Rhone Alps, Haute-Savoie, Les Houches, France

Ref. Lavender - Chalet Lavender is a beautifully-renovated, 3-bedroom chalet with a pool, perched on Les Houches hillside. The chalet is the last on the street, backing onto the forest with easy access to lots of great hiking trails. The views looking down on the valley are stunning, with the chalet receiving the latest sunshine in the summer.

The chalet is built over 3 floors with the middle floor comprising the open-plan living space, opening onto a large balcony with 180 degree views of the mountains. This floor also has a separate entrance, leading onto the south-facing terrace with swimming pool and jacuzzi. The garden to the rear is an oasis of wildflowers and a perfect suntrap for BBQs and the pool.

The ground floor is currently set up as a 2nd living space with kitchen/bar, with the 3 bedrooms on the top floor sharing a modern shower room.

Key features
- A wonderfully-renovated, 3-bedroom chalet with potential above les Houches
- Beautiful gardens and terraces all around the house with swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Tranquil position at the end of the street
- Potential to easily add 1 or 2 bedrooms
- Commanding hilltop position with breath-taking views

Our opinion
Chalet Lavender is a traditional chalet in a peaceful setting, the ideal mountain escape. The chalet has been very-well looked after, with beautifully-maintained gardens backing onto the forest. Although only 3 bedrooms at present, it would be very easy to add 1 or 2 more bedrooms, or a separate apartment, by converting the ground floor space.

Location
Chalet Lavender is at the top of Route des Gens, rising up from Les Houches village centre and backing onto nature/hiking trails. It is about a 15-minute walk (3-minute drive) into the village with a Carrefour supermarket, bakery, shops and bar/restaurants. Chamonix is a 10-minute drive and the Les Houches ski area a 5-minute drive away.