Montriond, Haute-Savoie, Rhone Alps, France

This cosy four-bedroom apartment forms part of a boutique new development of just 31 homes across three intimate chalet-style buildings in the heart of the Vallée d'Aulps. Designed for year-round use, the residence combines traditional Alpine character with modern comfort, just as it should in the mountains.

The apartment benefits from its own private outdoor space, either a balcony or garden, as well as parking and a private storage room ideal for skis, mountain bikes and other equipment. There is also a communal bicycle garage, and the layout may allow for the creation of an additional coin montagne with bunk beds for extra sleeping capacity.

Set in a bright village location surrounded by the majestic mountains of Montriond, the development has been carefully designed to preserve existing trees while adding new landscaping and private gardens bordered by mixed hedges. The architecture is inspired by traditional Alpine chalets, with timber façades, Luserne-style stone around the entrances, and visible wood both outside and inside.

Built to the latest RE 2020 environmental standards, the residence offers strong energy performance and a lower-impact design. Buyers can also choose from a range of quality finishes, including engineered wood flooring in the living room and bedrooms, large-format tiles in wet rooms, wooden exterior joinery, thermo-brushed pine feature walls in the living room and principal bedroom, and suspended bathroom units with full-height wall tiling.