A house on the water near the citadel

Moored in one of Lille’s most sought-after locations, this 1957 Freycinet barge designed by René de Winter (Boom), with a surface area of 140 sqm, embodies an invitation to a rare and poetic art of living.

With its 38.80 m length and 5.05 m width, it unfolds a remarkable habitable plot, entirely renovated for habitation, and divided into two distinct living spaces: a main house and a separate accommodation. The whole benefits from an open-air terrace, a true extension of the interior comfort to the exterior.

The kitchen open to the living room below creates a first scene of warm and relaxed living, bathed in natural light.

The layout of the volumes and the materials chosen reinforce this soft and exotic atmosphere, like a breath far from classic urban codes.

A few steps lower, the main accommodation is structured around 100 sqm of unique space. Up front, a large bedroom adjoins a 30 sqm workshop, ready to accommodate an artistic project, an office, or a multi-purpose room. In the center, the living area is organized around a pellet stove, perfect for winter evenings on the water.

At the rear, a corridor punctuated by portholes leads to three additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

The second, independent 30 sqm accommodation is designed like a cocoon. Depending on your needs, it incorporates a beautiful modular living space, a discreet sleeping area, and a bathroom. Decidedly atypical, this barge combines charm, space, and renovation.

A unique living space for those seeking a unique experience, anchored on the water, but facing the city.