luxury mills for sale Franche Comté, France

A CHARACTERFUL ESTATE IN HAUTE-SAÔNE Le Moulin de Delain, bordered by the Salon River, is a unique setting nestled between forest and meadows. Spanning over 3.2 hectares, this charming estate features a 148-square-meter home renovated in 2017, where exposed stone, solid hardwood floors, cement tiles, and high ceilings create a simple, warm atmosphere. Adjacent to it, the historic mill spans approximately 340 square meters across three levels, offering vast potential for a new project. A property where country living blends with the joy of inventing a new way of living. A HOME INHABITED BY MATERIALS First, you must leave the busiest roads behind, follow the countryside of Haute-Saône, and reach this cul-de-sac surrounded by nature. It is here that the Moulin de Delain reveals itself, its foundations dating back to the Revolutionary period. The site retains the memory of its former activity: in the past, the mill notably generated electricity for the neighboring village of Montot. Built in 1930 and then completely renovated in 2017, the main residence spans two levels. Inside, exposed stone meets solid hardwood floors, cement tile patterns, a spiral staircase, and an open mezzanine. The ceilings, sometimes over three meters high, create a sense of spaciousness and allow light to flow freely. The living spaces flow naturally around a separate, fully equipped kitchen. Two bedrooms on the ground floor and a half-bath complete the layout. Upstairs, the spacious layout makes it easy to envision a suite with a bathroom and walk-in closet. The house thus offers a flexible layout, suited equally to daily life and to more leisurely stays. BEYOND THE WALLS, SPACES WAITING TO BE IMAGINED The mill reveals another facet of the property. Approximately 340 m² spread over three levels await a new purpose. The spacious rooms and the fir-wood roof structure already give a sense of the space's scale, while a separate, insulated, and heated workshop is the first space to have been repurposed in this part of the estate. A barn and former stables extend this built complex. It is in this interplay that the unique character of the Moulin de Delain lies: on one side, a house that has already been restored and is ready to move into; on the other, a heritage site to be reclaimed, transformed, and lived in differently. An artist's studio, spaces dedicated to a specific activity, guesthouses once renovations are complete, or a more personal project can all find their place here, in compliance with the permits and constraints specific to the site. The property thus appeals to those who are as attuned to what already exists as they are to what remains to be envisioned. A LIFE PACE BY WATER AND THE SEASONS Surrounding the buildings are more than three hectares of adjoining land, comprising flat areas, gentle slopes, and a wooded garden. A well and a natural spring complement this presence of water, while the historic millrace?now set to be reopened?serves as a reminder of the mill's original purpose. Two donkey stalls are already in place, and the grounds are well-suited for a few animals. Facing west and partially sheltered by an arbor, the terrace invites you to linger outdoors as the day draws to a close. Further on lie the forest, the trails, and the landscapes of Le Salon and the Saône. Gray is about fifteen kilometers away, and Champlitte is eight kilometers away. The Château de Ray-sur-Saône, walks through the valley, and river-based activities anchor the estate in a rural setting where nature and heritage complement one another. Here, one can imagine mornings opening out onto the meadows, hours of work in the silence of the countryside, long days spent outdoors, and, over time, the mill gradually finding a new purpose. Whether as a primary residence, a retreat, or the starting point for a larger project, the estate leaves room for ideas just as it does for the changing seasons. THE ADVISOR'S PERSPECTIVE ?What appeals to me about the Moulin de Delain is the opportunity to move into a house that's already been restored while still having a project ahead to create. The mill's 340 m², the outbuildings, and the three hectares of land offer true freedom of use. Water, stone, and the surrounding nature give the place its identity. I envision it in the hands of buyers who appreciate heritage and renovation, with the desire to develop the estate at their own pace and, in turn, write the next chapter of its story.' Jessica Pernet

Mill established in title, 437 m² of heated living space, 17 rooms: luxury 5-star gîte with 14 beds. Wooded and water area of 1.16 ha, for sale in the Saint-Amour region, bordering Burgundy and Jura (71/39): 700 m² of total usable space; large living areas, independent private apartment; cellars; basements; 260 m² of technical or convertible spaces. Abundant valley of 1.16 ha: mill race, waterfall, wheel, river gorge… Maximum recent comfort, solar panels, rare energy performance certificate. Courtyard, parking, garage, bakery, unusual accommodation, 120 m² of terraces.Between the lush and hilly Burgundy to the west, with its vineyards, forests, and hills, and the rugged Jura to the east, with its vineyards, lakes, views, and castles... the site, surrounded by two gastronomies and ZNIEFF forests, is located less than 10 minutes from the charming village of Saint-Amour, home to a philosopher and historian, which has all kinds of shops, as