luxury houses with reception room for sale Haute-Savoie, France (page 3)

Located in La Chapelle d’Abondance, a charming hamlet in the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain, this property for sale presents a fantastic investment opportunity. Currently a hotel with six apartments and open views, the property’s interiors can be updated and even reconfigured to create a boutique hotel. Alternatively, the property could be transformed into a single spacious chalet. A short drive from Geneva airport, La Chapelle d’Abondance is a quaint hamlet but has a good selection of amenities for you or hotel guests. The Panthiaz ski lift, which connects La Chapelle d’Abondance to the Portes du Soleil 650km of slopes is 400m away from the hotel and a selection of restaurants and shops, including a fromagerie where you can buy local produce, can be found 12 minutes’ walk or three minutes’ drive away. Further amenities can be found in neighbouring Châtel which is just 5 minutes’ drive away. During the summer this area is great for hiking and plenty of trails start nearby. The Property Set on a buildable, south-facing plot of 2,000 sqm, the property is currently being used as a hotel with an interior area of 600 sqm (750 sqm including non-habitable space). In its current arrangement, the hotel comprises six apartments: one three-bedroom apartment, one one-bedroom apartment with a bunk bedroom, two two-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom apartment of 200 sqm which is currently used by the owners. The property also has a large underground garage, several cellars, ski lockers and outdoor parking for 10 or more cars. There is also a large garden with great views. The property was fitted with a brand-new roof in 2013 and the underfloor heating is powered by geothermal and solar energy. Investment Potential While the interior of the property needs some renovation and modernisation, this hotel presents a fantastic investment opportunity and is keenly priced at €3,000 per sqm. Set in a dual-season resort close to the ski lift and around 90 minutes’ drive to Geneva airport, this property presents an interesting investment opportunity for hoteliers. While the property currently has six apartments, it is possible to divide the apartments up into smaller units if preferred as each unit has its own plumbing and electrical installation. Athena Advisers - Added value and 360° purchase support since 2003 In addition to organising property viewings from our offices in the French Alps and Cannes, our in-house teams also support clients through every step of the purchase process: recuperating the 20% VAT rebate, finding the best French mortgage at a low rate, and introducing you to the best rental management company. We also decode the paperwork and contracts and become the bridge between all the different legal and official parties involved in the purchase, guiding our clients through every step of the process.

One of the most popular resorts in the Portes du Soleil ski domain, Morzine is also one of the most stylish. Just an hour’s drive from Geneva Airport, both Morzine and neighbouring Les Gets have year-round appeal thanks to their stunning scenery, vibrant lifestyle and of course idyllic location in the heart of the French Alps with over 450 km of ski slopes right on the doorstep. Ideally located in a quiet residential area on the snow front, this ski-in ski-out chalet is surrounded by trees with panoramic views of Pointe de Nantaux, Pointe de Ressachaux and Pointe de Nyon. Set on the slopes, after a day’s skiing, you can take the 3 km Piste B back to the chalet for an apéritif on the chalet’s balcony which overlooks the slopes. Equidistant from Morzine and Les Gets, the boutiques, restaurants and bars of both resorts are just 10 minutes away by car while you’ll find a cinema, bowling alley and aqua splash park for kids of all ages just down the road in nearby Avoriaz. The chalet Built in traditional Alpine style with a saltbox roof plus stone and wood cladding, the chalet is set over two floors with living space of 103 sqm. Bright and open with large windows throughout, the interior is finished with exposed beams and wood panelling on the walls to create a warm and welcoming ambiance. The chalet’s living area is on the main floor of the property and comprises a large living/dining area with a modern fireplace plus a fully-equipped open kitchen. A sunny balcony offers panoramic views of the ski slopes while a mezzanine loft overlooking the living area can be used as an additional lounge space or to accommodate guests overnight. The lower floor of the chalet features both a cosy double bedroom and a bunk room with four beds for kids plus a shared family bathroom and a laundry room. The chalet also comes with a heated boot room and shower room on the lower floor which can be accessed from the exterior to keep all your ski gear in one place at the end of the day. Investment potential A spacious ski-in ski-out chalet with an ideal location at the foot of the slopes just minutes away from Morzine and Les Gets, this two-bedroom property has enormous potential for use as a second home which can be enjoyed on a year-round basis. Additionally, as this area of the Alps is an increasingly popular summer destination with occupancy rates as high as 80% in recent years, the chalet will also make a very welcome addition to the lucrative short-term rental market. Athena Advisers - Added value and 360° purchase support since 2003 In addition to organising property viewings from our offices in Paris, the French Alps and Cannes, our in-house teams also support clients through every step of the purchase process: recuperating the 20% VAT rebate, finding the best French mortgage at a low rate, and introducing you to the best rental management company. We also decode the paperwork and contracts and become the bridge between all the different legal and official parties involved in the purchase, guiding our clients through every step of the process.