Challans 85300, Bois de Cène
Challans, France
Guide Price
$387,526
336,482 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1994
Description
Laissez-vous séduire par cette agréable maison de plain-pied d'environ 110 m² idéalement située à Challans, parfaite pour une vie de famille confortable ou une retraite paisible. <br>Vous découvrirez de beaux volumes lumineux, avec un séjour exposé plein sud offrant une atmosphère chaleureuse et conviviale tout au long de la journée. <br>La cuisine aménagée et équipée bénéficie d'un accès direct au stationnement pour faciliter le déchargement des courses<br>La maison propose trois chambres confortables avec placards ainsi qu'un bureau, idéal pour le télétravail ou autre usage. <br>Une buanderie / arrière-cuisine vient compléter l'ensemble, apportant un vrai confort au quotidien, sans oublier un grand garage de plus de 35 m², rare et particulièrement fonctionnel. <br>À l'extérieur, vous profiterez d'un terrain clos et aménagé, parfait pour les moments en famille ou entre amis, avec en plus un puits, véritable atout pour l'entretien du jardin. <br>Située dans un quartier recherché, à seulement 5 minutes du centre-ville à vélo et à proximité immédiate d'une zone commerciale, cette maison offre un cadre de vie à la fois pratique et agréable. <br>La maison est parfaitement entretenue.<br>Pour plus d'informations, contactez-nous.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Challans
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
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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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