La Teste-de-Buch 33260, Centre-ville
La Teste-de-Buch, France
Guide Price
$1094115
950000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
2008
Description
iad France - Sylvain Etievant vous propose: bien d’exception où eau douce et eau salée se rencontrent.<br>Ici, l’intérieur et l’extérieur ne font qu’un. <br>Érigée au cOEur du port de la Teste de Buch, cette maison authentique de 140 m² conçue pour s’ouvrir et se prolonger vers un extérieur naturel et apaisant.<br>Le séjour lumineux traversant, s’étire vers une terrasse sous pergola et une piscine paysagée aux lignes naturelles, entourée de galets et d’essences végétales. <br>Au fond du jardin, un accès par écluse permet d’amarrer son bateau et de rejoindre directement le Bassin d’Arcachon — privilège rare et exclusif, symbole d’un art de vivre unique.<br>À l’étage, quatre chambres toutes prolongées par un balcon, deux salles d’eau et un dressing indépendant offrent confort et intimité<br>Pensée pour concilier modernité et respect de l’environnement, elle bénéficie de 12 panneaux photovoltaïques et d’un poêle à granulés, garantissant confort et autonomie énergétique.<br>Un cadre privilégié pour ceux qui recherchent l’équilibre parfait entre douceur de vivre et connexion directe au Bassin d’Arcachon.<br>Honoraires d'agence à la charge du vendeur.<br>Information d'affichage énergétique sur ce bien : classe ENERGIE B indice 98 et classe CLIMAT A indice 3. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé, y compris l'obligation légale de débroussaillement, sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : http://www.georisques.gouv.fr.<br>La présente annonce immobilière a été rédigée sous la responsabilité éditoriale de M Sylvain Etievant mandataire indépendant en immobilier (sans détention de fonds), agent commercial de la SAS I@D France immatriculé au RSAC de nanterre sous le numéro 538324948, titulaire de la carte de démarchage immobilier pour le compte de la société I@D France SAS.
Location
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A coastal town on the Arcachon Bay in southwest France, known for oyster farming, pine forests, and the massive Dune of Pilat. It offers a relaxed Atlantic coast lifestyle at moderate prices, popular with retirees and families who want beach access without Riviera price tags.
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.
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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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