The Location:
Set against the stunning backdrop of the French Prealps and yet only 15 minutes from Geneva, Annemasse offers residents the benefits of life in the countryside – lots of open space and beautiful surroundings –  with the practical benefits of a bustling town – local amenities including restaurants, supermarkets and banks as well as good schools and colleges.  With its excellent transport links, Annemasse is one of the most easily accessible towns in the vicinity making it an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area and its rich heritage: from the dramatic Mont Salève to the beautiful castles of Étrembières to the Pont de la Caille (one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world still in use), not forgetting the historical city of Geneva itself. Annemasse is ideally situated just an hour away from the alpine ski resorts of Les Gets, Morzine, Châtel and Avoriaz, meaning residents are perfectly placed to take advantage of the 650km of piste in the ‘Portes du Soleil’, a network of 12 resorts covering an area of 400 square miles spanning the French-Swiss border. Annemasse is also just 10 km from the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman in French) where windsurfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and scuba diving are just some of the activities on offer.

The Development:
Contemporary apartments with terraces or decked balconies;
Tiled living areas with laminate wood flooring in the bedrooms;
Tiled bathrooms with marble washbasins, mirrors and vanity lighting;
Post-formed interior doors and fitted entry hall cupboards;
Energy-efficient green construction with solar panels, sound-proofing and thermal insulation; 
Secure, with door code entry systems and videophone, PVC electric rolling shutters and hall security doors with anti-unhinging mechanism.

Activities:
Activities available locally include: basketball, fencing, handball, martial arts, rugby, skiing, caving, squash, tennis, archery, triathlon, chess, cycling, climbing, horse riding, football, gymnastics, swimming, fishing, bowls bowling, dancing, cinema, golf and many more.

Food and Drink – local specialities:
Potatoes, local cheeses and regional sausages feature heavily in typical Savoyard cuisine. Traditional dishes include tartiflette (a gratin of potato, cheese and onions), crozets (a type of rustic pasta used to make gratins with cheese), longeole (chicken seasoned with caraway seeds) and fondue. Typical desserts include rioutes (aniseed biscuits), tarte aux myrtilles (bilbery tart) and Bugnes (fried pastry, similar to beignets).

Investment:
It is possible to sign a buy to let contract with local estate agents with an estimated yield of 3.82% (€410 Gross per month).

Access:
Annemasse is in the Haute Savoie department of the Rhône-Alpes in the east of France, just 20 minutes from Geneva. 

By car:   From the A41, join the A40 then take exit 14 
By air: Geneva Coitrin International Airport, 10 km - Regular services to many UK destinations; Serviced by low-cost airlines Easyjet, Flybe and Jet2.com

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