An Art Deco-inspired villa and garden,
on the seafront near Granville
on the seafront near Granville
Granville,
MANCHE
lower-normandy
50400
FR
Location
Perched on the heights of Donville-les-Bains in Normandy, the villa faces the sea. It has an unobstructed 180-degree view from the Pointe du Roc in the south to the Pointe d'Agon in the north. The horizon stretches from Cancale to Jersey, with the Chausey Islands in the centre. The property is 3 hours from Paris, 1.5 hours from Rennes and 1 hour from Caen. Mont-Saint-Michel is close by, as are the long beaches of the Channel.
Description
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.
The villa
The renovation was carried out in keeping with the original style of the building: volumes, ochre-coloured facades, semi-circular arch of the entrance door, characteristic elongated shape of the picture windows.
The current plans were drawn up by an architect and are as follows:
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a stairwell and lift shaft, a living and dining room with a veranda, an adjoining open-plan kitchen, a disabled-accessible toilet and a study. The living room opens onto a west-facing terrace. To the south, a staircase leads down to the garden level.
The first floor comprises two bedrooms with sea views, one of which faces north and west and has a shower room and small terrace, as well as a bathroom and a toilet on the landing.
The garden level comprises a bedroom, bathroom and study, followed by a living room and dining room with an adjoining conservatory and open-plan kitchen, as well as a bathroom, toilet and utility room. An external access on the north side makes this space independent from the rest of the villa.
The garden
It covers an area of around 350 m², and has three terraces. The first is on the ground floor level and runs right up to the street. A conifer provides shade. The second, accessible by a wide staircase along the edge and separated from the road by an original low wall, runs up to the garage. The third, linked by a staircase in the same design, faces the sea under a remarkable maritime pine and runs along the ground floor of the villa. A driveway runs along the coast road and also provides access to the garden level.
The garage
This is located in the south-east corner of the garden and covers an area of approximately 6.30 x 3.30 m. A sectional sliding door provides parking for one vehicle. Access from inside the property is via the garden, via a small staircase.
Our opinion
Emblematic of the 1930s, a revamped Art Deco Norman villa facing the immense blue sea. Standing on an elegant promontory at the top of the cliff, it is part of a landscape punctuated by remarkable ancient maritime pines. Its location on the outskirts of Granville, the region's famous port, is an obvious advantage, combining urban proximity with peace and quiet. The renovation of the building, carried out with the utmost care and using quality materials - in particular copper roofing - now provides a sound, sustainable foundation. The vast interior volumes and the garden remain to be interpreted as wished, leaving the future owner complete freedom of expression. Whichever vision the new owners chose, it will find a unique setting here, magnified by an unobstructed view, looking out onto the open horizon.
Reference 622667
| Main building floor area | 250 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Outbuildings floor area | 20 m² |
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
