Historic Income-Producing Hydroelectric Mill & Eco Home w/ Tourist Apt
Franche-Comté, 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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Dettagli
- Offerte Eccezionali
- Ritorno molto buono
- Tipo di Proprietà
- Laminatoio
- condizione
- Ecologiche
- Atmosfera
- B&B - Agri T - Campeggio
- Anno di costruzione
- 1300
- Piani / livelli
- 3
- zona abitabile (m2)
- 320 m²
- Terreno m2
- 830 m²
- orientamento
- Westerly
- Grounds Type
- Terreni con la propria fonte
- paesaggio
- River
- riscald. centrale
- Legno
- fognatura
- Città
- socurezza
- No
- Energy
- Ownership tax p/a
- 1309,00
- Gross revenue p/a
- 80000,00
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Informazioni camere
- Numero di camere
- 11
- Misura soggiorno
- 58 m²
- Stanze da letto
- 5
- bagni aggiunti
- 2
- Totale bagni
- 3
- Misura cucina
- 16 m²
- Stanza della famiglia
- 32 m²
- Bagni
- 2
- garage
- Interno
- Spazi garage
- 3
- Posto auto totale
- 2
- TV
- Digitale
- Lavanderia
- sì
- Ripostiglio
- sì
- Laundry room
- sì
- Fully Furnished
- sì
- Fully equipped bathroom
- sì
- Open kitchen
- sì
- Oven
- sì
- Fridge
- sì
- Riscaldamento del combustibile
- sì
- Tiled floors
- sì
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Caratteristiche speciali
- Doppia lucidatura
- Terrazza privata
- Giardin(o)(i)
- Armadi a muro
- Barbeque
- Fienile
- Guesthouse
- Luogo per fuochi all\"aperto
- Laboratorio
- Internet
- Cani ammessi
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor shower
- Cottura a induzione
- Outdoor kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Smoke alarm
- Exterior Lights
- Garden lights
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Servizi nella zona
- Centro commerciale 0,35 km
- Supermarket 0,35 km
- Ristorante 0,2 km
- Ospedale 0,9 km
- Scuola elementare 0,8 km
- Aeroporto 34,5 km
- Dentista 0,7 km
- Medico di base 0,7 km
- Stazione ferroviaria 0,8 km
- Sci 60 km