Thanks for the info. Actually, I do not have a base in England, so this house would be my only place to live when not staying temporarily with family in the States. Would that make a difference, if I could show it was my main residence?
I will soon be divorced and my financial position is likely to get complicated. Our French holiday home is a significant part of our assets. I don't want to be forced to sell it, as I could never afford to buy back into the market. We were married in England. Can I be obliged to sell it under French law?