British Vogue - 12.2019

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s December approaches, all

thoughts turn to skiing – across

the Alps, resorts are reopening,

lifts are whirring into action, and

those with chalets suddenly become very

popular with their friends. If your idea of

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investing in a mountain property could

bring you joy for decades to come. Although

the consequences of Brexit will clearly affect

any cross-currency purchases, those with

existing exposure to the euro or Swiss franc

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• the recent drop in British buyers means
  there’s less competition and more chance of
  getting a good deal.

‘The Alpine property market does not

freeze just because of Brexit,’ says Jeremy

Rollason, head of Savills Ski. ‘Swiss buyers

have been active in the French Alps,

picking up comparative bargains across

the border thanks to the exchange rate.

Throughout the European resorts, domestic

buyers have been taking advantage of the

lack of overseas competition and using

the opportunity to negotiate in what is a

relatively uncompetitive market.’

Across the Alps, there is no shortage of

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Alps and beyond

ANTARÈS 1707, FRANCE

Located in the popular resort of Méribel, Antarès

1707 is a former hotel that has been converted

into 70 luxury apartments. Each is fully furnished,

with access to a concierge service, wellness suite

and the largest ski room in Europe.

From €2.11 million.

Athena Advisers: 020 7471 4500

properties to choose from – in Méribel,

for example, a former hotel has been

transformed into a series of ski-in-ski-

out apartments. This popular resort has

traditionally attracted a strong British

contingent, ever since it was founded by a

retired Scottish colonel in the 1930s. Antarès

1707 has much to recommend it, with plenty

of on-site facilities and services designed to

make your stay more comfortable, from

private catering and chauffeurs, to ski

instructors who can guide you down some

of the more treacherous runs.

Also in Méribel is Chalet Bellevue, built

in the traditional Savoyard style, with a

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