Four Peaks Chalets, Les Collons, Verbier ski area, Four Peaks Chalets Phase At 1550m, with stunning views of the mountains, just 200m from the chair lift which takes you up to over 2000m, is the Four Peaks chalets. A development of four brand new chalets being built as part of the 23 chalet Pied des Pistes development. These traditional chalets will have bespoke interiors allowing the buyer to tailor the high quality finish to their own specifications.

Key Facts

• Just 200m from the lift and restaurant at

• 4 traditional five bedroom chalets

• South and East facing

• Stunning views of the and

• To be delivered December 2014

• 410km of pistes on your doorstep

• Foreigner purchase permits available

• Just 1 hour 45 minutes from

• 20 minutes from Sion airport Just 1 hour 45 minutes from Geneva Resort information Getting there At 1800m Les Collons is the highest of the resorts which Les Collons is just 1 hour 45 minutes from Geneva and link into the Verbier ski system, the largest ski region it is motorway all the way until the last 15 minutes’ drive in Switzerland with over 410km of pistes. Facing East up from Sion. and South Les Collons has magnificent mountain views looking up the stunning valley of the Val d’Herens to the In the winter there are also flights from London to Sion famous Matterhorn. Les Collons has a couple of hotels, which is less than 20 minutes from Les Collons and several restaurants, two supermarkets, ski shops and a makes this the fastest transfer time in the Alps. The fast few bars, but the real charm of the area is the feeling and easy transfer makes Les Collons a good choice for of traditional Switzerland as you gaze down at the larch a weekend visit but there is enough skiing to keep you forests with their delightful chalets dotted over the slopes busy for weeks. and the spires of churches in the quaint villages on the other side of the valley.

This is one of the most stunning views in the Alps; you really feel that you are in the mountains, surrounded by alpine pastures and mountain peaks but you are just 20 minutes from the airport and busy town of Sion. Beautiful bespoke interiors Property Location - ski home The Four Peaks Chalets will be built on a sunny The Chalets aux Pieds des Pistes are being built at 1550m mountainside with site access from two roads. The upper just 200m from the chair lift which takes you up to over access road is just opposite the two floodlit tennis courts. 2000m and from there you ski down to Les Collons 1850 Part of the 23 chalet Pied des Pistes development, The where the ski school meets or take the new lift up to first phase of nine chalets is now completely sold out. Etherolla 2450m and then ski over to Verbier. The piste back down to the chairlift has snow cannons so you will The Four Peak Chalets are the larger type of chalets and be able to ski home right to the end of the season to just have five bedrooms. As the site is steep each chalet has 200m from your door. a clear view to the stunning valley which leads to the pretty resort of Evolene and the backdrop of the peaks The lift company have announced plans to upgrade the of the 4,000m plus peaks beyond. chair lift to a new high speed lift for the season 2013/14. Just five minutes walk from the chalets is a restaurant Bespoke High quality chalets and a shop for your morning croissants. You can buy your ski pass at the lift and the ski bus stops about 200m Buyers will be able to choose the tiles, flooring and the away and there is a shuttle service to Les Collons 1850 finish of their chalet so that each chalet will be bespoke where the ski school meets. Everything you need is on and will reflect the taste of the owner. The kitchens your doorstep. will be supplied by Poggenpohl. Buyers may also chose fireplaces, jacuzzis and other extras. The run home, ski almost back to your chalet Anyone for tennis? Stunning views The Chalets aux Pieds des Pistes have stunning views up The sunny site faces South and East and the true magic the valley towards the pretty ski resort of Evolene and of the location is that you really feel that you are in the South to the Dixence dam. The chalets are just below mountains; you see hardly any other chalets, just alpine these floodlit tennis courts which are owned by the pastures and the peaks of the Bishorn, Weisshorn, and commune and may be rented. Dent Blanche leading to the Matterhorn. The fascinating rock formation, the Pyramides of Euseigne is below. The Four Peaks Chalets will have stunning views Prices: Four Peaks Chalets (Phase 3 - Delivery December 2014) - Prices correct as of: 6 March 2014

Chalet No. Bedrooms Area Price / Status

20 4 167.8m2 1,455,000 Sfrs

21 4 167.8m2 1,395,000 Sfrs

22 4 167.8m2 1,395,000 Sfrs

23 4 167.8m2 1,395,000 Sfrs

Price includes Extras available Stone style cladding exterior Outside Jacuzzi 28,000 Sfrs Poggenpohl kitchen Outside traditional style hot tub 21,000 Sfrs Garage underneath the chalet (access outside) Outside parking place adjacent to the chalet All finishes and equipment Ask for technical description

