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Saintes 17100, La Gare - Sébastien de Brouard - La Fenêtre

Saintes, France

Guide Price

$267,194

232,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1900

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Description

iad France - Thierry JEAU vous propose: EN EXLUSIVITE<br>Découvrez cette ravissante maison de 102 m2 au calme, offrant un bel espace de vie d'environ 50 m2 avec sa véranda et sa cuisine ouverte, équipée et aménagée, un bureau ou petite chambre et sa salle de douche avec wc. A l'étage, un couloir desservant deux belles chambres, un toilette séparé et un grenier.<br>La maison bénéficie d'une terrasse bois où vous pourrez profiter de moments de détente en plein air. Imaginez-vous prendre votre petit-déjeuner en plein air ou organiser des barbecues entre amis dans cet espace extérieur privé ainsi qu'un cabanon de jardin.<br>Ne manquez pas cette opportunité unique d'acquérir une maison pleine de charme et de caractère. Contactez-nous dès aujourd'hui pour organiser une visite.<br>Honoraires d'agence à la charge du vendeur.<br>Information d'affichage énergétique sur ce bien : classe ENERGIE C indice 172 et classe CLIMAT A indice 5. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé, y compris l'obligation légale de débroussaillement, sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : http://www.georisques.gouv.fr.<br>La présente annonce immobilière a été rédigée sous la responsabilité éditoriale de M Thierry JEAU mandataire indépendant en immobilier (sans détention de fonds), agent commercial de la SAS I@D France immatriculé au RSAC de SAINTES sous le numéro 380940007, titulaire de la carte de démarchage immobilier pour le compte de la société I@D France SAS.

Location

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Living in Saintes

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