Vars property: Pra Sainte Marie, new ski leaseback development at the foot of the slopes
Located at the heart of the Queyras area, the Pra Sainte Marie ski development is situated in front of the main ski lift with superb views over the  ski area.
The development is at the foot of the pistes with direct access to the 120 miles of ski slopes of the Foret Blanche. Built in the traditional mountain chalet-style with old stone and wood.
The properties range from studio to 3-bedroom apartments with 4* facilities like heated indoor swimming pool with solarium, reception lounge with bar & fireplace, sauna & hammam, jacuzzi, individual ski locker, etc. All the apartments are fully-equipped & furnished.

Some examples of the prices including private parking :

-Studio apartments: 118,000 euros

-1-bedroom apartment (36m2 living surface + 11m2 terrace):148,000 euros

-2-bedroom apartment (43m2 living surface + 10m2 terrace): 186,000 euros

-3-bedroom apartment (55m2 living surface + 7m2 terrace): 220,000 euros SOLD OUT

Guaranteed 11-year yield up to 4.07% + full 19.6% VAT refund + 1 week personal use each year (more weeks can be taken from yield)

Delivery: August 2010

Vars, the ski & sun resort
Made up of 4 mountain hamlets, which stretch all along the Grandes Alpes' road, Vars has been able to combine the authenticity and charm of its traditional villages with the comfort of a winter sport resort. Its natural heritage and its mountain constitution make of Vars a privileged holiday place.

Vars, La Forêt Blanche, 1650-2750 m, union of the Vars and Risoul ski areas, offers a vast area of 180 km, 108 pistes and 47 Ski lifts. A great variety, an immense area for sport activities to discover the best of winter sports.
With a network of artificial snow over all the major routes, La Forêt Blanche guarantees quality snow cover from the 13th of December to the 26th of April 2009.
The forest's ski areas are so easily accessible, wherever holidaymakers are staying. From the heart of the resort or directly from the traditional villages, skiers can see most of the Forêt Blanche's pistes unveiled. Vars is one of the great altitude resorts because of its guaranteed snow cover, its large area, which make of Vars the 16th resort nationally.
All of Vars' ski lift equipment are modern (the most recent of the Southern Alpes) with recent equipment which allows skiers  great fluidity and therefore reduces the waiting time at the beginning of the lifts.
Serving predominately French cuisine, the resort has a choice of 26 restaurants in and around the area, with 9 located up on the mountain.  

Easy access with flights to Grenoble, Lyon, Turin or Nice airports or trains to nearby Montdauphin Guillestre station.

Crest Volland property Les Chalets des Oursons, new luxury development in Crest Volland Cohennoz near the shops and slopes
This residence has a prime location only 200 metres from the slopes, at the edge of the forests and just a short walk from the centre of Cohennoz. This authentic mountain hide-away is in the heart of nature in a quiet and sunny setting, with delightful open views. This development will consists of 7 chalets of 10 to 22 apartments each and will feature a heated indoor swimming pool.

This is an ideal development for anyone looking for fantastic views, easy access to the slopes, authentic architecture and a family friendly environment. The recently created "Espace Diamant" skiing area will no doubt increase demand but with little scope for further development, this will always be a small resort.

The apartments are spacious all with extensive private terraces. The development is situated near the shops and the slopes. Each apartment comes with fully-fitted kichens and bathrooms and there are plenty of built-in wardrobes for storage. The properties range from 1 to 4-bedroom duplex apartments.

Some examples of prices including VAT and fully-equipped kitchen:
-1-bedroom apartment (31m2 living surface + 7m2 terrace): 123,000 euros
-2-bedroom apartment (50m2 living surface + 13m2 terrace): 217,000 euros
-3-bedroom apartment (80m2 living surface + 12m2 terrace): 336,000 euros
-4-bedroom duplex apartment with patio garden(83m2 living surface + 19m2 extra surface + 73m2 terrace): 328,000 euros
Private garage: 20,000 euros

Ready for delivery

Some of the top of the range facilities: private heated indoor swimming pool, underground parking (also exterior communal parking for guests and family), cellars, ski lockers, etc

Crest-Volland ski resort
Hidden deep in the mountains, well away from the big purpose built resorts, this undiscovered gem will allow you to truly experience mountain life. The two villages of Crest-Voland and Cohennoz are situated side by side amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.

These traditional, unspoilt Savoyard villages are linked with «L’Espace Diamant » ski area, which also includes Les Saisies, the Olympic venue in 1992 for the cross-country ski event. This area has somehow managed to escape mass tourism and over-development. With easy access, only one and a half hours from Geneva airport, this location ticks pretty much all the boxes.

