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Grand Villa
Hardelay
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A HISTORIC HOUSE
LOCATED ON THE D-DAY LANDING SITE
OF OMAHA BEACH,
BE A PART OF HISTORY
OCEAN FRONT
4500 plus sq. feet
8 bedrooms (only 5
available in 2011 and 6
available in 2012),
2 bathrooms
and 2 toilet rooms
sleeps 10 +
10 - 13 foot ceilings
throughout, large state of the art eat in kitchen, large living room, dining
room, T.V. room, library and numerous balconies.
Indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
Large yard and secluded
back patio.
Ideal for sea-lovers or
for putting yourself directly in a piece of D-Day history.
Experience history
first hand.
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THE HOUSE:
The Grand Villa Hardelay
A historically protected house right on the beach at Omaha, Normandy, France
in the Dog Green sector. Dog Green beach was portrayed in both movies
Saving Private Ryan, and
The Longest
Day.
The house was there on the beach front during
the D-Day landings and managed to get through it with only roof damage,
quite a bit of damage to the fence and some ammo damage on the walls of the
building. The previous owners, the Hardelay's, a local family, were evacuated from the
house by the German's prior to the invasion, and moved temporarily into the
village of Vierville. The German's took the
roof off and used the rafters for building their bunkers. Then when
the American's came they took the roof tiles. The roof tiles were
eventually returned after the battle. Mr. Hardelay later
become the mayor of Vierville and would entertain many famous people at the
house during the proceeding years including Mrs. Nancy Reagan.
On the top of the hill to the left side of
the first picture was the German position WN70. WN stands for "Widerstandnest"
in German and in English the "Resistance Nest" At this position the
German's had a 75 mm gun in pill box and another 75 mm gun, 4 tobruks
with MG's, 2 mortars in concrete emplacements and one 20 mm flak gun.
This position was taken by the American's on the morning of D-Day.
The house was built in approximately 1907 and then
with a larger addition and great renovations added in approximately 1920 The
house is over 4500 sq. ft., it is 4 stories, 9 bedrooms (only 6 bedrooms
available for renting in 2012) with very large public rooms. It
retains the quirky charm of a old French villa but has had renovations to
upgrade to the 2000's.
We will still be doing some renovations to the house
in 2012. We anticipate most renovations will be done with the
exception of sanding and restaining of hardwood floors incomplete, some
closets incomplete and some painting and decorating. We will be
renting the house out in 2012 at a reduced rate of 2000 euro per week during
renovations, including cleaning. There will absolutely be no renovations occurring during
your stay. Once all of
the renovations are completed, estimating summer 2013, the rent will be 2500
Euro per week.
Could be a great place to plan a stay if
you ever wish to come to the Normandy area. Experience history first
hand
Below you will see pictures and an outline of the home.
GROUND FLOOR
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The Living Room: |
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The salon is a very large room, with a 10 foot cove
ceiling and fabulous views of the sea from the very large bay window.
You will be able to see the sea from 90 degrees to the north, east and
west. Two very comfortable chairs are strategically placed at the window
for the best views in the house, and a lovely place for an afternoon tea
and a cozy read or a glass of wine at sunset.
The room is very bright and sunny.
It has a working marble fireplace, built in
bookcases with many of books to read and shelving, large doors with access
to the main foyer. It also has French doors accessing the sun room
and then the kitchen.
There is plenty of comfortable seating so you can
enjoy your family or company and enjoy the views or the fire.
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The
Kitchen:
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An extremely large kitchen with 13 foot ceilings. Fabulous views of
the sea through 12 foot windows and French doors. Also fabulous views
from the sink and washing area along with views from the breakfast nook. At
the back of the kitchen is patio doors and a window cross through to the
outdoor BBQ and fireplace and the patio furniture. A beautiful view of
the hilly countryside. The kitchen has a staircase to access the
basement level and a staircase to assess the second floor, French doors to
the dining room.The eat in kitchen
seats 8 at a large table and has an additional comfy breakfast nook.
It comes with a full stainless steel fridge and freezer, a stainless steel
dishwasher, stainless steel wine fridge, wine rack, lazy susan and plenty of
storage, including a pantry. Butcher block countertops, slate tiles
for island and backsplash.
