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Arcachon 33120, Centre-ville - La Chapelle - Gare

Arcachon, France

Guide Price

$1842720

1600000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

4

YEAR BUILT

1950

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Description

En Exclusivité - Epi Legallais - Rare maison à l'architecture contemporaine et ses 120 m2 de jardin, entièrement au calme, exposée plein sud, à quelques mètres de la plage et du marché.<br> Ce duplex, niché au sein d'une petite copropriété de 3 lots principaux se vit comme une maison. Entièrement rénové avec goût en 2020, d'une surface de 150 m2, il vous offre des volumes spectaculaires, des prestations de qualité et tout le confort de la modernité (plancher chauffant, climatisation, ballon themodynamique d'où un exceptionnel DPE A). L'accès se fait par un patio privatif, et vous découvrirez, au rez-de jardin, une pièce de vie de 60m2, exposée plein sud, entièrement vitrée, d'une HSP de plus de 5 mètres dans sa partie salon, ouvrant sur un jardin paysager au calme et a l'abri des regards. Une suite parentale également sur le jardin et sa vaste salle d'eau avec toilettes, une arrière cuisine et un cellier, des WC séparés complètent ce niveau. A l'étage, 3 chambres avec chacune sa salle d'eau ou de bains ainsi qu'un WC séparé.<br> Son emplacement véritablement idéal (à proximité immédiate du centre-ville mais au calme, et à quelques mètres de la plage), ses volumes, la qualité de sa rénovation, son jardin font de cet appartement un bien exceptionnel. Orienté sud, baigné de soleil quelle que soit la saison, au calme absolu, de quoi satisfaire même les plus exigeants.<br>

Location

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Living in Arcachon

Morning baguettes from the corner boulangerie, two-hour lunches with wine that no one apologizes for, and the slow realization that the French were right about everything involving food.

Visa

Talent Passport (Passeport Talent) — multiple categories for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Qualified employee route requires min €39,582/yr salary. Valid up to 4 years, family included. Visitor Visa (Visa Long Séjour) suits retirees with passive income — no work allowed, must prove €1,600+/mo resources.

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to France

Key Fact

France has famously complex bureaucracy (the préfecture experience is legendary) but offers world-class universal healthcare, 5 weeks mandatory vacation, and excellent public infrastructure once you are in the system.

Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

Cost of buying in France

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

7-10% of purchase price

  • ·Notary fees: 7-8% (includes transfer taxes)
  • ·Agent: 3-8% (usually included in listing price)
  • ·No separate stamp duty

Annual Costs

Property Tax

€500-3,000+/yr taxe foncière (varies by commune)

Insurance

€200-500/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

€100-300/mo for apartments (charges de copropriété)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Usually seller pays (included in listing price)

Foreign Buyer Note

No restrictions on foreign buyers. Non-residents pay 3% additional wealth tax on French property above €1.3M.

Legal help in France

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in France?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

Contact Agent

Les Beaux Quartiers

Next steps for moving to France

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

Know your tax obligations

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

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