Property Description
“La Vieille Ferme” is one of the most historic properties in the village of St Jean d’Aulps, with origins dating back over 300 years. Steeped in history, the character features of this property are an absolute joy to discover! The property enjoys an imposing position on the village square, and has lovely views over the valley and to the mountains beyond.
The property offers a substantial amount of accommodation, with a total of 5 large double bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. The farmhouse kitchen is enormous, with ample space for cooking and entertaining. The adjacent sitting room with log burner is a wonderful place to unwind after a hard day on the slopes, and for kids who may still have energy to burn off, the games room on the ground floor is perfect for the Xbox, table football or even a round of table tennis! The adults may be more interested in the room next door, the vaulted wine cellar! Your collection of vintage bottles will be very at home in this authentic “cave” with magnificent archway entrance. Also on the ground floor is a practical laundry room with storage, a handy boot room, the boiler room, and large garage.
The property also includes a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment, which has its own separate entrance. Perfect for visiting friends who want their own space, or as a rental property for income generation, the apartment offers a lot of flexibility for any new owner. The final surprise in this property is the attic! This huge space has full head height and many more character features. One could easily envisage a stupendous master suite, a fantastic additional informal reception room, or even another self-contained apartment! There is a wealth of possibilities to repurpose this exceptional space!
Outside, there is lovely south-facing garden with large patio for the barbecue, dining table, and a collection of sun-loungers! A grassy lawn is child-friendly, as well as low maintenance. In addition to the garage, there is also private parking for 4-5 cars, as well as adjacent public parking, so no need to hold back on the guest list for your Christmas parties!
The property is just a 5 minute walk from the village centre, less than 5 minutes’ drive from the nearest ski slopes, and right beside the ski bus stop. Under 10 minutes’ drive from Morzine, la Vieille Ferme is perfectly situated to enjoy every activity on offer summer or winter, and Geneva airport is under 75 minutes away.
La Vieille Ferme is currently operated as a catered chalet, and with its current set-up, would continue to operate successfully as a business venture.