19th century house for sale between Rouen and Dieppe

A lovely home built in 1880

The Varenne, a fishy river, runs through Saint-Saëns, a charming village at the edge of Eawy forest and along the garden of this period house. In a quiet setting but very close to the village centre, this elegant brick house is two storeys high.

The entrance hall has a lovely period flooring and a nice oak staircase. The living-room is cosy with its marble fireplace and parquet floor. Next to the kitchen is the dining-room and a toilet. Upstairs, the landing opens into two large bedrooms, a large bathroom and a dressing-room. The second floor is an attic that could be converted into 2 more bedrooms and bathroom.

A basement under the whole house

There is access to the basement from inside the house and from the garden. Clean and dry, it’s more living space with a room that can accommodate family and friends separately.

The basement is also the place where the geothermal boiler is. It is also used as a laundry and a big tank that collects the rainwater is used to provide the washing machine and the toilets allowing a real cut down on the water bill.

The garden and its outbuildings

The gate opens into a well-maintained garden with a pergola in the middle.

Some wild ducks go up the river Varenne bank to stroll on the lawn.

Perpendicular to the house, an outbuilding is divided into a double garage, a workshop and a chicken coop.

In the back, next to the vegetable garden, a little building sheds the garden tools.

An interesting setting

Ony 35 kms from Rouen and Dieppe, this house is set inside  Saint-Saëns  a charming

Village with all amenities and easy access to A28 that links A29 to drive to Rouen, Amiens or Calais.

Agence Leforestier immobilier, spécialiste de la maison de  caractère à vendre en Normandie, entre Rouen et Le Havre, du Pays de Caux au Pays de Bray. »