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iad France - Ghislain Petit offers you: BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY HOUSE NEAR THE SEA – Pennedepie Just a few minutes from the beaches and ideally located between Honfleur and Trouville-sur-Mer, discover this magnificent house of approximately 200 m², set in a calm and green environment. From the entrance, you will be charmed by a spectacular living room of approximately 60 m² with a cathedral ceiling, providing exceptional volume and remarkable brightness. The large picture windows open onto the garden and naturally extend the spaces outdoors. A beautiful fireplace enhances the warm atmosphere of this space, complemented by an open plan kitchen that is fitted and equipped. The ground floor also features a bedroom (or office) as well as independent toilets. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to two bedrooms, one with a dressing room, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, as well as separate toilets. This space also offers great potential for reconfiguration with the possibility of creating additional bedrooms according to your needs. Outside, you can enjoy a fully enclosed and wooded plot of approximately 3,000 m², offering tranquility, space, and privacy in close proximity to the sea. Bright, functional home with beautiful volumes, ideal as a primary or secondary residence. A rare property in the area—heartthrob assured. Agency fees to be paid by the seller. Energy display information for this property: ENERGY class C index 153 and CLIMATE class A index 5. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for brush clearing, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate announcement has been written under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Ghislain Petit, independent real estate broker (without funds holding), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at RSAC Lisieux under number 808544936, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.

In a hamlet 3 km from the city center, on a rare park of 4800 m² planted with various regional species, plus stables of 60 m², with the possibility of acquiring an additional 3 hectares of meadow along the river, a beautiful residence from the 15th and 17th centuries with 300 m² of living space: entrance leading to a billiard room, with a wood stove and staircase, equipped kitchen, dining room-conservatory opening onto a terrace, main room with a 15th-century granite fireplace, office overlooking the back entrance, and independent studio, with fireplace, kitchenette, and shower room, toilet. Upstairs: three large bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, shower room, toilet, plus another room, a second independent studio, with fireplace, kitchenette, shower room, toilet. In the attic, a large bedroom with exposed 15th-century beams, shower room and toilet, plus attic space. An annex house with 50 m² of single-storey living space: living room (granite fireplace), kitchen, bedroom, shower room, and toilet. Attic and pantry. Outbuilding set apart in the park, with four boxes.This description has been automatically translated from French.

LE FRANC Agency, 32 Albert Mahieu Street in CHERBOURG en COTENTIN, offers you: In the heart of CHERBOURG, an Architectural Masterpiece, signed by René LEVAVASSEUR. Preserved elegance and the art of living in one of Cherbourg's most sought-after neighborhoods. Step through the doors of history and let yourself be seduced by this exceptional home, built in 1909 by the famous architect René Levavasseur (the visionary of the transatlantic station). Located in the city center, in a particularly sought-after area, this unique property embodies the perfect balance between the prestige of the past and the comfort of today. The love at first sight is immediate: the current owner has enhanced the place while preserving all its original charm (parquet, moldings, volumes) without ever distorting it. An interior with generous and authentic volumes: • The spirit of the Winter Garden: The vast living room, bright and warm, opens onto a sumptuous bow-window. A true cocoon of light to contemplate nature in all seasons. • Space and family life: Spread over the floors, discover 7 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, offering everyone absolute comfort and perfect intimacy. • Workspace: An office located on the ground floor offers an ideal place for remote work. • The technical plus: A large basement accessible from the house or the garden houses a workshop, a wine cellar, a laundry room, and a vast storage space. The soul of this house is even found in this space. An unsuspected greenery in the city center: Outside, the magic continues with a beautiful enclosed and wooded garden, a true green lung protected from prying eyes. You will enjoy a terrace perfect for your summer meals and a charming period greenhouse, which will delight botany enthusiasts or lovers of unusual places. Our opinion: A rare gem on the Cherbourg market. Finding an architect-designed house with so much charm, such a bucolic garden, and 7 bedrooms in the city center is a unique opportunity. An architectural signature, a soul, a guaranteed love at first sight. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website (www.georisques.gouv.fr) and will be provided during the first visit. For any inquiries or visits, please contact the CHERBOURG Agency at 02 .33 .97 .30 . 00. Price: 887,250 € * *Including fees of 5% VAT payable by the buyer Net Selling Price: 845,000 €- Estimated amount of annual energy expenses for standard use: Between €2,540 and €3,480 per year. Average energy prices indexed as of January 1, 2021 (subscription included)

