Hero photo 1 of 2: Main balcony with a barbecue and a view on the sea, the Vendome stairs, and Armenia street.
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Main balcony with a barbecue and a view on the sea, the Vendome stairs, and Armenia street.
As it is today image 1 of 2: Main balcony with a barbecue and a view on the sea, the Vendome stairs, and Armenia street.
A bright Beirut pied-a-terre for someone who wants the cultural life of Mar Mikhael close at hand, with sea air, balcony time, and a building that feels rooted in the city.
Who it suits
Lebanese buyers, expats, and families looking for a Beirut pied-à-terre near cultural life.
What to weigh
No elevator. Street public parking is available in the area, without a dedicated private spot.
Condition
Complete internal retrofit roughly 10 years ago, with targeted refresh and repairs roughly 4 years ago.
The details, in order
Enough facts to decide if a visit is worth it
Facts are seller-provided unless noted. Approximate measurements should be confirmed during buyer due diligence.
The space
Internal areaApprox. 135 sqm
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Living and diningOpen plan
KitchenWith breakfast counter
Balconies and views
Balconies3
Sea and port viewYes, from the main balcony
City viewVendome Stairs side
OrientationNorth and west
Natural lightVery abundant
AirflowVery abundant
Building and access
FloorThird floor
ElevatorNo
ParkingStreet public parking
LandmarkVendome Stairs
Building ageEarly 1950s
Comfort and utilities
Air conditioningFour functioning AC units
WaterAvailable
Generator / backup powerAvailable
InternetAvailable
Condition and renovation
Full retrofit2016: electricity, plumbing, and layout
Latest refresh2020: new windows and woodwork
Kitchen conditionRenovated with premium materials
Bathroom conditionRenovated in the full retrofit
Commercial and legal
Asking priceOn request
TransactionSale
Currently rentedNo, lightly used by the owner
Available fromOn agreement
Title statusTitle deed available for legal review
The story of this home
From solid 1950s bones to a barely used city base
Early 1950s
Built to outlast
Built by two structural engineers who over-built it on purpose, in the earthquake-aware years of mid-century Beirut. The stairs outside take their name from the old Cinema Vendome that once stood beside them.
1990s
The neighborhood turns
Mar Mikhael grew from a working railway quarter into the cafe and gallery neighborhood it is today, and the painted stairs became one of the city's best-loved landmarks.
2016
The full retrofit
The current owner purchased the apartment and retrofitted it completely: all-new electricity, all-new plumbing, and a re-planned, better-sectioned layout. The kitchen was renovated with premium materials.
2020
Refreshed
New windows and new woodwork were installed throughout, giving the earlier full retrofit a cleaner and more current finish.
Today
Barely lived in
Kept as a lightly used pied-a-terre because the owner was mostly abroad, so the renovation has hardly been worn.
The ownership and renovation history above is based on seller-provided documentation and should be confirmed during legal review.
The neighborhood
At the stairs between Mar Mikhael, Geitawi, and Achrafieh
The building sits by the Vendome Stairs, a pedestrian link between the quieter upper streets and Armenia Street's restaurants, galleries, coffee, bars, and small shops. It is a place for buyers who want Beirut on foot, not just by car.
Food and drink
Enab, Tavolina, DIVVYArmenia Street restaurants2-4 min walk
Anise, Internazionale, Radio BeirutBars and live music3-5 min walk
BEYt Garden CafeCafe and cultural space3 min walk
Kalei Coffee Co.Specialty coffee8 min walk
Culture and landmarks
Galerie TanitContemporary gallery4 min walk
Old Mar Mikhael train stationEvents venue6 min walk
Gemmayzeh and Saint Nicolas stairsHistoric quarter12 min walk
Sursock MuseumMuseum and villa district14 min walk
Essentials
Hopital Libanais GeitaouiHospital5 min up the stairs
ABC Mall AchrafiehRetail and groceries18 min walk, 5 min drive
Downtown and Beirut SouksCentral Beirut8 min drive
Beirut-Rafic Hariri AirportAirportApprox. 25 min drive
Distances are approximate and on foot from the building unless noted.
The document set has been organized by the owner. A serious buyer can review the available items with their lawyer and independently verify every legal and technical point.
Title deedReview readyReal-estate registry extractAvailableCadastral and apartment detailsAvailableMunicipality, building-fee, and utility clearance notesAvailableDraft sale agreementLawyer coordinatedFloor planPending
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