€780,000

Ref: 18856DL74

Les Houches

Chamonix-Mont Blanc

Chalet For Sale Chamonix Valley: Vaudagne/Les Houches. Stunningly beautiful 3-bed chalet, with potential to extend.

120 M²

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Property Description

A simply stunning character chalet, located in a amazingly peaceful location, yet just 5mins drive from the pistes of Les Houches. Recently renovated, and wonderfully maintained, the chalet sits on a large plot with extensive views of the Fiz and is surrounded by unspoilt forest and woodland, the home to many of the Chamonix Valley's most charming and pirturesque nature walks. A charming independent property which offers many quirky features as well as local history. Originally located in Grenoble and over 200 years old, the chalet was re-constructed in Vaudagne in the 1960’s. Recently, the property has been restored and includes a traditional mazot, or habitable “mini chalet”. Situated in a large meadow (Le Grand Pré), on 2792m2 of land with its own meandering stream, the chalet is a perfect definition of tranquillity. The property was previously owned by the famous French alpinist, Marc Batard, who is most famously known for his record breaking speed ascent of Everest without oxygen in 1988. As France's largest British Estate Agents, Leggett Immobiler strives to find you exactly what you are looking for in Chamonix Luxury Real Estate. As such, if you cannot find the ski chalet, apartment, barn or piece of land you are looking for in Chamonix, the Chamonix Valley or Haute Savoie, please get in touch and we will be happy to look actively for your ski property in the French Alps. We are your chamonix property sales specialists.

If you would like to know a little more about what Chamonix has to offer, please read on: Chamonix Mont Blanc The Chamonix Valley, has been welcoming travellers and adventurers for over two and a half centuries and can be truly described as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The mountain scenery surpasses one's wildest expectations and Mont-Blanc, the jewel in the crown, gazes silently over the Chamonix valley. High mountain scenery, the sheer beauty of which will take your breath away, majestic ice falls and glaciers, one of Europe's highest cable cars and cog railways that take you on a journey through time, are just some of the charms to be found in this valley. Chamonix itself is a beautiful alpine town, witness to 250 years of mountaineering history. But there are other traditional villages and hamlets scattered along the 20km long valley, such as Argentiere, Les Houches, Servoz, Les Praz, Montroc and Le Tour, ensuring there is a place to match everyone's taste or budget. And they all combine to create the heart and soul, that is the Chamonxi Valley! If you ski or surf you will enjoy the tremendous variety of terrain that the Chamonix valley has to offer. Gentle family runs through the trees, immaculate cross country pistes, amusing snow parks or mythical glacier descents such as the Grands Montets and the Vallée Blanche (guide recommended). If you're looking for new sensations, the mountain professionals also offer their services for ski touring, free-ride, ice climbing, and paragliding. And besides skiing... many of the lifts and cog railways also give access to exceptional viewpoints and mountain restaurants. There are marked winter hiking and snowshoeing trails, a tremendous sports complex including 2 indoor heated pools, an ice rink, keep fit and spa facilities, tennis/squash courts and indoor climbing walls... . Chamonix offers an extraordinary choice of sports activities, be it for tentative beginners or keen enthusiasts, there's something for every visitor : 350 km of marked hiking trails, 40 km mountain bike tracks, rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, canyoning, paragliding, an 18 hole golf course and lots more... Chamonix is a vibrant alpine town with a wonderful architectural heritage that bears witness to a wealth of history. The Priory, alpine farms, baroque churches, art deco buildings and palaces from the "Golden Era". The cosmopolitan atmosphere in this small town is both captivating and enchanting. There is an excellent alpine museum and exhibition centre in the centre of Chamonix and for those who wish to delve a little deeper into the history of the valley, a heritage guide will be delighted to share her knowledge with you during a weekly visit of the town. By taking advantage of the free public transport, one may also discover the outlying villages and hamlets, each with their individual identity and charm. For those in search of a little retail therapy, they will be delighted by Chamonix's pedestrian centre with its wide selection of attractive boutiques. If you enjoy watching the world go by, what better place than one of Chamonix's sunny street cafés! The valley also offers a vast gastronomic choice, from rustic mountain restaurants serving Savoyard specialities, to the chic of the Michelin starred Albert Premier, from international dishes to nouvelle cuisine, each visitor will find something to suit their palette! Transport to Chamonix Mont-Blanc. 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