Ideally located just 4 minutes from the beach, this contemporary home offers a privileged living environment, between nature and the seaside. Set on a lovely, flat, landscaped plot of 2800m², this property boasts generous volumes, plenty of natural light and perfectly exposed south-west exteriors, ideal for relaxing. As soon as you enter, you'll be charmed by a vast living room of over 60m², bathed in light with its cathedral ceiling and wide openings onto the terrace and garden, and its beautiful open fireplace, for a warm and friendly atmosphere. An open, fitted and equipped kitchen completes the living space. The first floor also features a beautiful 17 m² bedroom, a laundry room and a separate toilet with the possibility of creating a shower room. Upstairs, the landing leads to two comfortable bedrooms, one with a large dressing room, a bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower, separate toilet and a vast mezzanine area offering multiple design possibilities: games room, study or fourth bedroom. A true haven of peace, just 4 minutes from the sea, 9 minutes from Trouville-sur-Mer and Deauville or Honfleur. 1H50 Du Pont de Neuilly via A13 and A14 Selling price: €798 000 (including 5% buyer's tax) Energy consumption: C Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on

NORMANDY CASTEL offers for sale this magnificent contemporary villa built in 2021, located in Saint-Étienne-la-Thillaye, in a quiet and green environment, less than ten minutes from the beaches of Deauville and Trouville. Built on a plot of approximately 4,000 m2, this property has nearly 441 m2 of total surface area and is appealing due to the quality of its construction, generous volumes, and remarkable brightness. The main house, offering approximately 211 m2 of living space, is organized around an entrance leading to a vast dual-aspect reception room. This includes an elegant living room enhanced by a gas fireplace, a fully fitted contemporary kitchen with a central island, and a convivial dining area, ideal for hosting family and friends. The ground floor also accommodates a laundry room, guest toilets, and a ground-floor bedroom equipped with the necessary connections for creating a bathroom. Thanks to its large bay windows, all living spaces benefit from a beautiful opening onto the garden and directly access a large terrace exposed to the south. This terrace features a pool and a pergola, creating a true outdoor relaxation space. Upstairs, the night area consists of three bedrooms, including two comfortable master suites each with a dressing room, a shower room, and private toilets. The attic, with an area of approximately 100 m2 and already equipped with openings, offers significant development potential. It could accommodate, according to needs, additional bedrooms, an office, a playroom, or even a leisure area. In addition, an attached outbuilding includes a boiler room, a double garage, an area of approximately 70 m2 remaining to be fitted out, as well as a double carport. Particularly energy efficient, the property benefits from an energy rating DPE A due to recent and economical equipment, including photovoltaic panels and heat pumps dedicated to heating the house and the pool. A rare property on the market, combining modern comfort, quality features, brightness, and beautiful volumes, ideal for a primary or secondary residence in immediate proximity to the Côte Fleurie. Presented by Normandy Castel, a family real estate agency specializing in the sale of high-end villas and character properties in Trouville-sur-Mer and on the Côte Fleurie, led by Noémie and William ALOE. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website http://www.georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Engel & Völkers Deauville presents for sale this elegant family home located in the heart of Trouville-sur-Mer. The property is composed as follows: On the ground floor, a vast, bright living area combining a lounge, dining room and fitted kitchen, opening onto a pleasant terrace with a swimming pool sheltered from view. A garage and guest toilets complete this level. The first floor comprises four bedrooms, each with its own private shower room with toilet, including a beautiful master suite with a full bathroom. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms, a shower room with toilet, a large multipurpose room that can accommodate a games room, cinema area, office or gym, as well as a laundry room. With its seven bedrooms, generous volumes and capacity to accommodate guests, this property is an ideal address for a primary residence, second home or a high-end seasonal rental project. Agency fees payable by the seller. EPC: C (166) - GHG: B (6) Estimated annual energy costs for the home: between €3,250 and €4,450 per year. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. In the heart of Trouville-sur-Mer, the property enjoys a prime location close to the beach, shops, restaurants, and the train station.

