House - Maurienne Vanoise

House -

€580,000 - £507,268**

Set in a peaceful countryside location with open views and close to popular ski resorts, this impressive property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in the heart of the Savoie alpine landscape.
Positioned in an elevated setting and set back from a quiet rural road, the house enjoys uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside and towards the snow-capped mountains. The beautifully maintained garden of 4,618 m² features a variety of fruit and ornamental trees.
The property benefits from several key features rarely found at this price point, including a large double garage, five bedrooms, generous open living areas, a central log fire and a recently installed heat pump. With a C-grade energy rating, exceptional for the region, the warmth and comfort of the home are immediately noticeable.

The property is accessed via a tarmacked driveway leading to a parking area for three vehicles and a double garage. From here, two stone staircases rise to the main entrance on the first floor. A secondary parking area and separate entrance at ground floor level are also available at the rear of the property, accessed via a small rural track separate to the main driveway.

On the lower level, in addition to the garage, there are two large rooms used for storage and housing the technical equipment for the heat exchange system. One of these rooms provides access to a small wine cellar, which benefits from a naturally stable temperature throughout the year.

An internal staircase connects the lower ground floor to the main living level. The spacious open-plan living and dining area is arranged over two levels and features a large log-burning fireplace, providing both warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. French doors lead directly from this space onto a stone terrace, allowing abundant natural light to flood the room throughout the day.

The kitchen is compact yet functional and benefits from an adjoining larder. Also located on this level is a double bedroom, along with a shower room and separate WC accessed from a small connecting corridor.

The upper floor offers four further bedrooms, two of which overlook the front lawn and valley beyond, while the remaining two are fitted with Velux windows. Bedroom sizes range from 10.2 m² to a generous 25 m². A bathroom and separate WC are accessed from the landing, which also enjoys views to the rear of the house.

The property is solidly built, well maintained, and has benefited from ongoing investment. While some modernisation would enhance the home, no immediate work is required. The grounds form a generous garden with a mix of gently sloping and level areas, offering potential for the installation of a swimming pool, subject to the necessary permissions.

Additional features include a wood store and a garden workshop located to the rear of the property. The house is served by a septic tank, which will require upgrading to meet current standards.

Ideally located, the property is within easy reach of major transport links: Chambéry and Albertville are approximately 25 minutes away, as is the nearest ski resort. Larger resorts within the Sybelles domain are reachable in around 35 minutes, while Val Thorens can be accessed via Orelle in approximately 40 minutes. Lyon and Geneva airports are both around 1 hour and 15 minutes away.
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