Having some outdoor space is a real bonus for Paris flats. And since lockdown, buyers are less reticent about moving out of the capital to find a property with a terrace, balcony or garden. Properties with a terrace are highly sought-after, both in Paris and elsewhere, with their price rising depending on the nature of the space. In the capital, rooftop terraces offer the privacy of a garden as well as a view of Parisian rooftops... A dream for homeowners.
Properties with a roof terrace are rather rare in Paris. Haussmann buildings normally only have continuous balconies with just a few upper floor properties boasting genuine terraces. Buildings with a terrace in Paris are, therefore, quite scarce making these properties worth their weight in gold. A flat with a rooftop terrace in Paris - a place with a view, lovely aspect and where you can entertain your friends - can really drive up the sales price of the flat. Buyers looking for a high-end flat in Paris need to have plenty of patience and be quick to respond if they are to find that elusive gem that meets all their criteria.
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Sales of luxury real estate in Paris are driven by properties with outside space. Properties with drawbacks or disadvantages - no outdoor space, noisy surroundings, a middle floor and no lift... may see their price drop.
Conversely, the value of a property with a rooftop terrace - a split-level flat or town house - will rise in proportion to the size of the outdoor space, normally increasing the price by a third although it can be up to 50% or more, depending on other aspects including the layout and upkeep of the outdoor space in question. Flats in Paris featuring a genuine, landscaped, rooftop garden with a clear view of a monument or facilities such as a jacuzzi, often exceed one million Euros and are highly sought-after by buyers from all over the world. Parisian brick and
mortar has lost none of its allure over the course of the pandemic even though foreign buyers have sometimes had to delay their real estate projects. Property prices in this global city, which is internationally renowned for its architecture and quality of life, are lower than either London or New York. Paris dazzles and attracts potential purchasers looking to invest, buy a second home or somewhere to live all year round. Flats with roof terraces are often located on the top floor but you can also find studios with vast terraces or superb penthouses in the golden triangle.