My family has lived in Normandy for over 300 years. We have been living in a family chateau four kilometres from this farm since 1978, the year when my husband took over the farm. The farmhouse was then occupied by farmers who had lived here for three generations. Three years ago, when the last farmer – who was employed by my husband – retired, the house became available. Keen to preserve the property, which is very dear to us, we have chosen not to sell it but to completely renovate it, giving it a new lease of life through a project that is both a family and a professional endeavour, remaining true to our history and our local roots.
The house stands on the site of a former 16th-century castle that was destroyed by fire. A rectangular tower dating back to the Louis XIII period remains, listed by the Fondation du Patrimoine; the farmhouse and its outbuildings were rebuilt around it between the 16th and 18th centuries. Its architecture combines brick, limestone, sandstone, flint and glazed brick. The complex forms part of a “clos-masure”, a traditional style specific to the Pays de Caux, which cannot be found anywhere else in France. This traditional complex comprises a farmhouse, a cart shed, cowsheds, stables and various other farm buildings, as well as a former walled kitchen garden, which has now been fully landscaped. The farm is still in operation, but a separate access route keeps farm traffic away from the house.
Set apart from a small village in the Pays de Caux, the property is situated in a place known as Le Parquet, which is mentioned in the archives as far back as the 16th and 17th centuries. Once a feudal estate, the property belonged to the de Livet family, who also owned Arantot chateau, situated four kilometres away, where we now live. As descendants of this lineage, we are continuing the family history. Before our family took over the farm, the house had been home to three successive generations of farmers for over a century, thus continuing the estate’s history as both a farm and a residence.
Our offering is part of a way of life that bridges land and sea. The house is 15 minutes from the Alabaster Coast, from Bréauté-Beuzeville station on the Paris–Le Havre line, and 45 minutes from Rouen. Entirely renovated with the help of an architect, it combines the character of a historic home with modern comforts. The bright, open-plan spaces have been designed to offer a sustainable quality of life, with all the facilities needed for remote working. Designed for extended stays, it offers a genuine alternative to a second home, providing all the comforts and amenities of a family home. In this unspoilt setting, the peace and quiet is disturbed only by the sounds of the countryside and, as the seasons change, by farming activities, which contribute fully to the place's authenticity.
In Les Petites Dalles, the restaurant “La Petite Dalle” serves seafood platters, regional white wines and crêpes overlooking the beach. In Fécamp, the Fisheries Museum provides an accurate account of the local maritime history, whilst the fish market and “La Nouvelle Vague” fishmonger’s showcase the quality of the seafood on offer. In Valmont, the Sannier bakery is renowned for its raspberry and Chantilly cream tart. Markets set the pace of local life, particularly in Cany-Barville and Barville on Mondays, and in Fauville on Fridays. The Voie Verte, accessible from Riville, links Cany-Barville to Fécamp and offers some lovely walks. When it comes to dining, Le Champêtre charms guests with its simple cuisine by the water’s edge. Finally, in Veulettes-sur-Mer, the beach and the restaurant “Les Frégates” offer a relaxed, Norman atmosphere.
The property has two floors. The ground floor comprises a spacious living room with a fireplace, divided into two separate areas: a lounge and a library which doubles as a dining room. It also features a bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom, as well as a fully equipped kitchen opening onto the garden. Upstairs, the house has two large bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, a third bedroom, a children’s bedroom, and an additional bathroom. Monthly rate subject to a 12-month contract and tenancy agreement.
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