Just 10 minutes from Pont-l'Évêque and its shops, 25 minutes from Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer, in the heart of Pays d'Auge, Maison BONAPARTE presents this elegant Norman property nestled in a preserved environment, in absolute calm and out of sight. Set on a beautiful landscaped plot of about 2,000 m², the property consists of two independent houses totaling nearly 230 m² of living space, offering multiple uses: family residence, charming secondary home or high-end reception activity. The main house, an authentic Norman longhouse of about 110 m², charms with its character and warm atmosphere. It features a large living room with a fireplace, a beautiful fitted and equipped kitchen open to the garden, as well as several bedrooms upstairs. Noble materials, exposed beams and refined decoration fully contribute to the elegance of the place. The second house, currently fitted out as an independent guest house, develops about 120 m². It includes a living room with a kitchen, a bedroom with a shower room on the ground floor as well as generous spaces upstairs that can accommodate additional bedrooms, an office or leisure space. Outside, the landscaped garden with various species offers a bucolic setting that is particularly sought after. The whole benefits from good exposure, a clear view of the Auge countryside and a nuisance-free environment. This property harmoniously combines Norman authenticity, quality of life and immediate proximity to the seaside resorts of Côte Fleurie. A rare character property on the market, ideal for lovers of Pays d'Auge seeking an authentic living environment between Norman countryside and coast. +33678847240

iad France - Alexandre Baron offers you: Exceptional property - with high rental potential - close to Honfleur. In just 10 minutes from Honfleur, 30 minutes from Deauville and less than 2 hours from Paris, discover this estate of 3 houses nestled in a preserved environment, in absolute calm and with no overlooking neighbors. 1) A rare property with multiple possibilities. Set on a plot of approximately 2.5 hectares, this real estate complex consists of: - A main house of 180 m², cleverly divided into 3 independent apartments of 60 m² each, each including 1 to 2 bedrooms, ideal for long-term or seasonal rental. - Two charming Norman cottages of 70 and 75 m², capable of accommodating 6 to 8 people, perfectly suited for a gîte or tourist rental activity. 2) Exceptional potential for investors and lifestyle projects This property meets many projects: - Profitable rental investment (multi-housing + gîtes) - Intergenerational family residence (independence for each) - Second home with additional income - Tourist project in Normandy Each dwelling has its own private garden space, ensuring privacy and comfort for its occupants. 3) Privileged living environment You will be charmed by: - The absolute calm of the Norman countryside - The complete absence of overlooking neighbors - The authentic charm of the buildings - The immediate proximity to major tourist routes Several agricultural buildings complement this ensemble, offering many possibilities for development (storage, workshops, project development, etc.). A property as complete and rare on the market deserves your full attention. Contact me now to arrange a visit and discover its full potential. This property is subject to several energy performance diagnoses: - apartment 1 and 2: rated D - apartment 3: rated G - cottage 1: rated E - cottage 2: rated G Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. A valid ID will be required at the visit, in accordance with Article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for brush clearing, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate advertisement was written under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Alexandre Baron, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered with the Lisieux RSAC under number 788 507 424, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of the company I@D France SAS.This description has been automatically translated from French.

