Cholet 49300, Val de Moine
Cholet, France
Guide Price
$308,656
268,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1991
Description
Dans le quartier recherché et paisible du Verger, au calme d'un square, découvrez ce charmant pavillon familial de 135 m² (pour 149 m² utile) implanté sur une parcelle arborée de 470 m², l'idéal pour accueillir une grande famille.<br>Dès l'entrée, vous serez séduit par une belle pièce de vie lumineuse et traversante, réunissant salon, séjour et cuisine aménagée avec espace repas, parfaite pour partager des moments conviviaux. Une véranda prolonge agréablement l'espace de vie et offre une transition idéale vers le jardin.<br>Le rez-de-chaussée propose un véritable confort de plain-pied avec une chambre, une salle d'eau et un WC indépendant.<br>À l'étage, l'espace nuit se compose de quatre chambres, d'une seconde salle d'eau et d'un 2ème WC indépendant, répondant parfaitement aux besoins d'une famille.<br>Côté pratique, vous bénéficiez d'une buanderie, de deux garages et d'un stationnement privatif pour deux véhicules devant la maison. Le joli jardin clos vous permettra de profiter pleinement des beaux jours en toute tranquillité.<br>Des travaux de rafraîchissement sont à prévoir, offrant une belle opportunité de personnaliser la maison à votre goût et de révéler tout son potentiel.<br>Un bien rare sur le secteur, à visiter sans tarder !<br>Contactez Isabelle Maratier, Square Habitat au <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">02 41 65 56 29</span> + 5.10 % honoraires de ngociation TTC.
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.
Contact Agent
Square Habitat Cholet
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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