In the heart of the Norman countryside stands a timeless edifice: the Chapel of the Holy Innocents, an enduring witness to the 12?? century. Its soaring bell tower still watches over the surrounding lands, while its flint walls and finely cut stone bear testimony to a craftsmanship long vanished. The arched double entrance door, crafted with the rules of ancient mastery, and the windows adorned with delicately interlaced tracery bestow upon the whole an aura of majesty. Here, history is carved into stone, and every detail calls for reverence, admiration, and contemplation. And yet, in a delightful twist of irony, the cobblestones now paving the terrace encircling the chapel once lined Rue Saint-Denis in Paris?once a notorious district of carnal pleasures and courtesans: a mischievous reminder of how the sacred and the profane can intertwine within the memory of stone. Upon crossing the threshold, the visitor steps through monumental double doors into a majestic entrance hall, guarded by a staircase designed by Le Corbusier, a true architectural sculpture in itself. To the left unfolds the living room of over 40 m², bathed in natural light, where a glass plate set into the ceiling reveals the intricate framework of the bell tower above. This majestic space is anchored by an imposing stone fireplace, flanked by 17??-century oak paneling, adorned with hunting trophies that recall the grandeur of noble residences, and standing where the chapel's original altar once stood. Further on, a rustic yet charming Norman-inspired kitchen, fully fitted and equipped, opens onto a secluded garden punctuated with delicate rosebushes lovingly tended by the current owners. Finally, behind the former altar-fireplace, the 17??-century sacristy has been transformed into an intimate study, an ideal retreat for quiet reflection. A bathroom with WC completes the ground floor. The upper floor reveals itself through two distinct staircases. From Le Corbusier's staircase, one reaches a first attic bedroom of about 20 m², fitted with storage, and extended by a shower room with WC. At the opposite end, a second staircase, accessible from the study in the former sacristy, leads to an exceptional second bedroom: an entirely glazed gable, carved within the preserved timber framing, opens onto a breathtaking 180° panoramic view over the Norman countryside. A living painting, bathed in abundant light, inviting reverie. From this room, a passage leads to a mezzanine office, overlooking the living room below and offering, through another glass plate, a glimpse of the bell tower's timber structure. This versatile space could easily be converted into an additional bedroom and also benefits from its own shower room with WC. Outdoors, the enchantment continues. A tree-lined garden, bordered by a small pond and lovingly cared for, extends the poetic atmosphere of the property. A brick and half-timbered outbuilding, perfectly in harmony with the chapel, provides storage or workshop space. The whole forms a rare rural setting, where charm and authenticity blend with elegance. Living in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents means embracing a preserved heritage, respectfully desacralized, where every stone tells the story of centuries past. Nestled in the peaceful village of La Crique, it nonetheless enjoys an ideal location: less than 7 km from the A28 motorway linking Rouen, Abbeville, and Amiens; in immediate proximity to the A151 towards Dieppe; and close to Neufchâtel-en-Bray, with its shops, schools, bus station, and full amenities. A true Espaces Atypiques coup de coeur! ENERGY CLASS: G / CLIMATE CLASS: G Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021, 2022, and 2023 energy prices: between euros7,870 and euros10,690. Information on risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Contact Matthieu: +33 7 63 59 92 81
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