Balcons de la Chapelles, Méribel Essential Facts Balcons de la

Balcons de la Chapelles, Méribel, France
Balcons de la Chapelles, Méribel
Balcons de la Chapelles consists of two detached chalets
(already sold), one extremely spacious semi-detached
chalet and two luxurious apartments. These properties
will all have fantastic views over the valley and church,
La Chapelle Notre Dame des Neiges. Perfectly located,
the Balcons de la Chapelles are within a few minutes walk
of a wide range of facilities including a spa and fitness
centre, Olympic ice rink and swimming pool, shops, a
number of restaurants and bars and the main ski lift.
Essential Facts
• Boutique development consisting of two chalets, one
luxurious semi-detached chalet and two apartments
• Walking distance from the centre of Méribel
• Very spacious accommodation and ensuite bedrooms
• Freehold - No rental obligation
• Lovely views over the chapel to the valley
• Choice of fixtures and fittings
• Delivery is scheduled for December 2013
Attractive resort at the heart of the Trois Vallées
Resort Information
Getting there
Situated in the heart of the largest linked ski area in the
world, Méribel is the most attractive of the resorts in the
Trois Vallées ski area and combines the convenience of
ski-in, ski-out access with a traditional style ambience.
Founded in 1939 by an Englishman, Colonel Peter Lindsay
who stipulated that all buildings had to be constructed in
traditional Savoyarde style using only wood, stone and
slate, Méribel is one of the most tastefully designed of
the French purpose-built resorts.
Méribel is easily accessible in around 2 hours from
Geneva airport which is served by many flights. In winter
there is also a good service to Chambery which is only
90 minutes away. It is also possible to take the TGV to
Moutiers and then a taxi to the resort.
At 1400m with skiing up to 3200m these snow-sure
slopes have something to offer everyone from beginners
to experts. Keen piste bashers can discover new slopes
day after day and cover huge distances. Méribel has a
good range of restaurants serving everything from haute
cuisine to pizza. The après ski scene is probably the
liveliest of any of the French resorts. If you like to party
there are plenty of venues with live music and dancing
but Méribel is also a pretty traditional style resort which
is perfectly suited for children. It has something for
everyone both on and off the slopes.
Warm natural stone and traditional architecture
Property
Location
This luxurious new development is being constructed in
a traditional Savoyard style with beautiful warm wood
and local stone. Balcons de la Chapelles will feature
two detached chalets (which have already sold), one
very spacious semi-detached chalet and two luxurious
apartments which extend over three or four floors.
Balcons de la Chapelles are to be built near the charming
chapel which is just a few minutes’ walk from the centre
of Méribel. There you will have a wide range of facilities
including a spa and fitness centre, Olympic ice rink and
swimming pool, shops, a number of restaurants and bars.
The main ski lifts are also just a short stroll away. The
apartments will have wonderful views over La Chapelle
Notre Dame des Neiges and down into the valley beyond.
The semi-detached chalet will have five ensuite bedrooms
plus its own Jacuzzi and sauna. The two apartments
feature four and five bedrooms, nearly all of which have
their own beautifully finished ensuite bathrooms.
All of these properties will benefit from very spacious
open-plan living areas which all open out onto private
balconies or terraces, where you can enjoy the exceptional
views. Buyers may choose the finish of their apartment.
No rental obligation
Balcons de la Chapelles are classic freehold so you are
not obliged to rent your property although you are free
to do so and they will rent well.
Balcons de la Chapelles will offer fantastic Alpine views
Price List - 18 December 2015
Number
Floors
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Floor Area
Price
Apartment 1
Triplex
4
4
154.85m2
1,540,000 euros
Apartment 2
Quadruplex
5
5
201.84m2
2,010,000 euros
Chalet
Quadruplex
5
6
296.5m2
3,250,000 euros
Price includes two parking places and VAT. Upgrade for high quality kitchen and fireplace available.
Red denotes reserved or sold
These rustic properties will be finished to the highest standard
Apartment 1 - Basement
Bedrooms:4
Size:154.85m2
Price:
1,540,000 euros
Apartment 1 - Ground Floor
Apartment 1 - First Floor
Apartment 2 - Basement
Apartment 2 - Ground Floor
Bedrooms:5
Size:201.84m2
Price:
2,010,000 euros
Apartment 2 - First Floor
Apartment 2 - Second Floor
Chalet - Basement
Chalet - Ground Floor
Bedrooms:5
Size:296.5m2
Price:
3,250,000 euros
Chalet - First Floor
Chalet - Second Floor
Winter
Méribel is perfectly situated at an altitude of 1450m in
the centre of the Trois Vallées, the biggest linked ski
network in the world.
This is a paradise for intermediate skiers, giving them
access to a massive 600km of pistes served by 182
lifts. For experts there are some fabulous off-piste runs
down to Les Menuires from the Méribel ridge, and for
beginners, some excellent areas around the Altiport.
