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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Details
- Opmerking adverteerder
- Zeer goed rendement
- Type Onroerend Goed
- Molen - Water / Wind
- Conditie
- Ecologisch
- Categorie detail
- B&B / Gites / Camping
- Bouwjaar
- 1300
- Etages/Niveaus
- 3
- Woonoppervlakte m2
- 320 m²
- Grondoppervlak
- 830 m²
- Oriëntatie
- West
- Grounds Type
- Terrein met eigen bron
- Uitzicht
- Rivier
- CV
- Hout
- Riolering
- Rioleringssysteem
- Bewaking
- Nee
- Energy
- Eigendomsbelasting p/j
- 1309,00
- Gross revenue p/a
- 80000,00
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Kamerinformatie
- Totaal aantal kamers
- 11
- Woonkamerafmeting
- 58 m²
- Slaapkamers
- 5
- Ensuite badkamers
- 2
- Badkamers
- 3
- Keukenafmeting
- 16 m²
- Speelkamer
- 32 m²
- Toiletten
- 2
- Garage
- Intern
- Parkeerplaatsen
- 3
- Parkeerplaatsen (totaal)
- 2
- TV
- Digitaal
- Bijkeuken
- ja
- Opslagkamer
- ja
- Laundry room
- ja
- Fully Furnished
- ja
- Fully equipped bathroom
- ja
- Open kitchen
- ja
- Oven
- ja
- Fridge
- ja
- Olieverwarming
- ja
- Tiled floors
- ja
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Speciale voorzieningen
- Dubbele beglazing
- Privéterras
- Tuin(en)
- Ingebouwde kasten
- Barbeque
- Schuur
- Gastenaccommodatie
- Openhaard
- Werkplaats
- Breedband Internet
- Honden toegestaan
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor shower
- Inductie koken
- Outdoor kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Smoke alarm
- Exterior Lights
- Garden lights
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Belangrijke afstanden
- Winkelcentrum 0,35 km
- Supermarkt 0,35 km
- Uit eten 0,2 km
- Hospitaal 0,9 km
- Basisschool 0,8 km
- Vliegveld 34,5 km
- Tandarts 0,7 km
- Huisarts 0,7 km
- Treinstation 0,8 km
- Skigebied 60 km