In the centre of Le Petit Bornand, this stone house is set back from the road and enjoys an idyllic location with a large garden with a stream, a vegetable patch and a chicken house. The land has total a surface area of 1781m2. The house itself is in need of total renovation of the interior and it would be possible to either recreate a single dwelling with a floor area of 200m2, or to keep the current layout of 2 separate apartments.

The property currently comprises:

The original forge on the lower ground level, with a floor area of 60m2. This area is currently used as an entertaining area for family gatherings and has an impressive stone fireplace and kitchen area. Also on this level is a workshop of 15m2 plus a large courtyard used for car parking.

The ground floor houses the first of the two independent apartments. Apartment 1 has a living room with dining area, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 WCs, utility room and cellar. This level is in need of total renovation.

Apartment 2, on the first floor, comprises: large entrance hall, living room with kitchen and dining area, 2 bedrooms, one further bedroom with dressing room, 2 shower rooms, 2 WCs and a utility room. This floor is currently lived in but it is also in need of some modernisation (including improvement of the insulation) and redecoration.

The house was built in 1881. It is in a secluded position, yet close to the village centre with all it's local amenities and village life. There is a good range of mountain activities on offer, both in the summer and the wintertime. The larger resort villages of Le Grand Bornand and La Clusaz are 15 minutes away and Annecy and Geneva are both approx. 40 minutes away.

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