Cholet 49300, Val de Moine
Cholet, France
Guide Price
$276,293
239,900 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1965
Description
Dans un quartier calme où l'on entend davantage les rires des enfants que le bruit de la circulation, à deux pas des commerces, des écoles, des parcs et des transports, se cache une maison rare, une maison qui a tant à offrir.<br>Elle se dévoile doucement, posée sur son jardin clos, prête à accueillir les prochains moments de vie de ceux qui auront la chance de l'habiter. <br>Au rez-de-chaussée, la pièce de vie vous enveloppe immédiatement : lumineuse, tournée vers le jardin comme pour vous inviter à respirer, à ralentir, à profiter. La cuisine, fonctionnelle, prolonge naturellement cet espace. On s'y voit déjà préparer un dîner tout en gardant un oeil sur les enfants jouant dehors. La buanderie, avec accès direct au jardin, ajoute ce confort discret mais précieux qui simplifie chaque journée. Une cave vient compléter ce niveau, idéale pour les amateurs de rangement, de vin ou de projets.<br>À l'étage, c'est une véritable surprise : cinq chambres. Oui, cinq! un atout devenu rare, presque introuvable dans le secteur. Un palier dessert harmonieusement ces espaces, permettant à chacun de disposer de sa propre zone de confort. Une salle d'eau et un WC indépendant viennent parfaire la distribution.<br>À l'extérieur, le garage et le jardin clos complètent l'ensemble, offrant sécurité, praticité et tranquillité.<br>Cette maison n'est pas seulement un toit. C'est un espace où chaque membre de la famille trouve sa place, où l'on vit, où l'on grandit, où l'on partage. Une adresse où l'on se projette instantanément.<br>Et si vous écriviez ici le prochain chapitre de votre histoire ? (5.22 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.) Loutfi SELIMAJ (EI) Agent Commercial - Numéro RSAC : 798671517 - Angers.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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→France at a glance
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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.
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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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