Lake Annecy villa, wide views of the lake and mountains in the heart of Veyrier

Bright and spacious 4 bedroom, 8 person house in quiet Veyrier du Lac, with exceptional mountain and lake views

South-west facing 250m2 home located on the slopes of an old vineyard in the quiet lakeside village of Veyrier du Lac, with stunning and unobstructed views over Lake Annecy, the Semnoz Massif, and Annecy Ville.

From breakfast outside on the patio through to evening drinks by the pool this peaceful home enjoys the sun all day and sees the ever-changing colours and patterns of the lake. Situated on a quiet road in Veyrier du Lac, it is just 5 minutes’ walk from the village bakery, supermarket, newsagent, beauty spa, post office and restaurants.

Fully equipped and furnished, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an additional ground floor WC, the house is ideal for up to 8 people, is within easy reach of local amenities and ideally situated in the heart of the Haute Savoie Alps. (La Clusaz 25 mins by car, Geneva 40 mins, Chamonix, Megève, Courchevel 1hr, Turin 2 hrs).

The house is laid out on 3 levels.

On the ground floor, the kitchen and full-width living / dining room lead out onto the wrap-around terrace overlooking the lake, where there is also situated a patio with comfortable outdoor lounge, an outdoor dining area with awning, extendable table to seat up to 10, and large gas Weber BBQ. Inside at this level there is also a separate WC and a snug with 6-seater sofa and large TV.

On the lower ground level a second sun terrace is at your disposal for sunbathing and accessing the 25m2 plunge pool. One double bedroom is also situated at the lower level with ensuite shower room and additional double sofa-bed.

On the top floor, all 3 bedrooms enjoy lake and mountain views; 2 have ensuite bathrooms and there is a further separate shower room servicing the 3rd bedroom.

The home provides easy access to many sports facilities – for water lovers, the nearest beach and sailing club are just 5 minutes’ walk away providing access to SUP, canoe, wakeboarding, sailing and windsurfing. Also close by is Veyrier Port with motorboat hire, and water taxi to Annecy.

On land and all accessible from the doorstep, the lake cycle path, the tennis club (5 courts), hiking up Mont Veyrier (1,291m), or a quick cycle ride up Col de la Forclaz (1,157m), or Mont Semnoz (1,660m) can be attempted… and set your PR on Strava!

Fresh produce is available from the local Casino supermarket and occasional village market; and there is a good choice of local restaurants within walking distance, from village pizzerias, casual dining at Le Pêcheur in Veyrier Port, to the multi-Michelin-starred Yoann Conte.

For more choice, the house is located 15 mins’ cycle from the centre of beautiful Annecy (nicknamed Venice of the Alps for its picturesque waterways), its shops, packed weekly markets, and the old town; as well as golf (3 courses), paragliding, canyoning, via ferrata, epic multi-col cycle rides, and Château Saint-Bernard.

• Description of sleeping facilities: Sleeps up to 10 in 4 bedrooms. Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 (ensuite) with queen-size bed, lake view. Bedroom 2 (ensuite) with twin / king-size bed, lake view. Bedroom 3 with twin / king-size bed, small private terrace, mountain & lake view. Separate shower room. Bedroom 4 (ensuite) with twin / queen bed, and double sofa bed, garden/pool view.

Internet connexion and Wi-fi throughout

Ground Floor:
- Large wrap-around terrace (150m2) with extendable outdoor dining table (up to 10 people), comfortable outdoor seating area, and Weber gas BBQ
- Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, raclette and small fondue kit. Place settings for 10 people.
- Large triple-aspect open-plan living / dining room with fireplace, mountain and lake views and extendable dining table for up to 10 people, with access to wrap-around terrace.
- TV room with 6-seater sofa, Apple TV, DVD player, board games
-WC

First Floor:
- Master bedroom: Queen-size bed (160x 200), ensuite w/c with bath and separate shower. South-west facing with lake views.
- Bedroom 2: King-size bed (180x200cm) can be split into 2 single beds (90x100cm); ensuite w/c with shower. North-west facing with views of Annecy and beautiful sunsets.
- Bedroom 3: King-size bed (180x200cm) can be split into 2 single beds (90x100cm); small private balcony. South-east facing with views of the Alps and Mont Veyrier.
- Separate bathroom with WC, washbasin & shower.

Lower Ground Floor
- Bedroom 4: Queen-size bed (160x200cm) can be split into 2 singles (80x100cm), and an additional double sofa bed (160x200cm). Ensuite w/c with shower. South-west facing towards Semnoz Massif, with direct access to the pool terrace.
- Washing machine and dryer
- Secure 2-car garage with additional space for bikes, SUP and canoes
- Private outside parking for 2 additional cars

About Veyrier du Lac
This typical Savoyard village is happily nestled between the mountains and shores of Lake Annecy. It has two grass beaches that allow easy access to the lake and its many activities (swimming, sailing, SUP, water-skiing, diving, kayaking, wake-boarding, windsurfing, rowing etc). It features an exceptionally scenic south-west facing bay as well as an authentic port - with beautiful sunset-view restaurants.
A pleasant walk along the lake will take you to the nearby village of Menthon St Bernard or if you’re feeling more energetic, to the top of Mont. Veyrier (1,291m alt). In Veyrier, all local amenities are available: supermarket, bakery, florist, restaurants, pharmacy, post office, doctor, etc. Annecy is just a 15 min cycle via the voie verte along the lakeside, or via water-taxi from the Port.

In Summer:
- Cycling (Lake Annecy bike path allows you to go around the lake almost entirely separate from traffic for 42km); or for the braver / fitter the Col de la Forclaz, Col d’Aravis, Col de la Colombière, the Col de la Madeleine and many others are all within reach. Mountain biking is also available in many places.
- Many stunning hikes depart right from the doorstep including the strenuous ascent of Mont Veyrier. La Tournette – the highest peak in the Aravis range at 2,351m starts just 30 mins away by car in Montmin.
- Sailing, pedalos, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle, water-skiing & wakeboarding, windsurfing, rowing
- Paragliding, hot air ballooning
- Via ferrata, canyoning and gorge walks
- An adventure park in Talloires (15mins by car) or Tamié (40mins)
- Golf at 3 excellent courses: Talloires 5km (10 mins). Giez 10km (15 mins). Aix les Bains 30km (45 mins)
- Tennis at Veyrier du Lac: 5 courts (2 clay and 3 hard)

In Winter:
- Wonderful ski resorts between 35 min and an hour’s drive away. La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand: 30 mins by car. Chamonix, Courchevel, Meribel and Megève: 1 hour by car. You can also take buses from the village of Veyrier du Lac to go to these skiing stations. All ski accessories can be rented at the ski stations.
- Cross country skiing at Les Saisies (1hr by car), sledding track at Courchevel (1 hour) or the family resort of Montmin (30 mins).
- Snowshoeing at the Col de la Forclaz