Posts Tagged ‘Skiing’

A sensational Chamonix penthouse apartment in the heart of the town and with views over the whole Mont Blanc range

17th December, 2009

chamonix penthouse

The luxury Chamonix penthouse apartment is situated on the second and top floors of a historic house in the heart of the perennial favourite Chamonix.

The ski property boasts a spacious lounge with wooden floor and an adjoining open-plan dining room with large bay window, modern sleek kitchen with integrated appliances, impressive master bedroom suite on the mezzanine level, comprising bright bedroom, contemporary en suite bathroom and relaxing lounge.

The penthouse boasts balconies and views over Chamonix and the whole Mont Blanc range.

More info on this property for sale in Chamonix from Luxury Ski Properties

Luxury Argentière apartments with stunning views of the Grands Montets, the Argentière Glacier and the Mont Blanc range

27th November, 2009

Argentiere apartment

Argentière is one of the most renowned alpine resorts due to its enviable location at the base of Les Grands Montets: an immense, varied skiing area offering an array of pistes and wide expanses of off-piste powdered snow in the winter, and a world of extraordinary beauty in the summer. This lovely traditional village is 7km above Chamonix town, nestled below the Drus and Aiguille Verte and between the Mer de Glace and Glacier d’Argentière. All in all a very attractive location with year-round appeal.

In the heart of the village, a leading developer is converting an existing hotel into three luxury ski apartments with magnificent views of the Grands Montets, the Argentière Glacier and the Mont Blanc range. The 3 bedroom freehold apartments are just a short walk from the village amenities and the slopes. This boutique development in Argentière has so much in its favour; fantastic location, easy access, superb skiing on your doorstep and great investment potential.

More info on the Argentière apartments at Luxury Ski Properties

Given the recent progress of Revelstoke Mountain Resort, the quality of the real estate and the uniqueness of the ski experience has reinforced its position as a leading ski resort

1st November, 2009

Revelstoke mountain resort real estate

The recent volume of real estate sales is impressive for any resort property and speaks volumes to the quality and uniqueness of Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Building 1 of Nelsen Lodge opened in March 2009 with 59 suites ranging from studio to three bedroom plus den. Building 3 of Nelsen Lodge is targeted to open during the 2009-10 ski season with an additional 56 suites. Building 2 of Nelsen Lodge is targeted to open during the 2010-11 ski season with an additional 106 suites.

The services and amenities at Nelsen Lodge will include a new restaurant opening for the 2009-10 ski season, a retail shop and The Revelstoke Outdoors Centre which is the hub for booking ski school, cat skiing, day heli skiing and guided back-country programs. The Lodge will include a media centre, spa, fitness facilities and pool.

The first single family home at Revelstoke Mountain Resort is complete. Located in Mackenzie Landing Estates overlooking the village base at the resort, this stunning timber frame luxury home is owned by a Canadian family who are thrilled to have their 5,700 square foot home to use as their summer and winter weekend retreat. In addition, four new luxury single-family homes are currently under construction in Mackenzie Landing.

Construction of the Nick Faldo Design 18-hole golf course is planned to start next spring.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Mountain Sports International have signed a three year commitment to host the Freeskiing World Tour at RMR. Revelstoke will be the only location in Canada to host this prestigious event series and is acknowledegment that RMR is already recognized as one of the top resorts in the world.

More info on Revelstoke real estate at Luxury Ski Properties.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is set to give Whistler a run for its money

5th October, 2009

Revelstoke Mountain Resort real estate

Do you ever wish you were one of the first purchasers of a ski in ski out property at Whistler, Aspen, Vail, Tremblant? If not, you now have a new opportunity to purchase a mountain home at the heart of the base of one of the world’s great ski resorts – Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada.

New York Times wrote in their 2009 Ski Guide about Revelstoke, calling it “The biggest news to hit North American slopes for years” and UK national newspapers The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times wrote “Revelstoke Mountain: the world’s best skiing?” respectively “The ultimate ski resort”.

With 3,031 skiable acres, 40’ to 60’ of champagne powder a year, 515,000 acres of Cat skiing and Heli skiing terrain, the longest vertical descent in North America and the only mountain in the world to offer Lift, Cat and Heli skiing direct from resort level, Revelstoke is creating a flurry of interest and excitement around the world.