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Built in the 1990s, this 140 m2 property is situated in the heart of a preserved plot of nearly 6,590 m2, located between Mortagne, Rémalard and Bellême.     Inspired by the rural architecture of the Perche region, this house develops a restrained vernacular style, punctuated by balanced volumes, a steeply pitched roof, and a constant dialogue with the surrounding landscape. Behind a deliberately simple composition, it reveals a local building tradition: light-colored rendered facades, small-paned wooden joinery, hinged shutters, exposed beams in certain sections, and a terracotta tile roof that reinforces its connection to the Perche territory, with a roof and frame in excellent condition. The ground floor features a bright, east-west facing living room with generous windows overlooking the garden and a beautiful wood presence through exposed beams, interior woodwork, and a functional fireplace insert. The separate kitchen, preserved in its original state, displays a domestic vocabulary characteristic of the 1990s--tiled countertops, oak fronts, and a glazed stoneware backsplash--offering an interesting basis for a contemporary reinterpretation. This level also includes an entrance hall, a ground-floor bedroom, a bathroom, and a separate WC. Upstairs, under the sloping ceilings and in the mansard roof spaces, two bedrooms facing south and north offer framed views of the surrounding treetops, while a bathroom completes the layout. Significant potential for expansion and the construction of annexes further enhance the property's appeal. Outside, the grounds offer a great deal of freedom in their design: open meadow, shaded areas, and views of the rolling countryside and its hedgerows create an ideal setting for a vegetable garden, a landscaped garden, or a pond (planning permission pending). A covered, timber-framed extension extends the house into the garden, creating an intermediate space suitable for seasonal use, while a small shed completes the ensemble.     A 90s house with Percheron style to reinvent in the heart of the Orne Perche region

Close to the village center on foot, with no noise disturbances, on a park of 9700 m² with a water feature, a pleasant recent house built in 2005 with a living area of over 75 m², a master suite on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms, and a bright mezzanine of over 40 m². Garage for 2 vehicles - geothermal heating - an outbuilding of 75 m² on the ground to be transformed into a living space or artist's studio. No overlooking and close to shops. Guaranteed favorite! Geothermal heating, armored windows, alarm system. Visits by appointment 7 days a week.Contact your AXO agent - L'immobilier Actif at 06 75 65 73 64, Emmanuel GRIVEL (EI) Commercial Agent RSAC 501.270.367 Lisieux. More information on www.axo.immo (ref. 85002120604). Fees: 4% VAT included payable by the buyer Price excluding agency fees: €2,000,000. Information on risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/

SURVILLE. Close to Pont l'Évêque and Deauville, in a dominant position, this prestigious residence made of bricks and flint is built on a plot of 36,321 m² and comprises a main house of 200 m² (to be verified) as well as a second house of 170 m² (to be verified). The main house features a large living room, a fitted kitchen, a shower room, a dressing room, 2 toilets, one bedroom, and a mezzanine. A different layout proposing 3 bedrooms is possible. The second house (outbuilding) has 3 bedrooms, a living room, and an attic. Various layouts are also possible with the creation of a kitchen and bathroom. This exceptional property in the area with a completely unobstructed view has a large terrace. This residence can accommodate numerous vehicles. Rare in the area.Contact your AXO Agent - L'immobilier Actif at 06 83 72 05 17, Carlo SCHIRONE, Employee Real Estate Negotiator. More information at www.axo.immo (ref. 85002124030). Fees to be paid by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/This description has been automatically translated from French.

Exceptional property with swimming pool, spa, and pastures just minutes from Alençon. Located just minutes from Alençon, this magnificent home offers a peaceful and refined living environment, combining modern comfort with bucolic charm. Perfectly harmonized with its surroundings, it boasts quality amenities and exceptional panoramic views. The main house consists of a fitted kitchen, a spacious living room, and a bright lounge offering breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. There is a ground-floor bedroom, a bathroom that can be tailored to your tastes, and separate toilets. You will also find a cellar and a practical back kitchen. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms welcome you, accompanied by a modern bathroom and separate toilets. An independent studio offers additional accommodation or work-from-home possibilities, for more privacy and freedom. The exterior is just as remarkable, with a heated pool for relaxing moments outdoors, a spa for ultimate wellbeing, as well as a beautiful terrace, a pond, and a chalet. A small water feature adds to the charm of this green haven. For nature and farming enthusiasts, the property also includes a lovely 1.4-hectare meadow, ideal for animals or simply enjoying a green environment. A large closed garage, three carports, and a motorcycle garage with workshop complete this exceptional property, offering numerous storage and layout possibilities. It is a true haven of peace, where every element has been designed to provide comfort and tranquility. An idyllic setting for nature lovers and those seeking calm, while remaining close to Mortagne-au-Perche. Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. - Photo slightly modified by AI. A rare and highly sought-after property, to be discovered without delay. (3.16% fees included at the buyer's expense.)This description has been automatically translated from French.

