Some homes are so intrinsically beautiful and beguiling that the question, 'What made you want to buy it?' seems redundant. It would probably be more appropriate to ask, "Why wouldn't anyone want to snap up a gorgeous property like this?" - budget and location permitting, of course.
The owners of this apartment felt exactly that, being smitten with the 1920s bolthole that still reflected the grandeur and glamour of its art-deco origins. It was one of those rare finds,' says Jo leGleud, co-founder with Scott Maddux of Maddux Creative, who were brought in to help tackle the refurbishment. 'It met all their requirements for a pied-à-terre. It had original features and a bit of history, but they could make it their own. Plus, the location meant they could just step outside to walk to dinner. For the couple, who are based on the West Coast of America, its location means they can also easily take trips over to Europe.
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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