Duras 47120, Duras
Duras, France
Guide Price
$748,605
650,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
Description
Propriété d’exception avec vue imprenable en hauteur, jardins paysagers, piscine, à seulement 3 km de Duras.
- Nichée au bout d’un chemin de campagne sinueux montant la colline, cette propriété enchantée bénéficie de vues panoramiques sur tous les côtés. Entourée d’un jardin fleuri et coloré, elle dispose d’une grande piscine et d’une maison ayant fait l’objet de nombreuses rénovations et modernisations ces dernières années. Parmi les points forts, un superbe salon avec plafond cathédrale et une véranda donnant sur la piscine. L’habitation spacieuse comprend quatre chambres, trois salles de bains et une vaste cuisine-salle à manger. Idéalement située à seulement 3 km du charmant village de Duras et à 39 minutes de l’aéroport de Bergerac.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Duras
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
Leggett Immobilier International
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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