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This farmhouse is located in a charming mountain village in the heart of the French Alps just 1km from the ski lifts that whisk you into the full Three Valleys ski system – the largest ski area in the world. It offers the best of French mountain life, the tranquillity and charm of this traditional village right next to state of the art skiing and 600kms of piste.
The property is south facing with two balconies. Enter and you will find a fully habitable house which is currently used as two apartments although the staircase is interior so no problem to bring the whole thing together. It is laid out on three floors; the lower floor is a huge vaulted floor currently used for the chickens and cows but with some work could become an absolutely beautiful open living space.
On the other side of the property is a plot of land which could be used for a lovely garden and parking which has great views.
Current layout is;
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Large Vault with full height.
Drying room.
Boiler room.
GROUND FLOOR
Hall.
Kitchen/diner with woodburner.
2nd reception room.
Double bedroom.
Bathroom with WC, shower and basin.
FIRST FLOOR
Hall.
Large open plan lounge/kitchen/diner.
2 Double bedroom.
Bathroom with shower and basin and laundry space.
WC.
1 bedroom apartment with bathroom with shower, WC and basin.
So this is a great property for a ski base but it is also fantastic in the summer too. It is at the start of many mountain walks and next to St Martin de Belleville, the popular mountain village turned ski resort, that also comes alive in the summer as walkers and mountain bikers come to enjoy its charm. Up the road in Les Menuires and Val Thorens there are numerous activities on offer as well as sports centres and swimming pools.
Down in the valleys there are lakes and rivers to enjoy but for most this will be all about the skiing. The three valleys ski area (Trois Vallées) offers 600kms of piste skiing with something to suit all levels and for the more adventurous there is probably about the same again off-piste. There is an off-piste run that arrives back at this village – use a ski guide the first couple of times! There is also a restaurant in the village and St Martin, where there are plenty of restaurants and bars, is a 15min walk in normal shoes.
So this 5 bedroom farmhouse in the heart of the Alps is for sale at a very sensible price and the owners are keen to sell. For all my properties for sale in or around St Martin de Belleville click on the link at the top of this write-up for my full portfolio.

Based at 1400m and directly linked into the vast Three Valleys network by an 8 person gondola, St Martin de Belleville offers unlimited, world-class skiing. The village is picture perfect, unspoiled and authentic making St Martin de Belleville the perfect ski resort if you are looking for a taste of authentic France combined with state of the art skiing. Clusters of traditional chalets and original Savoyard farmhouses are dominated by the close mountains with chamois and wild boars roaming free in the surrounding forests. St Martin was voted a “Top Ten Picture Postcard resort” for its pretty, traditional architecture and stunning Alpine scenery, it’s interesting to note that the commune have had the foresight to bury all the electric and phone cabling which means that not only does it have a clean uncluttered look, but you are unlikely to lose power when the snow hits! As an added bonus Val Thorens, officially the highest resort in Europe is situated at the top of the valley offering great skiing from mid-November to mid-May. St Martin also has some of the best and clearest runs in the Three Valleys; with skiing for all levels back down to the village and red run Jerusalem a firm favourite with many, and the confidence inspiring off-piste powder fields have to be experienced to be believed. In the height of summer during July and August the valley is host to walkers, nature lovers and adventure seekers who arrive to enjoy the traditional and less traditional mountain activities along with the colourful mountain meadows and beauty of the contrasting vibrant green against snow capped mountains. It is also a near neighbour to the Vanoise Park, a protected area of outstanding natural beauty. St Martin de Belleville has a lower key nightlife than its glitzy neighbours. Having said that, the valley boasts two Michelin starred restaurants, one being situated three minutes from the village, the other in Val Thorens. St Martin itself has several friendly bars and restaurants which retain a mountain village atmosphere with prices to match. It seems ideal for ski and mountain lovers looking for an authentic atmosphere a little apart from the crowds, and out of season it still has life and enough year round residents to stop it feeling like a ghost town.