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Cholet 49300, Notre Dame

Cholet, France

Guide Price

$517,113

449,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

5

YEAR BUILT

1848

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Description

ROUSSAY – À la fois élégante et authentique, cette propriété de 350 m² au style rectiligne séduit par ses volumes et son cachet : parquet massif, moulures, cheminées, hauteur sous plafond...<br>Dès l’accueil, le ton est donné : un grand hall sublimé par un superbe escalier, une pièce de vie de plus de 50 m² inondée de lumière naturelle, s’ouvrant sur un parc arboré parfaitement entretenu. La visite se poursuit par un bureau avec une bibliothèque murale, apportant à la pièce caractère et fonctionnalité, un salon doté d'une cheminée, d'une arrière cuisine. Une salle de réception de plus de 40 m², mise en valeur par de beaux arcs en pierre, permet d’imaginer des moments conviviaux.<br>Avec ses 6 chambres, toutes équipées de leur propre salle d’eau, cette maison conviendra aussi bien à une grande famille qu’à un projet professionnel : chambres d’hôtes, accueil touristique ou événements privés.<br>Un bien rare, prêt à accueillir vos projets.<br>Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr<br>Prix de vente honoraires d'agence inclus : 449 000 €<br>Prix de vente hors honoraires d'agence : 432 000 €<br>Honoraires charge acquéreur : 17 000 € soit 3,94 % TTC de la valeur du bien hors honoraires<br>Contactez votre consultant megAgence : Violette BOUTIN, Tél. : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">0661614719</span>, E-mail : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="email">violette.boutin@megagence.com</span> - EI - Agent commercial immatriculé au RSAC de ANGERS sous le numéro 412 782 971

Location

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Living in Cholet

An industrial town of about 55,000 in western France, known for textiles and manufacturing. Cost of living is very low compared to the US, but there's essentially no expat community — this is a practical, working-class French city where you'd need solid French skills to get by.

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.

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