luxury contemporary houses for sale Rhone-Alps, France (page 5)

This stunning property is located in the Les Tines neighbourhood of Chamonix, in a quiet cul-de-sac just five minutes drive away from the Flégère ski lift. Surrounded by forests and overlooking the whole panorama, from Les Drus to Mont Blanc, the chalet is very close to Chamonix’s 18-hole golf course with direct access to a variety of hiking trails. The chalet: A contemporary property designed by a renowned local architect, this superb twelve-room chalet is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Les Tines close to the railway station. Built on a sunny plateau and surrounded by trees for privacy, the property features a semi-circular layout with the main house and guesthouse grouped around a beautifully landscaped garden with a large outdoor swimming pool. Featuring oversized windows which flood the interior with natural light, the chalet has an interior area of over 460 sqm with highlights including a beautiful master bedroom, an open-plan living area overlooking the garden, a games room and a bar. On the ground floor, all of the main living areas open directly onto a large terrace with sweeping views of the Mont Blanc mountain range. Ideal for use as a family home away from home in the mountains, the property is equipped with a private gym and wellness centre featuring a jacuzzi pool, hammam and sauna. A traditional wooden mazot of 143 sqm can be used as an independent guest house and the chalet also comes with a double garage plus multiple storage areas on the grounds. Investment potential: Situated just a short drive away from the ski lifts and golf course, this spacious modern property is located in a calm residential area of Chamonix and comes with a full range of leisure and entertainment amenities. Surrounded by forests with panoramic views over Mont Blanc, the property represents a wonderful investment opportunity for those in search of a second home in the mountains and will also make an excellent addition to Chamonix’s lucrative short-term rental market on a year-round basis. ATHENA ADVISERS - 20 years of added value and 360° purchase support. 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: accessing the 20% VAT rebate programme, finding the best French mortgage at a low rate, and introducing you to the best rental management company via our in-house service or partner agencies. 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.

Located in Les Gets, a popular family resort just over an hour’s drive from Geneva airport, this ski-in, ski-out chalet enjoys elevated views over the centre of the resort whilst offering easy access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain. Perched in the heights of Mont Chéry and sheltered from view by the surrounding forest, the new-build chalet is set on a quiet residential road with panoramic views of the village and the surrounding mountain range. Just minutes away from the slopes, you can choose to either ski 400m off-piste or enjoy a three-minute walk in the morning to get to nearby Mont Chéry, a quiet laid-back ski area where you’ll find a great selection of slopes for intermediate skiers plus some of Les Gets’ best on-piste restaurants. THE PROPERTY Built in traditional Alpine style, this beautiful 300 sqm chalet forms part of an intimate collection of four new-build ski-in ski out properties in the Mont Chéry neighbourhood of Les Gets. Finished with Douglas fir and traditional stone and featuring wooden balconies on both the upper and lower floors of the property, the chalet is one of two residences grouped together at the top of a large sunny plot. Designed for comfortable family living, the spacious chalet has living space of 300 sqm and features an open-plan layout with the main entrance situated on the lower floor where you'll also find an ensuite bathroom and a large spa area which can be equipped with a sauna for relaxing at the end of a long day on the slopes. Stairs lead up to the ground floor of the property which is perfect for entertaining friends and family. An open kitchen leads into a vast light-filled living/dining area with a central fireplace and sliding doors that open onto a large south-facing balcony, the ideal spot for al fresco dining in the sunshine. Also on this floor is a practical storage cellar and laundry room. The upper floor of the chalet comprises a master suite with an ensuite bathroom plus four double bedrooms, each with a private ensuite shower room.The bedrooms at the front of the chalet open onto a shared balcony overlooking the mountains. The chalet is sold with two underground parking spaces and two additional exterior parking spaces. INVESTMENT POTENTIAL Set in a dominant position in the Mont Chéry area of Les Gets, these ski-in ski-out chalets are extremely attractively priced at around €9,500 per sqm, allowing you to purchase a larger property within your budget in one of the Portes du Soleil’s most popular resorts. Sold with no rental obligation,if you do decide to rent your property out when you’re not in residence, you will have the option to recover 20% VAT from the property purchase price while as a new-build property, the chalets also have a notary fee of 2% which is significantly lower than the 7-8% rate which applies to resale properties. 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.