Manon, our favorite landscape engineer who works for you on the “premium” and “esprit libre” offers, proposes the installation of a terrace and “au naturel” landscaping in front of a Normandy farmhouse. wow!
Landscaping your farmhouse is the final touch that will show off the old stones you’ve taken such pleasure in renovating. There’s nothing quite like relaxing on a cleverly laid-out terrace, with an unobstructed view of a superb flower bed and well-trimmed trees. The idea is to extend the atmosphere of your farmhouse into your garden, so you can enjoy it as soon as the warm weather arrives.
Of course, before settling down with a book on your deckchair, surrounded by flowers, shrubs and birdsong, you’re going to start by renovating your farmhouse. But once that’s done, don’t forget the outdoors, where you can spend quality time with family and friends.
Competitively priced farmhouse renovation work
If you’re planning to buy real estate in north-west France, specifically in Normandy, you’ll want to consider buying a longère (traditional farmhouse). This long-development house appeals for its unobtrusive, rural decor. It is generally built in the middle of a courtyard with lawn and garden.
In most cases, a farmhouse requires some renovation. It’s a good idea to consider the extent of the work required before buying a Norman longère.
Choice of farmhouse to buy
The longère is an old rural house. It is often dilapidated. Also, the layout of the living areas, the structure of the doors and windows and the quality of the insulation may not correspond to the requirements of a comfortable passive house. Renovating a farmhouse is generally necessary after buying a property.
With this in mind, it’s important to check the quality of the building before you buy. Specifically, you’ll need to check the solidity of the foundation and load-bearing walls, the watertightness of the walls, the dimensions of the living area, the possibility of extending the living space, and the strength of the floor and roof structure.
It’s also essential to check the number and size of living areas, the structure of doors and windows, and the quality of lighting in the house…
All these checks serve to anticipate the different techniques to be adopted for the renovation work on the farmhouse. These are also criteria for assessing the right price for the property to be purchased.
Expanding living space
In most cases, the longère is a rural house with little living space. Nevertheless, it is always possible to extend and enlarge it when it has a large courtyard. Renovation work on the farmhouse should be carried out by a professional in the field of renovation and extension of old buildings.
Extending the living space can be done by increasing the living area. To carry out this project, the professional will take into account the current PLU if the property is in an AU zone. This type of work also requires a building permit.
Expansion can mean eliminating interior partitions. In some cases, it may require work on load-bearing walls. Extension work can also involve the installation of a terrace, a veranda…
To extend a farmhouse, the renovation expert can add a floor and rooms, convert lost attic space, install a balcony, install an upstairs bathroom, and more.
Window and door fittings
The longère features a narrow, flimsy front door and windows with small openings. These joineries can also be the focus of renovation work on a farmhouse.
When it comes to renovating your front door, the property renovation expert can propose a solid wood door model, a glass door with a wooden base, a wrought-iron door… Here, the key is to combine safety with quality of design and finish. And for the homeowner’s comfort, the renovation also includes enlarging the opening to accommodate the front door frame and leaf.
When it comes to window renovation, the building renovation professional enlarges the window opening. Then he can offer you French, English or tilt-and-turn windows. He can also suggest sliding windows or blinds. The aim is to optimize space inside and outside the home. It also improves the quality of lighting and ventilation in living areas during the day.
Beautification work on his farmhouse
Renovation work on a farmhouse can involve optimizing interior and exterior paintwork, optimizing interior decoration, renovating the roof, renovating the electrical system, reinstalling pipes and plumbing, and so on.
Before proceeding with the renovation of your Normandy farmhouse, it’s a good idea to request a quote online. In fact, it’s the best way to find out how much you’ll need to spend on renovations. It’s also to better assess the time needed to complete the work.
Now it’s up to you to design the exterior of your farmhouse:
