Look inside: french mountain chalets on sale for up to €1 million

WE LOOK AT FIVE GETAWAYS FOR PEOPLE DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS If you really want to live the mountain life or are just dreaming of a white Christmas, here are five mountain chalets on

sale now for up to one million euros. From traditional musky log-cabins to modern new-builds, chalets in France come in all shapes and sizes. We look at some of the nicer ones currently on

the market. THE SUN-TRAP - HAUTE-SAVOIE: €550,000 Nicknamed ‘Snowy Pines’ this 40-year-old chalet near the village of Le Biot in the French Alps offers panoramic views of the valley from its

large south-facing terrace and south-west facing balcony, capturing the sun in each season. The balcony door leads to the open-plan fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting room with a wood

burning stove at its heart. It offers 147m² of living space and five bedrooms. See the full listing HERE. RENOVATED BARN - SAVOIE: €990,000 This south-facing chalet is located in a sunny

mountain village near Les Chapelles (Savoie), with views of the mountains opposite. The former barn has been fully renovated while retaining its original charm, such as unique vaulted

ceilings and a terrace with breathtaking views. Inside the property’s revamped interior is 400m² of living space, including five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a sauna. The property also boasts

an independent duplex apartment. See the full listing HERE. READ MORE: ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS TO PUTTING FRENCH MOUNTAIN CHALET INTO SCI? SECLUDED LUXURY - HAUTE-SAVOIE: €700,000 This three

bedroom chalet on a 7,167m² mountain plot near Coupeau, les Houches (Haute-Savoie) offers breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc range. The surrounding nature and the absence of neighbours

means the three-bedroomed Chalet Coupeau benefits from privacy and a unique calmness. The property includes a 50m² workshop. See the full listing HERE. COSY COMFORT - HAUTE-ALPES: €795,000

This 150m² modern chalet in the commune of Monêtier les Bains (Haute-Alpes), is split into two apartments, which could be combined into a large family home with five bedrooms. It is only

100m away from a cross-country ski trail. See the full listing HERE. A HAMLET RETREAT - HAUTE-SAVOIE: €475,000 This 120m² four-bedroom chalet between Les Gets and Taninges (Haute-Savoie)

boasts mountain views at the front and forest views at the rear. The chalet has been completely refurbished, from the central living space of the open-kitchen and dining area, up to the

roof. It is five minutes drive away from the Portes du Soleil ski domain. See the full listing HERE. READ ALSO HIRING UK STAFF FOR FRENCH CHALET WORK ‘VERY COMPLICATED’ POST-BREXIT SKI

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