France: Manigod, Haute-Savoie
Tranquil chalet in a breath-taking setting, close to Annecy, Geneva and year-round ski resorts. 4 beds, 3 baths, large terrace, garden with forest, stream and river access. €942,000; Leggett Immobilier
France: Morzine, Haute-Savoie
A luxurious lodge with a pool and a small apartment to renovate. 5 beds, 6 baths, kitchen, open-plan recep, relaxation suite with pool, steam room and treatment rooms, outside hot tub and sauna. €950,000; Leggett Immobilier
France: Les Houches, Haute-Savoie
An excellent 3-bed chalet with an adjoining 2-room flat. 4 beds, 3 baths, terrace, garden, cellar, private parking. €1.8m; Knight Frank SNC
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Austria: The View Chalet, Zell am See
A terraced chalet with mountain and lake views. 2 beds, family bath, 2 large terraces, garden, private ski locker, fully furnished. €699,990; Alpine Property
France: Les Houches, Haute-Savoie
This charming chalet (with views of the Mont Blanc massif) was designed by Alain Mazza, a Chamonix-based architect known for traditional log-construction houses. 5 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, bar, terraces, recep. €1.54m; Knight Frank SNC
Austria: Ache Chalet, Fieberbrunn
This detached chalet is set alongside a stream and is a short stroll from the village. 4 beds, 3 baths, open-plan recep, terrace, garden, sauna, party room with bar, garage and covered storage for skis and sports equipment. €1.25m; Alpine Property.
France: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Saint-Marcel
A standalone chalet with panoramic views and a beautiful garden. 4 beds, 3 baths, open-plan recep, sauna, garage. €1.395m; Leggett Immobilier
Austria: Lofer House, Leogang
Detached family home in a peaceful village surrounded by open countryside. 4 beds (1 en suite), open-plan recep, wooden terrace, private garden. €998,000; Alpine Property
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