£233,216

(€182/sq. ft)

€270,000

4 bed apartment for sale
Villefranche-Sur-Saône, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

    • 1,485 sq. ft

Added on 19/05/2026

About this property

  • 0-2 km to amenities

  • Fiber optic

  • Mains

  • Town property

  • Electric Heaters

  • Character property

  • Good condition

  • Wood fuelled heating

- 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 / Leggett Immobilier

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