Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye 04530, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France
Guide Price
$247,616
215,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1948
Description
Située au coeur d'un village plein de charme, cette maison singulière ne laisse personne indifférent. Ancienne école réhabilitée avec soin, elle a su conserver son authenticité tout en offrant un cadre de vie unique, propice aussi bien à l'habitation qu'à un projet créatif ou professionnel. Trois niveaux baignés de caractère, où chaque espace raconte une histoire...<br>Rez-de-chaussée -- le cachet de la pierre et des voûtes Deux magnifiques pièces voûtées, entièrement en pierre, offrent une atmosphère rare et intemporelle. Idéales pour créer une cave à vin, un atelier d'artiste ou un espace de méditation... Un lieu inspirant, à l'abri du monde.<br>Premier étage -- un vaste atelier Accessible par un escalier extérieur, ce niveau accueille un grand atelier . Une cave et une pièce supplémentaire non chauffée complètent cet étage.<br>Deuxième étage -- un appartement en parti renové qui garde le cachet de l'ancien. Le dernier niveau a été entièrement aménagé en un appartement T2, composé d'un dégagement desservant l'ensemble des pièces, d'une salle d'eau moderne avec douche, WC et coin buanderie, ainsi que d'une chaleureuse pièce de vie avec poêle à bois, coin repas et cuisine ouverte. Cet étage dispose d'une chambre. <br>Le confort thermique a été particulièrement travaillé : isolation renforcée, double vitrage.<br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
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.
Contact Agent
Jausiers Immobilier
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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