18th Century Stone House, Ornans, France, €399,000
+6 photos
Riverside Stone House, Ornans
About this property
Built in 1710 and still standing with purpose, this stone townhouse in the heart of Ornans delivers 188 m² of living space across two floors, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a working fireplace and a fenced garden that ends, rather dramatically, at your own private stretch of the Loue river. Gustave Courbet grew up around the corner and called this valley the little Switzerland of France. He was not wrong.
The ground floor opens with a stained-glass entryway and original tiles, flows into a fully equipped kitchen with a range, and settles in a living room whose fireplace faces a terrace overlooking the water. Upstairs, a mezzanine landing doubles as a library nook, one bedroom has its own balcony over the river, and a spacious attic awaits conversion into a studio or playroom. The full basement includes a wine cellar, workshop and boiler room, while a detached garage adds a further 100 m² across two empty floors, ideal for a guest apartment or home gym.
A little cosmetic polish is all this place needs. Bakeries, markets and cafés are two minutes on foot, and riverfront properties in Ornans rarely surface at all. This is one of those listings that rewards moving quickly.
Property layout
Lifestyle & potential uses
Location
Disclaimer: The Property Drop is buyer-focused intelligence, zero sales agenda. We curate exceptional properties, in southern Europe, from third-party agents and arm you with decision tools. No commission, no transactions, no agent partnerships, no skin in the game beyond helping you choose wisely. Information stays accurate until it doesn't (properties sell, prices shift, markets move). Everything here is shared for informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, financial, or investment advice. Images belong to original agents. Read our Terms of Service to learn more.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: When contacting property agents featured on The Property Drop, you are entering into direct communication with third parties. It's recommended that you verify all property details independently, conduct thorough due diligence, engage qualified professionals (solicitors, surveyors, financial advisors), understand your rights and obligations under local property laws, and never send money or make commitments without proper legal protection.
