A first floor flat is easily accessible. There are only one or two flights of stairs to climb to reach a first floor flat. It is also protected from rising damp and benefits from the ground floor heating.
On the other hand, a first floor flat is directly above the shops on level zero. This can cause a nuisance. Also, is there enough light on the first floor?
A 1st floor flat is often darker than a 3rd or 4th floor flat. In Paris, in Haussmann buildings, this phenomenon is accentuated by the presence of the balcony on the 2nd floor.
The first floor has good access to daylight. In urban areas, neighbouring buildings can mask the light and cast a shadow. This results in a dark room effect on the first floor. In this configuration, the Espaciel reflector allows the sky to be used to naturally lighten the rooms on the first floor.
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