The Marmot Cave

FOR SALE IN SAINT JEAN D’AULPS - Character stone house in the heart of the resort - Charm, flexibility, and exceptional outdoor space

Ideally located in the very heart of the Roc d’Enfer resort, this magnificent historic stone house elegantly blends authentic period charm with the comfort of tasteful modernization. Ready for immediate occupancy, it offers naturally cool interiors in summer and excellent thermal comfort year-round.

With 145 m² of living space plus an additional 75 m² of usable area (storage, workshop, or barn), the property features three spacious bedrooms and a study--perfect for remote work or use as an extra sleeping area.

Thanks to its clever design, the property offers exceptional flexibility: it can be used as a single, large, and welcoming family home or divided into two completely independent apartments. This layout allows you to benefit immediately from an established rental income stream.

The outdoor areas are a rare asset in the resort center, featuring large sunny terraces, a pleasant private garden with a water feature, and an authentic traditional *mazot* (small wooden chalet) that adds extra character and storage space. Furthermore, the 627 m² south-west facing plot is situated in a buildable zone, offering valuable opportunities for future extensions or property value appreciation.

A rare and comprehensive offering on the market--perfect as a primary residence, a flexible holiday home, or a long-term property investment.

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The house is laid out as follows:

Basement: a 19.8 m² cellar (concrete floor)

Garden level:

-Living area (28.1 m²): open-plan kitchen leading to the living/dining area, featuring a wood-burning stove and access to the terrace

-Office/bedroom (6.6 m²)

-Hallway with pantry area (12.3 m²)

-Two bedrooms (11.65 m² and 20.4 m²)

-Separate toilet (1.95 m²)

-Shower room (5.2 m²) with walk-in shower and washbasin

Upper floor: Independent external access; fully converted in 2022

-South-facing covered balcony (6.5 m²)

-Entrance hall (3.95 m²)

-Two rooms (11.86 m² and 8.5 m²)

-Master bedroom (32.95 m²) with en-suite shower room (shower, double vanity, and toilet)

-Barn (47.3 m²) with high ceilings (potential for a mezzanine); pre-plumbed for a future kitchen (water supply and drainage connections in place)

Outside features:

-West-facing wooden terrace (45 m²) with a canopy over the entrance

-South-facing gravel terrace (33 m²) with two enclosed storage sheds (1.4 m² and 2.2 m²)

-Small detached mazot (4.95 m²)

-2 private outdoor parking spaces

Other technical details:

-Heating: Wood-burning stove and electric radiators

-Hot water: Electric water heater (replaced less than 5 years ago)

-Mains drainage connection

-Roofing material: sheet metal

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Saint Jean d’Aulps is a village located in between Thonon les Bains and Morzine.

This village is one of the most visited in the valley because of its ski resort of Le Roc d’Enfer which offers great possibilities of family holidays. The slopes are diverse and adapted to all levels (green, blue, red...). But most important of all, this resort offers an exceptional panorama on the Roc d’Enfer and the slopes go through the forests for beautiful descents of 5km in the heart of nature.

If the beautiful resort stretching all the way to Bellevaux isn’t enough for you, you can also get to the resorts of Morzine-Avoriaz in 10 minutes.

Young as well as old find happiness in Saint Jean d’Aulps !

 

In Saint Jean d’Aulps you can find:

- In the village : different shops and services open all year round (restaurants, bars, book shop, bakery, butchers, chemist and food shops).

- In the resort : you can find a ski school, food and regional product shops, bars, restaurants, sport shops.

It is also in Saint Jean d’Aulps that you can find some of the main structures in the valley such as schools, tax office, gymnasium, medical center...

On the southward hillside of the village, lovely individual chalets benefit from a maximum of sunlight and from a magnificent view on the resort of the Roc d’Enfer.

In the summer, it is possible to get to the beaches around the Lac de Montriond in less than 10 minutes and to the ones of Lake Geneva in about 25 minutes. On the way down to Thonon les Bains you can also go rafting or canyoning or even visit the gorges located over the river (La Dranse). This village has a number of advantages and a promise of great trails offered by the other close villages of the valley.

In the winter as well as in the summer, a bus goes through the village on the way to Morzine which grants easy access to the other ski resorts.

Geneva airport is located about an hour and a quarter away by car.

Measurements and surfaces given as an indication

Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class B Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 2810.00 € and 3840.00 € for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: ***.
La información sobre los riesgos a los que está expuesta esta propiedad está disponible en el sitio web de Géorisques: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/