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Houseboat – Port de l'Arsenal – 2 bedrooms – 48 m² of terraces –

Engel & Völkers presents ALMA, a Dutch Tjalk-type houseboat moored at Port de l'Arsenal, just steps from Bastille, in a quiet and privileged setting in the heart of Paris. Measuring 21.35 metres in length and 4 metres in width, this steel houseboat offers approximately 55 m² of interior space, complemented by 48 m² of outdoor areas. Designed and fitted out by an interior designer, ALMA offers a warm, bright and particularly functional interior. The houseboat comprises a large living area combining a lounge, dining room and open-plan kitchen, a wheelhouse converted into an office, two bedrooms, a shower room and separate WC with washing machine. A convertible forepeak also offers further potential for development. The lounge is centred around a wood-burning stove and benefits from extensive built-in storage. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped and blends naturally into the living space. Outside, the houseboat features a 28 m² forward terrace and a 20 m² roof terrace, providing attractive additional living spaces on the water. The houseboat also benefits from reversible air conditioning via a Mitsubishi air-to-air heat pump installed in 2025, a wood-burning stove, an electric water heater and a fibre-optic connection. For navigation, ALMA is equipped with a 150 hp six-cylinder Volvo Turbo Diesel engine, with a cruising speed of between 10 and 15 km/h and a stated range of approximately 700 to 750 km. Its location at Port de l'Arsenal offers a rare setting in the heart of Paris, with calm waters, a secure environment, on-site security and various services provided by the port. The mooring agreement is renewable annually. The annual fee stated for 2025 is €1,473.10 per month, with an obligation to leave the port for 21 days per year, including 15 days during the summer. Electricity expenses in 2025: approximately €150 per month, i.e. €1,804 including VAT for the year. The last dry-docking was carried out in 2018. The next is scheduled for 2028 according to the owner's file. Transaction fees including VAT payable by the seller. Information concerning the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. In the immediate vicinity of the Bastille, the Port de l'Arsenal offers a rare and privileged living environment in the heart of Paris. Nestled between Place de la Bastille and the Seine, this human-scale basin charms visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, calm waters and particularly pleasant surroundings. The port enjoys a central location, allowing residents to make the most of Parisian life while retaining a genuine sense of tranquillity by the water. The quays and surrounding areas are ideal for walks, while Bastille's many shops, restaurants, markets and cultural venues are just a few minutes away. The area is also secure, with a caretaker on site and certain access points closed at night. The port provides several services for residents, including toilets, showers, a laundry, a private communal area and a harbourmaster's office. Both central and lively yet protected, the Port de l'Arsenal is therefore a particularly sought-after address for experiencing Paris in a different way, combining urban vitality with the gentle pleasure of life by the water.