East and North Facades South and West Facades Plot plan Floor Plans - Ground Floor Floor Plans - First Floor Floor Plans - Top floor Bespoke chalets with modern or tradition interior - you choose Bespoke chalets High quality The chalets are built to order so buyers will be able to Stone cladding is available at additional cost. Standard choose their kitchen, bathrooms, tiles, flooring and the finishes include Poggenpohl kitchens, huge windows, finish of their chalet. Each chalet will be unique and will wide balconies and spacious South-facing terrace. All reflect the taste of the owner. The exterior will be finished equipment is included - blinds, shutters, heated boot in larch wood, the traditional material used for centuries rack and they are fully wired for broadband and satellite. in this area. This is left natural (not stained) and it will Photo shows chalets from an earlier Pied des Pistes darken with age. The chalets have traditional stone roofs phase. with snow bars. Chalets du Rhone built by the same developer Finance Stage payments: Swiss banks will lend up to 70% of the purchase price and • 30% upon commencement of the ground works interest rates are currently around 2.5%. It is possible to • 32.5% upon completion of the roof defer changing pounds sterling or euros in to Sfrs for 3 • 32.5% upon installation of the bathrooms years as the bank will invest your 30% equity in a £ or € • 5% upon completion and handover of keys investment account. Purchase costs Reservation In Canton the costs are amongst the cheapest Deposit CHF 30,000 to reserve a chalet. The notary will not just in Switzerland but in the whole of Europe. Total apply for your permit when you reserve a chalet and costs including the notary, taxes etc. are approx 2.5%. these are allocated by the Canton of Valais four times per year. When the permit has been allocated you pay for the plot and the developer will start construction of your Renting chalet. If you take 70% finance the bank will take over Many owners wish to rent their chalet out when they are the stage payments after you paid the first 30%. The not using it but they also want maximum flexibility to bank will include the plot of land in the finance package. use it themselves when they want. There is no obligation to rent your chalet but a few weeks rental will easily Payment terms cover your annual property taxes and outgoings. We will introduce you to a specialist company which already rents The total price incudes the plot of land and the chalets for other owners and a local company which will construction of the chalet. The purchaser pays for the plot handle the cleaning and checking of your chalet. when he receives the purchase permit and is registered as the owner. Part of the Verbier ski area with 410km of pistes for all abilities Winter Largest ski area in the world The “Prinze” ski pass covers Les Collons, and You can also buy a four Valleys ski pass which covers all the pretty village of Evolene just 15 minutes away is 410km of piste or even a Valais ski pass which covers all enough to keep most skiers busy for a week. There is the resorts in Valais except and is the largest ski so much skiing on your doorstep that you don’t really area in the world accessible on a single pass. You can need to ski over to Verbier. The connection to Verbier is reach the slopes above Verbier on skis in just over an always open as it is above 1700m and there are snow hour. cannons on the slopes. You will enjoy your chalet at all times of the year Summer Golf There is so much to do in the area, including tennis There is a golf course in Sion and a championship course courts, mountain biking and walking. Lake Dix can be in Crans Montana. In the Rhone valley there are natural reached by taking a cable car from the foot of the dam spas with pools and water slides. Nearby is a stables and (the highest dam in Europe) and then you can take a riding school, You will enjoy your chalet at all times of boat across the lake and admire the views from the the year. restaurant or hike to the ski resort of Arolla. A sound investment Investment Legal Requirements Les Collons has the most potential of all the villages Demand for property in the Verbier ski area is so high which link into the Verbier ski system as there is still that to stop prices going up too fast the Canton of some land which could be developed and there are Valais only permits foreigners to buy certain designated currently schemes to build hotels in the area including, Le properties. They also restrict the number of foreigners Mayens d’Heremence, a 4* hotel with a spa, apartments, who are permitted to buy. restaurant and commerce. These properties are authorised for sale to foreigners Most of the land between the lifts is zoned only for and the notary will apply for your foreigner purchase the construction of individual chalets so the essential permit as part of the purchase procedure. Buyers may character of the region will be maintained and we see not resell for 5 years (except in the case of ill health Les Collons becoming more “up market” as the chalets or financial problems) but thereafter they may sell to a being built are now larger and more luxurious than those foreigner or to a Swss. built previously. Last year the Swiss voted to prohibit the granting of new There is also an investment program to upgrade some building permits for the construction of second homes of the ski lifts and the new high speed Etherolla Chair from January 2013. Building permits for projects like this lift (2450m) opened this winter to improve the access which already have a building permit are still valid so to Verbier and there is a proposal to replace the old two this is one of the last opportunities to buy a new chalet man chair lift from Les Masses with a new high speed in the as a holiday home and will be a sound lift. and secure investment. Stunning views of the Matterhorn Finance Swiss banks will lend up to 70% of the purchase price and interest rates are currently around 1.5% with a possibility to fix for the first ten years art 2%. The banks do not charge a set up fee or require life insurance or other security. The notary charges around 1.6% of the amount borrowed to register the mortgage.

Purchase costs In Canton Valais the costs are amongst the cheapest not just in Switzerland but in the whole of Europe. Total costs including the notary, taxes etc. are approx 2.5%.

Renting Many owners wish to rent their chalet out when they are not using it but they also want maximum flexibility to use it themselves when they want. There is no obligation to rent your chalet but a few weeks rental will easily cover your annual property taxes and outgoings. We will introduce you to a specialist company which already rents chalets for other owners in the area and a local company which will deal with cleaning and checking the property. You can rent very easily and with no hassle. Contact us for advice or to arrange a visit Viewing Company Profile We have an intimate knowledge of all our resorts so will Investors in Property specialise in the sale of ski chalets make sure you have an informative and pleasurable trip. and apartments in Switzerland, Austria, France & Italy. Simply let us know which dates you have in mind and we We have over 20 years experience and an unrivalled will arrange for one of our representatives to meet you knowledge of well established and up and coming ski and show you around. All you need to do is to book your resorts. We will provide expect advice and professional flight and organise a hire car and we can help organise guidance through every step of your purchase. If you everything else for you. have any questions or need general advice please do not hesitate to contact us. easyJet have plenty of cheap flights to just 1hr 45mins away. In the winter Snowjet have fights Contact to Sion airport just 20 minutes away www.snowjet.co.uk Simon Malster – Investors in Property Tel: +44 (0)20 8905 5511 Why not stay at the Hotel Terminus in Sierre and treat [email protected] yourself? The restaurant in the hotel is the “Didier de Courten”, one of Switzerland’s best new restaurants (2 Michelin stars, 19 Gault Millau points, and Chef of the Year 2006) and they also have some newly refurbished ultra- modern rooms. www.hotel-terminus.ch Please ask for our visits information sheet for other recommendations.

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