18th Century Bourgeois Residence With Two Gîtes In Fressin For Sale

An 18th-century residence with a rich past
In the heart of the village of Fressin, this elegant bourgeois residence built in 1742 captivates with its architecture, history, and the richness of its volumes. Known locally as ”Maison Violette,” it owes its name to a family of notables from Fressin, whose members held a notarial office in the municipality from 1702 to 1868. Over the centuries, the property has had several lives: notarial residence, wholesale egg business from the late 19th century, agricultural exploitation between 1934 and 1968, and then a tourist accommodation since the 1970s.
Its large white stone porch, with a keystone bearing the year ”1742,” opens onto a courtyard around which the house and its outbuildings are organized. The main façade, built of brick and adorned with false pilasters, a cordon, and a stone cornice, reflects the characteristic architecture of 18th-century bourgeois residences.
Facing south, the house benefits from beautiful brightness. It has retained many character elements, including its old moldings and generous volumes. The kitchen, carefully renovated, combines tiles and Portuguese-inspired ceramics. The floors have also been restored over time, respecting the spirit of the place.
Two independent gîtes
The property also includes two independent gîtes, each capable of accommodating up to four people. Each accommodation has a bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen. This configuration allows for the continuation of a seasonal rental activity while providing a comfortable solution for hosting family and friends independently.
A vast land and numerous possibilities
The property extends over a vast green area, offering a peaceful environment around the residence and its outbuildings. The whole is suitable for various projects: family residence, country house, tourist activity, or equestrian property. The configuration of the outdoor spaces also allows for the possibility of accommodating horses while maintaining generous relaxation and leisure areas.
Fressin, a characterful village in the heart of the Haut-Pays d’Opale
Located in the Planquette valley, Fressin is an emblematic village of the Haut-Pays d’Opale, appreciated for its architectural, historical, and natural heritage. Its medieval castle ruins, church, old bourgeois residences, hiking trails, and landscapes of woods and pastures compose a preserved setting. The Haut-Pays d’Opale Tourist Office indeed presents the municipality as a true gateway to the territory.
Fressin is also closely linked to Georges Bernanos. The writer spent part of his childhood and youth there, drawing significant inspiration from the landscapes of Artois. The residence offered for sale is not the one in which he lived, but it fully belongs to this historical and bourgeois environment that marks the identity of the village and resonates in his work, particularly in the descriptions of notarial residences in ”Un crime.” The municipality of Fressin still maintains this literary memory today.
Montreuil-sur-Mer is approximately 21 kilometers away, and Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is about 33 kilometers away. The beaches of the Côte d’Opale are thus accessible in about forty minutes. This location, both rural and touristy, enhances the property’s appeal for a primary or secondary residence, as well as for a lodging project aimed at a French, Belgian, Dutch, or British clientele.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/