Historic Income-Producing Hydroelectric Mill & Eco Home w/ Tourist Apt
Franche-Comté / Jura, Jura (39)
990 000 € ID: 176229
12th-Century Riverside Mill with Private Income Producing Hydroelectric Power & Tourist Apartment
Just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Arbois, capital of Jura wines, and directly opposite the historic house of Louis Pasteur, stands a truly rare property.
This 12th-century riverside mill has been completely eco-renovated, with meticulous care taken to respect its historic character and original materials, while integrating modern, high-performance and sustainable systems.
Surrounded by water, vineyards and nature, the estate offers absolute tranquillity in a location where tourism is steadily increasing, driven by heritage, wine culture and outdoor activities.
More than a house, this is a living heritage estate — where history, ecology and renewable energy coexist in harmony.
🌿 A Thoughtfully Eco-Renovated Heritage Property
The renovation was carried out with a clear philosophy: Respect for the original stone and structure Sustainable, breathable materials Energy efficiency without altering the soul of the building This results in a home that is:
✔ Comfortable year-round
✔ Environmentally responsible
✔ Built to last for generations
🏡 The Property
Main house (~320 m²) Bright, spacious and authentic, featuring:
- 3 reception / living rooms
- 5 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
High-performance wood-burning stove
Preserved historic stonework and generous volumes
Independent apartment (46 m²) Ideal for guests, family, or tourist accommodation (gîte, artist residence, eco-tourism), particularly relevant given the growing tourist appeal of Arbois.
Large outbuilding / dependency.Suitable for a workshop, studio, professional space or further development.
Impressive vaulted stone cellar, dry and structurally sound.
830 m² riverside garden, crossed by a canal, offering:
- Summer kitchen
- Dry (composting) toilet
- A rare sense of privacy in the heart of town
⚡ A Proven Renewable Energy Asset
The discreet yet exceptional feature of this estate is its fully operational private hydroelectric power plant, carefully restored and maintained.
100 kW turbine
2024 production: 335,000 kWh
H16 contract
Annual income approx. €52,000
✔ Energy independence
✔ Reliable renewable income
✔ Long-term sustainable value
Such an asset is exceptionally rare on the residential market.
🌱 Optional Additional Land
An optional purchase of 3.5 hectares of adjoining land on the opposite bank of the river is available for €15,000, including river rights.
Ideal for buyers wishing to:
Preserve the surrounding environment
Secure views and tranquillity
Invest in long-term environmental stewardship
📍 Prime Heritage Location
Directly opposite Louis Pasteur’s historic house
5 minutes’ walk to shops, restaurants and wine cellars
Located in an area with steadily rising tourism
1h40 from Lyon or Geneva 2h30 from Paris by TGV
✨ A Property for Conscious Buyers
Combine sustainability with financial intelligence
Own a fully eco-renovated heritage property
Pass on a meaningful and living inheritance
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Détails
- Mot d'annonceur
- Très bon retour
- Type de bien
- Moulin à eau / vent / farine
- État
- Écologique
- Detail Catégorie
- Chambres d'hôtes / Gîtes / Camping
- Année de construction
- 1300
- Surface habitable (m2)
- 320 m²
- Étages / Niveaux
- 3
- Terrain de (m2)
- 830 m²
- Orientation
- Ouest
- Grounds Type
- Terrains avec propre source
- Chauffage
- Pompe à chaleur
- Vue
- River
- Sécurité
- Oui
- Égouts
- Ville
- Energy
- Taxe Foncière
- 1404,00
- Gross revenue p/a
- 80000,00
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Description de la chambre
- Nombre de pièces
- 11
- Salon de (m2)
- 58 m²
- Chambres
- 5
- En-suite
- 2
- Salles de Bains
- 3
- Cuisine de (m2)
- 16 m²
- Réception
- 32 m²
- Toilettes
- 4
- Garage
- Interne
- Places de garage
- 3
- Parking total
- 2
- Cellier
- 100 m²
- Cave à vins
- 80 m²
- TV
- Numérique
- Salle de stockage
- oui
- Buanderie
- oui
- Open kitchen
- oui
- Oven
- oui
- Laundry room
- oui
- Fully equipped bathroom
- oui
- Fully Furnished
- oui
- Fridge
- oui
- Tiled floors
- oui
- Pompe à chaleur
- oui
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Particularités
- Double vitrage
- Terrasse privée
- Jardin(s)
- Armoires encastrées
- Barbeque
- Cheminée
- Atelier
- Broadband Internet
- Grange
- Chien permettez
- Pavillon d'amis
- Cuisson à induction
- Dishwasher
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor shower
- Outdoor kitchen
- Exterior Lights
- Smoke alarm
- Garden lights
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Services dans l'environnement
- Supermarché 0,35 km
- Centre commercial 0,35 km
- Restaurant 0,2 km
- École primaire 0,8 km
- Hôpital 0,9 km
- Médecin généraliste 0,7 km
- Dentiste 0,7 km
- Aéroport 34,5 km
- Gare 0,8 km
- Ski 60 km