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Montesquieu-des-Albères 66740, Montesquieu-des-Albères

Montesquieu-des-Albères, France

Guide Price

$898,326

780,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

4

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Description

Située dans un environnement naturel rare, cette propriété de 230m2 env. nichée sur un parc arboré de 2086m2 env. offre un cadre de vie absolument unique ! Bordée par le murmure d'une rivière et les montagnes en pourtour, cette demeure est le sanctuaire idéal pour les amoureux de grands espaces et de sérénité.<br> Cette très belle maison allie élégance intemporelle et technologies durables. Grâce à ses installations photovoltaïques, la propriété bénéficie d'une autonomie énergétique remarquable, mariant confort moderne et respect de son environnement.<br> Grande piscine chauffée 10 x 5 m parfaitement intégrée au paysage pour de longs moments de relaxation face aux montagnes, agrémenté d'un terrain de pétanque pour des moments de convivialité sous le soleil de méditerranée.<br> Côté intérieur, un vaste salon agrémenté d'une cheminée avec poele à bois pour une atmosphère feutrée, belle cuisine équipée, 5 chambres sapcieuses et leurs salles d'eau, sans oublier une partie indépendante pour les invités ou la famille.<br> Pour les collectionneurs et passionnés, deux vastes garages, ateliers et autres annexes de jardin pour stockage et bricolage, ainsi que de nombreux espaces de stationnements sur la propriété.<br> Emplacement privilégié dans un écrin de verdure situé à proximité immédiate des axes stratégiques (accès commerces, pistes cyclables, pêche,ski nautique, ballades à cheval...)<br> Opportunité rare pour résidence principale ou pied-à-terre familial de charme.<br> Contactez votre Agence Mer et Soleil Collioure pour une visite et laissez-vous séduire par la magie des lieux !<br>

Location

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Living in Montesquieu-des-Albères

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.

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Nadège PARADISO

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