House Spey

In the heart of Damme’s picturesque Speystraat, House Spey embodies a rare architectural dialogue between centuries. The listed medieval front house, carefully preserved, anchors the residence in the town’s historic fabric. Behind it, a contemporary rear volume introduces a new chapter: a sculptural composition of timber and stone that reinterprets tradition with clarity and boldness. Together, they create a home that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking.

Continuity with character

The street-facing façade retains its historic rhythm, blending seamlessly with the surrounding houses and echoing the authenticity of Damme’s cobblestone lanes. Step inside, however, and the view unfolds towards a contemporary extension, where twin gabled roofs in dark timber rise with quiet strength above light brick walls. Round, stacked columns form a playful yet robust gesture, mediating between the intimacy of the courtyard and the height of the new structure.

Spaces across time

The interior reflects the same dual spirit. Rooms in the front house carry the patina of history, offering cosiness and continuity, while the rear opens into luminous living spaces defined by expansive glass and natural wood. Here, tradition and modernity are not opposites but layers of a single story.

A seamless fusion

House Spey exemplifies Maison Osaïn’s vision of homes that honour their context while embracing contemporary life. Old and new are not forced into contrast but allowed to enrich one another, creating a residence that breathes authenticity while offering comfort and refinement for the present day — a house that preserves the soul of Damme while opening itself to the rhythm of modern life.

Interesting spots nearby

• Books & Brunch
  literary cafe
• De Grote Zwaan
  historic restaurant
• Boutique – Maerlant Boekenstad
  shops
• Damme Golf & Country Club
• Bistro De Lieve
  along the Damse Vaart
• De Spieghel
  restaurant