This Paris Mansion Has a Refined Elegance — And Then There's the Pool

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A classic, sophisticated design with a hint of glamour is probably what you imagine when you picture a Parisian home. And the majority of this $$ million estate is just that. Located in the 16th arrondissement — the neighborhood where you can find the Roland Garros Stadium (home of the French Open tennis tournament) and tons of famous museums — it features a main house, an annex, and a sprawling yard that connects the two.

For the most part, the color palette is tame, featuring subdued neutrals like gray and pale yellow against a white and cream backdrop — even a pop of red in the bedroom somehow feels subtle and refined. Add to that a rustic wooden table, French doors that allow the sunshine to spill through, and a winding staircase and you've got a mansion straight out of a movie.

Take a peek around the main house to see for yourself:

Courtesy of Christie's
Courtesy of Christie's
Courtesy of Christie's
Courtesy of Christie's
Courtesy of Christie's
But downstairs is where it all comes to an abrupt (though intoxicating) halt. Once you wander into the indoor pool area, the design gets a whole lot funkier, with sparkling mosaic walls, dramatic windows, and lots of room to party. 

Courtesy of Christie's
Courtesy of Christie's
It's a little bit like seeing your buttoned-up grandma bust a move at a family wedding — super unexpected, but you kinda love it. Plus, if you do buy this mansion, you know you can leave your disco ball behind.

[viaCurbed


By Lauren Smith

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