Cholet 49300, Le Puy Saint-Bonnet
Cholet, France
Guide Price
$225,917
196,160 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
6
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1962
Description
Aux portes de la Vendée, à 20 minutes du Puy du Fou et à 5 minutes du centre-ville de Cholet, venez découvrir cet ensemble immobilier de charme offrant un fort potentiel pour un projet d'investissement ou d'exploitation touristique.<br>Composé de deux maisons attenantes totalisant 222 m² de surface utile, ce bien se prête parfaitement à différents projets :<br>création de gîtes ou chambres d'hôtes, investissement locatif avec deux logements indépendants, habitation principale avec revenu locatif complémentaire ou habitation permettant du stockage pour une activité artisanale complémentaire.<br>La première maison de plain-pied propose une cuisine, un séjour, 2 chambres une salle d'eau. Côté pratique vous bénéficiez de deux pièces annexes pouvant être aménagées selon vos besoins (bureau, buanderie) une cave et un grand grenier aménageable offrant un réel potentiel d'aménagement supplémentaire habitable.<br>La deuxième maison vous offre en rez-de-chaussée, une cuisine avec arrière-cuisine, un salon/séjour avec une cheminée dans un ancien fournil. En complément sur ce niveau vous bénéficiez d'une chambre, d'une salle d'eau et d'un wc. La partie nuit à l'étage comprend 2 chambres et un bureau.<br>L'espace extérieur offre un potentiel de stockage avec deux garages et une ancienne porcherie, le tout sur 2900 m² clos.<br>Un bien rare, offrant de nombreuses perspectives de valorisation dans un environnement calme à la campagne, tout en restant proche des commodités de Cholet.<br>Investisseurs, porteurs de projets touristiques ou professionnels, ce bien offre une belle opportunité de développement. Pour organiser une visite contactez Isabelle MARATIER, Square Habitat Cholet, <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">02 41 65 56 29</span><br> + 6.03 % 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
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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.
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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