This might not sound ground breaking but it is quite a departure for Alpine Property. We have always concentrated on Chalets and properties in the valley ski resorts. in 2006/7 when we had a tricky season of snow we wondered if we should look more closely at Avoriaz, the prices held up well as buyers naturally headed for the “snow sure” areas.
We ski through Avoriaz plenty, personally I live down below in St Jean d’Aulps and visit frequently in the Summer and Winter. I have always had a soft spot for the philosophy and the architecture. I have often had to defend it from it’s critics. Here are some reasons why to like it:
1. Car free, when it was built in the 1960′s this went against the flow, it really shows were the designers were coming from though.
2. Designed to blend in with the surrounding mountains, it does a good job too, I love pointing to the horizon from Morzine and asking the people I’m with to spot Avoriaz. It’s there but it is well camoflaged, no straight edges, and clad in cedar. Genius.
3. It’s at 1800m and is predominately North facing, very snow sure and with modern lifts and tons of snow-making (just in case).
4. Very little expansion from when it was finished in the early 70′s has meant that the property prices have held up well compared to other resorts with a more liberal building policy.
Piste Hors have a nice write up on the history of Avoriaz.
Built in 1995, Chalet Les Pommiers is a semi detached property. It has been rented successfully as a business during the winter and summer over the last 5 years, thanks to its location return custom has always been guaranteed. The chalet is demi-detached and is shown here as the right half of this building.
Now online, Land les Vaisys, situated above the Samoëns valley in Le Grand Massif, a lovely position just 350m from the ski lift in Vercland. Planning permission has already been granted for a 6 bedroom and 6 bathroom chalet with a living area of 231m². This would be an ideal spot for either a holiday home or a business. Building costs are coming down, in 2008 we would quote 2,500 euros per m² to build a new chalet, now we think it is closer to 2,100 – 2,300 euros. This would mean that the building costs for this chalet may be closer to 500,000 euros.
Water and electricity are available near the site and the mains drains are accessible too.
Villa Bethanie is a magnificent stone built chalet in the centre of Samoëns, recently refurbished by craftsmen to a very high standard its 5 bedrooms are currently used as holiday accommodation. Very few chalets exist in the Alps that have this level of character.
Because of its central position in Samoens the nearest shops, restaurants and ski bus are just a minutes’ walk away. This chalet south facing and the terrace will catch the warmth beautifully. The level of finishing is exceptional; the chalet is very spacious too. In fact some of the ensuite bathrooms are bigger than some bedrooms in other properties we have for sale! The stone floors and stone staircase give a real sense of the provenance of this villa.
Internally the layout consists of:
Basement: Twin bedroom (1) with ensuite shower and toilet, utility room with heated ski and boot room.
Ground floor: Long entrance hall, large living area, wooden conservatory “sun room”, double bedroom (2) the “red room”, ensuite bathroom with double basin.
First floor: Double bedroom (3) the “green room”, with walk in “dressing” big enough for a cot if required, ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and toilet and double basins, dining area, seating for 8 people and kitchen with access onto a sunny terrace with views of the mountains, there is space here for a table and BBQ.
Second floor: Twin bedroom (4) the “Chinese room” with ensuite bathroom, twin bedroom (5) the “ski room” with ensuite bathroom.
“James Bond” because we could imagine him staying here!
Chalet Gentiane is a modern high specification 5 bedroom chalet just off the piste in Morzine. There are very few chalets in Morzine that can be regarded as on the piste, probably less than a dozen. This one is 50m from the “green” return piste that runs down to Morzine from Les Fys.
The finish is very high quality, the floors in the main living areas are tiled and the walls clad in wood. The bathrooms are tiled to the ceilings. There is under floor heating throughout.
The layout consists of:
First floor: Open plan lounge / dining room / kitchen with an open fire and access onto the deck. The deck is large sheltered and south facing; it has a hot tub installed. Bathroom (2), WC.
Second floor: Double bedroom (3), double bedroom (4), single bedroom (5), shower room, WC, store room
Externally the land is shared with the neighbouring properties, it is landscaped and has a maintenance contract in place.
This apartment is part of a luxury renovation project in the sought-after location of Les Choseaux, close to the pistes and golf course of Le Mont d’Arbois.
The property was fully renovated to the highest standards with exteriors in natural stone and old wood throughout. Interiors are decorated with the best quality materials and designed in a modern style yet very much in keeping with the mountain atmosphere, with particular attention given to the bathrooms.
This property is on the top floor and comprises 3 double bedrooms each with bathroom, open plan kitchen and living room leading to a balcony, as well as a private garage. The residence has only 4 apartments and is a perfect example of the latest exclusive “new mountain” developments now in fashion in Megève. It will provide a mountain base with modern comforts without the trouble associated with the upkeep of a chalet.
We can arrange for “video tours” such as this one. They can aid the visualation of a property via the internet!
This chalet is set in a quiet location, yet right in the centre of Morzine. The ‘home run’ on the Pleney piste is approx. 100m away and the Pleney ski lifts are located just 200m from the chalet. In addition to the skiing, all the other local attractions (shops, bars, restaurants, banks, cinemas, skating rink etc.) are all within easy walking distance of the chalet.
Chalet Berger was constructed in 2000 and is offered for sale in excellent condition. Given it’s superb location, this chalet is ideally placed to give a good rental income during both the winter and the summer seasons.
Chalet Berger is a detached property with 170m2 of habitable living space. On the ground floor of the chalet is a very practical use of space with 3 garage areas, cellar and boiler rooms. The main living accommodation is situated on the upper two floors of the chalet giving it a very bright aspect, particularly in the open plan living room on the first floor.
We’ve just added this detached chalet with apartment, close to St Jean d’Aulps.
Chalet Quatre Saisons is located in a quiet location on the edge of St Jean d’Aulps and within easy walking distance of the main village. Very popular with both permanent residents and second home owners, St Jean d’Aulps is a lively village with shops, restaurants/bars, banks, post office and school. It has it’s own ski station just 5 minutes drive away at La Grande Terche, whilst access to the linked Portes du Soleil ski area (including Morzine/Les Gets/Avoriaz) is only a 15 minute drive away.
Chalet Quatre Saisons occupies a sunny position and has great views across the village and of the surrounding mountains. There is an established garden and plenty of parking and the property occupies a land area of 1100m2.
The property is currently divided into a 3 bedroom chalet and a separate 2 bedroom apartment. As such, it would be possible to live in one part of the property and rent out the other part to produce an income.
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