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Willems 59780, Willems

Willems, France

Guide Price

$800,432

695,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1900

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Description

Nichée dans un environnement paisible à toute proximité de Hem, cette superbe longère pleine de charme séduira les amateurs d'authenticité et d'espace.<br>Édifiée sur un magnifique terrain arboré de 2 200 m², elle offre un cadre de vie exceptionnel, au calme absolu, où le cachet de l'ancien a été préservé avec soin.<br>Dès l'entrée, vous découvrirez une belle pièce de vie de 46 m², chaleureuse et lumineuse, agrémentée d'une cheminée, idéale pour vos moments en famille ou entre amis. Le rez-de-chaussée propose également un bureau, parfait pour le télétravail, ainsi qu'une cuisine équipée fonctionnelle avec son cellier attenant.<br>À l'étage, l'espace nuit se compose de quatre chambres, dont un véritable domaine parents avec dressing et salle de bains privative. Une seconde salle de bains complète cet étage, offrant confort et praticité pour toute la famille.<br>À l'extérieur, le charme opère immédiatement : un superbe jardin arboré, une élégante terrasse en pierre bleue pour profiter des beaux jours, ainsi qu'une grande dépendance de 30 m² offrant de nombreuses possibilités (atelier, garage, projet annexe?). Plusieurs places de stationnement viennent compléter l'ensemble.<br>Une propriété rare, alliant caractère, volumes et sérénité. (DPE en cours)<br>LA CENSE IMMOBILIER CHERENG <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">03.20.41.45.55</span> (3.73 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)

Location

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Living in Willems

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.

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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