Orléans 45100, La Cigogne
Orléans, France
Guide Price
$547058
475000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
Description
EXCLUSIVITÉ CHARME & POTENTIEL AU COEUR DE ST MARCEAU<br>Dans la rue la plus prisée du secteur de Saint-Marceau, découvrez cette maison de caractère offrant un fort potentiel, idéale pour les amateurs d'authenticité et de beaux volumes.<br>D'une surface actuelle d'environ 130 m², ce bien s'élève sur un rez-de-chaussée et deux étages, avec la possibilité d'aménager jusqu'à 170 m² grâce à un grenier exploitable de près de 45 m².<br>Vous serez séduits par ses éléments anciens préservés : superbes carreaux de ciment, moulures d'époque et charme authentique.<br>La maison se compose aujourd'hui de 3 chambres, avec la possibilité d'en créer 2 à 3 supplémentaires selon vos besoins.<br>À l'extérieur, profitez d'une agréable terrasse abritée du vent ainsi que d'un jardin intime, sans vis-à-vis, offrant un véritable havre de paix en plein coeur de la ville.<br>Les atouts complémentaires :<br>Grande cave saine, idéale pour cave à vin et/ou buanderie<br>Deux petites dépendances offrant de multiples possibilités (atelier, rangement)<br>Quelques travaux sont à prévoir pour révéler tout le potentiel de ce bien rare et en faire une propriété d'exception à votre image.<br>Une opportunité unique sur un secteur très recherché ! à visiter sans tarder !<br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Orléans
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→France at a glance
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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?
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.
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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