Montriond, Haute-Savoie, Rhone Alps, France

3-bedroom apartment with patio garden (2 double bedrooms + smaller bedroom). In the refreshingly unspoilt village of Montriond, where authentic Alpine life continues unbothered mainly by the rather more theatrical developments elsewhere in the Portes du Soleil,this new developmentpresents a rare opportunity for genuinely thoughtful mountain property ownership. Highest energy rating with RE2020.

This boutique development of 31 apartments acknowledges that one can appreciate traditional Alpine architecture without sacrificing modern environmental sensibilities or decent underfloor heating.

The location strikes that delicate balance French mountain properties so rarely achieve: sufficiently close to Morzine's amenities and the Ardent gondola for practical ski access. The UNESCO-recognised Chablais massif provides a rather more permanent backdrop than the average ski resort's fleeting attractions.

Each apartment benefits from that increasingly elusive combination of generous outdoor space and genuine mountain views-terraces, balconies, or private gardens that face actual peaks rather than neighbouring developments. The architectural approach pays appropriate tribute to regional traditions whilst incorporating RE2020 environmental standards, collective wood-pellet heating, and other modern necessities that make Alpine living rather more agreeable than historical authenticity might otherwise suggest.

The practical arrangements demonstrate admirable foresight: underground parking with electric vehicle charging stations, a bike garage, secure storage for seasonal equipment.