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Grosset Janin developments and properties for sale in the French Alps

24th January 2007 Print
La Maille, Vauvray Grosset Janin has been creating dream homes in the Alps for three generations. They successfully blend tradition and modernity to deliver luxury, bespoke chalets and apartments in the most sought after locations. From project inception to handing over the keys, Grosset Janin will guide buyers through each stage, offering expert advice and real local experience.

La Maille, Vauvray, French Alps:

Situated in Vauvray, a short distance from Megève, Chalet La Maille has unobstructed, panoramic views of Mont Blanc. This property offers 10,000 m2 of land with a principle chalet of over 900 m2. Constructed predominantly in traditional wood and looking out towards the mountains, Chalet La Maille has eight bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room and swimming pool.

La Maille is very close to fashionable Megève. The ski area includes Le Massif du Mont D’Arbois, Le Massif de Rochebrune Côte 2000, Le Massif de la Giettaz and Le Massif du Jaillet. The combined resort offers 445km of slopes and 111 ski lifts. The highest skiing is at 2350m on Mont Joly and Mont Blanc, at more than twice this height, overlooks the entire area.

Les Chalets de la Tannerie, Chamonix, French Alps:

Positioned at the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix has been a favoured Alpine destination for decades. Chamonix has excellent skiing, some of the best walking and cycling routes and a range of restaurants and bars for any après-ski requirement.

The development comprises a chalet of three apartments, a chalet of two apartments and a bespoke, stand-alone chalet. Each apartment of two, three or four bedrooms has its own terrace and spectacular views towards Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi.

Apartments at Les Chalets de la Tannerie are priced from €943,000 – (approximately £633,000)

Le Planay, Megève, French Alps:

With incredible panoramic views of the valley, this project offers an authentic farmhouse that will be totally renovated to Grosset Janin standards. In addition, a chalet of approximately 200 to 300 sqm will be created according to the buyer’s requirements on a 3,500 m2 plot. Located not far from the slopes, with the fashionable town of Megève on the doorstep, Le Planay is exclusivity itself.

The refurbishment of the farm and the construction of a new tailor-made chalet is priced at €7,500,000 (approximately £5,000,000)

Au Cœur De Seez, French Alps:

Séez Saint-Bernard is a small traditional village in the Tarentaise Valley with only 2,000 residents. The town offers a range of both winter and summer activities including some of the most beautiful ski areas of the Alps. In the summer the Little St. Bernard Pass is accessible for excursions to Italy. In the winter the French skiing at La Rosière links into the Italian skiing at La Thuile. The fast funicular train from Bourg St. Maurice takes you up into the vast Paradiski area of Les Arcs and La Plagne and there are buses to both Martin Séez and Les Arcs 1800.

At the centre of the village and five minutes from Bourg St. Maurice, Grosset Janin offers a total of ten apartments in one chalet, across four levels. The chalet has beautiful views and is south facing. Each apartment has a terrace, a covered car parking space and a cellar.

The apartments for sale include:
3 x one bedroom apartment from €235,000 (approximately £158,000)
6 x two bedrooms apartment from €365,000 (approximately £246,000)
1 x three bedrooms apartment at €555,000 (approximately £375,000)
Possibility to divide the top floor apartment and create two duplexes with two apartments of 70sqm on the second floor – the apartments will have 115sqm of living accommodation, 4 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, 34 sqm of terrace on two levels. The entrance will take place on the second floor price at €650,000€ (approximately £437,000)

Le Praz d’Odier, Megève, French Alps:

Le Praz d'Odier is located minutes from the centre of the exclusive resort of Megève in the French Alps. The famous ski resort of Megève dates back to 1913. Its development began in the 1920s with the opening of Baronne Noémie de Rothschild’s first major hotel in 1921 after she became disillusioned with St. Moritz as a ski resort.

By the 1950s Megève had become one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe, attracting many celebrities. The skiing area also encompasses Combloux, Côte 2000 and Les Contamines resorts.

Winter events include cross-country skiing, the International Snow Polo Masters, Alpine skiing, a carnival and snow golf. Curling, dog-sledding and snow-shoeing are some of the other alternative winter activities. Megève is also a popular summer holiday destination with mountain biking, walking, tennis, golf, archery, fishing, paragliding, rafting and mountaineering on offer.

Le Praz D’odier is located 10mn walk to Megève town centre, 10mn walk to ski lifts and tennis, 10mn walk to the palais de sports.

A niche development, only one chalet remains of 140sqm of living accommodation and is priced from €1,311,000 (approximately £880,000)

Au Coeur de Samoëns, French Alps:

Part of 'Le Grand Massif', Samoëns is a traditional French Alpine village that dates back to the 9th Century. With 265km of slopes and activities all year round, Samoëns has something to offer all the family.

Situated in the heart of Samoëns, the development consists of two luxury, south-facing chalets with views onto the Plateaux des Saix. There are 4 two-bedroom apartments and 2 three-bedroom apartments available. Each comes with underground parking, ski lockers and space for a private sauna.

Apartments at this development are priced from €574,000 (approximately £385,000)

Le Crêt, Route des Bossons, Chamonix, French Alps:

Situated only five minutes from the centre of the world-renowned resort of Chamonix, Les Crêts is a development of four tailor-made chalets. Les Crêts is positioned at the heart of the valley providing spectacular views all around; hence these plots are highly sought after.

We offer 4 plots of land with view on the Glacier. The development will offer 4 individual chalets of approximately 125 sqm with additional 75sqm of annexes.

Priced from €980,000 (approximately £658,000)

Le Balcon Du Mont Blanc, Le Pornay, Cordon, French Alps:

Known as 'Le Balcon du Mont Blanc', the development of Le Pornay in Cordon offers some of the most spectacular views in the region, facing the Mont Blanc. An existing chalet on the site is available at this tranquil location. Alternatively, this chalet can be demolished and an entirely new chalet can be designed and constructed to the purchaser’s requirements.

The site offers 600sqm of land with an existing chalet which can be sold as it is for the price of £540,000 (€805,000) or the chalet could be totally renovated and will offer 130sqm of living accommodation with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for the price of £805,000 (approximately €1,200,000)

Le Cerf Amoureux, Hameau De Nant Cruy, French Alps:

Designed and constructed by Grosset Janin, one of the most respected developers in the region, a property of this standard rarely comes to market. Currently an exclusive boutique chalet-hotel in the heart of the French Alps, Le Cerf Amoureux is tradition, quality and modernity rolled into one.

Perfectly positioned on a plot of nearly 3000 sqm, the chalet is over 1800 sqm (935sqm living space) with each of the 11 bedrooms (all en suite) having direct views on the Mont Blanc or l'Aravis. The chalet is arranged over five floors with a lift servicing each level.

The Chalet specification includes - 11 Bedrooms , Living Room, Dining Room, Fitness Room, Entrance Hall, Underground parking for 10 cars, External parking for 14 cars, Ski Room, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Home Cinema, Professionally equipped kitchen, Heated outdoor swimming pool.

Price approximately £5,000,000 (€7,500,000)

For more information on the above properties, visit chesterton.co.uk.

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La Maille, Vauvray