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Bordeaux 33000, Croix Blanche

Bordeaux, France

Guide Price

$1,274,932

1,107,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

3

YEAR BUILT

1850

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Description

Il est des lieux qui racontent une histoire, et d'autres qui la prolongent.<br>Au coeur du recherché quartier Saint-Seurin, à l'ombre de sa basilique et au rythme paisible de ses rues chargées d'histoire, cette demeure du XIXe siècle incarne une continuité rare : celle d'une maison habitée, aimée et entretenue depuis trente ans.<br>Derrière sa haute façade en pierre, la porte d'entrée s'ouvre sur des volumes généreux, de belles hauteurs sous plafond, cheminées et parquets anciens, autant de détails qui témoignent de l'élégance d'un autre siècle.<br>Le rez-de-chaussée se vit comme un lieu de partage : une cuisine baignée de lumière, une salle à manger propice aux longues tablées, puis un vaste séjour double de 66 m² où la lumière accompagne les saisons. On y imagine naturellement les rires, les conversations, ces instants simples qui deviennent précieux.<br>Puis vient un jardin rare de 400 m², profond, presque secret. D'abord ouvert, accueillant les déjeuners d'été et les jeux d'enfants, il se prolonge vers un espace plus intime, enveloppé de verdure, comme un refuge à l'abri du monde. Au fond de la parcelle, un espace aujourd'hui couvert offre un potentiel d'aménagement supplémentaire, laissant entrevoir de nouvelles possibilités.<br>Les deux étages supérieurs racontent la vie de famille. Sept chambres qui ont vu grandir, des espaces qui se sont transformés au fil des années. Une suite tournée vers le jardin avec son toit-terrasse, des chambres qui deviennent bureaux, salle de jeux ou cocon selon les besoins. Jusqu'au dernier niveau, où les combles laissent encore place à l'imaginaire. Enfin, la cave en sous-sol offre un espace de stockage appréciable.<br>Cette maison est une parenthèse au coeur de la ville, une atmosphère que l'on ressent dès les premiers instants. Elle vous propose aujourd'hui une nouvelle histoire à écrire.<br>Des visuels non contractuels sont présentés afin d'illustrer le potentiel du bien. (3.94 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)

Location

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Living in Bordeaux

A UNESCO World Heritage city with gorgeous 18th-century architecture, world-class wine culture, and a 2-hour TGV ride to Paris. Cost of living is higher than most of France but still 25-30% cheaper than Paris, and the international community is growing fast. You'll need functional French to truly integrate — fully English-speaking jobs are rare outside tech.

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.

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ABSOLUTE HABITAT Bordeaux

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

EUR