Rare Contemporary Architect’s House in the Pays d’Auge (2020) – 255 m² of Living Space Nestled in the heart of a landscaped park of about 2,000 m², this contemporary architect-designed residence combines generous volumes, noble materials and an exceptional panoramic view over the Normandy countryside. The entrance, enhanced by a paved path alongside a koi pond, leads into a vast living space bathed in natural light thanks to large picture windows opening onto a 200 m² exotic wood terrace. The living room with three-sided fireplace and the American-style kitchen create a warm and convivial atmosphere. A bedroom with en-suite shower room and private terrace completes this level. Upstairs: a bright study, a spectacular master suite with rotunda, Lumiscene jacuzzi and balcony, two additional bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside: garages, courtyard, pétanque court, landscaped grounds with rare plantings including cycas and a royal olive tree, all beautifully lit at night. Ideally located, only 10 minutes from Saint-Pierre-en-Auge and 20 km from Lisieux. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques: www.georisques.gouv.fr ⸻ Pays d’Auge – Contemporary Architect’s House with 180° Views From its automatic Corten steel gate, the property immediately makes a statement: a striking water walkway paved with silver travertine pebbles leads to the main entrance. The ground floor opens onto a vast open space, the true heart of the house, arranged over three distinct levels: • a living room with three-sided fireplace, • a TV lounge set slightly below, • an American-style kitchen by Arthur Bonnet, in textured black marble, elevated by a few steps and completed with a hidden back kitchen set behind a rotunda decorated with a countryside-inspired fresco. Also on this level: a wellness area to be finished, a double garage with advanced security system (including smoke devices), and a designer marble restroom highlighted with floor LEDs. Large aluminum bay windows with automated shutters extend the interiors onto several exotic wood terraces, bordered by gabion walls of volcanic stone and enhanced by olive trees, cycas and ornamental shrubs. The breathtaking 180° view over the Normandy plain creates an unparalleled sense of peace and serenity. A massive chestnut staircase leads upstairs, filled with natural light thanks to high rectangular windows framing glimpses of traditional half-timbered Norman houses nearby. This level includes: • a glass-enclosed office overlooking the reception area at 8 meters high, fitted with Cinna lighting to soften acoustics, adjacent to a library, • an exceptional master suite featuring a 20 m² walk-in dressing room with sensor lighting, a bedroom opening onto a rotunda with Lumiscene jacuzzi, extended by a large exotic wood balcony, and a bathroom clad in volcanic stone with unique golf-club shaped fittings, • two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one in pebbles, the other in slate). The architecture is enhanced by a flat roof design, stone cladding from Burgundy, and luxurious Porcelanosa flooring in marble, quartz, slate or Swarovski crystal finishes. Full home automation (heat pump heating, alarm system, automated lighting, indoor/outdoor sound system) ensures ultimate comfort and convenience. Outside, the landscaped 2,000 m² garden, designed by a landscape architect, unfolds around a royal olive tree and a variety of Mediterranean essences (cycas, bamboo, green oak, olive trees). At night, dramatic lighting design transforms the property into a living tableau. A unique creation, blending cutting-edge design with the surrounding unspoiled nature — only 20 km from Lisieux.

