Globe II

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Argentière in the Chamonix valley, this stunning four-bedroom ski apartment for sale enjoys a fantastic location with shops, restaurants and amenities close by. Plus, it is only a short walk from the ski lift which offers easy access to the local slopes of Argentière. For those who wish to explore further afield, central Chamonix is just a 15-minute drive away.

Key features

The property

This property for sale is part of an intimate development which comprises three new-build chalets and three new-build apartments. Occupying the upper two floors, this apartment for sale spans 156 sqm and features four bedrooms, three of which benefit from an en-suite bathroom. In addition, the master bedroom also boasts a walk-in wardrobe and access to a south-east-facing balcony overlooking the village and the surrounding mountains.

The property features a traditional facade inspired by the local architecture and excellent finishes throughout, including a mezzanine floor. A cellar and two garage parking spaces are also included.

Investment potential

As a new-build property, the future owner will have the opportunity to reclaim 20% VAT from the property purchase price if they decide to rent out the apartment when not in use. For this property, it is possible to generate rental yields of up to 3.4%. Another advantage of this property is that enjoys a reduced notary fee of 2.5%, typically existing properties incur a higher fee of 7-8%.

Location

Located at the foot of the Argentière Glacier, the rustic hamlet of Argentière is an authentic French mountain village with beautiful traditional buildings and a baroque church. Popular with skiers and snowboarders alike, Argentière has direct access to 29km of local slopes and almost half of the pistes here are marked black, making this a great destination for seasoned skiers. In addition, there are some fantastic off-piste skiing opportunities too.

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