Rhone Alps, Haute-Savoie, Les Houches, France

Ref. Ferme des Sommets - Completely rebuilt in 2020, Ferme des Sommets is a five-bedroom farmhouse perched on the Les Houches hillside that preserves the historic charm of the original 1700s property while providing a modern, high-quality finish.

The ground floor features a large open kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area, a double-height lounge with a double-sided wood-burning stove and a stone terrace with west-facing views of the Fiz mountain range. This level also includes two ensuite bedrooms, an office, a laundry room and a utility room.

The first floor comprises a large, double-height lounge with a fireplace and three ensuite bedrooms, including the master suite with a walk-in dressing room. The lower ground floor has a gym and two further rooms that could be converted into a large cinema/games room and a sauna/massage room.

Set in a private location with no immediate neighbours, the property has a huge wraparound, flagstone terrace with fantastic views of the Fiz and the Chamonix Valley, with late summer sun.

Key features
- Recently built 5-bedroom farmhouse on a huge estate of 19,200m², offering exceptional privacy.
- Commanding hilltop position with breath-taking views from the huge flagstone terrace
- Blend of 1700s charm and modern luxury using high-quality materials
- An exceptional sense of volume with double-height lounge areas
- Lower floor with a gym and potential for cinema room and full wellness area
- A 4-bay garage and workshop with potential to create a small studio apartment

Our opinion
From the moment you step inside, you can feel the incredible care and quality the owners have put into this farmhouse. They built it for themselves using only the very best materials, and it shows. The space is truly impressive, with stunning double-height areas that reach up to the exposed beams. What really sets it apart is its position: high above Les Houches on a huge plot of protected land, it offers a feeling of complete privacy, along with fantastic views and the perfect spot to catch the last of the evening summer sun.

Location
Ferme des Sommets is situated on the hills above Les Houches in a commanding position looking down to the Chamonix Valley floor. It is just over 1km from the Les Houches town square where you can find shops, restaurants, the Carrefour supermarket as well as the start line of the renowned Tour du Mont-Blanc. The Bellevue cable car is just over 2km and the Prarion gondola is just under 3km from the property.