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Chatou 78400, Ouest

Chatou, France

Guide Price

$1,727,550

1,500,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

À l’abri des regards, dans un environnement verdoyant et préservé, cette villa d’architecte de 237m², édifiée en 1988 par Alain Taves, collaborateur de Le Corbusier, déploie une architecture singulière où volumes spectaculaires, lumière et perspectives dialoguent harmonieusement avec la nature. Située à seulement 15 minutes à pied de la gare Le Vésinet Le Pecq, elle offre un cadre de vie à la fois paisible et pratique.

Implantée sur une parcelle de 800m², la maison s’organise sur trois niveaux aux circulations fluides.

Le rez-de-chaussée accueille une vaste pièce modulable pouvant faire office de bureau ou autre, ainsi qu’une partie indépendante composée de deux chambres, d’une salle d’eau et de toilettes, idéale pour recevoir.

Le premier étage, véritable cœur de la maison, révèle une magnifique pièce de vie cathédrale de 77m², exposée sud-ouest, sublimée par ses volumes et ses perspectives ouvertes sur le jardin. La cuisine aménagée et ouverte prolonge naturellement cet espace de réception convivial. Cette pièce de vie s’ouvre sur une belle terrasse, offrant une agréable continuité entre intérieur et extérieur. Deux chambres, une salle de bains avec toilettes et un dressing complètent ce niveau.

Le dernier étage accueille une spacieuse chambre avec dressing, salle d’eau et toilettes, formant un espace intime et privilégié.

Le jardin paysager, véritable écrin de verdure, confère à l’ensemble une atmosphère paisible et confidentielle.

Location

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Living in Chatou

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

Junot Yvelines

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