The entire villa, comprising house and lower level apartment, is yours, as well as the outdoor terraces and garden. The Talloires Lake House Villa has a modern, light, Scandinavian feel with huge bay windows overlooking the lake, white walls, oak floors upstairs and polished concrete downstairs. A massive open-plan kitchen/living/dining area traverses the entire front of the house, with amazing lake views. The kitchen has top-of-the-range equipment, granite worktops and island unit. A large American style fridge freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, lots of storage, 2 sinks, a large induction hob and plenty of crockery and pots and pans for the full house. There is also a back kitchen/utility room with another sink, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Sliding doors open onto the terrace with spectacular lake views. The terrace has been extended in 2024 to run the full length of the house and has has a large outdoor seating an dining area , BBQ and bar area connecting to the kitchen. A TV den with home-cinema, sofas and armchairs and a large selection of books, games and DVDs. On the first floor are 5 bedrooms, of which 3 have spectacular lake views: - 1 master bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath and WC overlooking the lake. - 1 double bedroom with double bed and shower - 1 double bedroom with double bed and shared ensuite shower - 1 twin bedded room with shared ensuite shower room - 1 twin bedded room There is also a shared bathroom and an independant WC. The attic has been newly renovated to included a master bedroom with king size bed, with terrace, bathroom and small lounge. The views are breathtaking from here! On the lower level of the house is a self contained apartment sleeping 4 people. It contains a kitchen and living area, 2 bedrooms (1 room containing 2 singles and 2 double bedrooms.) The apartment also have its own terrasse with dining table, outdoor lounge area and BBQ. The deck is the perfect place in summer to enjoy the views, BBQ and relax! There is also an "Annexe" on this level: additional double bedroom and office space and WC. The bedroom and office space are overlooking the lake. All are open and connect internally to the main house. **PLEASE NOTE NEW FOR SUMMER 2024 1. The attic has been converted into a 9th bedroom consisting of a in a king-sized double bed, with full ensuite bathroom, extensive storage and a roof terrace and balcony offering exceptional views of the lake and surroundings. 2. The existing terrace on the main floor will be doubled in size to run the whole length of the front of the house, offering expanded space for dining, BBQ and relaxing. 3. The ground floor will remain the same but will offer a covered terrace to the 2 lake front bedrooms The property will therefore have 6 double rooms and 3 twin rooms over 3 levels. The enclosed Alpine garden with swing set, trampoline and rope swing is perfect for kids to run around and let off steam. Leaving the adults to relax on the terrace and enjoy the lake and mountain views! The property is managed by Lacmontagne Properties and its fully bilingual conciergerie in Annecy available to you throughout your stay to make sure everything goes smoothly during your holiday! The great plus of this house are the amazing views over the lake and surrounding area and the proximity to the village center and cycle lane. You are approximately 5mn walk to the village center and 10mn walk to the lake where you will find the village beach with diving boards and plateforms to jump from, paddling pool, volley ball pitch, a great pizza place, live music etc. . The nearby nautical center where you can hire paddle boards, kayaks, pedaloes etc In town you will find a fine bakery, a grocer, newspaper shop and a cycle café where you can hire bikes from. There are also very many restaurants. Warning: from mid october a number of restaurants and waterfront activities close for the winter season. Talloires also has its own little cinema, showing blockbusters as well as more independant films, French and VO. Just at the bottom of our lane is the cycle lane that goes all around the lake, now fully secured. It is a great run for all the family and you can easily reach Angon and its lovely beach and the south of the lake and stop anywhere along the waterfront to enjoy a swim. Also on our doorstep: - Walking tours of the village about his history and architecture - Amazing trail walks: The Natural reserve Roc de Cher, The Angon waterfall, l'Ermitage Saint Germain, Cascades de Seythenex ... - Talloires Golf course and mini golf - Talloires Tennis club - The amazing spa at Pere Bise - Paragliding jumps and courses. - Treetop, Adventure course and orienteering for all ages course in Planfait - Amazing ride up (for the good cyclists), views and restaurants at the top of Col de la Forclaz In Winter: - Great walks in the forest nearby, in Talloires village and along the lakeside - Visit Annecy Old town and the Chrstimas market, restaurants, ice skating rink, vin chaud - Go up to La Clusaz for a ski, a horse carriage ride, sledging, snow shoeing, outdoor pool and enjoy lots of traditional savoyard restaurants and a great winter/mountain atmosphere - Go for a long snowshoeing trail in Manigod, Semnoz or Confins, - Try out ski nordic in Grand Bornand, Plateau des Glieres, Manigod or Semnoz - Try the Spa du Pere Bise in Talloires village for a truly unique experience The house has free parking for up to 6 cars. A lot of free public transport is available in summer in Talloires and around the Lake : free bus and electric bikes are available for all to enjoy.