Guérande 44350, Centre-ville - Faubourgs
Guérande, France
Guide Price
$1,390,678
1,207,500 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1800
Description
Guy Hqouet Prestige vous propose,<br>Au coeur de la cité médiévale de Guérande, cette maison d'exception conjugue à la fois l'élégance et le charme de l'ancien au confort moderne.<br>Entièrement rénovée en 2024 avec goût et des matériaux de qualités, cette demeure de 262 m² habitables offre un cadre de vie chaleureux et raffiné avec ces volumes et espaces bien agencés et lumineux.<br>Au rez-de-chaussée, une belle entrée distribue une cuisine spacieuse de plus de 22 m², dotée d'un sol en pierre naturelle, ainsi qu'une salle à manger de 40 m² avec parquet en bois massif et une monumentale cheminée.<br>Au premier étage, vous découvrirez un salon majestueux de plus de 62 m², sublimé par un parquet ancien et deux impressionnantes cheminées se faisant face. <br>Une suite parentale avec salle de bains privative complète ce niveau.<br>Au deuxième étage, un palier dessert deux belles chambres, un bureau, un dressing et une salle d'eau.<br>Au troisième et dernier étage, un vaste espace polyvalent offre de nombreuses possibilités d'aménagement : chambre supplémentaire, salle de sport, espace de jeux ou dortoir...<br>À l'extérieur, une magnifique terrasse plein sud, sans vis-à-vis, invite à la détente.<br>A visiter rapidement. (5.00 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Guérande
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.
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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