Every winter, lots of new developments are launched across the French Alps to cater for the demand for alpine holiday homes and property investors
Of these developments, a small percentage will stand out as exceptional, and Les Cristaux, developed by Worldwide Property Company, falls into this category.
Set on the mountainside above Les Arcs 1800, these 27 luxury apartments have floor to ceiling windows offering incredible views of Mont Blanc and the Tarentaise Valley below. With a piste going past the rear of the buildings, it’s possible to simply ski down to the nearest lifts in the morning and ski back to the apartments at the end of the day. Each apartment comes with its own heated ski and boot lockers, a private storage area for owners to leave their skis and mountain bikes permanently, and underground parking. There is also a wellness area with saunas and Jacuzzis.
The apartments range from 2 to 4 bedrooms, with prices starting from €455,000.
The area behind the apartments is wide open and made up of lots of different pistes and lifts. In the summer, the play continues with a 27-hole golf course, hiking, white water rafting and 180km of mountain bike tracks.
Within 200m there is a complex that includes a host of restaurants, bars, ski shops, indoor swimming pools, and a lot more. Everything you might need is on your doorstep.
Les Arcs is set within the Paradiski ski region, which includes 425 km of pistes, with the highest point at 3,250m. Over 70% of the region is above 2,000m, so this is a very snow-sure destination.
The Ski Train travels directly to Bourg St Maurice at the base of the mountain, bringing visitors from London, Paris, Lyon, Geneva and Brussels, to name a few.
Owners looking to rent their apartments when not staying there can choose to take advantage of new Para Hotelier tax incentives. This means that they will receive a 20% of the purchase price as a tax rebate from the French government, and there is no income tax on the rental income for up to 30 years. Combined with 85% mortgages and low-interest rates (e.g. 0.90% Fixed for 15 years, or 1.10% Fixed for 20 years) that can be fixed for up to 25 years, make this a compelling proposition.
The apartments range from 2 to 4 bedrooms, with prices starting from €455,000.
The area behind the apartments is wide open and made up of lots of different pistes and lifts. In the summer, the play continues with a 27-hole golf course, hiking, white water rafting and 180km of mountain bike tracks.
Within 200m there is a complex that includes a host of restaurants, bars, ski shops, indoor swimming pools, and a lot more. Everything you might need is on your doorstep.
Les Arcs is set within the Paradiski ski region, which includes 425 km of pistes, with the highest point at 3,250m. Over 70% of the region is above 2,000m, so this is a very snow-sure destination.
The Ski Train travels directly to Bourg St Maurice at the base of the mountain, bringing visitors from London, Paris, Lyon, Geneva and Brussels, to name a few.
Owners looking to rent their apartments when not staying there can choose to take advantage of new Para Hotelier tax incentives. This means that they will receive a 20% of the purchase price as a tax rebate from the French government, and there is no income tax on the rental income for up to 30 years. Combined with 85% mortgages and low-interest rates (e.g. 0.90% Fixed for 15 years, or 1.10% Fixed for 20 years) that can be fixed for up to 25 years, make this a compelling proposition.
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