75m² Renovated Village House with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms.

Property Description

The authentic savoyard village of Arâches is less well known than some of the neighbouring villages yet it is popular with walkers returning from the tour of La Pierre à Laya 1km away and also because of it’s concentration of historic buildings. There are numerous savoyard farmhouses, mostly renovated by the local inhabitants who have created a lively and friendly environment. It is not uncommon to find them on sunny days, at the edge of the stone water trough socialising over an aperitif !
Maison Querioz is part of this architectural setting. The house, which originally only had a cellar with 2 floors above (the latter renovated in 2012), has recently gained living space, thanks to the complete renovation of the attic in 2019.

The house has a habitable floor area of 75m2 and comprises :

Large vaulted cave/cellar situated slightly below the small courtyard. With sufficient ceiling height and electricity installed, this space could be used as a workshop.

The first floor has an open plan living area with kitchen and built-in cupboard. The electric heating is supplemented by a pellet burner. A staircase at the back of this space leads to the second floor landing with 2 bedrooms, built-in cupboard, shower room, separate WC and laundry area. The top floor (under eaves) is currently used as a sitting room but would be equally suited to a study or additional bedroom as there is also a shower room with WC on this level. There is a mezzanine above the sitting area which can accommodate 2 single beds and this level is fitted with underfloor heating. This floor has been beautifully renovated using quality materials. The addition of balcony doors lends plenty of natural light to the living areas and access to great views. The balcony is south west facing and large enough to accommodate deckchairs for relaxing in the sunshine. The roof and roof timbers were completely re-done when the attic level was renovated.

The courtyard offers parking space for 2 cars.

It is a 3 minute drive to the centre of Les Carroz and, for the more energetic it is possible to walk to Les Carroz along the walking track situated just below the property. This also gives access to the Pierre à Laya stone (a local legend) as well as a beautiful viewpoint towards the Pointe d’Areu and the Aravis mountains. The centre of Arâches is also served by a free bus in the winter season, giving access to the ski lift.