Chatou 78400, Sud
Chatou, France
Guide Price
$1,900,305
1,650,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
1
Description
À l’abri des regards, cette élégante maison de caractère séduit par son charme intemporel, ses volumes généreux et son magnifique jardin arboré de 700 m².
Accessible par un porche surélevé, l’entrée dévoile une belle porte d’époque ouvrant sur un hall avec vestiaire et toilettes invités. La pièce de réception baignée de lumière, offre un cadre de vie exceptionnel avec son magnifique parquet, sa cheminée et ses belles hauteurs sous plafond. Dans son prolongement, la cuisine lumineuse avec espace dinatoire s’ouvre de plain-pied sur la terrasse et le jardin, invitant à profiter pleinement des extérieurs.
Le premier étage propose deux belles chambres, une salle d’eau et des toilettes indépendantes. Le deuxième étage accueille deux chambres supplémentaires ainsi qu’une salle d’eau avec toilettes, idéal pour une vie de famille.
Le sous-sol total complète ce bien avec une cave à vins, une chaufferie/buanderie et une pièce polyvalente, parfaite pour un bureau, une salle de jeux ou un espace loisirs.
Un garage fermé vient parfaire cette propriété rare, qui conjugue avec harmonie charme de l’ancien, confort et cadre verdoyant privilégié.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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→France at a glance
How France scores for American expats
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.
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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