Lyon 1er 69001, Bas des Pentes - Presqu'île
Lyon 1er, France
Guide Price
$344,358
299,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1900
Description
Niché au premier étage d'un immeuble bourgeois entretenu et engageant (ravalement en cours de réalisation), faisant face au 6ème arrondissement et au calme absolu, ce bel appartement déploie ses volumes entièrement repensés en conjuguant optimisation des surfaces et esthétique soignée dans un esprit résolument contemporain.<br>Réservant une place de choix aux lignes graphiques et au bois blond, il développe 72 m² utiles (44,72 m² Carrez) sur deux niveaux, issus de la création d'une mezzanine élégamment intégrée abritant les espaces nuit en second jour :<br>- 1er niveau : entrée, généreuse pièce de vie de 39,69 m² où la cuisine entièrement équipée s'ouvre sur un séjour confortable à la belle hauteur sous plafond ; salle d'eau et WC indépendants.<br>- 2ème niveau : deux chambres de 13 et 10 m², toutes deux équipées de verrières d'esprit atelier, préservant les perspectives sur le séjour et la cohérence visuelle du bien.<br>Faibles charges et foncier léger viennent parfaire ce séduisant tableau, élevant cet élégant appartement au rang des biens idéaux, pour une première acquisition notamment.<br>Copropriété de 126 lots - dont 23 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 487.80 euros.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Lyon 1er
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
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Contact Agent
HABITAT DE CARACTERE - Presqu'Ile
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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