Complete 60-page dossier on request. 10mn from Pt L'Eveque, 25mn from Deauville and 1h50 from Paris. Half-timbered manor house of approx. 250 m² with guest house of 70 m². Enclosed grounds of 7,000 m² planted with fruit trees. View over the Pays d'Auge. First floor: fitted kitchen with scullery, large reception room in contemporary extension, living room with fireplace, utility room and conservatory. First floor: master bedroom with dressing room, two bedrooms with fitted closets and fireplace, children's bedroom, bathroom and WC. Attic: cathedral bedroom with mezzanine, children's bedroom, shower room and WC. The guest house comprises, on the first floor, a large living room with open kitchen, shower room and WC. First floor: mezzanine bedroom and second bedroom with fitted closets. Adjoining workshops and shed. South-west exposure, bright rooms and unobstructed views over the Pays d'Auge. Heat pump. Recent diagnosis free of asbestos and lead. DPE: 76 (Indice B) GES: 3 (Indice A) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr +33652902032

A large townhouse to be renovated, from the 16th and 17th centuries, with outhouses divided into apartments, nestled in the town of Falaise in Normandy’s Calvados department. The property stands on a calm street. The old edifice was doubtless an important home at the time of the Catholic League of France – a major participant in the French Wars of Religion. As early as in the 14th century, this part of the town was home to the burghers of Guibray – a district of Falaise. Their land initially belonged to the abbots of the local Abbey of Saint John. Fairs were held here and there were many inns in this district too. The house was probably one of those inns. It is set back from a small square that still bears the name of one of the members of the Catholic League of France in Falaise, from the time of the French Wars of Religion. Nicknamed the Hôtel du Grand Coq, the edifice was later the home of a wealthy parliamentarian. It lies near Notre-Dame de Guibray church and is tucked away on a well-preserved historical street, a short stroll from specialist food shops and amenities. On the street side, the noble edifice has an appearance that is typical of the 16th and 17th centuries. The structure is more wide than tall and is made of Caen stone. On the court side, the building is made up of three dwellings that form a square courtyard, half of which was later linked to the initial dwelling. The edifice’s rear elevation bears witness to the redesigns that have taken place over the course of the centuries: there are corbels, roof slopes and the remains of a tower that was reduced in height and which dates back to at least the 16th century. On the left, a stone elevation is coated with rendering in the modern part. Beyond it, there is a small outhouse with a slate roof and two small-paned windows. Lastly, with its back to the street and leading out through the rear elevation of the main dwelling, there is a former forge that has been converted into a dwelling. It has seven windows. From the court, steps lead to the back of the plot. The property’s walls enclose the whole plot. In the central court, low walls demarcate different small gardens. To the right of main section, on the court side, there is a timber gallery that connects to the different apartments on the first floor.

An Art Deco-inspired villa and garden, on the seafront near Granville. Built in the early 1930s, this 255 m² villa has three storeys. The west-facing facade faces the sea, the north-facing side offers uninterrupted views of the dunes and beaches, while the south-facing side overlooks the garden, which has a similarly sized villa next to it. The main entrance is located on the intermediate plateau that provides access to the upper floor and the garden level below. The latter is also accessible via a separate door at the bottom of the street, on the north side. The garden is divided into several terraces, each linked by wide steps. A detached outbuilding at the end of the garden, facing the street, provides parking for one vehicle. A complete renovation was undertaken in 2022. The foundations and retaining walls have been reinforced, the roof structure and copper roofing are new, and the joinery is aluminium. The finishing work remains to be done, including a possible redefinition of the spaces.

A remarkable 14th-century presbytery with a gîte, outhouses and gardens, nestled on Normandy’s Cotentin peninsula, four kilometres from beaches and three hours from Paris. Near a church, a gate between two stone pillars leads onto a drive edged with grassy gardens. This drive takes you to a first house. At the end of the drive, a covered pedestrian entrance leads into a paved courtyard in front of the presbytery. From here, a carriage entrance leads to a grassy pathway that links the church to the start of a majestic drive. This majestic drive leads up to a neighbouring chateau. The presbytery’s foundations date back to the 12th century. It was built in an L shape with flat gable ends. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. In the 14th century, an extension was added in its inner corner. The elevations are made of rubble stone. Ashlar forms the window and door surrounds. The windows and doors on the ground floor are slightly arched. The facade faces south-west. It is punctuated with six bays. Three chimney stacks rise up from the slate roof. Outhouses are dotted around three different gardens. The largest of these gardens extends in front of the presbytery’s facade.

