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Montpellier 34000, Port Marianne - Richter

Montpellier, France

Guide Price

$1,956,738

1,699,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

8

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Nous avons le plaisir de vous présenter nichée dans le quartier le plus prisé de Montpellier, cette somptueuse villa vous invite à un voyage où élégance et exotisme se mêlent harmonieusement. À l’abri des regards, au cœur d’un jardin paysagé de plus de 1500 m², cette demeure incarne le raffinement absolu et l’art de vivre méditerranéen.

Dès l’entrée, vous serez séduit par une vaste pièce de vie de 115 m² baignée de lumière grâce à sa triple exposition, offrant une atmosphère chaleureuse et conviviale. La villa dispose de 8 chambres, dont 3 suites parentales, véritables havre de paix aux volumes généreux. Un espace de 40 m², encore modulable, laisse libre cours à vos envies : salle de cinéma, salle de sport ou espace bien-être.

L’extérieur est un véritable paradis tropical, sublimé par une piscine en pierre de Bali qui se fond parfaitement dans le décor luxuriant de palmiers et d’essences exotiques. Un somptueux pool house en bois précieux, agrémenté d’une cuisine d’été entièrement équipée, invite à des moments de détente et de convivialité.

Idéalement située, cette propriété rare offre une proximité immédiate avec toutes les commodités et les transports, tout en garantissant une intimité absolue. Un équilibre parfait entre sérénité et dynamisme urbain.

Location

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Living in Montpellier

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.

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