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Renovated 1640 Farm: 2 Apartments + Huge Barn with Great Potential

Nestled in La Rançonnière Dessus, on the heights of Le Locle, this ancient farm of 1640 is a true testament to the Neuchâtel heritage. Magnified by a complete and high-end renovation between 2018 and 2026, it now offers two independent apartments, ready to move in, combined with an exceptional potential for expansion thanks to its immense, still unrenovated barn and a workshop area of over 66 m². Located in a preserved natural environment, it guarantees absolute tranquility while being in immediate proximity to the amenities of the UNESCO-listed city of Le Locle. Two independent apartments: A rare flexibility in life. The entire property has been intelligently reconfigured to offer an ideal modularity thanks to its two apartments with meticulous finishes and separate external entrances: • The main apartment (4.5 rooms): A space with generous volumes and a warm atmosphere, perfect for accommodating a family. • The second apartment (2.5 rooms): A comfortable apartment, the ideal solution to generate rental income, create a professional space, or house close relatives in absolute privacy (bi-generational living space). Immense, unrenovated barn & workshop: An extraordinary future potential. The real treasure of this property lies in its immense, still unrenovated barn and the workshop area of over 66 m². These spectacular volumes offer a blank canvas for all your future projects: creation of additional apartments for a high-yield investment, major extension of the current living space, creation of an artist's studio, or a large storage space. A rare opportunity to further valorize this heritage. Autonomy and environmental respect. Unique in its kind, this property embodies a philosophy of sustainable living. Completely independent, it has its own system for regenerating and treating rainwater, as well as an autonomous wastewater treatment system. The luxury of not being connected to the communal network guarantees total control over resources and minimizes the ecological footprint. Thermal solar panels enable sustainable hot water production. The highlights: • Double apartment configuration: A 4.5-room and a 2.5-room apartment, already created, perfect for an intelligent investment or an extended family life. • Massive expansion potential: An immense, unrenovated barn and a large workshop area, offering an exceptional volume to be arranged according to your desires. • Historic charm & modernity: A 1640 building, renovated with passion between 2018 and 2026, combining visible beams and high-end finishes. • Exceptional plot: 2,500 m² of wooded land, a true private park for nature lovers.

Restored 17th-century Jura farmhouse

Built in the 17th century, this restored old Jura farmhouse, after a remarkably demanding restoration, today offers a rare alliance between historic character and contemporary comfort. Distinguished by the Neuchâtel Prize for Heimatschutz, the property testifies to a rehabilitation work carried out with respect for the original architecture, while integrating amenities designed for current living quality.The living area unfolds around generous and carefully highlighted volumes. The living spaces are located in the former agricultural volumes, transformed into a bright living room, a convivial dining room, and an open kitchen, where exposed stone, solid wood, and traditional timber framing create a warm and authentic atmosphere. The circulation between the rooms is natural, in a harmonious continuity between old elements and contemporary interventions.The sleeping areas are distributed over several levels, offering calm and intimacy. The bedrooms, with comfortable proportions, preserve the charm of period constructions while benefiting from a sober and elegant layout. The bathrooms, discreetly integrated, combine functionality and quality materials. Complementary spaces, such as offices, multipurpose rooms, or storage areas, enrich the distribution and allow the place to be adapted to different uses, whether for daily life or extended stays.Outside, the property is set in a preserved natural environment, offering unobstructed views of the rolling landscapes. The setting, peaceful and without nuisance, reinforces the feeling of intimacy and serenity that emanates from the whole, making this home a place as pleasant to live in all year round as to invest in as a secondary residence.More than a residence, this home is an invitation to live a living heritage, designed to last and be transmitted. A rare property, intended for lovers of authentic places, sensitive to history as much as to the art of living.

