Archive for April, 2010

Why St Gervais puts a sparkle in your snow flake.

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

I have been rattling around in ski resorts for a number of years now!  All in all it’s safe to say, I have explored a fair few domains and the biggest mystery to me is how the beautiful resort of St Gervais has managed to remain so anonymous to the Brits!

Situated just an hour’s drive from Geneva, the town of St Gervais has kept a traditional feel despite growing as a ski resort.  Its pretty centre boasts gourmet restaurants, cozy cafes, and plenty of shops to wander around after skiing. A project to build a bridge to connect the centre to the ski lift area starts this summer, which will ease movement around the resort. The natural spas in Le Fayet provide the perfect relaxation spot for sore ski muscles.

Skiing in the Evasion Mont Blanc domain is diverse and plentiful, linking St Gervais and Megeve, and a picturesque train ride away from the resort of Les Houches. Tree lined runs and hospitable lunch spots makes for a perfect mountain experience.

Most importantly, St Gervais is a great location for international property investment. The property prices in St Gervais are a good 20% below its prestigious neighbours in Chamonix and Megeve. There are some real gems on the market at the moment. Take a look at the links below for an idea of what is around:

-          Spacious 2-bedroom Apartment – St Gervais

-          Lovely four bed chalet with unbeatable Mont Blanc views.

-          Large farm house to renovate

-          Glycine new build in St Gervais centre

-          Great value chalet in a small hamlet outside St gervais

Alpine Angels work closely with the main estate agents in St Gervais and can quickly and efficiently direct you to your perfect ski property.

http://www.alpineangels.net

Chalet Mont Blanc

Monday, April 12th, 2010

I recently visited this fantastic chalet for sale situated on the hill above St Gervais. It is easily accessed from the village by taking the road to Bettex and climbing up a short way.  The area is calm and residential, mainly housing secondary ski homes for Parisian families. From the moment you pull into the drive of this four bedroom chalet the tranquility hits. The exterior of the chalet has been well kept and you can tell it was a much loved home. The drive is tree lined which gives you a sense of isolation from the other chalets in the area.

The ground floor has an open kitchen, living room and dining room, all recently renovated and tastefully decorated. The striking feature of this chalet though is the breathtaking views. It seems to have been built to ensure maximum exposure to the Mont Blanc massif. There are large windows that traverse the three sides the ground floor ensuring great light and a feeling of peace.

The chalet is perched up on a hill, and therefore has a slopping, almost terraced garden. There is a pond as well as other features to the garden, and in a couple of weeks the flowers will start poking through. A decking approximately three meters wide with ample room for large dining tables faces South providing a perfect spot for summer evening dinner parties.

On the top floor there are three moderate sized bedrooms with a bathroom and a dressing area. There is an additional room/ flat in the basement, though as the chalet is built on a sloping terrain this room actually opens out onto the ground garden. The basement area is in a need of some finishing touches but could be a self sufficient flat.

For more information on this chalet for sale visit:

http://www.alpineangels.net/alpine-properties/megeve-and-valley_R7/st-gervais_L228/chalet-with-views_P3548.htm

Beautiful Chamonix family home

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

New on the Alpine Angels site this week is this beautiful Chamonix family home. Situated in Les Pellerin and walkable distance into town, this traditional house in set over three floors with a seperate apartment downstairs.

http://www.alpineangels.net/alpine-properties/chamonix-valley_R6/chamonix_L60/chalet-les-pelerins_P3541.htm

Alpine Property: http://www.alpineangels.net