French property in French Alps - Savoie - New luxury chalet in the centre of Courchevel le Praz, Three Valleys, completion January 2012

The chalet has all the hallmarks of local craftmanship - repointed stone walls, old timber exposed beams, natural stone floors and a characterful stone fireplace. However underneath the natural facade, the chalet has been built to the highest spec with regard to the energy efficiency.

The chalet is almost finished, with final painting and plastering taking place in late January. The chalet is sold furnished and a purchaser may be able to recoup the VAT (19.6%) on a purchase, and will also benefit from reduced notaire's fees of around 1.5%.

Courchevel le Praz is a traditional and pretty village which retains a French feel which can be lacking in the more purpose built areas of the Three valleys. It is linked into the vast ski domain by two bubble lifts and you can always ski back to the village. There are about 5 bars and restaurants in le Praz (one with a Michelin star this year!) and a few grocery shops. Equally, le Praz is a vibrant place to be in the summer, on the doorstep of great walking and biking or just relaxing next to the lake.

Courchevel is within a 2 hour journey of three airports – Geneva, Grenoble and Chambery and also just 20 minutes away from Moutiers where frequent trains arrive from London and Paris.

DPE : This property does not have a fixed heating system

Type

• Ski Chalet
• New Build

Location

• Ski resort

Features

• Less than 15 mins to ski
• Mountain view
• Garage
• Walking distance to shops

Conditions

• Modern