House of the 18th century restructured on the edge of the Seine

Some places combine history and modernity with happiness and discretion. Avoiding the brutal confrontation of the contemporary and the old, this 18th century residence has been able to adapt with subtlety to new lifestyles calling for a reconceptualization of spaces.

Its atypical location, located just on the banks of a loop of the Seine and at the foot of the limestone cliff home to the famous caves of Caumont which served as quarries for the construction of the many cathedrals and abbeys in the region, brings a particular character to this authentic property.

Facing the river, it can be approached by a porch which gives access to a vast land of nearly 5000 m2 with a horizon of the generous vegetation setting out to attack the imposing cliff. On the other side, the 225 m2 white stone house proudly displays its facade and large terrace, while maintaining the privacy of the interior spaces. With direct access to the outside, the fitted and equipped kitchen remains a room in its own right, both rustic and deliciously vintage in spirit.

The living room with its stone and brick walls, its beams all in perspective and its original fireplace, diffuses a warm atmosphere with an elegant contemporary touch and opens onto a living room which greatly confirms the harmony of the place.

Beyond this living space, the ground floor also has a comfortable office, a laundry room and a toilet. A staircase weathered by time joins the first floor overlooking on one side the waters of the Seine and sheltering at the same time three beautiful bedrooms with indisputable charm, an intimate bathroom, a spacious dressing room and a bathroom with shower and wc, punctuated by a checkerboard tiling.

The second and last floor offers a long attic room of about sixty m2, bathed in light thanks to its six roof windows and offers a dominant view of the river. Used in part, to this day, by two additional bedrooms, it also allows you to quietly enjoy a private relaxation area.

As for the tree-lined garden extending to the cliff with troglodyte cavities now coveted by speleologists, it houses an old washhouse that can serve as an outbuilding and an old cart serving as a carport for two vehicles.

In the immediate vicinity of the typical village of La Bouille, animated by the coming and going of its ferry crossing the Seine, this property also benefits from great ease of access to the Rouen metropolitan area with the A13 motorway being less than 10 minutes. On the other hand, the town of Bourg Achard, located just 8 kilometers away, offers all the necessary daily amenities.

This old, intimately contemporary house, with an exceptional environment, clearly presents all the qualities required to fully appreciate the luxury of living by the water.