Access: 1h30 from Geneva airport or 20' from Albertville.

 This is only a brief description of the property contact us for more details.

We have teamed up with France’s best mortgage broker so don’t hesitate to ask for a quote

If you like this property our French team in UK will assist you all along until completion of the sale.

This service is entirely free. 

Buy in Montgenevre Le Hameau des Airelles, new luxury ski development in Montgenevre yards from the pistes and panoramic views

Exceptional leaseback terms:  3.30% guaranteed yield + 19.6% VAT refund

+ 7 week personal use

    Le Hameau des Airelles (second phase) in Montgenevre is located in the new area of Montgenevre, called ‘Obelisque’ comprising high standard residences, chalets, ski school desk and a variety of shops.
    This new luxury development is ideally located at the foot of the slopes (ski-in/ski-out snow permitting), 200 yards from the Chalvet cable car and 500m from the main resort centre.
It is composed of traditional style chalets arranged around the swimming-pool. Within the Spa centre you can enjoy the outdoor heated swimming-pool with indoor access (Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, powerjet shower (book in advance at reception).
Le Hameau des Airelles has a spacious lounge area with open fireplace, its own covered parking, a laundry room (payable),ski lockers and a luggage room.

Facilities available from reception include: messaging service (fax, wifi access around Reception area, post),  loan of cots, irons and ironing boards, board games, high chairs, toddlers’ pushchair (subject to availability, state at time of booking). Reception can help with arranging babysitting, restaurant or taxi bookings, guiding…. You will also enjoy bread delivery service (payable).

KIDS CLUB (4-12yrs): During Xmas and half-term holidays, the Mini-Club offers children entertainment and activities including games, workshops, shows, snowman making, themed walks, tobogganing races etc…).

All the stylish apartments at Le Hameau des Airelles are fitted and furnished to a high standard of comfort and convenience.They have a living area with a double pull-out bed (making 2 single beds),a fully equipped kitchenette with ceramic hob, fridge, dishwasher, multi-function microwave oven.Bathroom with bath and separate wc. All apartments have flat screen TV, DVD player (DVD hire at Reception), telephone with direct line and a balcony.

The properties range  from 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, beautifully equipped with some of the apartments duplex.

Some examples of prices including furniture and fully-equipped as well as private parking for 2-3 beds:

-1-bedroom apartment (31 to 37m2 + balcony or terrace): from 125,000 euros

-2-bedroom apartment (44m2 + balcony or terrace): from 187,000 euros

-3-bedroom apartment (72m2 + balcony or terrace): from 348,000 euros

The leaseback

Full VAT refund + 3.30% guaranteed yield (net of tax) +  3 week personal use (1 week anytime + 2 weeks outside school holidays or if in summer, outside 14th July-15th August) + 4 weeks during interseason (May-June-October-November)

Possibility to switch personal use in your Montgenevre apartment against stay in different developments in other top ski resorts or anywhere else in France including Corsica or French Riviera

Delivery: Christmas 2011

 

BUY IN MONTGENEVRE | Altitude : 1850 - 3320 m

    Renowned for it exceptional snow record and its 300 days of sunshine per year, south-facing Montgenèvre, is part of the ‘Milky Way’ ski area with over 400km of runs between France and Italy. A resort where you can try all snow sports, but also a village that blends tradition and modernity and which has plenty going on.

Found two kilometres from the Italian border, Montgenèvre is the one French direct link into the massive Milky Way network, with its hundreds of kilometres of pistes. At 1860m, this small resort has a very good snow record, ski-to-your-door accessibility and cheap and cheerful accommodation and restaurants. Queues are absent in the week, but can grow with the influx of French and Italian day-trippers at the weekend.

Access
Rail:

Train station (SNCF) in Briançon (12 km)

TGV (Fast train) Paris / Grenoble

Train station Oulx in Italy (20)km

Transportation from the station to Montgenevre is provided by taxis.


Airports:

Turin Airport is 107km from Montgenevre (1 ¼ hours)

Chambery is 155km from Montgenevre (1 ½ hours)

Grenoble-Isère Airport is 222km from Montgenevre (2 hours)

Geneva Airport is 236km (2 ½ hours away)

 

  La Cime des Arcs, your 4* property in Les Arcs (Savoie) with indoor swimming pool Leaseback or Classic purchase 15 yards from the lifts (Superb value at less than 4,000 euros/m2). 

Les Arcs… Summer and winter resort. Its altitude (1600 to 3226m) and orientation make Les Arcs ski resort a site of exception. Benefitting from one of the most extensive ski domains in Europe (les Arcs, La Plagne), it is  famous for its top snow conditions, its sunny days as well as views on the Mont Blanc.

