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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Price
€229,900
- £190,426**
Agency Fees paid by
vendor
Property Tax
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House Les Saisies - Les Saisies
€229,900
- £190,426**
A rare opportunity to restore a traditional Alpine farm chalet dating from 1812, set in a peaceful mountain hamlet in the commune of Queige, just 10 minutes from Albertville. After more than 200 years in the same family, this characterful property is now ready for a new chapter.
Set on a generous 1,228 m² plot with panoramic mountain views, the property currently offers around 90 m² of habitable space requiring extensive modernisation, together with more than 200 m² of additional space in the former stable, barn and hayloft. Subject to the necessary permissions, there is considerable potential to create a large family home, mountain retreat, gîte or other tourism project, or potentially several separate dwellings.
With Queige village under 10 minutes away, Albertville around 10 minutes by car and several ski resorts within 30 minutes, this is an exciting renovation opportunity in a highly accessible Alpine location.
The Property
A rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Alpine history and restore it to its former glory. This traditional farm chalet was built in 1812 and has remained in the same family for more than 200 years. It is now ready for a new chapter and offers exceptional potential for renovation and development.
The property is located in a peaceful mountain hamlet in the commune of Queige, surrounded by beautiful Alpine scenery, yet is remarkably accessible, being just 10 minutes by car from Albertville and its extensive range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and everyday services.
Set on a generous 1,228 m² plot, the property enjoys mountain views in all directions. There is currently approximately 90 m² of habitable accommodation requiring extensive modernisation, together with more than 200 m² of additional space within the former stable, barn and hayloft.
The existing accommodation currently comprises:
• A large kitchen of more than 20 m² with traditional chimney, historically used to heat the living areas.
• A spacious living room of approximately 30 m².
• A shower room with WC on the ground floor.
• Three separate bedrooms on the first floor, accessed via an external staircase and balcony.
• A 13 m² cellar beneath the living area.
• An additional vaulted cellar of approximately 10 m² on the ground floor.
The traditional character of the building remains evident, with the original agricultural spaces offering significant additional potential.
At the rear of the property, on the lower ground floor, is a huge former stable of more than 70 m². Above this is a large barn of over 90 m², with direct access from the road via the barn doors at the rear of the property. Above the barn is a substantial hayloft extending across the top of the whole building.
Subject to planning permission and other necessary authorisations, these generous volumes offer numerous possibilities. The property could potentially be transformed into a substantial family home, luxury mountain retreat, gîte or bed and breakfast project, or potentially divided into several separate apartments for private use or rental. The final configuration would, of course, be subject to the relevant planning and building regulations.
Outside
The property occupies a generous 1,228 m² plot, with a large lawned area providing plenty of space for outdoor living and the potential to create parking for several vehicles.
There is also excellent potential to create sunny terraces from which to enjoy the impressive surrounding mountain scenery. The combination of the elevated setting, mountain views and peaceful surroundings gives the property real appeal for those looking to embrace an outdoor Alpine lifestyle.
The Location
The property enjoys a particularly attractive balance between peaceful mountain living and easy access to amenities.
Queige village centre is less than 10 minutes away by car, while Albertville is approximately 10 minutes away and provides a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and other services.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding area offers an abundance of activities throughout the year, including hiking, cycling, mountain biking, swimming and numerous other mountain pursuits. Lake Annecy can be reached in just over 30 minutes by car, with many other lakes, valleys and Alpine destinations also within easy reach.
Winter sports enthusiasts are particularly well placed, with the popular ski resorts of Arêches-Beaufort, Crest-Voland and Les Saisies all accessible in under 30 minutes. Numerous other renowned Alpine ski areas, including the Three Valleys, can be reached in under an hour.
Chambéry Airport is less than an hour away by car, while both Lyon and Geneva international airports are approximately 90 minutes away.
A Rare Renovation Opportunity
This is a property with genuine potential for those looking for a renovation project with character, space and an exceptional Alpine setting. The combination of the historic farm building, substantial additional volumes, generous plot, panoramic mountain views and excellent accessibility offers the opportunity to create something truly special.
Whether your ambition is to create a beautiful family home, a private mountain retreat, a holiday property or a tourism/rental project, this traditional farm chalet provides an exciting blank canvas in a highly desirable part of the French Alps.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr
Energy efficiency ratings (DPE + GES) made after July 1, 2021
High energy consumption property
Estimated annual energy costs
between €2140and
€2930for 2021
This newly completed ski area is a hit. It brings together some of the prettiest ski resorts in the Alps, and when you’re floating around on the super light snow found in the area there is one word that sums up the experience of skiing this domain – scenery – it’s really pretty, it’s really stunning.
For much of the skiing you are under the watchful eye of Mont Blanc the highest peak in Western Europe, which provides a sensational backdrop to any activity. The snow record for this area is exemplary and opens from mid Dec to late April in spite of being a relatively low area; they call it the Mont Blanc effect. Snow seems to fall here when surrounding resorts are not being so lucky and many a time I’ve been over to find fresh thigh deep powder when all around are praying for snow.
It is made up of five resorts; Crest Voland Cohennoz, Flumet, Hautluce, Notre-dame de Bellecombe, Praz sur Arly and Les Saisies and most of these resorts have their own satellite villages and resorts such as Bisanne 1500 which, whilst it has its own lifts, is classified as part of Les Saisies.
The Espace Diamant has 185kms of marked piste; 31 green runs, 59 blues, 47 red and 11 black, so something for everyone and in addition 4 bordercross trails and 3 snowparks add to the ensemble. Because of the newness of the area the lift system is good and efficient.
This whole area is extremely good for families; it is not for the full on party animals but there is a pleasant vibe in these resorts. In the summer the place is absolutely stunning; incredible vistas and flower meadows take the breath away and it is a great place for all types of mountain adventures whether of the gourmet, relaxing kind or full on adrenalin kind!
Les Saisies is a stunning ski resort sitting at 1650m in an ideal location between two magnificent areas of Savoie. Lying between two valleys, the Beaufortain and the Val d'Arly, les Saisies is a ski area with breathtaking panoramic views of Mont Blanc which will catch your eye at every turn.
It is also well located from a travel point of view just 30 km from Albertville and about 1hr30 from Geneva airport. In winter, Les Saisies has one of the best snowfall and sunshine records in the Alps. In addition it is part of the Espace Diamant ski area which covers 185 km of slopes and includes 5 resorts: Les Saisies, Crest Volant Cohennoz, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Flumet and Praz sur Arly.
There is skiing for all and les Saisies is very suited to family skiing. There are lots of powder fields about, which once you get to know the resort, you can hunt out when new snow falls. This is a very welcoming village with traditional wood and stone architecture that in the main blends well with the mountain scenery.
The village is lovely, in particular I like to stop at the boulangerie/patisserie as they really do know how to bake crowd pleasers – the myrtille and almond tarts are fabulous! The village and the resort is aimed at the family skiers and young groups that come to enjoy their skiing, like to socialise but aren’t needful of wild partying.
This resort is about skiing so the evenings are based around good meals, good conversation, having a few drinks then collapsing into bed ready to make the most of your ski day. Of course they have live music and there are bar that keep rocking until the early hours but overall that is not its focus.
There are extensive cross-country ski areas and a wide range of other activities (snowmobiling, paragliding, snowshoeing, torchlight descents, snowkarting, cinema, etc). I like this resort but it is not well known amongst the British which means prices are sensible and properties are more affordable and it has retained its authentic French feel.
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