Bernex 74500, Bernex
Bernex, France
Guide Price
$643,800
559,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
4
Description
Situé sur les hauteurs de Bernex dans un secteur calme et recherché, nous vous proposons ce chalet 5 pièces d'environ 170 m² habitables avec une vue panoramique sur les montagnes. Il a été construit par Les Chalets Dutruel en 2001 et est édifié sur une parcelle de 1133 m². <br>Il se décompose de la façon suivante : <br>Au rez-de-chaussée, une chambre, une salle d'eau, un wc, un salon, un garage et une buanderie.<br>Au premier niveau, une entrée, deux grands salons dont un avec cuisine équipée et accès à un grand balcon avec vue dégagée ainsi qu'un wc.<br>Au dernier étage, un sas, deux chambres avec accès direct à un deuxième balcon, une salle de bains, un wc indépendant et un débarras.<br>En annexes, une cour pouvant accueillir de nombreux véhicules et un jardin. <br>Chauffage individuel électrique au sol pour le premier niveau et convecteurs pour les deux autres plus poêle à bois. Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard entre 3370.0 € et 4610.0 € indexées aux années 2021, 2022, 2023 (abonnements compris). Bien proposé par Martin BOREL EI, agent commercial (RSAC 909817280)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Bernex
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.
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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
CENTURY 21 Chablais - Léman
Next steps for moving to France
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
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.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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