Samoens bargains

Spring is in the air in the valleys of the French Alps, the sun is shining and the first of the springtime flowers are bursting out in a riot of colour. Up in the mountains it's a very different story and the deep snow is still providing excellent coverage over the ski pistes.

It's a fabulous time of year to hit the slopes; there's something so gratifyingly indulgent about enjoying a hearty alpine lunch on a chalet terrace in the blazing sunshine - drinking in those never-ending mountain views and whiling away the time relaxing in a deckchair or burning it all off on-piste - especially if the rest of the world is at work!

This week I was in the Grand Massif ski domain visiting property with some clients and they were totally bowled over by the area, the variety of activities available for holiday makers and the value for money that this part of the French Alps currently offers. There are some excellent springtime bargains out there and they certainly won't be around forever.

Already this month we have seen a huge increase in the number of contacts from prospective buyers and it's shaping up to be an excellent second quarter. Our contacts across the region are reporting a similar story, so it's a case of get in there quick, before the bargains are snapped up by other savvy buyers. As mortgage rates are at the lowest we've seen for a good while (our French mortgage contacts are offering rates from as little as 3.75% variable) you can even off-set your sterling-euro exposure for a few months - and perhaps clear the loan without penalty when the exchange rate strengthens. It's an excellent time to buy property in the French Alps, so why not strike whilst the raclette pan is hot?

To see a selection of the fantastic property we have for sale in Samoens in the Grand Massif, take a look at the following reference numbers on Ascendant's Buy Property page:

Reference 1327718 - 179,950 euros
In Samoens centre, two double bedrooms, large balcony, parking and ski locker.

Reference 1407041 - 220,000 euros
Samoens centre, newly built, 2 bedrooms, terrace, fully furnished and equipped, underground parking, cellar and ski locker, rental returns of minimum 5% p.a. and reduced notaires fees.

Reference 1254105 - 227,900 euros
Central location, two bedrooms, sunny terrace, ski locker, private garage, immaculate condition.

Reference 1414530 - 249,000 euros
Samoens centre, in a charming character building, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sold fully furnished and equipped.

If you'd like to arrange a viewing of the above property, please contact the Ascendant team.

For more information on Samoens and the Grand Massif area, please visit our Area Guide.