The Villa d'Eaux, an exceptional and significant edifice on the Côte Fleurie, in the centre of Villers-sur-Mer and 100 m from the beach. Villers-sur-Mer is one of the seaside resorts created in the middle of the 19th century and built along the Côte Fleurie between Trouville-sur-Mer and Cabourg, between the Côte de Grâce and the Côte de Nacre. It was a Parisian elite in search of a getaway in a healthy climate that drove the development of seaside tourism on this stretch of the coast. They were attracted by the landscape and picturesque charm of these isolated spots, which had been revealed by painters. Villers-sur-Mer was founded by Félix Pigeory, a Parisian architect, who bought about twenty hectares of land with his private funds. The town first expanded on the heights of the Vaches Noires cliffs with villas built by the Empire aristocracy, followed by the construction on plots of land by the sea, notably with the creation of a casino. It then became a well-known family resort. The first municipal baths and showers opened in 1913. At the time, they comprised sixteen cabins built on two levels, served by two galleries that encircled a patio topped by a glass roof.

A large, luxurious home, its outbuildings and almost 5 ha between the Manche and Calvados departments in the Bessin region. The road gives direct access to the entrance courtyard. The 17th century house is directly in front. A large, Napoleon-style stable stands at right angles. Both buildings are surrounded by vast areas, laid to lawn, followed by meadows. The other outbuildings are set out behind the stables.

A restored manor house and Historical Monument, surrounded by a walled garden, nestled in the rolling landscape of the Orne department’s Perche region. Within walking distance from the village, halfway up a hillside and at the end of a small lane, the property, enclosed by tall walls, which are, in turn, cadenced by round towers, is accessible via an immense gate, topped with crenulations. As for its tall walls, they surround a large U-shaped interior garden, the latter of which, facing westward towards the surrounding countryside below its enclosure wall, has been meticulously landscaped and deftly blends together the differences in its sloping topography. Standing out thanks to its soaring tile gable roof, which is highlighted with a cornice, the manor is extended by a second, adjacent dwelling, while the other buildings, used as holiday accommodations, a caretaker’s cottage and various outbuildings, respectively, round out the edifices in the enclosure. Lastly, behind the dwelling and accessible via the walled garden, a two-hectare orchard overlooks the countryside.

In the Orne department, on the outskirts of the Norman Switzerland region, a 17th-century farm-manor house, its courtyard and garden of nearly 7,700 m². A long driveway, 300 years old and planted with horse chestnut trees, leads to the 17th-century impregnable-looking seigniorial home, once the estate of the famous marquis d’Ango. A covered double gateway with a basket-handle arch decorated with the coat of arms of the Motte Ango family, as well as an adjacent pedestrian door open onto a grand rectangular courtyard. All around, organised in a U shape, is the central manor and its outbuildings, the tree-filled garden and the chateau’s former moats. Facing the courtyard on the southern side, the 17th-century dwelling has two floors with convertible attic space, crowned with a gabled flat tile ochre roof. It is punctuated with three dormer windows topped with triangular pediments. Its stately façades are made out of hard masonry, granite, limestone, schist, puddingstone, formed from large dressed rubble stone. The windows are aligned in vertical rows, including the dormer windows, inserted into dressed grey granite surrounds.

