A Contemporary Dwelling And Its Breeding Farm, Nestled Between Woods And A River, A Short

A contemporary dwelling and its breeding farm, nestled between woods and a river, a short distance from Pont-l’Eveque, in the Pays d’Auge region. Accessible from a B road, the property, of approximately five hectares, overlooks the valley and enjoys unobstructed views of the Touques River’s meanders, which winds its way through the countryside below, while a wooded hillside borders the estate to the west. Past a wooden gate, flanked by meticulously manicured shrubs, a winding lane ascends the hillside, hugging the rolling topography’s curves, whereas the landscaped grounds – planted embankments, graphic vegetation, low walls and paths – clearly evoke a contemporary aesthetic.

Although the dwelling is not visible from its gate, hidden by the property’s contours, it suddenly appears around a hairpin bend, while its design, both large and geometric, features a wood-clad silhouette punctuated by wraparound windows. Perched on a hill, the two-storey dwelling clearly stands out against the surrounding bucolic countryside and gives on to an interior courtyard to the west, whereas its northern entrance opens on to a staircase tower reinterpreted with a modern look.

With its exteriors combining vertical wooden cladding, understated metallic details, large south-facing picture windows as well as carefully chosen views to the west and the valley, the well-defined edges of its walls and roofline highlight the edifice’s minimalist character, while, surrounded by outbuildings, patios, manicured vegetation and paths, beyond the dwelling, immense buildings and an enclosure are used for the current occupants’ dog-breeding business.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/