Route du Crozet, Bonvillaret

Modern construction (2006) with high performance insulation, underfloor heating, solar panels and automated wood fuel boiler (Hargassner).

The chalet is self-sufficient for 9 months of the year.

FIRST FLOOR

Entrance door to hallway with storage/bookcase.

Oak flooring throughout. Underfloor heating plus Jotul wood burner.

Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with wraparound balcony.

Large fully equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, induction hob.

Breakfast bar with three stools.

Dining area - extendable farmhouse table (max 14).

Lounge with wood burner, sofas for 7, TV/multimedia area.

Fibre 300 MB.

Electric roller blinds for shade/security, silk curtains.

Hallway to fully tiled family bathroom with separate shower.

2 king-size bedrooms with large hanging cupboard and chest of drawers.

Wooden staircase, with curtain, leads to second floor or down to ground floor.

SECOND FLOOR

Open hallway with chest of drawers.

Master bedroom with king-size bed, south facing balcony. Vaulted ceiling, fully tiled en-suite with bath and shower, dressing room and office/child’s room.

Two king size bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, large hanging cupboard and chest of drawers.

Fully tiled family bathroom with bath and shower.

Children’s bedroom with bunks and single bed, balcony looking east.

GROUND FLOOR

Tiled hallway with hanging/boot area, under stairs storage.

Laundry room with 11kg washing machine, 7kg drier and storage, utility sink.

Fully tiled wet room with shower/WC.

Two further bedrooms, can be used for storage/patron.

GARAGE

Triple garage with automated door and separate pedestrian door.

Ski rack, boot area, workbenches, wood store, extra fridge and freezer, wine rack, garden furniture, BBQ.

EV charger 7kW.

OUTSIDE

1024 sqm enclosed terrain. Gated parking for 5+ vehicles.

Stone steps to front door. Log storage under balcony. Side gardens.

Level private area at rear for playing /shade / yoga.

Large wood chip store (filled once a year), with automated Hargassner wood chip boiler, solar panels.

Outside tap.

CONNECTIONS

Train station TGV (Lyon-Turin) 15 mins.

Train station normal 6 mins.

Airport: Chambery 25 mins, Geneva /Grenoble /Lyon 1h15 mins.

Towns: Albertville 12 mins, St Jean de Maurienne 35 mins, Aix Les Bains 45 mins, Annecy 55 mins, Geneva 1h20, CERN science museum 1h20.

ACTIVITIES

Perfect location for all seasons.

25 ski resorts within 35-45 minutes, including Orelle link (3200m) to 3 Valleys. Ski touring heaven.

Mountain biking (VTT), Tour de France, sailing, canoeing, pedalos, water chute, bike hire, Bauges Geoparc Mondial UNESCO, paragliding (world championship venue), waterfalls, fresh water lake swimming (several with bar/restaurants and play parks), Lac Noire, Echappe Belle, golf, WAM Park, Parc Walibi, motorbike touring over the cols…

The chalet itself is in a relatively unknown (and unspoilt) part of Savoie – on the mountain paths behind the chalet you will see wild flowers, mushrooms, deer, wild boar, small red/black squirrels, foxes, lizards and pine martens (the list is endless) which are testament to the local ecosystem. And of course the domestic cows, sheep and chickens..

Periodically golden eagles grace the chalet - they are more regularly seen further up the Maurienne valley, along with the Lammergeiers.

For the more adventurous you can hike to the shepherd’s hut above the tree-line above the chalet, on the way to the summit of Le Grand Arc 2484m with its breath-taking views of Mont Blanc and across the Beaufortain and Vanoise massifs. You are unlikely to see the wolves or marmots unless you are ski-touring…

OTHER INFO

The chalet rents out easily on the usual platforms - most common visitors are large extended families, enjoying the space and beauty whilst being well placed for connections and activities.

The local town is Aiguebelle, with bars/cafes restaurant, two mid-sized supermarkets, gas station, 150kW chargers, doctor, vet, pharmacy, post office, bakery, tourist office, bank plus ATM, hairdressers... Tuesday is market day.

Nearby Albertville has all the larger stores, as well as a picturesque old town and medieval Cite de Conflans. The forts in both the Isere and Maurienne valleys remind you of hard won independence. There is a quick access from the chalet to Albertville via Aiton, views of Mont Blanc.

There is a daily bus from Bonvillaret to Aiguebelle but everyone who visits has a car for ease. Taxi service in nearby Randens. Good bus service Chambery to Geneva.