Description
A traditional large Savoyard Farmhouse (circa 1857) that has been renovated throughout the years. With 3/4 acre of land including a swimming pool, 2 large wooden terraces and 3 rental 'gites' in the barn. With the potential to develop further. Set over 500m2 of living space with a further 350m2 of barn that could be renovated further.
Boasting stunning south-facing gardens with views of the valley down to Thonon-les Bains and Lake Geneva. Conveniently located between Morzine and Thonon-Les-Bains in the picturesque village of La Vernaz. The property is built of traditional building materials and has been well insulted on the inside of the main residence. The property has many original features and is full of character and charm.
The Property:
Ground Level:
Entrance Hall - traditional wooden door opening to a stone entrance hall - leading off to the kitchen and main residence as well as access to the dining room and boiler room and a spiral staircase leading to the barn level.
Kitchen: A farmhouse kitchen that was fitted in 2016 using modern cupboards and work surfaces and handmade wooden doors to fit with the aesthetics of the property. Large double-range ovens with 12 gas burners and large extractors. Integrated steam oven and microwave, large American-style fridge freezer with ice maker (hard plumbed in). Integrated dishwasher and double sink with 'plonger' tap. Butcher block island for additional working space. The kitchen has been designed with practicality in mind as the previous owners used it to cook for up to 15 guests in the Chambre d'hôte upstairs. The kitchen is very spacious and there is a lot of storage for equipment. Some of which can be left for the next owner (subject to negotiation.) There is a walk-in pantry to the rear of the kitchen with additional storage for food and equipment. There is a chest freezer and additional dishwasher. Both the kitchen floor and pantry floor is fully tiled with drainage for easy cleaning to professional standard.
Living Room – spanning approx. 40m2 this large living room has many original features of the farmhouse with wooden cupboards and hidden little gems. The rooms is very spacious and has the original wooden floor. There are TV and satellite points as well as plenty of storage. There is a traditional wooden dresser that is remaining as part of the sale and space for a large sofa and family dining table. There is a traditional log Buner/ multifuel burner – perfect for those winter nights. There are windows to the rear of the property and to the side.
Master Bedroom – a large double room with fitted wardrobes and solid wooden floors. There is space for a king size bed and additional bedroom furniture. Wooden shelves for storage and a window to the side of the property.
Bedroom Two – currently set up for children. This is a double room with inbuilt high raised beds that could easily be converted back to a standard double room. There are fitted wardrobes and a solid wooden floor.
Bedroom Three – renovated in 2019 with the wooden panelling painted in a modern grey colour. There is a neutral carpet fitted and space for a single bed or bunk beds. There is a fitted cupboard with traditional wooden doors. All of the furniture in this space could be included as part of the sale.
The hallway to the rear wraps around to give a fantastic flow to the property. The solid wooden floors continue. There are bookshelves to create a library area.
Separate WC – A WC and sink with a tiled floor.
Family Bathroom – Deep corner bath with a shower daisy and taps. Part tiled and part wooden panelling. Separate walk in shower unit with a shower screen and modern thermostatic taps, water fall feature tap and shower daisy. Sink unit with vanity space for storage and WC.
The 'guest' dining room is to the rear of the property and accessed via the entrance porch to create a separated dwelling as the previous owners used this as Chambre d'hote business. This could be a secondary living room or family room should the new owners wish to incorporate this as part of the living space. There is a laminate floor and space for a large dining table with patio doors leading to the hot tub area.
The boiler room is very spacious and perfect for storing ski boots. There is a 70KW fuel boiler and oil tank, as well as a secondary multifuel/biomass boiler with hopper that could be installed. There is a separate electric hot water tank to serve the main residence in the summer months to avoid using the oil system.
Upper Floor:
There is a separate entrance from the road level leading to three duplex guest gites that could be used as a rental business or incorporated back into the main house. This part of the property was renovated about 15 years ago using local building materials. Each duplex suite has its own bathroom comprising of a walk-in shower, WC and sink. Each bedroom has space for a double bed with additional furniture as well as space for a sofa. There are in-built wardrobes and wooden stairs leading to the mezzanine level. Each mezzanine can hold 3 single beds, however is versatile and lends itself to a multitude of uses. There is a balcony connecting the 3 guest gites with patio doors in each room leading out to absorb the views of the local mountain range.
There is a loft hatch leading to a space for storage of linen and other items.
The Barn – a large space divided up into sections. Currently used as a wood work shop and also storage. There is a concrete floor already in place and this area could be developed further into more rental gites or even incorporated back into the main residence. The rear of the barn sits over the garden area and would open up views to Thonon-les Bains and Lake Geneva. South facing also – this could be a stunning renovation for someone looking for a project! There is a large double door giving access from road level.
Basement Level:
There are two cellars on the basement level with access via a hatch from the main residence or from the pool area. Part of the basement is part converted, however this would need to be finished to be classed as habitable space. There is a part-built shower room already in place.
The Grounds:
The property is set on a hillside so is on multilevels. There is parking on the road level for 3-4 vehicles. The area is gravelled.
There is a gravelled driveway leading to the main entrance with parking for 4 vehicles.
There is a hot tub area with a hot tub in situ, made private with wooden fencing.
There is a large 70m2 upper wooden deck with a pond area and fencing surrounding, offering stuning views of the local mountain ranges and views of the Thonon valley.
Walking down into the garden area is a pathway lined with mature shrubs and plants. Leading to the pool deck area. The pool area has a secondary wooden deck surrounding with a pergola to give extra privacy. The pool is a wooden built structure with a vinyl liner, and is fully plumbed with working pump and an air source heat pump to heat the pool. There is an upper lawn garden with plants and trees which is secure with a fence and gate.
The gardens span over ¾ of an acre with an old vegetable garden to the rear. There is potential to develop further. Agency fees payable by vendor - Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard, établi à partir des prix de l'énergie de l'année 2021 : 6414.75€ - Caroline CONSTANTIN - Agent commercial - EI - RSAC THONON-LES-BAINS 518 269 618
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