New Info About British Alpine Property Love Affair Continues With Le Telemark Sales

The MGM group, which specialises in lakeside and mountain properties, is building the development of Le Telemark in the renowned resort of Tignes le Lac. The company has already sold two-thirds of the 57 apartments off-plan. Of these, ten have been purchased by British buyers, and it remains to be seen what happens with the remaining properties.

Natalie Turchet, UK sales manager for MGM, states that the development appeals to British investors since it combines a winter and summer holiday destination with the opportunity to earn a guaranteed rental income. At just 2.5 hours away from both Lyon and Geneva airports, the resort is accessible for long weekends. An alternative route during the ski season is to take the Eurostar from London to Bourg St Maurice, from nuspit.com with connections to Tignes (or out of season, to take the TGV from Paris). The direct train to Bourg St Maurice takes seven hours, which should appeal to those who live within easy reach of a Eurostar station and prefer to avoid air travel in favour of a more eco friendly travel option.

Tignes le Lac is one of the highest French Alpine resorts, at 2,100 feet above sea level. This altitude makes it a good bet for skiiers as snow is virtually guaranteed during the entire season; even France’s national ski team takes advantage of the opportunity to train there, a sound endorsement of the quality of the skiing.

The apartments benefit from amazing views of the mountains and Lake Chevril. €232,000 (£197,000) will get you a one-bedroom apartment, while buyers with €795,000 (£676,000) to spend can purchase a four-bedroom duplex (prices do not include 19.6% VAT). Due for completion in the final quarter of 2009, all will be fully furnished and decorated to a high standard. MGM also offers a management service for the apartments.

Buyers and guests at Le Telemark can take advantage of the nearby ski lifts leading directly to the Espace Killy slopes, which offer over 300km of skiing. However they need not confine themselves to skiing; they can also enjoy other sports facilities in the vicinity, such as golf and sailing, and explore the nearby Parc de la Vanoise, a national park. The development also has its own swimming pool and spa centre, for relaxing after an energetic day’s skiing.