The resort is already fully operational and sales of Revelstoke Mountain Resort real estate has commenced. The first of three Nelsen Lodge condo hotel buildings is completed and construction of the two remaining Nelsen Lodge buildings will proceed this year. In addition to ski-in/ski-out resort condominiums, there will be town homes and estate lots with or without heli-pads for ownership.

The CAD 1 billion, four-season Revelstoke Mountain Resort is expected to be completed over 15 years and include over 5,000 mountain homes comprising first-class luxury hotels, town homes, condominiums and single family homes; more than 300,000 square feet of commercial and retail space; and a Nick Faldo golf course.

There will never again be an opportunity to be first.

Find out more about Revelstoke Mountain Resort real estate at Luxury Ski Properties.

An exclusive new ski in ski out Chalet in the French Alps with great potential for capital appreciation

1st October, 2009

Chalet des Dolines ski apartments

Ideally located on a pass at 1,860 metres close to the Italian border, Montgenèvre is a charming village in the Southern French Alps. It held the first International skiing competition in February 1907 and is still a first class ski resort 100 years on. It has since been linked to larger skiing areas such as Sestrières, Sauze d’Oulx and San Sicario, venues for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics. This huge skiing area, totalling 400 km of Franco- Italian slopes, offers a fantastic variety of breathtaking landscapes and old authentic villages.

Le Chalet des Dolines is a superb leaseback property consisting of 3 chalets built in a traditional alpine style with timber and stone facades. It will also feature a beautiful reception area, swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms and a gym as well as a “Spa centre” where you will be able to enjoy a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Most of the 56 ski apartments will benefit from panoramic views of the slopes and mountains, and lots of sunshine due to the southerly aspect of the Alpine property.

More info about the Montgenèvre ski apartments at Luxury Ski Properties.

Stunning architectural ski apartments just outside Ischgl, one of the best ski resorts in the Alps

5th June, 2009

Schooren des Alpes

Schooren des Alpes redefines ultra luxury Austrian ski property. Nestled into a pristine Tyrolean paradise, Schooren des Alpes combines striking contemporary architecture, cutting edge interior design and pure luxury amenities coupled with nature’s beauty.

The luxury ski property for sale in Austria is positioned on the mountainside in the beautiful Tyrolean village of Kappl. The village is just 4km outside of Ischgl, boasting panoramic views of the stunning mountain scenery of the Paznaun Valley. Kappl will be connected with the ski resort of St Anton am Arlberg in 2011, offering an even more outstanding range of ski pistes, directly accessible from Schooren des Alpes.

The exclusive ski property offers 12 stunning modern design apartments, ranging between 130m² and 220m². All ski apartments have access to the Wellness Area with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, lounge area and gym. The property will also offer a fully-serviced hotel concept in cooperation with Hotel Madlein, the most fashionable hotel in Ischgl.

Schooren des Alpes also offers additional private storage areas for wine, whiskey or fine art collections, ensuring these Alpine apartments will remain the benchmark for luxury holiday homes for years to come.

This is a rare opportunity to buy a luxury ski property for sale in Austria.

View the full details of this ski property for sale in Austria at Luxury Ski Properties.

Rare opportunity to acquire new built Avoriaz ski apartments with no-hassle leaseback, guaranteed income

5th March, 2009

Avoriaz ski apartment

It’s been 40 long years, but the wait to purchase a newly built ski apartment at the award-winning Avoriaz ski resort is finally over with the unveiling of a new generation of alpine luxury residences available for sale. Avoriaz MGM Amara, a new development on the edge of the resort, offers a rare opportunity to invest in the heart of France’s famous Portes du Soleil ski region while enjoying guaranteed annual returns and fantastic skiing.

With completion of the freehold MGM Amara Avoriaz ski apartments scheduled for 2011-2012, this is the perfect opportunity to purchase a luxury ski apartment without the hassles of ownership. A leaseback program, offering a range of options from pure investment income to 20 weeks personal usage, will be managed by Pierre & Vacances, Europe’s holiday management leader.

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