Perfectly integrated in its environment, “La Cime des Arcs" development benefits from an excellent  design as well as the quality of facilities it offers.

Exceptional: VAT PAID BY PROMOTER! 

At the heart of the world-famous ski resort of Les Arcs (Bourg Saint Maurice), la Cime des Arcs is situated at the foot of the ski lifts and slopes.

It is ski in, ski out and its traditional mountain architecture mixes stone and wood to adapt to its superb environment.

The properties range from 32 to 110m2. This is a leaseback scheme with no VAT to pay (advanced by promoter)  and guaranteed yield of 3.90% to 4.50% without personal use or 3.1% + 1.4% holiday budget for personal use (contact us for more information about the different options). You can also purchase your apartment outright without the leaseback structure.

Some examples of prices including private parking and furniture (all properties are either south or Mont-Blanc-facing:

1 bedroom (1 double bedroom) apartment: 128,870€

2 bedroom (1 bedroom for bunk beds + 1 double bedroom) apartment: 159,382€

2 bedroom  (2 double bedroom) apartment: 202,000€

2 bedroom  (2 double bedroom) duplex apartment (on 2 floors): 288,500€

4 bedroom  (3 double bedroom + 1 bedroom for bunk beds) apartment : 426,000€

Extensive 4 bedroom duplex penthouse (classic purchase only, price is with VAT): 751,000 euros (rental management can be organised)

Very flexible purchase options

Can be bought as outright purchase  (with immediate use of property and personal use like with any holiday home)

The leaseback options

-3.1% guaranteed yield + 1.10-1.40% holiday budget for personal use ( 2-4 weeks personal including you can use your holiday budget in other resorts like Val Thorens for example or reserve a more extensive apartment in case you invite friends...)

-Flexible rental management to be agreed with leaseback operator

Some of the features:

-Gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna, restaurant, bowling, etc.

The resort (Click for ski domain Paradiski)

Arc 2000: highest resort in les Arcs for high altitude skiing!

 At the foot of “l’Aiguille Rouge” (3226m altitude) overlooking the “Arolles” forest and opposite the highest peak in Europe, the Mont-Blanc, Les Arcs 2000 is the door to a ski domain for everyone’s needs and top snow conditions all along the season. It is a ski resort with an olympic ski run as well as one of the most impressive slopes in Europe  starting at the top of “l’Aiguille Rouge” at 3226m high to finish at the heart of “Villaroger” at 1100m high!

With the introduction of the brand new connection between Les Arcs and La Plagne, Les Arcs has become one of the most talked about ski resorts in the world. Arc 2000 is located just below the Aiguille Rouge with spectacular views of Mont Blanc, where the first and best snow falls, it is in the heart of the Les Arcs ski domain, one of the most extensive and varied ski areas of the world. The Grand Domaine of Les Arcs-La Plagne has a new name - Paradiski - and has now become one of the largest ski areas in the world, as Les Arcs and La Plagne are now linked by the longest cable car of its type ever built. The cabins are large enough for 200 people and cross the Ponthurin Vally in just 4 minutes.

 Found in the Tarentaise, Les Arcs sits directly above the town of Bourg St Maurice. Although 15km by road the resort can also be reached by funicular from Bourg St Maurice. It was created by the visionary Robert Blanc in 1968, who was responsible for the revolutionary teaching method 'Ski Evolutif'. This system - where you get longer skis as you improve - is still used there today.

 Skiing

One of the most extensive and varied ski domains in the world - great for all types of skiers from beginners to advanced, Les Arcs now linked to La Plagne, the new Paradiski area, offers 420kms of pistes, including the Aiguille Rouge glacier above Arc 2000 and the Bellecote glacier in La Plagne, guaranteeing snow. Les Arc is a skiers and snowboarders heaven.

For beginners, Les Arcs is well-equipped with gentle beginner's slopes - a boon for the inexperienced.

For intermediates, Les Arcs offers fantastic tree-lined descents into Peisey Nancroix and Vallandry and a multitude of interlinked blue and red runs. We recommend you try some high altitude skiing on the Aiguille Rouge and Bellecote glaciers.

For the advanced, ski the breathtaking 7km black run Aiguille Rouge right the way down into Villaroger (Europe's biggest vertical drop of 2000m), pound the moguls of Dou de l'Homme or take the new 200 seater lift over to La Plagne and return off-piste through the imposing Nancroix forest.

