Immaculate 5 bedroom Chalet for sale with countryside view in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes

6,200,000 EUR 5,394,000 GBP 6,138,000 USD

Reference: 241221

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 330 m2
Plot Size: 0.39 hectares / 0.96 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Balcony
Skiing
Jacuzzi / Spa / Hot tub
Gym
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)

Details

Luxurious, spacious and authentic 5 bedroom ski chalet, situated in a quiet and private setting on a large plot of 3,900m2 and with a total inviting living area of 330m2, which is set out over 4 floors and which is accessed by a private driveway that cannot be seen from the road.

Entrance level: large entrance hall with a staircase leading to the first floor living area; large double height living area with huge picture windows with a living room with a fireplace, , ining area with stunning views, full width south facing balcony, large west facing terrace, fully equipped semi professional kitchen with double ovens and a professional pizza oven. Separate living room with a TV and reading area.

Ground floor: 3 large en-suite bedrooms all with balconies.

Terrace level: large family suite with an outdoor space on the terrace, double bedroom, living room area, kitchen area, spacious bathroom with a roll-top bath and a walk-in shower, magnificent wine cellar is also hidden away on this level (but sold without the stock).

Garden level: additional bedroom, which is located between the levels, along with a shower room and boiler room with the central heating boiler and heat pumps. On the garden level itself is a spacious wellness area with a Jacuzzi hot-tub, sauna and steam room, gym area with large doors giving direct access to the extensive grounds.

In the gardens there is a summer kitchen, barbecue area, bar and dining areas. Plans have been drawn for a swimming pool and for an lift to serve all floors.

This is a unique property that must be visited to be fully appreciated.

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Guide to the French Buying Process

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)
On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner. The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent. Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit
Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion
Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase. During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.