Charming 2-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace in Montpellier Centre
€868,000€5,325/m²
Montpellier Centre, Montpellier, France
2
bedrooms
1
bathroom
163 m²
interior
Apartment
property type
20 May 2026
listed
The Habio take
AI summaryThis charming bourgeois apartment features two bedrooms and a ground-floor terrace, nestled next to the picturesque Peyrou gardens. Located in Montpellier Centre, it's perfectly positioned to enjoy the vibrant culture and amenities of this historic city.
- city
- historic
- garden
- walkable
Highlights
- Two spacious bedrooms
- Ground-floor terrace
- Prime location by Peyrou gardens
- Historic bourgeois architecture
- Close to city amenities
Worth knowing
- Higher price point for the area
- Limited outdoor space compared to larger properties
Good fit for: Ideal for those seeking a stylish urban lifestyle in a cultural hub.
Lifestyle scores
- Beach
- 40
- Walkable
- 85
- Remote work
- 80
- Family
- 70
- Retirement
- 60
- Airport access
- 50
- Investment
- 75
- Luxury
- 70
- Value
- 55
About this place
Arceaux de Montpellier, next to the Peyrou gardens, in a unique setting, a charming bourgeois apartment with a ground-floor terrace
Buying property in France
France places no restrictions on foreign property ownership. The notaire (a public official, not a lawyer for either side) handles the conveyance and is paid by the buyer. A French bank account is strongly recommended for completion funds and ongoing charges.
- 1
Make an offer
Offers are usually verbal or via the estate agent (agent immobilier). Once accepted, the agent drafts the offer letter.
- 2
Sign the compromis de vente
Preliminary contract setting price, conditions, and a 5–10% deposit held in escrow. Buyer has a 10-day statutory cooling-off period after signing.
- 3
Engage a notaire
Buyer and seller can share one notaire or use separate ones at no extra cost — fees are fixed by law and split.
- 4
Searches & conditions
Notaire runs title, planning, and mortgage searches; mortgage conditions (clause suspensive) typically allow 45 days to secure financing.
- 5
Final funds & pre-completion
Transfer balance plus all notaire fees to the notaire's account a few days before signing.
- 6
Sign the acte de vente
Final deed signed at the notaire's office (in person or by power of attorney). Keys handed over.
- 7
Registration
Notaire registers the sale at the Service de la Publicité Foncière and sends the buyer a certified copy (attestation) within weeks; the full deed follows in 2–6 months.
No residency requirement to buy. Non-resident mortgages available from French banks, typically 70–80% LTV with stricter affordability checks. France abolished taxe d'habitation on primary residences (2023) but it still applies to second homes — and many communes now apply a surcharge of up to 60% on second homes in high-demand zones.
General guidance only — confirm specifics with a qualified local lawyer or tax adviser. Reference