For boarders, it has become the home of a number of snowboard pros due to superb board park and half-pipe. There are so many natural hits to play on in the Clocheret area that there is no danger of running out of things to do. There is also abundant terrain for beginners to progress on all week.

In summary in Les Arcs, there are 200km of pistes, 20 hectares of snow making, the longest run Aiguille Rouge piste is 7km is length and 2100m in vertical descent, there is 30km of cross-country skiing, 16 mountain restaurants and 60 lifts (1 cablecar, 30 chairlifts (6 high speed), 24 draglifts, 1 funicular and, 4 gondolas). There is also guaranteed snow (artificial snow) back to resort all season long.

  Overall, an exceptional investment in an excellent resort.

In the press:

Buying a home overseas through leaseback can make it easy to find a dream home that's tax efficient and generates guaranteed rental income, says Savills' Susan Wright.

Life doesn't get much better than walking up to a vista of snow-covered Alps, stepping out of the door, strapping on your skies and taking off for a day on the slopes. It's why thousands of people return to the Alps every year and why they consider buying a property to rent out and use themselves. But if the thought of managing a rental property (with bookings, voids, cancellations and domestic services to deal with) puts you off then perhaps you should consider leaseback.

Through leaseback the buyer owns the freehold but leases the property back to the developer in return for a guaranteed yearly rental income. Financial analyst Michael Halliday opted for leaseback when he bought a ski in/ski out apartment in Les Arcs in the French Alps four years ago. He and his wife spend one or two weeks there each year, while lucky friends and family make the most of it during a further weeks. "We've been absolutely thrilled with it," says Halliday. "It's gone up in value hugely but the most important thing is it’s beautifully looked after and totally hassle-free."

It costs Michael nothing to furnish or keep his apartment because the leaseback company meets those costs and the rental income he receives covers most of the mortgage. "The term leaseback many be misleading or off-putting for some, but it's really just a fixed rental system," he says. "You could do just as well financially renting a property out yourself but it would be a lot more hassle."

This is only a brief description of the property contact us for more details.

We have teamed up with France’s best mortgage broker so don’t hesitate to ask for a quote as the interest rates in France are extremely low 

If you like this property our French team in UK will assist you all along until completion of the sale.

This service is entirely free.

La Plagne new property: Crête Côté Village, your new ski in, ski out apartment or chalet in La Plagne (3 to 6 bedroom chalets  &  half chalets or 1 to 4 bedroom apartments) to enjoy Paradiski domain (La Plagne- les Arcs). The location is superb with all the properties benefitting from open views on Mont-Blanc and surrounding mountains. There is a piste 250 yards from development straight to La Roche ski lifts and you can ski back straight to development..
 

APARTMENTS, HALF CHALETS AND DETACHED CHALETS SOLD AT AN EXCEPTIONAL PRICE

Discount on apartments! (All apartments from chalet D are now sold!)

New chalet E2 apartments with delivery 4th quarter 2010 as Chalet E1 sold out in weeks

With direct views on Mont Blanc from your balcony

Crête Côte Village, new ski development situated at the entrance of La Plagne 1800 comprises fully-detached chalets, half chalets as well as 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments in traditionally-styled dwellings... Locally-sourced wood (superb warm tones) and stone using the most modern building techniques reflect the increasing international demand for more traditional mountain-style architecture, away from concrete and block-styles buildings constructed in 80s and 90s.

The interiors of chalets can be modified according to your choice. For example, bedrooms are situated either on first floor and reception, dining and kitchen areas on the top second floor or vice versa. With between four and six bedrooms (half this number for half-chalets) per chalet, it is possible to choose whether you prefer larger bedrooms (or more of them en-suites) or whether to maximise number of bedrooms, maybe in the prospect of rental potential or simply by choice. Also maybe you prefer a shower instead of a bathtub in one of the bathroom or decide to use one of the two bedrooms in detached chalets as a future playroom.

In the detached chalets, conduit and chimney for a fireplace can be fitted free of charge (the fireplace of your choice can be installed at cost with leading French fireplace specialists). All chalets and apartments are installed with electric heating for ease of use and practicality. Fireplaces cannot be fitted in apartments for security and maintenance reasons.
Exceptionally for new-build in France, all apartments or chalets come with fully-equipped kitchens and appliances (Mobalpa kitchen specialist).

You will be seduced by the superb views on the famous Mont-Blanc and the wooded surroundings. The chalets are sold as half-chalets (70-80m2 living surface + garage + storage room + balcony) or as fully-detached (140-160m2 + 2 garages + 2 storage rooms + terrace) and depending on your choice can accommodate between 2 and 6 double bedrooms. Each chalet comes with 2 private garages (half-chalets with one garage each). The apartments come with private garage (16,430 euros to be added for private indoor garage). There are also extra parking spaces within the development for guests and friends.

