Couffoulens 11250, Couffoulens
Couffoulens, France
Guide Price
$1,013,496
880,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
6
BATHROOMS
3
YEAR BUILT
2003
Description
EXCLUSIVITE, A quelques minutes de Carcassonne, dans un environnement privilégié au coeur de la campagne audoise, découvrez cette remarquable maison d'architecte d'environ 350 m2, en situation dominante sur un terrain de 9300 m2. Un lieu rare si vous êtes en quête d'espace, de sérénité et d'exception. Entièrement tournée vers l'extérieur, ses larges baies vitrées capturent la lumière et offrent, à chaque instant, un panorama sur la campagne vallonnée, les villages environnants et la chaîne des Pyrénées.<br> Dès l'entrée, le ton est donné, volumes généreux, lignes et matériaux contemporains, la maison développe 10 pièces aux proportions harmonieuses, les espaces de vie baignés de lumière créent une continuité naturelle entre intérieur et extérieur.<br> Cette propriété garantit calme, intimité et un cadre de vie en parfaite adéquation avec la nature environnante. Le confort est assuré par un chauffage au sol alimenté par une pompe à chaleur, garantissant performance énergétique et bien être quotidien.<br> En très bon état, ce bien séduira les amateurs d'architecture, de volumes et de panoramas exceptionnels, un bien rare sur le secteur alliant élégance, espace et ouverture sur la nature!<br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Couffoulens
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
GABARROU IMMOBILIER
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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