Elegant 18th-Century Semi-Detached House Comprising Two Apartments, Ideally Located in the City Center of Lure.

Property Description

Summary
Built in 1787 as a monastery by Jean-Baptiste Kléber, this elegant mansion is set on a 15,350 m² plot in the heart of Lure, France. Offering a total of 17 rooms and approximately 630 m² of living space, the property also includes extensive usable outbuildings, making it ideal for residential, cultural, or event purposes.

The estate comprises:

Two separate apartments in the outbuildings

A former barn currently used as an event hall

A workshop with carpentry equipment

Vaulted cellars full of historic character

The mansion has been partially modernized:

Bathrooms on each floor have been stylishly updated

Gas heating installed in recent years

Fireplaces fully functional

Sewer connections, roof trusses, and roof covering are in good condition

Some windows are already double-glazed

The romantic, secluded park surrounding the property is a rare treasure in the city center of Lure, providing a perfect setting for large weddings, artist workshops, or cultural events.

Location
Lure is located in the east of France between Belfort and Vesoul in the Haute-Saône department, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in the Plateau des Mille Étangs (area of a thousand lakes). Located in the city center of Lure, the house is just a 5-minute walk to all social amenities. The train station of Lure is just a seven-minute walk away, offering direct rail connections to Paris, allowing effortless access to the capital while preserving a true sense of retreat.
Cultural and architectural landmarks are close at hand, including Le Corbusier’s iconic Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut in Ronchamp, located ten minutes drive away, and the historic and touristic city of Belfort, reachable in thirty minutes.
Beautiful bike trails for bike lovers and a route for the Tour de France.

Access
Well-positioned within Europe, the house lies approximately one and a half hours’ drive from Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany and from EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg in Switzerland. In this exceptional setting, the property becomes a rare convergence of historic elegance, urban convenience, natural calm, and cultural reach—a place where centrality never compromises serenity. From the house, one can walk to supermarkets, pharmacies, primary and high schools, college, restaurants, bakeries, banks, and the post office

Interior
Remarkable for a property of this age, all bathrooms have been individually modernized, gas heating is up to date, and fireplaces are fully functional, making the house ready for immediate occupancy.

Whether envisioned as a multi-family residence or a venue for seminars, workshops, or cultural events, the property offers incredible flexibility. The mansion is surrounded by a romantic garden with artistic flair, reflecting the unique character of its past resident. This artist created many bespoke features and furniture pieces for the home, which fit the rooms to a T.

Furniture can be purchased as a complete package or individually.

Flooring: parquet, tiles, and other materials (see full description)
Additional features: terrace, garden, basement, full bathrooms, shower rooms, fitted kitchen, guest toilet, fireplaces

Exterior
The house is set within a 1.5-hectare park at the rear and a formal French garden at the front. Ideally suited for large families, group living, or events, the property includes two apartments, a barn/event hall, a workshop, and vaulted cellars.

Additional Details
The property includes two apartments, a barn/event hall, a workshop, and vaulted cellars.

Revenue Generation
Through Airbnb and Events hiring like birthdays, joga groups, weddings etc