luxury apartment / penthouse for sale Vieille Chapelle district of Marseille 8ᵉ, France

With its 90s architecture, this intimate condominium, in the heart of the sought-after Vieille Chapelle district, a few steps from the sea and amenities, houses on its top floor a 119 m2 duplex apartment, opening onto a 12 m2 rooftop terrace with a Mediterranean feel.     Reimagined by its owners, the apartment is adorned with vibrant colors and natural materials, creating perfect harmony. Conceived as a suspended house, the apartment reinterprets traditional volumes to offer living spaces bathed in light. The upper level thus accommodates a vast living space consisting of a lounge warmed by a fireplace, fitted with a custom-made terracotta bookcase and extended by an east-facing balcony. Here the spaces are generous with a very high ceiling and exposed painted wooden beams that illuminate the room. To the west, the open-plan kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating a welcoming and uncluttered atmosphere. A central island clad in wooden slats complements the pristine white kitchen elements and a floral and graphic wallpaper. Overlooking it, a mezzanine houses an office space opening onto a 12 m2 rooftop terrace, a true open-air living space facing west and sunny late afternoons. A white wooden staircase leads to the lower level, dedicated to the sleeping area. Three bedrooms are located here, including a master suite with an en-suite shower room and private balcony. A dressing room, a separate bathroom, and a separate WC complete this level, designed for family comfort. A 17 sq m enclosed garage within the condominium, along with one parking space, is available at an additional cost     A unique and family-friendly apartment that combines a home-like feel, open outdoor spaces and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.