€1,450,000

Ref: 19204DL74

Les Houches

Chamonix-Mont Blanc

Chalet For Sale Chamonix Valley: Les Houches, 7-Bed immaculately converted forge, a hop, skip and a jump to the pistes.

285 M²

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Property Description

A simply wonderful, wonderful 'Maison de Pays' situated in the much-sort-after 'Les Chavants' area of Les Houches. A former forge, this property has been lovingly and painstakingly renovated to the very highest standards by the current owners, whose aim was to bring it into the 21stC but without losing any of the period charm and details. This has been more than achieved and has created a stunning period property, packed full of period detail, but far removed from the tradtional Savoyard chalet, and more akin to a french country house. Surrounded by woodland, on a sunny plot dissected by a babling brook, this property is the epitomy of tranquility, affording stupendous mountain views, and easy access to the pistes in Winter and the woodland trails in Summer, yet is just a short walk from one of the Chamonix Valley's finest Spa hotels and restaurants, and just a quick spin in the car to Les Houches for all the amenities. For anyone looking for something impeccable, something that isn't just 'any old chalet' in the mountains, but a tiny piece of Chamonix history that has been turned into something unique, then look no further, your search is at an end!!! 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.

The house in configured as follows: Ground floor: A spacious living room with an oak floor, leather sofas and chairs set cosily by the wood-burning stove and open-plan to a charming wood panelled dining room. The traditional mountain ambience of a classic Alpine home has been recreated using reclaimed wood! Sauna with shower/wc. Exterior Hot tub. Laundry facilities. Staff bedroom. 1st floor: Entrance, boot room. Galley kitchen, sunny breakfast room with rustic hand-made pine table and benches. Bedroom 1 with ensuite shower/wc, Bedroom 2 with adjacent with shower/wc, Bedroom 3: Double with adjacent bathroom with bath/shower/wc. 2nd floor: Bedroom 4: with adjacent bathroom/wc, Bedroom 5: with ensuite shower/wc and balcony, Bedroom 6: with ensuite shower/wc, Bedroom 7: ensuite shower/wc. Treatment room with shower & sink. If you would like to learn a little more about Les Houches & Servoz please read on: Nestled in the heart of the Mont-Blanc Massif, this family resort, with its string of hamlets, is faithful to the traditional image of mountain holidays. Intense, sporty and comtemplative moments will forge your memories as you follow your fancy... The village resort of Les Houches is located in the Chamonix valley in the Haute Savoie, only 6km from Chamonix, the world capital of skiing and mountaineering. Les Houches lies in the heart of the Mont-Blanc region which is made up of 13 other resorts : Chamonix, Servoz, Vallorcine, Megève, St Gervais, Les Contamines, Praz-sur-Arly, Combloux, Cordon, Domancy, Passy, Sallanches... Situated at 1000 metres of altitude and lying at the foot of Mont-Blanc (4810m), Les Houches offers an exceptional panorama of the peaks surrounding Chamonix. The village is made up of a number of hamlets, with oratories, chapels, old bread ovens and farms bearing witness to its past and being the objects of particular attention today. With a 4635 hectare surface and 3070 inhabitants (Houchards), Les Houches extends over 8 km between Servoz and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, on the Arve valley on two hillsides of high crystalline chains : Mont Blanc in the East and the Aiguilles Rouges on the West. The administrative centre of Houches, in 1000 meters of height, is practically directly above the Mont Blanc massif. The municipal limit is situated under the Mont Blanc, in the Dome du Goûter at 4304 meters of height. And from the massif of Aiguilles Rouges, this limit peaks in the Aiguillette of Brévent at 2350 meters of height. The lowest part of the Municipality is situated in the hamlet of the Lake in 800 meters of height. Les Houches and Servoz become confused geographically: the villages of the Plaine Saint Jean and of the Lake belong to the municipality of Les Houches but can take advantage of the services of the Municipality of Servoz, such as the Post office, the school and train station in which reaches Les Houches in just one stop. Servoz - Authenticity Your first contact with the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley is bound to be the most authentic. The village's architecture, culture and nature are beautifully intact. Your trip will take you through immaculate white spaces, sheltered by the spectacular Fiz mountains. The Ceutrons, a tribe of Celtic origin, arrived in the valley and installed their camp in the Gures massif next to the big 'serva' lake from where Servoz takes its name. With the passing of time and due to erosion, the lake has now disappeared. The village of Servoz and the village resort of Les Houches are located in the Chamonix valley in the Haute Savoie, only 6km from Chamonix, the world capital of skiing and mountaineering. Situated at the foot of Mont-Blanc, Les Houches and Servoz offer an exceptional panorama of the peaks surrounding Chamonix. As you enter the Arve valley, and after the tunnel of Chatelard, you will discover the first village of the Chamonix valley, Servoz. Your immediate impression is of the 360° view covering the Mont Blanc Massif, Pormenaz, the Fiz, the Aravis, Tête Noire and Prarion. An authentic and traditional mountain village where tourist activities abound, where the sunny hamlets reveal all their charms, and the 900 permanent residents host you throughout the year. Visit the Gorges of Diosaz (open in summer), the House of the High mountain pasture and its exhibitions, the gallery of African art, or the numerous craftsmen's studios. In any season, use the paths to walk or hike, or from the first snowfalls discover the enjoyments of the snowshoeing. The variety of accommodation, the shops, restaurants, and other amenities, (post office, doctor, hairdresser, etc) are open year long. Servoz, classified in the heritage of the Savoy Countries, hosts many activities year-long, such as guided tours of the village, the Christmas market, the crafts market, Heritage Days, the sheep fair, the cows parade etc.. Your access is facilitated by car with the highway since Geneva or Annecy ( A40) by train TGV(HST) or TER(REGIONAL EXPRESS TRAIN) to Servoz station or by plane to the airport of Geneva just 70 km, by transfer, taxi or bus. Les Houches altitude: 1000m - Servoz: 800m