Old farm to renovate in the heart of nature

Welcome At the western entrance of the hamlet of La Montagne de Cernier, about 700 meters from the cantonal road of La Vue-des-Alpes and 7 kilometers from Cernier, an old 19th-century farmhouse stands back from the road in a quiet location. The main facade is oriented southeast, which offers good sunlight and a view of the pastures. The setting is that of the Jura ridges, far from urban centers but only 10 kilometers from La Chaux-de-Fonds and 11 kilometers from Neuchâtel.The construction is massive: masonry in rubble stones with corner chains in natural stone, two-pitched roof in tiles supported by a wooden frame, gables clad in vertical slats, windows and shutters in wood. The central heating with wood, complemented by a sanitary hot water system and solar panels installed on the west roof, constitutes a coherent installation for a building of this type, outside the public network. Drinking water is ensured by two external cisterns fed by the roof, distributed by a pressure booster.Important maintenance, updating, and compliance work is to be expected. Let's visit... Access to the property is from the road of La Montagne de Cernier. It extends over a plot of approximately 1'215 m², with a vegetable garden, various plantations, and a chicken coop.The two apartmentsThe building houses two apartments with a heterogeneous layout, the result of a long history and successive uses. The comfort, in its current state, is reduced: the rooms testify to their era, the circulations deserve to be rethought. This is where the renovation work takes on its full meaning: freeing the buyer from all inherited constraints and offering him the possibility of designing, within a massive and permanent envelope, the spaces he really wants to inhabit.The stable and the barnAdjacent to the dwelling, the rural volume comprising the stable and the barn represents a considerable potential for transformation, within the limits of the admissible uses. Although the building is no longer part of the LDFR, it remains protected. A study on the new allocation of the entire interior volume would constitute, at this stage, the natural starting point for a project.The exteriorA vegetable garden, established plantations, and a chicken coop, the immediate environment is already structured and living. The opening to the southeast ensures a beautiful light on the main facade. Perspective of the work to be considered The building is equipped with a central wood heating system with radiator distribution. The old boiler is coupled to a sanitary hot water tank as well as solar panels installed on the west roof. The latter requires renovation work.The thermal insulation no longer meets current standards, and the building has not been recently renovated. A global reflection on the reallocation and optimization of the interior volumes would be relevant. This freedom of layout is one of the great advantages of this property, offering a rare opportunity to rethink a space with strong architectural character according to one's own vision.The water supply is provided by three external cisterns. However, the entire installation will have to be subject to inspection and repair work.The property also has a septic tank that has not been brought into compliance with current requirements, with adaptation work to be expected in the medium term.Regarding radon, a detailed technical report has been established and is available to interested parties. This presents the measurements made in the building as well as the various sanitation possibilities considered in order to meet current requirements. The steps to be taken are now clearly identified, allowing a future buyer to have a transparent vision of the situation and possible improvements.According to the CANEPO and SITN extracts, no polluted sites or particular natural hazards are listed.

Renovated semi-detached farm with apartments, barn and building land

Located in the village of Pâquier/NE, in a green and peaceful environment, this old semi-detached farm full of charm offers a unique living environment and many possibilities for development. The property consists of:Three independent apartments in the southern part of the building: Two apartments (studio and 2.5 rooms) renovated in 2022-2023 and currently rented. A main apartment of 2.5 rooms, occupied by the owner, with possibility of expansion on the upper floor (infrastructure already available). A large barn in the northern part, to be renovated according to your wishes: loft, workshop, additional apartment... An impressive space to enhance. A charming pavilion of around 40 m², not heated, ideal as a relaxation space, reception room or office, with direct view of the garden. A beautifully designed garden, a true haven of peace, with two ponds, wooden bridges and outdoor fireplace. A garage for 3 vehicles, designed to allow a possible transformation into a dwelling or workshop. A building land of around 1'600 m², offering the possibility of building one or two additional constructions (houses, rental apartments, etc.). This building land can be marketed separately from the building.This unusual property combines authenticity, nature and development potential. Ideal for an investor, a family looking for a life project, or a craftsman/artist looking for an inspiring place. A rare property that must be discovered absolutely.

Magnificent character property consisting of three renovated duplexes

RESERVELocated in a quiet neighborhood, this superb building benefits from a calm and green environment, while being close to all amenities: primary school, public transport, and main roads.Ideally located, it is only 12 km from Neuchâtel, 9 km from La Chaux-de-Fonds, 2.5 km from Cernier, and 5 minutes from the train station, offering a perfect balance between country life and urban proximity.Fully renovated, this character property consists of three duplex apartments of approximately 130 m² each, combining authenticity, generous volumes, and modern comfort.Each accommodation benefits from: • outdoor parking spaces • private garden or outdoor access • shared laundry room • shared technical room South Duplex • entrance hall • modern fitted kitchen • two bathrooms with WC • three bright rooms • monumental fireplace • cellar and storage room • outdoor access Central Duplex • entrance hall • fitted kitchen • bathroom and separate WC • four rooms • storage room • outdoor access North Duplex • entrance hall • fitted kitchen • bathroom and separate WC • four rooms • mezzanine • monumental fireplace • storage room • outdoor access This character property will seduce lovers of authentic goods seeking character, volume, and a warm atmosphere.It represents an ideal opportunity for: • a rental investment • an intergenerational family home • a country life project, in immediate proximity to urban centers