BE THAT MUCH SWEETER IF A MR. FRENCH CAME ALONG WITH THE APARTMENT - JUST TO TAKE CARE OF THE EVERYDAY THINGS !!!!


HAVE A WONDERFUL HUMP DAY ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

Partying with the following Ladies!!!
No Minimalist Here                                     Shabby Creek Cottage                     My Romantic Home
The Shabby Nest                                        It's Overflowing                                Savvy Southern Style

18 comments:

  1. They are both so beautiful! Now, if only the lottery ticket would come in...

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  2. Oh my goodness, these are beautiful. I love the kitchen in the first one, actually I love everything in the first one, but that little outside space in the second is wonderful. Decisions, decisions!! Actually my lottery ticket was a winner last night, but it only paid about CAD$4, lol.

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  3. Both are SPECTACULAR....I'd pick number 1. With all of their furniture thrown in.

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  4. Those are fabulous! Do they come with live-in gray squirrels?

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  5. Good Morning Suzan! I loved peeking at these homes. The first one is gorgeous, but I kept thinking "I would have to clean this? No thanks! (reminds me of the chandelier post!).

    Now the second one? Yes please. I love the fireplace and the glass doors looking out to a patio. Worth cleaning :)

    Love to see you always!
    Ceil

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    1. Mr. French would be doing the cleaning Ceil !!!!
      If you could afford to live in them - you could afford help lol
      XOX

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  6. I really love the awning on the first one! So glamorous. Both really lovely.

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  7. I am with you! These are great. To have a kitchen that big is a dream....

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  8. Wow...nothing around where I live even remotely looks like that....

    -andi

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  9. These are gorgeous, not really my style but my choice would be number 2 for this week. Have the squirrel attacks stop???

    Cynthia

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  10. Oh man!!! I could live in either one of those in a New York minute.....because it would be great if it was in Manhatten...wouldn't it? Or, better yet....Paris! Of course it would be $4.2 mil but what the heck? I'd just need a couple dozen roommates and I could swing it easy.....I'd be thinner too, because I couldn't afford to eat. Those are simply gorgeous.......sigh.....

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    1. Aren't they something else? And yes they'd be fantastic in Manhattan - double drool!!!
      XOXO

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  11. First one, for sure, Suzan. Amazing kitchen! But I'll 'settle' for the Second One if they're willing to throw in the grand piano for the same price.

    Still, my heart is in a stone cottage in North Yorkshire (one that has a working Aga, a border collie, and a cathedral and castle nearby.)

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  12. Hi Suzan,
    I have to be honest the first one is too modern for me. The second one much warmer and more inviting.
    Kris

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  13. Once I saw the red, beautiful bed, I couldn't think of anything else...#BedEnvy

    I always love looking at the decor and different styles.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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  14. They are beautiful, but a little luxurious for me. Did you coose them because the realtor's name is "PAINT"??? If yoiu can send Mr. French my way, I'll sure appreciate it!

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    1. In my dreams too Joy - unless I win the lottery and then it would be a reality so quickly it would make your head spin LOL
      Thanks so much for coming by!
      XOXO

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