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Roques 31120, Roques

Roques, France

Guide Price

$518,265

450,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

Située à Roques, dans un environnement calme et verdoyant à proximité immédiate des commerces (2 minutes) et des écoles, cette maison familiale atypique de type T5 séduit par son charme et ses volumes exceptionnels.<br>Édifiée sur une magnifique parcelle clôturée de 1 000 m², arborée d’arbres centenaires, elle offre un cadre de vie rare et privilégié, avec un terrain piscinable permettant d’imaginer un espace extérieur d’exception.<br>Dès l’entrée, vous serez conquis par un vaste salon cathédrale baigné de lumière, sublimé par une belle hauteur sous plafond, ainsi qu’une cuisine indépendante. La maison propose cinq chambres, dont trois de plain-pied et deux à l’étage, parfaitement adaptées à une vie de famille. Deux salles d’eau complètent l’ensemble, une à chaque niveau, ainsi que deux WC, dont un séparé au rez-de-chaussée.<br>À l’extérieur, une agréable terrasse prolonge les espaces de vie et invite à la détente. Le potentiel d’aménagement d’un pool house vient parfaire cet ensemble et laisse entrevoir de beaux projets de vie.<br>Un garage de plus de 50 m² ainsi qu’un vaste sous-sol d’environ 250 m² de caves offrent des espaces de rangement et de stockage particulièrement appréciables.<br>En bon état général, cette propriété nécessite quelques travaux de rafraîchissement pour révéler tout son potentiel et s’adapter pleinement à vos envies.<br>Une maison de caractère, idéale pour les amateurs de volumes, de tranquillité et de nature, tout en restant proche de toutes les commodités.

Location

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Living in Roques

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

Citya Naudin

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