Cholet 49300, Lorraine
Cholet, France
Guide Price
$517,689
449,500 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
YEAR BUILT
1904
Description
Maxime DURAND - megAgence ! En EXCLUSIVITÉ ! Située à CHOLET (49300). Découvrez cette charmante maison de caractère idéalement située, offrant de beaux volumes et un fort potentiel.<br>Dès l’entrée, vous serez séduit par un vaste salon/séjour lumineux de 50 m², sublimé par un superbe escalier central en métal et bois, véritable élément architectural qui apporte du cachet et met en valeur la pièce de vie. Vous profiterez également d’une cuisine aménagée et équipée de 15 m². Le rez-de-chaussée propose un espace nuit confortable comprenant deux chambres, une salle d’eau ainsi que deux WC indépendants, complété par une arrière-cuisine fonctionnelle.<br>À l’étage, un palier dessert, une salle de bains, un bureau, deux belles chambres dont une avec dressing et salle d’eau et WC, offrant un espace idéal pour une grande famille ou pour recevoir.<br>Côté extérieur, vous profiterez d’un grand jardin arboré sur une parcelle généreuse d’environ 1 250 m², parfaite pour les moments de détente en plein air.<br>Un garage de 20 m² vient compléter ce bien.<br>Atout supplémentaire non négligeable : un studio indépendant de 40 m², actuellement loué 500 € par mois, vous assurant un revenu locatif immédiat.<br>A visiter sans tarder !<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 : 449 500 €<br>Prix de vente hors honoraires d'agence : 430 000 €<br>Honoraires charge acquéreur : 19 500 € soit 4,53 % TTC de la valeur du bien hors honoraires<br>Contactez votre consultant megAgence : Maxime DURAND, Tél. : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">0631948624</span>, E-mail : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="email">maxime.durand@megagence.com</span> - EI - Agent commercial immatriculé au RSAC de ANGERS sous le numéro 878 552 199
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
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.
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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