La Rochelle 17000, Bel-Air - Fétilly - La Trompette
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$1785135
1550000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Idéalement située à 15 minutes à pied du Vieux-Port ou du marché central, cette villa d'architecte des années 1980 déploie ses 240 m² sur une superbe parcelle orientée Sud-Ouest. Conçue pour une vie fluide essentiellement de plain-pied, la demeure s'articule autour d'un séjour avec cheminée, prolongée par un salon TV et une cuisine indépendante avec arrière-cuisine. L’espace nuit de ce niveau se compose de deux chambres avec rangements et d’une suite parentale de plus de 30m² intégrant dressing et salle de bains.
À l’étage, une vaste mezzanine offre une perspective aérienne sur le séjour. Cet espace, ouvert sur un solarium à l'abri des regards, permet de concevoir aisément deux chambres supplémentaires.
Véritable prolongement de l’architecture, ce jardin paysager s’articule autour d’une piscine de 10x5 mètres, baignée par une exposition sud-ouest qui capture les dernières lueurs du jour. Entre la pergola ombragée et le pool house, chaque espace invite à une douceur de vivre solaire, à l'abri des regards. Des terrasses au solarium suspendu, cette parcelle rare offre un calme absolu, à seulement quelques foulées de l'effervescence du Vieux-Port.
Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in La Rochelle
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
Coldwell Banker L'immobilière Internationale 2
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.
Bien'ici (bienici.com)
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