Character 6 bedroom Chalet for sale with countryside view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes

790,000 EUR 679,400 GBP 853,200 USD

Reference: 245935

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 252 m2
Plot Size: 1,211 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Garden
No Pool
Skiing Area
Fireplace
Outbuildings
Mountain View
Countryside View
South Facing
Quiet Area
Parking
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Authentic 6 bedroom family ski chalet with lots of charm, which was formerly a travellers' relay, with its origins dating from the 1930s.

The property has retained its period cachet, boasts spacious accommodation and is set on flat wooded grounds with a total surface area of approximately 1,211m2.

With a living area of 250m2, feature include a large living room with a fireplace, separate fitted kitchen and dining room. All opening onto a south-east-facing terrace and the flower-filled garden on the ground floor; 2 bedrooms and a bathroom complete this level.

First floor: 3 double bedrooms and a small bedroom.

There is also a full basement with a laundry room, utility room, large storage area and a sumptuous period vaulted cellar.

At the rear of the property is a vast flat plot with a pond and a mazot. Land reserve that could be subdivided for an additional building (Town Hall approval required).

The property benefits from a quiet location between Saint Gervais and Les Contamines, the perfect compromise for taking full advantage of both ski areas. A bus stop just 220m away makes it easy to get around the resort.

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France Property Buying Guide

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.