The best ski chalets on the market
From a ski-in, ski-out mountain retreat in Verbier, Switzerland, to a country estate set among the Pyrenees ski resorts in Andorra.
Chalet Kateritsa, Borovets Ski Resort, Bulgaria. A traditional-style chalet at 1,300m in the gated complex of Chamkoria Chalets. Owners have shared access to a spa centre with indoor pool, bistro, bar and ski bus and shuttle to the pistes. 4 beds, 3 baths, open-plan living/kitchen area, sauna. €145,000 Concept Bulgaria +359 (0) 885 713344.
Chalet La Clarte, Verbier, Switzerland. A log cabin built in a traditional style above Verbier in the hamlet of Le Hattey. It has a 16th-century fireplace in the living area, a country kitchen with rotisserie, a wine cellar, pool and sauna. 6 beds, 6 baths, 2 receps, studio flat, 3 terraces, 3 acres. CHF32m Abercrombie & Kent International Estates 020-3667 7016.
Jaillet, Megeve, French Alps, France. A newly built chalet and three-bed guest chalet close to Megeve and about half a kilometre from the Jaillet slopes. It has beamed ceilings, open fireplaces, and a double-height reception area. 5 beds, 5 baths, dressing room, recep, garage, gardens. €3.39m Knight Frank 020-7629 8171.
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, British Colombia, Canada. A new development next to a resort surrounded by six national parks. "The Cedars" is the latest offering, a semi-detached property of up to 2,700 sq ft located next to the ski slopes. Two units are currently under construction and could be ready for the 2015/2016 winter season. Other off-plan properties and plots for traditional log cabins are available. Prices start from £345,000. Pure International, 020-3695 4095.
Country Estate, Pal, Andorra. A country estate set among the Pyrenees ski resorts. There is a stone-built, chalet-style house with beamed ceilings, tiled floors and a large open fireplace. 6 beds, 5 baths, recep, 3 offices, 2 garages, stable, landscaped gardens, 5.5 acres. €9.5m Investabroad Properties 0121-616 5108.
Val D'Isre, French Alps. A new luxury chalet a ten-minute walk from the centre of Val D'Isre. It has a large pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage rooms and indoor climbing wall. 7 en suite beds, living/recep area, garage. Internal living area 611 sq m. £9m Savills +33 (0) 688 023747.
White Pine Canyon, Park City, Utah, US. A ski-in, ski-out house with open fireplaces and direct access to ski areas close to the chairlifts at the Canyons resort. 5 beds, 8 baths, 2 receps, gardens, 6.6 acres. $6.75m Park City Realty Group +1 435 901 0300.
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