In the Mountains
Be it a mansion on the slopes of the Alps or a restored mountain retreat in the Canadian wilds: hot property in altitudinous climes
Chalet Quezac, Tignes-les-Brévières, France. Located in a tranquil village in the French Alps, this well-appointed seven-bedroom chalet possesses a helipad and separate staff accommodation with six bedrooms. Picture-book windows offer stunning views of the mountain scenery, though the property’s décor, featuring a striking collection of modern art, including three sculptures by Jorg Dubin, and a custom-made motorbike designed by French firm Lazareth, rivals the natural surrounds. For more information visit freespiritalpine.com
The Residences Viceroy Snowmass Penthouses, Colorado. New additions to the mountainside Viceroy Snowmass development, these three- and four-bedroom penthouses include spacious Rockwell Group-designed open plan interiors accented with warm woods and featuring oversized furniture throughout. They also give access to the resort’s myriad spa and dining amenities, plus the essential ski-in/ski-out benefit of a mid-mountain position. For more information visit viceroysnomasssales.com
Grace St Moritz Apartments, Switzerland. A collection of 17 service apartments are available in the eagerly awaited Grace St Moritz boutique hotel - due to open in summer 2018. As well as the great amenities and views - summer and winter - the properties, which include a four-bedroom mezzanine penthouse - benefit from a unique ownership concept, whereby non-Swiss nationals can acquire a freehold apartment in the town. For more details visit gracestmoritzapartments.com
Chalet in Le Crêt, Val d'Isere, France. As picturesque in summer as it is ideally located for winter pursuits, this chalet, built in 2007 in one of Val d'Isère's oldest hamlets, has four en-suite bedrooms, a study, wine cellar and space to add a pool and spa area. Available through chestertons-international.com
Chalet la Clarte, Verbier, Switzerland. In the hamlet of Le Hattey, some 350m above Verbier, sits Chalet la Clarte. This ski-in, ski-out six-bedroom property features a large fireplace dating from the 1700s and a host of other amenities including a wellness area with a 5m jet pool. Available through sphereestates.com
11-bedroom Ski Chalet, Megève, France. This spectacular property in the charming town of Megève is actually two chalets joined by an underground corridor – a 830 sq m seven-bedroom main house and a smaller four-bedroom annexe, both with their own swimming pools. Available through prestigeproperty.co.uk
