A Parisian corner plot gave an ambitious couple the chance to build the house of their dreams,says Katie ForsterHélène and Laurent had always dreamed of building their own house, but in crowded Paris, or where they lived,it seemed impossible. So when the couple spotted a reasonably sized corner plot for sale in the eastern reaches of the city, they jumped at the chance.“Opportunities to build in Paris are so scarce. There’s hardly any land available, and ” says Laurent. “We had an apartment at the time,but this is like another world. The space is generous, the light is plentiful. There’s greenery everywhere – it’s like living in a garden.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com