Description:

La Ferme de la Croix is one of the few original farmhouses remaining in the Chamonix Valley. Dating back to 1800, it has been totally renovated to provide modern accommodation whilst retaining its original charm and character. The property itself is arranged over two floors plus a mezzanine level with garage, set in grounds of 1310m2. The property is currently used as a main chalet with independent apartment at ground floor level, but could equally be a occupied as a single chalet.

The property is accessed from the driveway level into an entrance hall with ski locker. Stairs lead up to the main accommodation on the first floor, or into the apartment on the same level.

On the first floor, the spacious, double-height open plan living room offers a warm alpine feel with an open fire and exposed original beams and timberwork. The space is bright and airy with full height glazing and French doors leading onto the large south-facing decked terrace, providing superb views of the Mont Blanc range. The fully fitted kitchen is open to the dining and living area. Stairs lead from the lounge area to a mezzanine, presently used as a second lounge but which could be easily be converted to an extra bedroom. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 with access to the terrace or balconies and all with en-suite bath or shower rooms. There is a separate bathroom with WC, all mixing modern fittings with the use of old wood and stonework.

The apartment on the ground floor is large at around 80m² and comprises an open plan living room with wood burner, a fully fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom. It can be accessed either via the main entrance hall or via a lobby to the side which can be used for ski boot storage. There is also a boiler room and a large workshop/double garage on the ground floor, which could be converted to additional habitable area such as a sauna, gym or office.

Outside, the property is very private and has a good size (level) garden, a large single detached garage with a driveway providing parking for several cars. There is also potential in a beautiful stone barn dating back to 1800 which is set out on two levels both with original vaulted ceilings.

The property benefits from the rare advantage of having an unlimited building co-efficient (ratio of habitable surface to square meters of terrain) which means that, subject to the normal planning regulations, additional habitable surface could be built (e.g. an additional double garage or ancillary space).

Our opinion
This farmhouse is almost unique in the Valley. Rarely have buildings of this nature been so lovingly renovated with such attention. It offers flexibility of accommodation in that it could be a single dwelling or chalet with independent apartment and has nice, private grounds.

Features
Independent 1 bedroom apartment
Renovated, retaining original charm
Magnificent views
Calm, convenient location
Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Parking (external)
Parking (internal)
Orientation: South-east
Yr of construction: 1800

Further Info
Taxe d'Habitation: €531 pa
Taxe Fonciere: €1,626 pa

La Ferme de la Croix is located in Taconnaz, a quiet yet convenient location in the Chamonix Valley, approximately 2 kms from the centre of les Houches and 10 minutes by car to the centre of Chamonix.