La Teste-de-Buch 33260, Les Chênes Verts - Bordes - Clair-Bois - Pinède de Conteau
La Teste-de-Buch, France
Guide Price
$620766
539000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1997
Description
Sur la commune de La Teste, dans un quartier recherché, venez découvrir cette charmante contemporaine familiale !<br>Vous entrez dans la maison et s'offre à vous une pièce de vie spacieuse et lumineuse au plafond cathédrale. La cuisine a également de beaux volumes, elle est indépendante très moderne, aménagée et équipée et possède un cellier attenant. Côté nuit une grande chambre en rez de chaussé. avec sa salle d'eau refaite à neuf et wc. À l'étage une autre grande chambre avec salle d'eau et wc. Le garage a été transformé en pièce à vivre pour une chambre ou bureau supplémentaire. <br>Le jardin de plus de 550 m2 est agrémenté de divers essences de fleurs et d'arbres avec arrosage automatique avec puits foré et vous permet de profiter de la terrasse et du jacuzzi, bien exposée, à l'abri des regards indiscrets. <br>Un atelier bâti de 20 m2 aménagé en établi vient compléter l'ensemble de ce bien.<br>Contactez nous pour une visite ou pour plus de renseignements au <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">05.56.54.17.18</span><br>Besoin de connaître la valeur de votre bien? Notre équipe se tient à votre disposition du lundi au samedi pour réaliser gratuitement l'estimation de votre bien.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in La Teste-de-Buch
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?
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Contact Agent
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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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