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Messanges 40660, Messanges

Messanges, France

Guide Price

$1,600,863

1,390,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

4

YEAR BUILT

1995

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Description

À l'abri des regards, au sein d'un environnement naturel remarquable entre pinède et océan, cette propriété entièrement rénovée incarne un art de vivre rare, où élégance et sérénité se conjuguent au quotidien.<br>Implantée au coeur d'un vaste terrain arboré de chênes lièges, elle offre un cadre intime et préservé, propice au calme et à la déconnexion, tout en restant à proximité immédiate des plages et des lieux de vie.<br>Les espaces ont été pensés pour une vie tournée vers l'extérieur, autour de la piscine et de généreuses terrasses, véritables lieux de réception et de détente, à l'abri de toute nuisance.<br>La maison principale séduit par ses volumes, sa luminosité et son ouverture naturelle sur le paysage, créant une continuité harmonieuse entre intérieur et extérieur.<br>Plusieurs espaces indépendants viennent compléter la propriété, offrant un potentiel idéal pour recevoir famille et invités dans un confort absolu.<br>Un lieu confidentiel et raffiné, destiné à une clientèle en quête de nature, de discrétion et d'un cadre de vie d'exception sur la côte landaise.<br>

Location

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Living in Messanges

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
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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

Carmen Vieux-Boucau

Next steps for moving to France

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

EUR