La Vieille Librairie - Argentiere

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Summary Description:


This large newly renovated apartment, spread across 3 floors is ideally located on the village square of Argentiere in Chamonix Valley.  With 3 bedrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge, the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 adults. The apartment is of a modern design and finish within an old style building.  Literally a stones throw from bars, restaurants and shops it is also just 8 minutes by foot to arguably the best skiing in Chamonix valley; The Grands Montets with over 150km of piste.  It is also ideal for summer holidays in the Alps as the residence has access to a shared outdoor pool.

Accommodation Overview:

  • Argentiere village centre in Chamonix Valley
  • 3 bedrooms and double sofa bed
  • Access to shared swimming pool & communal gardens
  • Balconies and terrace
  • Ski locker room
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine
First  floor (28m2)
  • Fitted oak kitchen including microwave and dishwasher 
  • Lounge & dining room with seating for 8 people
  • UK satalite TV
  • DVD player and iPOD/CD/radio player
  • Double sofa bed in lounge
  • patio doors leading to balcony with views of the glacier
  • Bunk bedroom leading onto balcony
Second Floor (15m2)
  • Twin beds which can also be pushed together to make a double bed
  • Bathroom
  • Balcony
Third Floor (16m2)
  • Double bedroom
  • Ensuite shower room & toilet
  • Ample storage and cupboards

Full Description:

The apartment been refurbished to a very high standard and is ideally situated in the centre of Argentiere.  Less than 8 mins to the ski lifts and less than a minute to bars, restaurants & supermarket.  Arranged over 3 floors all with south facing views (61m2), the floors are linked via an original wood beam staircase.  On the 3rd floor is double bedroom under the sloping roof.  Adjacent to this is a shower and toilet. Down to the 2nd floor landing and the 2nd bedroom with south facing balcony and views over the communal gardens at the rear of building and up to Grands Montets.  Also off the 2nd floor landing is the family bathroom with bath and toilet.  The kitchen shares the 1st floor with the lounge/dining area and is fully fitted with oak cupboards and granite worktops.  The lounge features an exposed original stone wall, a double sofa bed and access onto south facing balcony.  A door off the living room leads to the bunk room  with access to it's own balcony.

The apartment faces south looking onto the Grands Montets and the Aiguille Vert. The back garden is green and lush in summer and covered in snow in the winter.

Location:  


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The apartment is in the heart of the Argentiere town, right next to the tourist centre and the town hall.  The ski hire shop (Jarasse Sports) is conveniently opposite the apartment, where guests of Chamonix All Year receive a 15% discount on all ski and snowboard hire.

Argentiere is a lively village situated at the head end of the famous Chamonix Valley and is home to the best of Chamonix's 5 ski areas; the Grand Montets.

You can walk to the ski lift in just 8 minutes from the apartment as well.