The apartment of Yves Saint Laurent
On the rue de Babylone, in a court of the elegant 7th arrondissement of Paris, a private entrance gives access to the historic residence of famed couturier and art collector Yves Saint Laurent, where he lived from 1972 to 2008.
A magnificent 5,600-sq.ft. south facing duplex opening onto a 4,700-sq.ft. garden with an unimpeded view on the private park lying beyond, it includes:
On the higher level, measuring 3,700 sq.ft.: 1st floor (US 2nd) on the garden side, ground floor (US 1st) on the court side
Magnificent entrance hall with black marble floor and ceiling gilded with gold leaf
750-sq.ft. grand salon with 12.5-ft. high ceiling and 5 tall windows overlooking the garden, floor-to-ceiling oak panelling and fireplace
Dining room with fireplace, overlooking the garden
Music room with 3 tall windows overlooking the court
Large master suite overlooking the garden with dressing room, bathroom, and fireplace
Two other bedrooms overlooking the court, one bath
Pantry with dumbwaiter
Laundry
Linen room
Staff quarters
On the lower level, measuring 1,900 sq.ft.: ground floor (US 1st) on the garden side, basement on the court side
Hall with cabinet of curiosities
Large 750-sq.ft. salon cum library with fireplace and 5 French windows opening onto the terrace and garden
Large bedroom opening onto the garden with dressing room and bathroom, oak panelling and fireplace
Professional kitchen
Living room for staff
Wine or storage cellar(s)
2 parking spaces in the court
One 635-sq.ft. apartment on the top floor and two 130-sq.ft. maid's rooms
Asking price: 23,500,000 ?