Sigogne 16200, Rouillac
Sigogne, France
Guide Price
$1,148,821
997,500 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
8
BATHROOMS
5
YEAR BUILT
1900
Description
Découvrez cette somptueuse demeure charentaise d'environ 600 m2 habitables, nichée au coeur d'un parc paysagé d'env. 4,4 ha. Construite en 1830, cette propriété allie le charme de l'ancien à des prestations haut de gamme, offrant un cadre de vie exceptionnel.<br> Au rez-de-chaussée, vous serez accueilli par un vaste hall d'entrée desservant une galerie, une bibliothèque idéale pour vos moments de lecture, un salon piano, deux salles à manger dont une plus intime, une grande cuisine aménagée et équipée avec arrière-cuisine/cellier, ainsi qu'une orangerie baignée de lumière. Une salle d'eau complète ce niveau.<br> À l'étage, la maison propose 8 chambres individuelles et d'autres possibles, dont plusieurs avec salle d'eau ou salle de bains privative & toilettes, un dressing, une petite bibliothèque, une salle cinéma pour vos soirées en famille ou entre amis, et de nombreux espaces de rangement. Les volumes généreux et la distribution intelligente des pièces assurent confort et intimité à chacun.<br> À l'extérieur, vous profiterez d'ateliers de jardin, d'une vaste salle de réception ouverte sur le parc, d'une grande piscine pour vos moments de détente, et d'un environnement verdoyant propice à la sérénité.<br> Cette propriété rare séduira les amateurs d'authenticité, de beaux volumes et de nature préservée. Un bien d'exception à découvrir sans tarder.<br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Sigogne
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
Etude Saint André 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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