A 19th-century manor in around 5 hectares of grounds, 4 kilometres from Luc-sur-Mer and 20 minutes from Caen, in the heart of a lush valley. On the outskirts of a neighbourhood dominated by the bright shades of Caen stone, a lush, green track arrives at a wrought-iron gate. Beyond it, the private drive through the woods leads to a clearing tucked away from prying eyes. On one side, a foliage-covered, chalk cliff provides natural protection, while on the other a wood including hundred-year-old trees envelops the place in a peaceful atmosphere. In the centre, the garden is made up of several lawns, an orchard and grassy meadows spanning approximately 6 hectares. The late 19th-century residence, combining neo-Gothic and Anglo-Norman influences, stands on a slight outcrop. The three-storey main residence boasts a semi-underground garden level, a first floor and a converted attic. Its irregular L-shape gives it a picturesque silhouette. The steeply sloped slate roof combines dual-pitched Mansard, pavilion and conical roofs, punctuated by dormers and brick chimney stacks. The roof ridges are topped with decorative metal caps, sometimes arrow-shaped, underlining the building’s verticality. The façade combines light-coloured rendering with decorative half-timbering, in keeping with Anglo-Norman tradition. Tall mullioned and transom windows, a central oriel window and a wooden balcony punctuate the façade, while a semi-circular wooden patio overlooks the grounds. To the rear, a modern glazed extension, with a teak patio, blends into the edifice’s architecture, creating a subtle transition between old and modern. The grounds also play host to a covered swimming pool, a wooden pavilion and several landscaped paths, which lead from the house to the surrounding countryside, enhancing the manor’s romantic character.

A former priest's house, now a family home, with a landscaped garden, in the upper reaches of Deauville, overlooking the town and the sea. The property stands on the slopes of historical Deauville, in the former village of Dosville dating from the 12th century. It can be reached via a slightly winding, wooded road leading up to a discrete gate. From there, a drive lined with Portugal laurels and cypress trees leads to a parking area before reaching the garden tucked away behind a wall of foliage. The former presbytery, whose architecture has evolved over the centuries, stands at the end of the garden, slightly lower down. It was erected in the 12th century and displays remarkable architectural continuity: successive transformations and additions have enhanced its standing without altering its harmony. The main residence is south-facing and has an elongated shape, topped with a gabled roof made of flat tiles, punctuated by hipped dormer windows and tall brick chimney stacks characteristic of old buildings in the Pays d’Auge sector. The walls made of bright, light-yellow rubble stone, pointed with lime, strike a contrast with the old, dark-coloured carved wooden doors. At the right-hand end of the house, there is a glazed veranda with views over Deauville and the sea on one side and the curate’s garden on the other. The left-hand end is made up of the 18th-century chapel that today houses a spacious living room adjacent to the rest of the building. A half-timbered protruding section topped by a triangular gable stands out from the main façade and overhangs a wooden balcony that can be reached via a both picturesque and functional external flight of steps. The blue shutters, climbing plants and flowerbeds soften the stringency of the residence, allowing the edifice to blend into its environment. The property is enclosed and protected by hedges and buildings: to the left, an 18th-century stone outbuilding runs alongside the street, while to the right, another outbuilding separates it from neighbouring houses.

An 18th-century former hamlet and its breath-taking garden of more than one hectare, on the outskirts of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, in Normandy’s Orne department. This former hamlet, refurbished and combined into one single property, is accessible via a dirt lane bordered by an apple orchard, while the buildings themselves are organised around an asymmetrical courtyard and include a large main dwelling, composed of several different, seamlessly connected volumes, a second, smaller dwelling, which could be used as a holiday cottage or a guesthouse, a bakehouse and a former pigsty. Facing east-west, the two-storey main dwelling features a pointed stone exterior on its courtyard side, which is, in turn, cadenced by wood-framed windows as well as dormers on its red tile roof. Behind, on the house’s western side, glass double doors open on to a patio festooned with a grapevine as well as a garden planted with trees, providing unobstructed views overlooking a stream, the latter of which is traversable via a small bridge and winds its way through the garden, flowing over small waterfalls and irrigating aquatic vegetation, such as horsetails and reeds. To the north of the courtyard, the bakehouse and pigsty, today converted into annexes with more practical uses, have preserved their original charm with their stone walls and tile roofs, while the independent holiday cottage, facing south, features a lintel etched with the year 1778 and is accessible from one side via a flight of steps blanketed with nasturtiums. Built out of stone, its exteriors, punctuated by windows providing plunging views of the property, are also topped with a flat tile roof. Carpeted with meadows, woods and a meticulously maintained garden, planted with mature trees and flowerbeds, the property also includes a small artificial pond located towards the southern part of the grounds.