Snow cannons and good piste maintenance ensure that
despite being at a lower altitude than the neighbouring
resorts of Courchevel and Val Thorens, the links to those
resorts remain open throughout the long season.
Méribel has two snow parks and there are over 90km of
cross-country tracks in the area for Nordic skiers.
For those not skiing there are many mountain restaurants
accessible by car or on foot where you can meet up with
the skiing members of your party for lunch and plenty
of other activities such as tobogganing, parapenting,
swimming, ice skating, and tennis.
This is truly a skier’s paradise
Apres-Ski
This starts early at the bustling après-ski bar, Le RondPoint and carries on into the early hours in pubs and bars
and more sophisticated clubs such as La Poste, Dick’s
Tea Bar and the Doron. There is a good choice of pubs
and bars in the resort and many have live music.
Méribel has a good range of restaurants for all budgets
from haute cuisine in some of the hotels to pizzerias.
There is plenty to do off the slopes too. The Olympic
Centre has an ice rink, bowling, a climbing wall, gym,
pool and spa.
Par 71 golf course stretching from 1565m up to 1850m
Summer
Golf
Méribel was one of the first purpose built ski resorts in
France but also has good summer facilities. The Olympic
Centre has a fantastic 25m indoor pool featuring a flume
and children’s paddling pool and an outdoor sunbathing
area. There are ten tennis courts plus four children’s
courts where you can take private coaching, join in a
group lesson, or simply hire a court and some rackets
for an hour. Méribel has plenty of organised activities
for children including the Junior Beavers Club for 6-12
year children and Sport Kids for children aged between
8 and 17 years for a week of archery, mountain biking,
climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, paintball and more.
One of the main draws to Méribel in summer is its
excellent 18 hole golf course. Situated at the Altiport area
the 71 par course stretches from 1565m up to 1850m.
The course is technically challenging due to its narrow
fairways and features water, rolling fairways and some
fairly steep walks. The mountain setting guarantees
stunning views and the ball obligingly flies further
because of the altitude. Private lessons and week-long
courses in English are available for all levels of player.
Horse Riding is available at the Club Hippique du Bois
d’Arbin where children over 5 may take lessons or
the more experienced may join guided treks into the
mountains. The Forest Adventure Park has 4 rope forest
circuits of varying difficulty strung high in the trees and
there is even a mini-course for children over 2 years old.
Archery, canyoning, mountain biking, paragliding, hiking
and white water rafting are all on offer so you and your
children will always be kept busy.
The Trois Vallees is one of the world’s top ski regions
Legal Requirements
Classic Freehold
There are no restrictions in France so whatever your
nationality you may buy or sell any property freely. You
may buy in your own name or in the name of a company
which may be more tax efficient. Some new developments
require you to rent your property when you are not using
it but you save the 20% VAT.
This property has second home status. There is no
obligation to rent it out so you may keep it for your
exclusive use. If you choose to rent it on a commercial
basis and you sign an agreement which complies with
the French tax rules then, if it is a new property you will
be able to reclaim the TVA / VAT.
Finance
The prices shown in our brochure for classic freehold
properties are the gross price (including VAT) so you will
be able to get a 20% discount off these prices. Please
ask us for more information.
French banks will lend up to 80% of the purchase price.
We can recommend a specialist mortgage broker which
deals with all the major French banks. They have fixed
and variable rates which are currently very low at under
3%.
Purchase costs
There is a tax incentive to buy a new property so the total
legal fees and taxes are only 2.5%. If you are buying a
property over 5 years old additional taxes must be paid
to the “department” and the “commune” and these will
bring the total costs up to 7.5%.
New Property
The advantages of buying a new property are the low
purchase costs (2.5%), the possibility to reclaim the VAT
(20%) and you do not pay the annual property tax (tax
foncière) for the first two years. Contact us for more
information on taxes and running costs.
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We have an intimate knowledge of all our resorts and we
can recommend excellent hotels and local restaurants
to ensure you have an informative and pleasurable trip.
Simply let us know which dates you have in mind and
we will arrange for one of our representatives to meet
you and show you around. All you need to do is to book
your flight and rent a hire car and we can help organise
everything else for you.
Investors in Property specialise in the sale of ski chalets
and apartments in Switzerland, Austria, France & Italy.
We have over 20 years experience and an unrivalled
knowledge of well established and up and coming ski
resorts. We will provide expert advice and professional
guidance through every step of your purchase. If you
have any questions or need general advice please do not
hesitate to contact us.
There are many cheap flights to Geneva and the transfer
is so easy it is possible to make a day trip but if you
would like to stay overnight, we can recommend good
hotels in the area. Ask for our visits list.
Contact
Simon Malster – Investors in Property
Tel: +44 (0)20 8905 5511
simon@investorsinproperty.com
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