well as a hub of road axes crossing several regions from east to west and from north to south. Over a string of about twenty mills visible on the Cassini map, the Moulin Sonate remains to this day the first downstream of the source of a mountain stream, initially tumultuous, in the hollow of a rocky gorge. Formerly, the Moulin Sonate, 'founded from time immemorial', had two superimposed wheels under a fall of about 5 meters, and two pairs of millstones for grinding grain; in the 19th century, it expanded to carve the beautiful marbled stone of the region. Listed in the Industrial Heritage of Jura, this large historical building marked the 20th century: the last flour mill in the municipality, it continued to grind grain until 1954. These two pairs of millstones, with three roller mills, allowed a throughput of 500 quintals of wheat per day in 1934. The axis of the first wheel can still be seen, and the second wheel, below, on the south side of the mill. The rosy stones that remain visible on its facades, rot-proof, illuminate it from morning to evening in its private valley of over one hectare surrounded by woods, between the rocks where the tumultuous water sounds, not far from the hiking paths of the Petites Montagnes du Jura. A few kilometers from the charming historic town of Saint-Amour, the site, free of nuisances and neighbors, seems secluded from the world, in the land of 'reculées'. The stream descending the hill and crossing the property flows, singing, under the small stone bridges, amidst dense tree species of great variety.The mill made of local marbled pink and white stone, with 5-star facilities; interiors separated between east and west by a stone partition wall: • 100 m² cellar, and 65 m² technical rooms (former machine room at level 0): * axis of the old wheel; * laundry room; * boiler room (heat pump system, and solar panels…). Interior and exterior access to * the old henhouse 12 m² allowing for the arrangement of an additional independent room or gîte. Open onto the courtyard: * bakery and its functioning oven.East-facing residence, made of rare materials (levels 2, 3, and 4): * reception; * fitted and equipped kitchen 30 m² (fireplace, door to south terrace at the bief level on sunny courtyards); * double living room 60 m² that combines modernity and respect for the character of the place: monumental fireplace with insert heating the cathedral living area and its vast three-sided mezzanine (home cinema, level 3); * miller’s ladder to independent private bedroom (level 4). * Private duplex (levels 3 and 4): living room with office space; bathroom; attic bedroom.West-facing residence (view of the river), quality materials and 5-star comfort (level 2, imagination and surprise); hallway serving: * west suite 40 m² (4 beds): spacious central living area (convertible sofa), and double bedroom orientation; Italian shower, separate toilets. * laundry room; * toilets. Access to cellar and technical room. West-facing residence (view of the river), 5-star quality materials and comfort required: gîte 2023 (levels 3 and 4, styles overflowing imagination); from the independent door of the south terrace: * shower room and toilets for the external unusual accommodation; * west living room 50 m² (decorated with one of the millstones and a grain sieve); * 40 m² living room: relaxation area, dining area, fully fitted and equipped kitchen; * gîtes 2 (4 beds) and 3 (6 beds); each: living room, shower room, separate toilets, and attic bedroom.• Facilities and work: Work and materials from 2020 to 2024 (RT 2012). Roof revised and treated, zinc works replaced; compliant electricity, plumbing, sanitary facilities, 23 double-glazed PVC frames (and special acoustic ones); 16 kW heat pump + hot water production (thermo 300 l + thermo 350 l + 3 buffer tanks in relay ensuring rapid supply of hot water). No asbestos or lead. Exceptional energy performance certificate. Insulation: interior lime on plasterboard in front of wood wool. Solar panels 2019, 9 kW in self-consumption: * 08 2024 gain of €900; * 08 2025 gain of €700. Wastewater treatment: compact 15 EH treatment station compliant. Internet: Download speed in Mbit/s = 85; Transfer in Mbit/s = 18. Property tax about €1600. Numerous additional photos.Dependencies: • 50 m² garage at ground level: * ground floor for garages, workshop…; * converted attic for storage. • Part of the old barn converted into a covered terrace; • Unusual accommodation.The land: plunging into the atmosphere of the long valley of 1ha 16 a 79 ca, protected by tall colorful trees, where only the sounds of the tumultuous water and birds break a peaceful silence, one feels far from all nuisances and human activity. Not far to the east, many viewpoints of the Petites Montagnes du Jura, forests with steep paths and GR, the Lakes and ski resorts… to the west, the Bresse and its gentle landscapes with historic villages (abbeys, Roman art…).Ideal resting place between several tourist regions, the Moulin Sonate, in a privileged setting, is located: • 10 min from all shops in the historic village of Saint-Amour and neighboring villages • 30 min north of Bourg-en-Bresse; A39 north-south (Dijon-Besançon / Lyon), A40 east-west (Mâcon / Geneva) • 30 min south of Lons-le-Saunier • 25 min from Louhans • 1h40 from Geneva (including highways) or 2h40 (small roads crossing the Jura).Risk information for this property is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr