Switzerland - New Developments

New regulations published by the Canton of Valais in May 2008 will enable the developer to sell 60% of these apartments to foreign buyers on a first come first served basis.

This would be perfect as a rental investment or weekend ski home as it has very easy access from Geneva and is part of the huge Verbier ski area. The chalet is in a prime position, just 150m from the new telecabine and the bottom of the ski piste. The chalet will have a spa with jacuzzi, sauna, a games room with pool table and a wine tasting room. Each apartment has a private wine cellar and you can enjoy a glass while your children soak in the hot tub!

The developer has received the building permit and construction is scheduled to start autumn 2008, for delivery December 2009.

3 bedroom apartments from 745,000 Sfrs

One foreigner purchase permit still available!

These traditional style apartments are to be built in a central location with great views of Grimentz. Being placed close to the ski lifts, public transport, shops, and benefiting from underground parking makes these properties easily accessible. The building "Les Vieux Chalets B" will be finished for Christmas 2009.

This is the last opportunity for foreigners to buy in Grimentz. There is just one foreigner purchase permit still available, so it will be first come, first served!.

Price from 482,000 Sfrs

This a very rare opportunity as these apartments are available with a foreigner purchase permit!

Grindelwald is one hour from Berne, two hours from Zurich and Basel. Known as the "glacier village" it is one of the most attractive and popular dual season resorts in Switzerland. The 4,000m peaks of the Eiger and Jungfrau tower over the village and the network of cable cars and mountain railways serves a total of 213 km of piste. The skiing has a romantic charm and includes the famous Schilthorn, above Murren, at 2,970m.

Completing in Spring 2010, the Fiescherblick Apartments will consist of 19 unique and unusually spacious units and will be built as an addition to the Hotel Fiescherblick. The "First" mountain ski lift is a 3 minute walk and with the ski-bus stop next to the church, you have easy access to the "Männlichen" and "Kl. Scheidegg" ski areas.

The Fiescherblick's apartments vary in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Each apartment will be finished in traditional chalet style incorporating modern facilities. Using a combination of natural elements; wood, limestone and granite together with the latest bathroom, kitchen and technological appliances, the intention is to create the most dynamic interior designs for modern alpine living.

1 bed apartment from: 662,000 Sfrs
2 bed apartment from: 1,062,075 Sfrs
3 bed apartment from: 2,209,200 Sfrs

Located just below the village of Chesieres in a quiet and sunny spot set back from the road and with breathtaking views, these two chalets are under construction now for completion in December 2009. To be built in traditional style, the two chalets each have 8 apartments Just five minutes walk to the shops and restaurants of Chesieres and about 15 minutes walk to Villars. We believe that this is the best value new development currently on offer and you should come and view the site and the model of these chalets as soon as possible as this is going to sell fast - five reserved already.

Two bedroom apartments from: 610,000 Sfrs
Three bedroom aprtments from: 860,000 sfrs

There is only one apartment left, and this now has a foreigner purchase permit!

The Residence Mountain Village is built and finished. It has a top class spa with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, a wine tasting room and games room with pool table. The apartments have huge picture windows and balconies to take full advantage of the stunning views.

3 bedroom apartments from 925,000 Sfrs

The Chalet Telestart is in a prime position in Zinal, almost opposite the cable car and close to the foot of the ski slopes. The chalet has good views.

For completion Winter 2009 it is still possible to choose the finishing of your apartment. Prices are exceptionally low for such a desirable apartment directly on the ski slopes.

Be warned these will sell fast!

Price from: 392,000 Sfrs

New development of eleven traditional style 4 and 5 bedroom luxury chalets in the perfect location - ski in, ski out at 1750m, directly on the piste above the funicular with magnificent views. Skiing from your doorstep to 3,000m. Ten minutes walk to the centre of this charming village.

4 bedroom chalets from 1,400,000 Sfrs
5 bedroom chalets from 1,650,000 sfrs

The Chalets aux Pieds des Pistes are situated at the bottom of the ski piste which descends from Les Collons 1800m to Les Masses at 1500m. These beautiful chalets are to be built in traditional style and to a high standard with stone roofs and using quality larch timber. Three sizes of chalet: 3 bedroom linked chalets, 5 bedroom detached chalets and three very large 5/6 bedrooom chalets in the same style as the Matterhorn View Chalets built by this developer in Les Collons last year.

Linked 3 bedroom chalets from: 895,00 sfrs
Detached 5 bedroom chalets from: 1,395,000 Sfrs
Matterhorn View style chalets from: 2,100,000 sfrs

This stunning chalet has been designed by the renowned architect, Eric Papon and the inspiration for his design is to incorporate modern elements to produce a modern and high tech chalet but using local stone, and larch timber.

This is probably the last chance to buy a ski in, ski out apartment in the highly sought after area of Domaine de la Residence on the slopes above Villars. La Perle will have a high quality spa with outside jacuzzi on the deck and a sauna / steam room. Top quality with Poggenpohl kitchens and Philippe Stark sanitary ware. Buyers will be able to choose the finish of their apartment. Delivery summer 2009.

La Perle has "green credentials" as the chalet is being built to the new "Minergie" standard, which is a registered quality label for new low energy consumption buildings.

Price from: 1,695,000 Sfrs

Seven modern style 5 bedroom chalets designed by Eric Papon are to be built on this stunning site with one of the best views iin the Alps. Construction will start in autumn 2008 and the chalets will be delivered in December 2009.

Four chalets are sold, three chalets are still available. A foreigner purchase permit may be available.

These are the coolest chalets currently being built in the Swiss Alps - ask us for information on visiting.

5 bedrooms from 1,850,000 Sfrs

Cristal de Roche Residence is an old hotel which has been completely refurburbished as 18 high standard one, two and three bedroom apartments. There will be a "wellness" area with whirlpool, steam bath, sauna and fitness area.

Located just outside the resort, set back from the road to Col du Pillon, the Cristal de Roche has stunning views and is just over ten minutes walk to the centre. The free ski bus stops 100m away but there is also easy parking at the lift in Les Diablerets and at the Col du Pillon for access to Glacier 3000m.

1 bedroom from 520,000 Sfrs
2 bedroom from 770,000 Sfrs
3 bedroom from 1,120,000 Sfrs

Villars is less than 90 minutes from Geneva airport by motorway and accessible also by train. This is the best "weekend-able" dual season resort for holidays or retirement in the Swiss Alps having a good selection of shops, sophisticated restaurants, bars and nightclubs and excellent entertainment facilities for all the family including a swimming pool, ice rink, sports centre and bowling alley. The ski area includes the glacier at Les Diablerets (3,000m) and provides 225km of pistes served by modern high speed lifts. A further investment in a new system of snow cannons is planned for 2008/9.

Situated just off the main road and close to the centre of the village of Chesières, the Résidences de la Plaisance comprises two chalets with a total of 11 apartments. The buildings are set in magnificent grounds of some 6000m2 and are in the traditional architectural style.

There are 3 and 4 bedroom apartments available, all of which enjoy either a large balcony or south facing terrace. Each apartment has been carefully designed to offer maximum comfort to its occupants; however all finishing touches are completely at the discretion of the owner.

Prices from 920,000 Sfrs