Châtel, Haute-Savoie, Rhone Alps, France

Set in Châtel, one of the most picturesque villages of Les Portes du Soleil, this penthouse apartment enjoys a superb sunny location close to the Linga ski lift. New-build properties with no rental obligations are becoming harder to find in Châtel, making this south-facing apartment an opportunity not the be missed. Located at the foot of the Linga slopes, the Linga ski lift is just 120m away meaning you have 650km of groomed pistes on the doorstep. The centre of Châtel where you'll find a selection of shops and restaurants is just four minutes' drive away and there is a very regular complimentary shuttle bus that connects Linga and the village centre.


THE PROPERTY
Ideal for families, this five-bedroom penthouse apartment spans 151 sqm over the third and fourth floors of the residence and comprises five bedrooms plus a large open-plan living/dining area. Creating a welcoming, alpine ambience, the apartment features parquet flooring, wooden panelling on the walls and exposed beams on the ceilings.

The property has a large south-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying a coffee en plein air and taking in the views over the slopes and the valley, and is sold with a garage, an additional parking space and a ski locker.


INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
In order to protect the authenticity of this charming resort, Châtel has a strict PLU in place which heavily restricts new-build properties and the town hall often imposes flexible rental agreements on new-build apartments. However, this brand-new ski apartment has no rental obligation - opportunities like this are increasingly scarce. However, if you do decide to rent out the apartment when not in use, you have the option to reclaim the VAT from the property purchase price. Helping our clients save more than ?18m in VAT, our Athena Client Relations team can aid you with this process as well as introduce you to our trusted rental management partner.


ATHENA ADVISERS - Added value and 360° purchase support since 2003
In addition to organising property viewings from our offices in the French Alps and Cannes, our in-house teams also support clients through every step of the purchase process: accessing the 20% VAT rebate programme, finding the best French mortgage at a low rate, and introducing you to the best rental management company via our in-house service or partner agencies. We also decode the paperwork and contracts and become the bridge between all the different legal and official parties involved in the purchase, guiding our clients through every step of the process.