BUYING PROPERTY IN VILLARS, SWITZERLAND
Villars, in the Swiss canton of Vaud, lies across a high, sunny plateau with magnificent views down to the Rhone valley and Lake Geneva. It is one of the classic Swiss ski resorts, thanks to an up-market reputation and a family-friendly outlook. The restaurants and bars stay open year-round to cater for the permanent population, a mix of Geneva commuters and families. The ski area combines enjoyable family skiing with the high altitude pistes of the Glacier 3000 above Les Diablerets. During the summer the snow melts to reveal a pretty alpine golf course and kilometres of walking trails.  Villars Property
Villars offers more than just sunny ski pistes and healthy mountain living to the property investor. Excellent train and road links to Geneva, through Montreux and Lausanne, put it within commuting distance of the major Swiss business centre and international airport. The town itself offers international schools and an established infrastructure, making it one of the best mountain resorts for year-round living.
Like nearby Gstaad, Villars welcomes its fair share of celebrity residents, among them Formula One stars and musicians. Their choice of location is deliberate: Villars cultivates an air of discretion and this low-key approach makes it an ideal choice for buyers looking for the privacy afforded by a mountain hideaway.
Existing chalet properties are dotted among the pretty forests that cover the Villars plateau. The traditional Swiss architecture has been controlled by strict building regulations. The Domaine de la Residence, where most property is ski-in/ski-out, is a popular choice for a chalet purchase. Elsewhere, there are plenty of new developments, from luxury chalets to penthouse apartments, and the construction is consistently good quality. The resort also offers buyers the opportunity to buy a newly-built bespoke chalet.
Interest in Chesieres is growing and investors are beginning to pick up well-priced property in the outlying hamlets of Gryon and Barboleuse.
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