TIMBER-FRAME HOUSE IN ASSENAY In Assenay, this property sits on a single, contiguous plot of nearly 7,000 m², featuring century-old trees, orchards, a pond, and expansive open spaces. The house, built by a company renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship, is situated at the center of the grounds and constructed using sustainable materials. The property includes outbuildings and potential for future development, including two buildable plots located at the entrance. A GARDEN THAT BLENDS CULTIVATION, RELAXATION, AND HOSPITALITY In Assenay, on the main street, a gate opens onto a driveway leading to the house. The first few meters wind through trees, with open areas for strolling and denser sections that frame the views. Orchards flank the house on either side. The pond sits in the foreground, visible through the greenery and accessible on foot. Other paths lead to the vegetable garden, the chicken coop, and the horse stall. A garage, a shed, and a separate building are also on the property. The latter could serve as a workshop or be converted into living space. The house gradually reveals itself in the center of its pleasant garden. A HOME ROOTED IN LOCAL MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP The entrance opens directly onto the main room, with an open kitchen at the far end. Wood is omnipresent. The large open fireplace anchors the space. The volume unfolds beneath the exposed roof structure, with a height that varies as one moves through the space. The windows open onto the garden, and the terraces follow the changing light of the day. The kitchen connects to a laundry room and the original garage, located at the rear. A bedroom and a bathroom occupy this level. Upstairs, the attic spaces house a second bedroom and its bathroom, as well as an additional room. The available ceiling heights allow these spaces to be adapted as needed. The construction, carried out by Valentin?a company recognized with the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label?features exposed wood and masonry joints. Any potential improvements would focus on fixtures and finishes, as the existing structural framework requires no major repairs. A REGION THAT ENRICHES THE LOCATION The medieval city of Troyes is just a twenty-minute drive away, with its half-timbered streets, factory outlets, and stained-glass windows scattered throughout the historic center. Roads lead directly there, making it easy to visit regularly for a day or a late afternoon. In the immediate vicinity, the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park offers outdoor activities with its lakes, forests, and trails accessible year-round. The vineyards of the Champagne Route are part of the same region, while Reims is about an hour and a half away, providing access to its wine cellars and cultural life. AGENCY REVIEW This house and garden ensemble, refined over four decades, serves as a true anchor for an extraordinary living environment. The house fits seamlessly into this setting, characterized by a structural coherence underpinned by remarkable artisanal craftsmanship. The appeal of the site lies in this direct relationship between the structure and its natural, peaceful surroundings, as well as in the potential to develop the property further from an existing, stable, and immediately usable foundation.
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