Modernized 19th-Century Villa in a Historic French Town Listed for €950,000
In Vesoul, a small historic town in eastern France’s Haute-Saône department, one of its finest 19th-century residences has come to market with Arrière-Cour Immobilier.
Known locally as Villa Saint-Martin, the property dates to the late 1800s and reflects the neoclassical architecture characteristic of Vesoul’s prosperous industrial era—updated with subtle Art Deco detailing in a recent modernization.
The 330 m² (3,552 ft²) maison de maître occupies an elevated residential area overlooking Vesoul’s center. Originally built for a prominent local figure, it was fully redesigned in 2017 by architects from Besançon, who reworked the interiors for modern living while retaining the building’s classical symmetry and period features.
Across three levels, the ground floor includes formal reception spaces — a living room with fireplace, dining room, billiard room, and study — all connected by an oak staircase typical of late-19th-century construction. The kitchen was refitted with Miele appliances, combining contemporary practicality with understated design. Upstairs are two bedroom suites with en suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, while the top floor provides three additional bedrooms and a cinema room with Dolby sound.
Set on 5,411 m² (1.34 acres) of landscaped grounds, the property includes a heated swimming pool, pool house with summer kitchen, jacuzzi, and bioclimatic pergola. The outbuildings add more than 220 m² (2,368 ft²), including two garages with electric charging stations.
Located within walking distance of Vesoul’s historic center — and about 50 km northeast of Besançon and 90 minutes from Dijon — Villa Saint-Martin offers space, privacy, and architectural character rarely found at this price point.
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