It is a story of family and love. For more than 30 years, our grandmother used to stay at the Grand Hôtel d'Houlgate, a landmark in the birth of Normandy seaside resorts. This region has become the scene of many memories, a place full of emotions which we always love to return to. We were dreaming of having a real family place to put down roots, a place to meet up, be together and welcome others. When we discovered this listed villa it was an obvious choice for us. It has everything we were looking for – authentic charm, lots of history, and an exceptional location, just a stone's throw from the sea, in the heart of unspoilt natural surroundings.
Built in 1925 by Julien Turbiau, a doctor, artist and sculptor who had lived in Villers since 1900, Maison Irène is one of 163 listed villas in the commune. We have carried out renovations that respect the original architecture, while incorporating carefully chosen contemporary furnishings. This dialogue between heritage features and modern design gives the house an atmosphere that is both elegant and warm.
Julien Turbiau built the house we know today as Irène in 1925. The property makes up part of the rich history of Villers-sur-Mer, a seaside resort founded in 1856, even before Deauville or Cabourg. Already popular with artists in the 1840s, it is the result of the vision of Félix Pigeory and Pitre-Chevalier, key figures in 19th-century Parisian culture. Villers-sur-Mer boasts a number of architectural follies, including two remarkable buildings inherited from the 1931 International Colonial Exhibition in Paris, which were carefully dismantled, transported and then rebuilt here stone by stone.
La Maison is an invitation to experience Normandy differently, set between the sea and the countryside. Just a few minutes from Deauville, it is ideally located for exploring the region while enjoying a peaceful setting. The 800 m² landscaped garden, planted with fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, apricot, fig and mirabelle plum) is a veritable cocoon of greenery. At the far end of the garden there is a wellness area with a sauna. A leisure annex has table tennis, darts and a punching bag. The rooms have panoramic views over the rooftops of Villers, the sea and the countryside. Bicycles are available for exploring the coastal paths and discovering the new maritime cycle route.
There are plenty of ways to discover the picturesque villages of the Normandy countryside, such as Beuvron-en-Auge or Beaumont-en-Auge, which is particularly dear to our hearts. We love meeting up in the square, playing boules or enjoying lunch at the Café des Arts, while strolling through the quiet streets and little shops. We also love walking in Gulbenkian Park, a haven of peace and absolute tranquillity amongst majestic trees. For a shopping break, Trouville and Deauville are less than 15 minutes away, with their lively restaurants, fish markets and shops.
The villa is set out over three levels. The ground floor has a bright living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a fully-equipped kitchen and a quiet, bright office where you can work from home. The first floor has three double bedrooms and one bedroom with a trundle bed and an en suite bathroom. On the top floor, the master suite has a private bathroom and city and sea views, and a second children's bedroom is also equipped with a trundle bed.
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