manors for sale Doudeville, France

A listed 17th-century house with guesthouses and a garden designed by the famous landscape architect Jacques Wirtz, 10 minutes from Normandy's Côte d'Albâtre coastline. Just outside the village, a broad wooden gate and paved drive lead to a vast space. Two guesthouses and a garage stand on one side. The main dwelling and its extension stand on the other side. The grand house is typical of noble Norman dwellings from the mid-17th century. South-facing and rectangular in shape, it has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the tall roof space. The building is crowned with a hipped slate roof with six dormers. The elevations are made of brick. Red brickwork forms the quoins, cornices and window and door surrounds. The facade has five bays. On one side, there is a 19th-century brickwork extension. It has a two-level section with a three-slope roof, followed by a single-storey wing with a roof space. This wing houses a swimming pool. The garden was designed by the famous Belgian landscape architect Jacques Wirtz in the early 2000s. Wirtz is known for his work on two Parisian gardens: the Jardin du Carrousel garden in front of the Louvre Museum and the garden of the Élysée Palace. The property’s garden extends beyond the buildings, which it links together with paved paths, some of which are shaded. This magnificent outdoor space offers striking views.

Just a few kilometres from the beaches of Les Petites-Dalles, Veulettes-sur-Mer, Saint-Valery-en-Caux and Veules-les-Roses, this manor house, built in 1634, enjoys an exceptionally peaceful and unspoilt setting. Nestled in the heart of a mature landscaped park extending into open meadows, the property offers complete privacy, absolute tranquillity and beautiful views over the Pays de Caux countryside. The park is enhanced by a number of remarkable mature trees, which contribute greatly to the unique atmosphere and character of the estate. The manor underwent a major remodelling programme in the 1930s, incorporating Art Deco influences, notably its elegant bow windows, while preserving the principal features of its original brick-and-flint architecture. The ground floor offers approximately 120 m² (1,290 sq ft) of reception space, including a 37 m² triple-aspect drawing room (west, south and east), a 32 m² dining room, a 28 m² second reception room, a 20 m² sitting room, a 10 m² study, a 23 m² kitchen, a 28 m² utility room and various service rooms. The first floor comprises six bedrooms (31 m², 24 m², 19 m², 14 m², 14 m² and 11 m²), an 11.5 m² bathroom with shower and separate WC, together with landing areas. The estate also includes a 73 m² guest or caretaker's house, a 50 m² garage, a former 238 m² stable and garage building, together with several additional outbuildings. The property would benefit from a programme of renovation. Many original period features remain, including pitch pine flooring, wood panelling, fireplaces and numerous architectural details that reflect its historic character. An exceptional environment within easy reach of the Normandy coast, while remaining less than 20 kilometres from a railway station providing direct services to Paris Saint-Lazare.

Set within its delightful 1,700 sqm “priest’s garden”, at the foot of the church in a charming Cauchois village, this elegant house offers approximately 190 sqm of living space and comprises 10 main rooms, including a bright 38 sqm living room with bow window, wooden flooring and contemporary fireplace, a 12 sqm fitted and equipped kitchen with large bay windows, central island and stone worktops, a 12 sqm dining room, an adjoining 12 sqm study and a 10 sqm entrance hall. There are 6 bedrooms (13, 12, 12, 11, 14 and 15 sqm), including 3 en suite, as well as a bathroom, WC, utility room and a greenhouse. The property is presented in good condition, with warm décor successfully combining authenticity and modern comfort. The garden, with swimming pool, is designed in the style of a traditional priest’s garden, sheltered from view. Carefully clipped box hedges create a series of green “rooms” ideal for quiet contemplation as well as family gatherings and entertaining. A gardener can take care of maintenance if desired. An outbuilding with several storage rooms also houses the BOSCH oil-fired boiler, which additionally heats the pool. A greenhouse extending from and connected to the living room allows you to enjoy the garden from indoors during the mid-season, ideal for sheltered dining. Numerous practical features (built-in cupboards, storage, sound system, garden lighting, electric gate, etc.) have been incorporated to make this a comfortable modern home. With its five bedrooms, it is sure to become a wonderful family home

This elegant 16th-century manor, preserved “in its original condition”, offers around 300 sqm of living space filled with charm and authenticity. On the ground floor : a welcoming entrance hall, a grand 55 sqm dining room with fireplace, a 37 sqm living room with fireplace, a 20 sqm study-library, a spacious 20 sqm kitchen, as well as utility areas. The first floor is arranged around a large 30 sqm gallery leading to 5 bedrooms (10, 16, 25, 29 and 23 sqm), along with an anteroom, a shower room, and a shower room with toilet. Above, a vast attic of about 100 sqm provides additional potential. The property also boasts a vaulted cellar of 65 sqm and oil-fired central heating. The manor retains countless period features : wooden parquet floors, terracotta tiles, fireplaces, moldings, and fine woodwork, that together embody timeless authenticity. An 18th-century brick-and-flint outbuilding of approximately 135 sqm completes the estate. Set in nearly 4 hectares of partially walled grounds, with meadows and pastures free from overlooking neighbors, the property also enjoys a large natural pond. A rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished historic residence with exceptional character, ideal for a family home, countryside retreat, or prestigious hospitality project.

Located in a charming village in the Pays de Caux, between Rouen and Dieppe, this estate stands on the historic grounds of an 11th-century Benedictine abbey. This singular manor was originally crafted from an 18th-century conventual building. At the beginning of the 20th century, a whimsical spirits merchant commissioned the renowned architect Henri Jacquelin to design a monumental extension. The result is a striking blend of Neo-Norman and Neo-Gothic styles, incorporating numerous authentic historical elements. Spanning 546 m², the manor’s original wing features an entrance hall and an 80 m² reception room with a dedicated service corridor. On the opposite side of the lobby lies the 105 m² ballroom, anchored at its end by a circular lounge with a vaulted ceiling. Running alongside the ballroom are a professional kitchen, a scullery, and a pantry. The first floor features a corridor leading to four bedrooms—two of which have private shower rooms—and a separate bathroom. On an intermediate level, the billiard room opens onto a spiral staircase that leads to the tower bedroom and its ensuite shower room. The manor includes two basements: one dedicated to technical facilities (boiler room and workshop), and a second accessible from the kitchen, equipped with a cold storage room. Outside, the park of over 2 hectares (approx. 5 acres) is accessible via two entrances. The first leads to a parking area concealed from the main house, while the second, more picturesque entrance passes through the ramparts. Integrated into these walls is a gatekeeper's cottage which, after a full renovation, could serve as a secondary guest house. Continuing from this outbuilding is a registered covered storage area. The partially enclosed parkland was designed in the English landscape style. It offers pleasant walks where one can discover the remaining vestiges of the original abbey. At the edge of the estate sits the medieval motte-and-bailey, the final witness to the site’s feudal history. Ideally situated between Rouen and Dieppe, this exceptional property offers easy access to Paris, Deauville, Lille, and Belgium. Price including agency fees: €780,000 Agency fees to be paid by the seller. Presented by: Laurie de Bagneux Commercial Agent (EI) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr