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The Saint John Manor House is an emblematic building located in Mathieu, Calvados department, Normandy. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, it replaces an older mansion and occupies the site. Its architecture, marked by the use of stones, bellows and coats, includes a stretch on the street side wall, a defensive element typical of the houses of this time. The property belonged to Édouard Legrand, mayor of Mathieu from 1923 to 1945, before being used as a farm and then restored in 1970.

The main façade and its roof were listed as historic monuments by order of 6 February 1981, thereby recognizing their heritage value. The mansion is located on Rue Édouard-Legrand, an artery named after its former owner, highlighting the link between local history and this building. Today, it bears witness to the architectural and social evolution of the region, moving from a seigneurial residence to agricultural use and then to a restoration that preserves its historical character.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its importance in the Calvados heritage. The mansion is part of a wider list of protected monuments in the region, illustrating the historical richness of Lower Normandy (now Normandy). Its state of conservation and precise location, noted as satisfactory (score 8/10), make it a remarkable site for lovers of history and architecture.

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