The apartments:
The 1 to 4-bedroom apartments have extensive terraces to enjoy the views on the superb scenery. They each come with individual ski locker, fully-equipped kitchen and a cellar. There will be a communal bike shed for owners to leave their bikes during the year.

List of prices of apartments in new chalets E1 (almost sold out) & E2 (delivery 4th quarter 2010) including VAT, fully-equipped kitchen, cellar, ski lockers & private outdoor parking: E1 0 D: 3-bedroom apartment + terrace: 264,497 euros

E2 2 D: 2-bedroom apartment (46m2 living surface + 14m2 terrace): 186,450 euros

E2 1 C: 1-bedroom apartment (31m2 living surface + 7m2 terrace): 130,055 euros SOLD

E2 1 D: 2-bedroom apartment (48m2 living surface + 16m2 terrace): 199,013 euros 
E2 1 G : 2-bedroom apartment (51m2 living surface + 15,20m2 terrace): 212,114 euros
E2 0 G: 3-bedroom apartment (61m2 living surface + 16m2 terrace): 262,089 euros
E2 0 D : 3-bedroom apartment (66m2 living surface + 16m2 terrace): 284,340 euros 
E2 C  (Top floor 4-bedroom apartment): 343,838 euros SOLD

Private underground garage with own access door: 16,435 euros

The chalets:

Half chalet: 70-80m2 + 11m2 balcony + garage (3-4 bedrooms): 388,000 euros reduced to 361,000 euros

Fully-detached chalet: (4-6 bedrooms) 140-160m2 + 2 balconies (22m2) + 2 garages + 2 cellars: 790,000 euros reduced to 722,000-772,000 euros
Exceptional: one fully-detached 5-bedroom chalet ready for delivery November 2009 available for sale: 748,000 euros including VAT and fully-equipped kitchen.

Individual electricity counters + free parking in front of chalet for all the apartments as well as private cellars and ski lockers.

 Delivery is 4th quarter 2010 for apartments and other chalets + reduced 2.5-3% legal fees + 10-year new property guarantee + possibility interest-only euro mortgage.

Outright purchase not leaseback

La Plagne 1800

Now part of the Paradiski ski domain, La Plagne is at the hub of an immense ski circuit, having linked its already extensive terrain to the neighbouring resort of Les Arcs providing skiers access to 425km of pistes, 2 glaciers and two two-tiered cable cars with a capacity of 200. In addition to the variety of slopes, La Plagne also has an excellent snow record and varied evening entertainment.

La Plagne 1800 has gentle forest surroundings and a village made up of traditional chalet style buildings with direct access to the pistes. Just 200m from our accommodation is the ski school meeting point and access to the Crête Côte 1800 ski lift. From the top of this lift, skiers can ascend further to Aime la Plagne at 2100m or enjoy the wonderful runs down through the woods to the village of Plagne Montalbert.

Freestylers love La Plagne - a permanent half-pipe, a selection of boarder parks and designated areas with bumps and jumps - a real boarder's paradise!

Wherever you are in La Plagne, the villages are 'ski-in' and 'ski-out' - the interlinked lift system is unrivalled and even at night lifts are operated to transport you to your evening entertainment.

Paradiski in numbers:

    * 3 resorts, 20 destinations
    * 1200 m - 3250 m
    * 2 glaciers
    * 3 peaks of over 3000 m
    * 425 Km of pistes
    * 202 hectares of artificial snow (559 cannons)
    * 239 pistes including 24 blacks, 61 reds, 134 blues and 10 greens
    * 153 Km of cross country pistes
    * 5 snow parks, 3 boarder cross, 1 half-pipe
    * More than 96,000 beds

On LA PLAGNE side:

    * 1250 m - 3250 m
    * 1 skiable glacier
    * 225 Km of pistes
    * 111 hectares of artificial snow (309 cannons)
    * 134 pistes including 15 blacks, 29 reds, 80 blues and 10 greens
    * 91 Km of cross country pistes
    * 3 snow parks, 1 boarder cross, 1 half-pipe
    * More than 50,000 beds

Access

    * Easy access by train (ski train from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice)
    * From UK and Ireland many low-cost airlines fly to nearby Grenoble and Geneva international airports

This is only a brief description of the property contact us for more details.

We have teamed up with France’s best mortgage broker so don’t hesitate to ask for a quote

If you like this property our French team in UK will assist you all along until completion of the sale.

This service is entirely free.