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Rhone Alps, Rhône, Villefranche-sur-Saône, France

£233,523
€270,000
Leggett Immobilier, France
PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,485 sq ft

138 sq m

Key features

  • 0-2 km to amenities
  • Fiber optic
  • Mains
  • Town property
  • Electric Heaters
  • Character property
  • Good condition
  • Wood fuelled heating

Description

A44622YAB69 - - CHARACTER DUPLEX – 5 ROOMS – 138 m² – HYPER-CENTRE OF VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE

A guaranteed favourite: this exceptional duplex is nestled on the 1st and 2nd floors of a pre-1948 building, right in the historic and bustling commercial heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône. Offered at approximately 22% below the local market average, this rare property combines period charm, tasteful renovation and a premium location — a genuine opportunity for families, investors and first-time buyers alike.

- AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY!

Solid exposed stone walls, original wooden beams and joists
Spectacular cathedral-style timber framework on the upper floor with tie-beam truss
Solid wood plank flooring (some original, others recently sealed and varnished)
Graphic cement tiles in the bathroom
Designer accent walls: aged ochre, teal blue, deep black
Restored antique pine doors retaining their original charm


- 1ST FLOOR – LIVING SPACE

Spacious open-plan living area with modern fitted kitchen (gas hob, stainless steel hood, double sink, wooden worktop)
Lounge with freestanding wood-burning stove — perfect for cosy winter evenings
Striking exposed natural stone wall
Light travertine tiling and wood-effect flooring
Optimised under-stair storage
Beautiful solid wood staircase leading to the upper floor


- 2ND FLOOR – SLEEPING QUARTERS

Mezzanine under exposed beams, distributing the bedrooms
4 bright bedrooms with wooden flooring and built-in wardrobes
Fully renovated bathroom
Separate shower room


- FEATURES & FITTINGS

2 separate WCs (one per floor)
Dedicated cellar/storage room
Recent electric heating (installed in 2022) + wood-burning stove as backup
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating D (229 kWh/m²/year) —
GHG (Greenhouse Gas) rating B (excellent)
Fibre optic broadband available


- A PREMIUM LOCATION
Right in the historic and commercial heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône: all shops, restaurants, schools and services within easy walking distance. SNCF train station nearby — Lyon Part-Dieu reachable in just 25 minutes.

- WHO IS THIS PROPERTY FOR?

Families — 4 bedrooms, schools nearby, 2 separate WCs, generous volumes
Investors — hyper-central location + attractive price = estimated gross rental yield of up to 7%
First-time buyers — a high-standard 5-room property just 25 minutes from Lyon, a smart alternative to Lyon prices
Lovers of period properties — a rare gem blending authentic character (stone, wood, beams) with contemporary comfort


- CO-OWNERSHIP & RUNNING COSTS

Service charges: €319.47 per quarter (general charges, building-specific charges and ALUR works fund included)
Property tax (Taxe Foncière) 2025: €1,125
Professional managing agent: Citya Calade
No known legal proceedings against the co-ownership


- VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT
Y. BERRAIRIA / +33 7 49 00 52 59
Leggett Immobilier

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Rhone Alps, Rhône, Villefranche-sur-Saône, France

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NEAREST AIRPORTS

Distances are straight line measurements
  • Satolas(International)
    25.1 miles
  • Chambéry(International)
    61.0 miles
  • Aulnat(International)
    76.9 miles
  • Longvic(International)
    91.0 miles

Advice on buying French property

Learn everything you need to know to successfully find and buy a property in France.

About Leggett Immobilier, France

La Maison du Chapitre, 24340 La Rochebeaucourt, France

Leggett Immobilier is a family business that was started 20 years ago and founded on the genuine belief that French estate agency could be done better – today this still holds true. Indeed, this belief was validated last year when we were crowned "Best Estate Agency in France" at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

All of our agents live and work in France and have excellent local knowledge, covering both their area and local property prices. Clients are given a single point of contact who is dedicated to helping them make the right decision and to be by their side throughout the purchase process. Our in-house contracts team are experienced in dealing with local notaires and have overseen the purchase of over €1bn of French property - they will ensure that the sale progresses smoothly and our fully bilingual team will guide you through all legal documentation.

With over 600 agents spread across the country we like to think that we are now the leading international estate agency in France, last year around one in ten of all UK buyers of French property trusted us to help them. However, the company’s size and success has not altered the fact that we are a family business who pride ourselves on professionalism and friendliness.

Local knowledge is invaluable when buying in a foreign country. Leggett provides this knowledge - nearly all of our agents have lived through a move themselves and have been trained to deal with any issue or question that might arise. This training includes a three day, residential, course, further "advanced" training and access to our head office team who keep abreast of all changes in French property law and legislation.

It is this, unique, “hand-holding” approach that has helped build the foundations of our company. No other agency in France takes such care of a client before, during and after a property is purchased.

The system for buying a property in France can be complex but is regarded as being one of the safest in the world – the French like "red tape" but not much surprises us now.

With over 20 years of experience, we have the knowledge to aid with legal matters, help with finance, and even ensure that you have all the essential services connected when you make the move to your new home.

Leggett Immobilier - local knowledge you can trust.

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