The Talloires Viewpoint is a typical savoyard chalet recently renovated, with fantastic views on Lake Annecy and the mountains.
The property features a large swimming pool, a large garden, 5 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Located just above Talloires village, on the door step of beautiful trails walks and 10mn away from the lake, it is the perfect location for a nature and sports filled holiday.
This large chalet very recently redecorated offers fantastic views over Lake Annecy and surrounding mountains. Most bedrooms and living spaces benefit from windows and large bay windows onto the garden, pool and lake letting light and views into the house .
The house is split on 3 levels:
At the entry/garden/parking level is a large hallway with plenty of storage; a large double room with ensuite bathroom and access to the lower terrasse, and a laundry room.
The first floor is levelled to the upper garden, a balcony wrapped around the house leading to a large terrasse with outdoor dining and pool. At this level is the main kitchen/dining/lounge area, a double room with ensuite shower and an independent WC.
The last floor features a family bathroom with walk-in Italian shower and 3 double bedrooms: 2 are lake facing (1 of them with 2 single beds) and the 3rd one has its own ensuite bathroom. There is also an independent WC at this level.
The living space are bright and spacious with a large sofa looking out onto the lake, a large TV and an odourless ethanol fireplace, making the space very cosy in winter.
Attached to the lounge is the kitchen and dining: very modern and beautifully designed, the kitchen is fully equipped with a large American style fridge with ice maker, double sink, oven, dishwasher, wine fridge and lots of storage. The large dining table, seats 10 comfortably, perfect for convivial meals.
A large pair of sliding doors open the space up onto the balcony, terrasse, pool and outdoor dining area.
You will enjoy the amazing views of the surrounding landscape from the pool; the outdoor sitting area with umbrellas and sunloungers by the pool side, the large outdoor dining table with BBQ and the large wild garden. Please note the garden is slopping. It is a great place to play and run around but will not be suited for a football game!
The front courtyard is large and can easily park 5 cars. The property is fully secured with a manual gate and a fence.
Bicycles and sports equipments may be stored in the lockable pool room.
Please note the pool is not heating from november to april.
The house has free parking for up to 6 cars.
** PLEASE NOTE : This house is not suited to guests with restricted mobility **
The great plus of this house are the amazing views over the lake and surrounding area and the quick access to amazing trail walks and cycle roads.
Walking into the village might take approx 20mn downhill and probably about double uphill. Electric bikes are a great way to get around and up to the house.
In Talloires village, you will find a fine bakery, a grocer, newspaper shop and a cycle café where you can hire bikes from. There are also very many restaurants. Warning: from mid october a number of restaurants and waterfront activities close for the winter season.
Talloires also has its own little cinema, showing blockbusters as well as more independant films, French and VO.
Talloires's beach has diving boards and plateforms to jump from, paddling pool, volley ball pitch, a great pizza place, live music etc. The nearby nautical center where you can hire paddle boards, kayaks, pedaloes etc
Just at the bottom of our lane is the cycle lane that goes all around the lake, now fully secured. It is a great run for all the family and you can easily reach Angon and its lovely beach and the south of the lake and stop anywhere along the waterfront to enjoy a swim.
Also to do:
- Walking tours of the village about his history and architecture
- Amazing trail walks: The Natural reserve Roc de Cher, The Angon waterfall, l'Ermitage Saint Germain, Cascades de Seythenex ...
- Talloires Golf course and mini golf
- Talloires Tennis club
- The amazing Bistro spa at Pere Bise
- Paragliding jumps and courses.
- Treetop, Adventure course and orienteering for all ages course in Planfait
- Amazing ride up (for the good cyclists), views and restaurants at the top of Col de la Forclaz
In Winter:
- Great walks in the forest nearby, in Talloires village and along the lakeside
- Visit Annecy Old town and the Chrstimas market, restaurants, ice skating rink, vin chaud
- Go up to La Clusaz for a ski, a horse carriage ride, sledging, snow shoeing, outdoor pool and enjoy lots of traditional savoyard restaurants and a great winter/mountain atmosphere
- Go for a long snowshoeing trail in Manigod, Semnoz or Confins,
- Try out ski nordic in Grand Bornand, Plateau des Glieres, Manigod or Semnoz
- Try the Spa du Pere Bise in Talloires village for a truly unique experience
