A Lyonian handyman has launched a hell of a challenge. He tries to renovate a very small house of 17 m² and it is not as easy as you might think. Small tour of the owner.
Getting into renovation before offering your property for rental is the chic idea of Camille Thouvenin. He is not the first to embark on this type of project, because there are many advantages. So yes, repair, paint and fit out even if we stick it ourselves, it costs money, but it can easily be profitable. A good in good condition and well presented is rented more quickly. Better insulation as well as good heating reduce electricity bills. It is also immediately more comfortable. And if the DPE is good, it’s a real plus. Tenants are looking for more and more accommodation that is not a thermal colander. Moreover, since January 2025, it is a legal obligation. It is forbidden to rent an apartment or a house with a DPE G (knowing that the best note is a).
This is why all the owners are embarking on major works. This Lyonnais made the buzz on social networks by speaking of its renovation site. And yes, he acquired the smallest house in his town located 6, Cours Lafayette in 6e Arrondissement for 94,000 euros. It is a real crush on this 19th century building whose roof is covered with a pretty lantern. “”The building dates from the creation of Cours Lafayette, which takes place in the 600 circles. I imagine that there was a shop on the front and that suddenly, we manufactured in the workshop behind. A LANTERNON, it was main purpose of bringing light into a workshop, in a stairwell, in a dark space “, he replied to Internet users intrigued by this glass roof.
However, it must compete in ingenuity to make this little space pleasant and practical on a daily basis which, as a reminder, is only 17 m². For this, it provides around 20,000 euros in work. The owner’s tour is fast. “”ICi, there is the kitchen, it will be 2.05 m so it will really be a microcuisine. Here, there will be the living room with a beautiful sofa bed where you can look at the stars by projecting yourself under the Lanternon. And then, finally, there is the bathroom and there, I am in the shower“” he presented with a smile in a video of‘Here Rhône-Alpes.
We also learn that he has improved the insulation of certain walls and plans to install a VMC as well as permanent heating. Because he wishes to offer the property to the rental and tries to pass with these arrangements of a DPE G to D. We hope that he will get there and we will follow the site closely. You too ?
