luxury houseboat with terrace for sale Avignon, France

Moored on Île Piot, this charming barge brilliantly combines vintage grace and modern comfort, peaceful environment and Avignon's urban liveliness. The footbridge surrounded by the foliage of the bank gives access to the vast upper deck converted into a terrace with integrated swimming pool, facing the fascinating scene of the powerful waters of the river and its exceptional view of the city. The 200m2 dwelling is divided into 2 distinct and complementary spaces, the 1950s-style captain's office and the lower loft-style deck, dedicated to work and sleeping space. The captain's accommodation and its mahogany woodwork adjoins a delightful retro kitchen, which neighbors the vast living room, bohemian and warm with a beautiful high ceiling. It benefits from a light crossing between abundant greenery and Provencal sun which is reflected along the water. A simple black metal staircase descends to a large 60m2 workshop, a workspace today, which could easily be transformed into bedrooms. A corridor serves the sleeping area of 4 bedrooms with shower room. Nothing is missing from this property, thermal comfort is ensured summer and winter, by a heat pump (5 years), the windows are double glazed, and there are beautiful ceiling heights everywhere ... Inside and outside, this barge offers a unique, picturesque and comfortable living environment, conducive to family life, or to an ideal place of work at the gates of Avignon (on foot in 11 minutes), or to a seasonal rental investment (possible sleeping for 12 people). Navigable, the expertise is up to date, the GM 400CH V12 engine starts at the quarter turn ready to take you on all the rivers of Europe. -