A Unique Five-Bedroom Chalet with an Almost Unbeatable View

Property Description

This chalet was built in 1946 and designed by Maurice Novarina, a renowned French architect. It sits on a sloped plot offering a superb south-facing view over the Risse valley towards Roc d'Enfer. The property has recently been renovated to a high standard while preserving the integrity of the architect’s original design.

The ground floor includes an entrance hall opening to the living/dining area with a fireplace and a wood stove. There are French doors opening onto a beautiful veranda, perfect for dining and enjoying the lovely view. The living room has four bay windows. On this level there is also an office, a WC and a kitchen with an internal stair leading to the pantry and cellar.

The first floor comprises five bedrooms (the three larger ones with French doors opening onto a balcony) and two modern bathrooms. Above this level there are two newly created attic rooms accessed by a mezzanine-style stair.

At the lowest level, the cellar also has external access and windows for natural light. There is a laundry room and a large walk-in pantry. The pellet boiler (installed in 2019) and the wood storage are there.

There is a single original garage built into the slope under the chalet with stairs connecting the two. About 3,800 m² of land surround the chalet, including a wooded area. The roof and gutters were replaced about 20 years ago. The most recent renovations include double glazing, insulation, new electrical system, a new septic tank, a 3,000 L water tank and the installation of solar panels. Land clearing to expose the views, extending the parking area and adding a car shelter are among the latest improvements to this wonderful property.

This house could be completely self-sufficient with the addition of a battery for the solar panels. The surrounding land is non-buildable, guaranteeing peace and tranquillity. There are architect’s plans for a potential extension, included in the sale.

This chalet combines a wonderful sense of isolation with proximity to ski resorts (for example Hirmentaz is 3 minutes by car and Portes du Soleil and Grand Massif are 45 minutes). The nearby villages of Bellevaux and Lullin have all the shops you need; Thonon-les-Bains and the lakefront are 25 minutes by car and Geneva Airport is only 55 minutes away. Agency reference: 9805