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€430,000
- £378,830**
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House Les Saisies - Les Saisies
€430,000
- £378,830**
Palm trees AND mountains ? This stunning home offers it all: Stunning views from the Bauges over the Beaufortain Massifs to Mont Thuile and Grand Arc above Albertville, less then 30 minutes to the beaches of Lac Annecy, 30 - 40 minutes to the slopes of Beaufort or Les Saisies or Megeve, or endless hikes in the Bauges Regional Park: from here you are in the middle of everything that Savoie and Haute Savoie have to offer.
Discover this magnificent detached house of 189 m² -and up to 346 m² including the basement- on the sunny, south-east facing slopes of the Bauges massif , offering comfort, privacy and unobstructed views.
With its 2,214 m² of land and swimming pool, this property holds potential as a great family home as well as an attractive location of a gite or chambre d'hotes.
Among its many features, its generous layout, grand rooms and surprising views, its location is one of its prime assets:
Almost halfway between Albertville and Ugine, ( 10min) its proximity to all the ameneties those two cities have to offer makes daily life easy and comfortable, while staying high on the slopes overlooking the valley and the mountains.
Annecy, the famous lake, the bicycle trails, paraglidinig and all the water sports are less than 30 minutes away, the Geneva Airport is less than 90 minutes from the house, Chambery Airport less than 60 minutes.
Skiing the famous names ? Megeve, Crest-Voland, Les Saisies, Beaufort Areches are within 30 to 40minutes from this beautiful home, and the BIG FIVE of Skiing are within 1-2 hours : 3 Vallees, Plagnes-Les Arcs, Tignes Val d"Isere are tempting you just behind the mountain.
On the ground floor: Wide entry hall with closet, guest-toilet with washbasin, equipped kitchen with dining area and access to the terrace, bright double living room of approximately 38 m², large fireplace and direct access to the terrace, 3 comfortable bedrooms, modern bathroom with a second toilet.
Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, plus large room (currently used as functional office with storage space) , with balcony and fireplace, which could also be converted into a tfourth bedroom.
A vast and functional basement iffering many options for income potential: : Garage of over 36m² with electric door, a separate room used as summer kitchen and games room, a large room, a utilty room, cellar.
Additional features: The large garden, part of which is buildable, a swimming pool and its terrace ideal for enjoying sunny days, and a privileged location combining privacy to neigbors and proximity to amenities.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr
Energy efficiency ratings (DPE + GES) made after July 1, 2021
Estimated annual energy costs
between €9550and
€12950for 2023
Chamonix is not your normal ski resort or ski area. It could not be more different from the standard purpose built French resort. You really need to work hard to earn a variety of turns and unless you are based next to one of the half-dozen separate mountains and stick to it, you have to drive or take a bus each day. There is all sorts of terrain, but the place really makes sense as a destination only for the expert and the adventurous would-be expert.... but hang on there are several areas just for beginners.No it's not really ideal - Chamonix is neither convenient nor conventional. The Chamonix valley cuts deeply through Europe's highest mountains and glaciers. The runs it offers are everything really tough runs should be - not only steep, but high and long. If you like your snow and scenery on the wild side, give Chamonix a try. But it is addictive. You either "get it" or you don't, it's as simple as that. And be warned : if you are one of those that do get it... You may never go home!Let's look at the various ski area; The Grands Montets (1235m - 3300m). The pistes are spread over 3 mountainsides (the Argentiére glacier, Lognan and the Pendant) and offer tremendous on and off-piste possibilities. Ski or board adjacent to the glacier and take advantage of excellent snow conditions right up until early May. For freestyle fans, a new snowpark and boardercross are open at the mid-station of Lognan.
Brévent / Flégère (1030m - 2525m). These 2 ski areas have been linked by a cable car since 1997 and offer one of the most outstanding panoramas of the Alps. South-facing slopes with a wonderful variety of pistes and enviable views over the Mont-Blanc Massif. Gently acquire a tan in this idyllic environment whilst enjoying skiing on slopes adapted to all skiing abilities.Le Domaine de Balme (1453m - 2270m) accessed via the villages of Le Tour and Vallorcine, the snow-covered alpine pastures offer numerous possibilities on two distinct mountain sides. From Charamillon, enjoy the wide open gentle slopes overlooking the entire Chamonix valley and on the Vallorcine side, ski beautiful tree-lined pistes bordering on Switzerland.Les Houches (950m - 1900m). Family resort whcih also caters for all types of snow fun. It has 18 lifts and 55kms of Piste with a world cup run and tree skiing. There are also low valley ski areas aimed very much at beginners and intermediates.Les Planards (1062m - 1242m) just 2 minutes from the centre of town, large ski area for beginners and intermediate skiers with 4 runs (1 red, 1 blue and 2 greens). 41 snow canons guarantee conditions all winter long. Restaurant, sun terrace and free parking.La Vormaine (1480 m) Beginners skiing at the foot of Charamillon on the Balme ski area, these sunny slopes are ideal apprentice skiers and snowboarders, as for little ones (ski kindergarten run by the ski school).Les Chosalets (1230 m) beginners skiing Situated at the entrance to Argentière, just 500m from the Lognan/Grands Montets cable car, ideal ski area for beginners and great fun for children.Le Savoy (1049 m) beginners skiing In the heart of Chamonix, at the foot of the Brevent, 2 drag lifts and a rolling carpet welcome beginners and children for their first turns. Artificial snow and ski kindergarten
Les Saisies is a stunning ski resort sitting at 1650m in an ideal location between two magnificent areas of Savoie. Lying between two valleys, the Beaufortain and the Val d'Arly, les Saisies is a ski area with breathtaking panoramic views of Mont Blanc which will catch your eye at every turn.
It is also well located from a travel point of view just 30 km from Albertville and about 1hr30 from Geneva airport. In winter, Les Saisies has one of the best snowfall and sunshine records in the Alps. In addition it is part of the Espace Diamant ski area which covers 185 km of slopes and includes 5 resorts: Les Saisies, Crest Volant Cohennoz, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Flumet and Praz sur Arly.
There is skiing for all and les Saisies is very suited to family skiing. There are lots of powder fields about, which once you get to know the resort, you can hunt out when new snow falls. This is a very welcoming village with traditional wood and stone architecture that in the main blends well with the mountain scenery.
The village is lovely, in particular I like to stop at the boulangerie/patisserie as they really do know how to bake crowd pleasers – the myrtille and almond tarts are fabulous! The village and the resort is aimed at the family skiers and young groups that come to enjoy their skiing, like to socialise but aren’t needful of wild partying.
This resort is about skiing so the evenings are based around good meals, good conversation, having a few drinks then collapsing into bed ready to make the most of your ski day. Of course they have live music and there are bar that keep rocking until the early hours but overall that is not its focus.
There are extensive cross-country ski areas and a wide range of other activities (snowmobiling, paragliding, snowshoeing, torchlight descents, snowkarting, cinema, etc). I like this resort but it is not well known amongst the British which means prices are sensible and properties are more affordable and it has retained its authentic French feel.