A very large island with eating area, a desk area in
breakfast nook. Also a large stainless steel gas stove and oven,
stainless steel microwave, coffee machine and recycling area.
The kitchen is fully equipped with every needed appliance,
from food processor, blender, to fondue set along with cookware and
dishes for full gourmet cooking.
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The television room is located on the main floor. It
comes with a sectional sofa that can be pulled out to a double bed.
There is a 50" wide screen television along with United
Kingdom satellite television. There is a full surround sound system in
this room making it a perfect theatre room.
It comes also with a DVD and Blue Ray player,
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Twin
Bedroom:
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A twin bedroom located on the main floor level with an attached ensuite
bathroom.
This bedroom has plenty of windows with views from all of the sea.
Two twin beds (90 cm), a chair, dresser and bookcase.
This bathroom has a bathtub and sink.
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Hallway, Foyer and Grand Staircase:
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Beautiful mosiac tiles on the floor and stairs and a
wrought iron banister leading to the second and third floors of the house.
Also a cloak closet and bathroom are located off this foyer.
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The
Main Floor Bathroom and Toilet Room:
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Also on the ground level:
Washing machine and dryer. There are also indoor and
outdoor clothes lines if you don't wish to use the dryer.
Two sets of large stairways to the upper levels and a
large foyer.
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2nd FLOOR: |
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Master Bedroom:
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Located on the second floor, the large master bedroom has 10 foot ceilings,
French doors to a balcony with outdoor seating that faces the sea and
another window facing the hilly countryside.
Beautifully decorated in blacks and whites.
A king-size bed (180 cm) with a comfy chair, built in dressers, bedside tables,
chandelier and lamps, a large armoire for clothing, a cabinet and T.V. with
DVD player.
Lovely original hardwood floors through out.
Enjoy your morning coffee out on the balcony or a late night brandy.
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2nd Master Bedroom:
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Also located on the second floor is another large master bed room.
Decorated in calming beiges and grey with 10 foot ceilings and the
original hardwood floors.
With a queen size bed (160 cm), end tables and a dresser with chandelier and
lamps. Large mirrored armoire
for clothing, comfortable chair and table for lounging and reading
and a T.V. with DVD player for late night movie watching.
A bay window facing the sea and another window is facing the hilly
countryside.
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4th Bedroom |
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Also located on the second floor is another bedroom with a queen size
bed (160 cm).
Decorated in greys and pale blue grey with 10 foot ceilings and the
original hardwood floors.
This room has large french doors with a balcony overlooking the hilly
country side with a view of the grazing sheep, along with a table and
chairs.
Another window gives you lovely views of the sea.
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5th Bedroom |
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Located on the second
floor this large room is wonderfully bright with many large windows
and plenty of sea views. The room has a twin daybed (90 cm) and a full
size bed (120 cm) which can sleep 3 children or two adults in comfort.
This room is decorated in reds and greys and comes with plenty of
storage.
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The Library: |
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Located on the second floor directly on top of the salon is
a large library or office.
A desk located in the large bay window affords lovely 90
degree views of the Normandy sea a D-Day beaches. Working has
never been made so easy.
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Main Bathroom:
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On the second floor is a large full bathroom with a large
soaker tub, a separate shower, a sink and toilet.
Beautifully renovated and decorated in glass and marble tiles. A
spa like bathroom with a wonderful view of the countryside from the window.|
This bathroom can be locked off and become a part of the main Master Bedroom
Suite.
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Landing and Hallway: |
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Upstairs landing and hallway with storage.
Off of this hallway is an additional toilet room and a full bathroom.
A large linen closet and clothes closet are located in the hallway.
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Another two piece bathroom
with toilet and sink on second floor.
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The 3rd Floor
Three additional bedrooms and a large studio. This
level is not available with the exception of one bedroom in 2012.
Available in 2012:
Starting July 1, 2012 there will be the following
additional rooms:
- Dining room, seating 8 with a large buffet
- Baby nursery (off of 2nd master bedroom)
- Shower room with shower, toilet and sink
- Additional 6th bedroom with two twin beds
- Exterior newly painted
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Outside and Surrounding Areas
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Views from the windows: |
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The yard:
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 Side yard above.
Back yard right:. |
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View from sunroom |
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FOR MANY MORE PICTURES OF SURROUNDING AREA,
TOWN AND BEACH CLICK HERE AREA