Vernon, Upper Normandy 27200

Set in a magnificent valley, home to beautiful houses hidden from view, at the edge of a forest and walking trails, the façade of this lovely house faces the setting sun. Sheltered from prying eyes by tall hedges and a securely closed gate, the courtyard forms a peaceful garden overlooked by pastures that stretch down the hillside. The horses build muscle almost effortlessly, simply by grazing! This haven of tranquillity seems to lie on the edge of civilisation, yet Vernon is just a 5-minute drive away: the motorway is accessible in 8 minutes and Mantes-la-Jolie in 20 minutes. The house enjoys beautiful natural light in the living areas flanking the entrance: light floods into the spacious dining room and the cosy living room with its cathedral ceiling, heated by a rocket stove in the hearth, as well as into the large family kitchen with a fireplace and the bathroom-laundry room. Upstairs, the space and light enhance three good-sized bedrooms, a large landing area, and a bathroom. The pastures stretch along the edge of the forest, are equipped with two shelters, and lead to a 35 x 20m sand arena, fenced in, alongside which runs a stream with a natural drinking trough. An old building houses two stables, one with five large stalls and the other with three, featuring automatic waterers, a tack room and an outdoor shower. A former stone bakery, now converted into a tack room, has retained its bread oven and oven door: two canopies provide shade and sheltered parking for cars. Two cellars hewn into the rock and vaulted with cut stone will serve as storage for wine and vegetables. It is a haven of peace just a stones throw from amenities and the bustling activity along the banks of the Seine.