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Chatou 78400, Est

Chatou, France

Guide Price

$689,868

599,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

À l’abri des regards, cette maison de caractère des années 1920 de 87m² loi Carrez (environ 130m² au sol), au style loft et à l’atmosphère bohème, séduira les amateurs de lieux atypiques et chaleureux. A 5 minutes des bords de Seine, elle se situe également à 18 minutes à pied de la gare et à proximité des commerces et des écoles.

Dès l’entrée, vous découvrirez une belle pièce de réception de 48 m², baignée de lumière grâce à sa verrière, comprenant un salon avec cheminée, une cuisine ouverte et un espace salle à manger donnant directement sur une agréable terrasse. Des toilettes séparées complètent ce niveau.

À l’étage, l’espace nuit se compose d’une chambre avec sa salle de bains et toilettes, de dressings, ainsi que d’une chambre sous combles offrant une hauteur sous plafond de 1,60 m.

En entresol, un studio avec entrée indépendante propose un espace salle de douche, toilettes séparés et un coin cuisine, parfait pour une chambre d'adolescent, une activité libérale, un espace invités ou un revenu locatif.

Un garage avec coin buanderie et un espace de stockage complètent les prestations.

À l’extérieur, le jardin plein de charme, intime et verdoyant, invite à la détente et aux moments conviviaux.

Une maison atypique, au cachet rare, mêlant authenticité, esprit loft et douceur de vivre.

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