€988,000

Ref: 18866DL74

Argentiere

Chamonix-Mont Blanc

Chalet For Sale Chamonix Valley. Near Argentiere town centre, Gite with 15 bedrooms, turn-key operation. Keen to sell. Name

428 M²

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Property Description

This beautiful period alpine house, situated near the centre of the ever-popular town of Argentiere, is currently being run as a successful gite business, indeed has been for many years, and is being sold as a turn-key operation. Currently configured with 15 bedrooms, two kitchens, public dining/living room, sauna, bathrooms and WCs over four levels, and in a prime location just 2mins from the the bars and restuarants of Argentiere, and 5mins walk to the world reknowned Grands Montets ski domain. Further benefits include huge cellar space, a laundry room, off-street parking for 8 cars and a small, managable garden, with views onto the Mont Blanc Massif. Whether you are looking to run an established gite business, or are looking for a property to update into a small boutique hotel, this is a 'must-see'. Furthermore, there is potential for the property to be developed into luxury apartments, or even renovated to its' former glory as a single, family dwelling. If you cannot see what you are looking for, Leggett Immobilier, the French Estate Agents, will help you find your dream piece of Chamonix luxury real estate, whether it's a Chalet for sale, or indeed any type of Alpine Property for sale, please just let us know your requirements.

Argentière is located near the head of the valley of Chamonix approximately 7km from Chamonix town. It is connected by road with Switzerland by the pass over the Col des Montets, and the Col de la Forclaz to Martigny in the Rhône valley. The village also lies on the route of the incredibly scenic Mont Blanc Express railroad which runs from St Gervais / Le Fayet through Chamonix, Argentiere and Vallorcine before crossing the Franco/Swiss border at Chatelard, passing through Finhaut before reaching the 'end of the line' in Martingy. The Argentière glacier lies to the south-east of the village, and is bound on its north-east side by the Aiguille du Chardonnet, the Aiguille d'Argentière and the Tour Noir, and on its south-west by the Aiguille Verte, Les Droites and Les Courtes. This area is generally known as the Argentière basin. The Argentière Glacier. Winter sports Argentiere is a popular destination for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, attracting many skiers and snowboarders in the winter season - typically mid-December to early May - and is an ideal location for those who seek an exceptional alpine sports experience. The village is an equally popular location in summer season - June through September - for alpine walkers, rock & ice climbers and as a base for many other alpine sports activities. Argentière is the starting point for the Telepherique du Lognon cable car up to Les Grands Montets (3,295m), a skiing area famous for its steep and demanding slopes, both on-piste as well as off-piste. In total, the skiing area is served by 1 cable car (2 sections), 1 gondola, 5 chair-lifts and some skilifts. Along with the Vallée Blanche, Les Grands Montets draws skiers from all around the world to the Chamonix Valley each and every year. Because of its central location three other ski-zones, the Valle Blanche, Domaine de Balme[Le Tour/Vallorcine] and Brevent/Flegere are a short journey from Argentiere by Chamonix Bus or the Mont Blanc Express local train. Overall a total of four easily accessible 'snow-sure' systems, mostly above 2000m that together provide more than 150km of marked piste/trail plus extensive 'off-piste' areas with runs suitable for all grades of skier from Beginner to Advanced. Transport to Argentiere and the Chamonix Valley. Situated at 88km from Geneva-Cointrin International airport; 220km from Lyon-St-Exupery Intenational airport and 171 km from Turin-Caselle International airport with daily public transport services by train, coach and private transfers. The TGV main lines from Paris arrive at Annecy, Lyon, Bellegarde, Chambéry - Aix Les Bains and Saint Gervais Les Bains - Le Fayet. Then connect by the local Train Express Régional (TER) or use bus, coach or private transfers. Access by road is very easy; direct access via the « Autoroute Blanche » E25-A40 linked with the European motorway network. • 16 km from Switzerland via the Col des Montets • 15 km from Italy via the Mont-Blanc Tunnel