iad France - Eléonore Duval offers you: 'L'ÉPURE' in Hénouville: An architect's icon
In Hénouville, amidst this beautiful Seine loop landscape cherished by painters, I discovered a house that deeply moved me. I propose to name it 'L'Épure'.
Designed in 1976 by architect François Dupuis, heir to the modernist rigor of his mentor Robert Genermont, this work of 235 m² (set on a plot of over 2,000 m²) presents a rare opportunity. It has only belonged to the family that built it and now awaits its new chapter.
As soon as you step through the door, you realize that you are facing a true architectural gesture.
The house captures sunlight from its four cardinal points: with a quadruple exposure and remarkable visual openings, light becomes an integral building material, sculpting the volumes from morning to evening.
A masterful porosity between inside and outside:
What is fascinating about this architecture is the abolition of the boundary between the inside and the outside. François Dupuis designed the house in complete communion with its Norman environment:
- Natural extension: the large full-height glass panels do not only light up the space; they frame the garden like living paintings.
- Continuity of material: the beautiful slate floor, with its mineral and raw texture, creates the illusion that the garden floor extends beneath our feet inside. One is no longer quite sure where nature ends and where the house begins.
- Brick and glass: inside, the rhythm of the brick warms the space while the large bay windows literally erase the walls, creating a sensation of freedom and infinite space.
A generous layout over 3 levels:
The house offers a healthy, graphic, and ultra-functional structure, ideal for accommodating an ambitious and custom renovation project:
- The ground floor, the reception area: it revolves around a beautiful entrance that leads to the vast 39 m² living room, the true pivot of the house, where the brick and slate layout create a unique atmosphere. This level also features a separate dining kitchen, a functional office conducive to concentration, and a master suite with a bedroom, bathroom, and toilet.
- The floor plan is dedicated to intimacy: the circulation serves 5 very comfortable bedrooms, along with 3 well-distributed bathrooms. A fluid arrangement, designed for family life.
- The 41 m² attic at the top: it’s the beautiful surprise under the roof. A fully modulable cathedral volume under the slopes. I can already imagine a spectacular master suite with a view of the greenery or a creative workshop...
What captivated me during my visit:
- The modernist design of the 70s: the purity of François Dupuis's lines is intact and preserved. Nothing has been altered.
- The landscape setting: the flat plot of over 2,000 m² envelops the house in absolute calm. It’s a green haven that echoes the transparency of the glass.
- The service spaces: a large garage and two basements offering exceptional storage areas, very practical for everyday life.
My view on its 'decor' potential:
'L'Épure' is a dream for any architecture and design enthusiast. Its structure is so strong that it tolerates all boldness. You can choose to restore its original elements while pairing them with Mid-century vintage furniture (teak, Scandinavian sideboards, organic lines), or conversely, create a very contemporary and minimalist contrast (black metal, waxed concrete echoing the slate, pure whites) to allow the brick and the garden to express themselves.
What to remember:
- A unique architect's house of 235 m² living space
- A design considered for the dialogue between indoor and outdoor (large glass panels, slate, brick).
- A wooded plot of over 2,000 m² with garage and complete basements.
- 5 bedrooms + a fitted attic of 41 m² with high potential.
- On the technical side: Heat pump (oil/electric backup), fiber optic, and PMR accessibility on the ground floor.
'L'Épure' awaits a sensitive eye, ready to reveal all the magic and quiet strength of this exceptional architecture. Contact me to schedule your private visit.
Agency fees are to be borne by the seller.
A valid identity document will be requested upon visit, in accordance with Article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for clearing, is available on the Géorisques website: real estate advertisement has been written under the editorial responsibility of Ms. Eléonore Duval, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the RSAC of ROUEN under number 910036334, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.

House with gardenHénouville (76)
Price :
$573,300
($2,439 / m²)
Surface235 m²bedrooms5 bathrooms2 land2,078 m²

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