Character house for sale with outbuildings in Duclair, between Rouen and Le Havre, facing the Seine

This character house for sale is located in Duclair, in the center of the Natural Park loops of the Seine, between Rouen and Le Havre. The diversity of natural environments, - swamps, state forests - historic built heritage, - abbeys of Saint-Wandrille, Jumièges, Saint Georges de Boscherville, tourist activities, fun and cultural - Golf Jumièges, leisure center, centers equestrian, hiking trails - offers this region an exceptional quality of life in terms of the environment. The natural park loops of the Seine is a paradise for hikers, nature lovers in this green lung between Rouen and the estuary of the Seine.

Duclair, a small dynamic town of 4000 inhabitants, was colonized in the eleventh century by the Vikings, the first Norman, occupied by the English in the fourteenth century during the Hundred Years War. Since the end of the 19th century, Duclair lives to the rhythm of the ferry that crosses the Seine. With steam engines at the beginning, today with beautiful and modern ferries, the free crossings of the Seine take place every quarter of an hour. On foot, by bicycle or by car, it is a very pleasant little trip. Originally a small industrial city, Duclair has become a very tourist place. The Hotel de la Poste has known in its history many famous guests who came to taste the famous duck of blood, local culinary specialty. Because of the micro climate of the Seine Valley, the fruit road provided cherries, apples and pears with taste qualities that have become rare. For families living in Duclair, schools from nursery school to college allow students to avoid tedious school transport. The shops are numerous, the medical professions very present. The cultural activities revolve around the theater, the music conservatory and the annual festival from July to the end of September.

Built in brick in 1903 in the middle of a garden espalier of 1500 m2 this house of character overlooks the banks of the Seine. The distant and panoramic view is beautiful! The terrace easily receives a large table for lunch or dinner on sunny days. The light invades the living rooms all year long. This construction brings together all the assets of the brick houses of that time. On three levels, the four rooms today allow a family to take its ease. If necessary, the large and high attic can be easily converted into two additional bedrooms, artist's studio, library or video library. In the basement, the cellar and the boiler room find their place. An old brick outbuilding from the same period of construction confirms the character of the property. A garage and a carport complete the need for space and storage.

In very good general condition, some decoration work and upgrading to individual sanitation standards are nevertheless necessary.