Apartment for sale in France

New leaseback development in the heart of the Alps de Haute Provence. A combination of the lavender fields and pretty villages of Provence with the high altitude ski resorts of the Alps makes this an incredible area throughout the year. Yield: 4.5% Delivery date: Mid 2008 Lease length: 11 years Prices: 91,646 ? 202,961 euros inc vat The apartments are set in one large building over 5 floors. There are 45 large studio apartments, 14 one bedroom apartments and 5 two bedroom apartments. Studio: sizes range from 22.3m2 ? 29m2 ? prices range from 96,738 ? 111,886 euros inc vat 1 bedroom apartments: sizes range from 31.1m2 ? 39m2 ? prices range from 123,619 euros inc vat ? 129,826 euros inc vat 2 bedroom apartments: sizes range from 41.8m2 ? 57.6m2 ? prices range from 185,858 ? 202,961 euros inc vat Facilities: Personal ski lock-ups Underground and outdoor parking Large terraces and balconies Fully equipped kitchens Modern bathrooms Close to the slopes Lifts to all floors Private grounds Shops Outdoor Activities 40km of ski slopes, 25km of cross country tracks, night-time skiing, hiking, quad biking, bob Sleigh, ice skating, swimming, mountain biking, gliding, hang gliding and paragliding. Access In between Gap and Digne les Bains, close to Lake Serre-Poncon at 2,700m. The development is 45 mins from the A51 motorway, and 1 hour away from Digne les Bains train station. 2 hours away from Marseille airport (serviced by B.A and Easyjet) 1 hour away from Aix-en-Provence for direct TGV links to Paris and London 3 hours from Lyon airport (serviced by B.A, bmibaby, B.A, easyjet and thomsonfly) 3 hours from Montpellier airport (B.A, G.B airways and Ryanair) The Area The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is an area of contrasts. It has a number of vast plains, filled with lavender fields and high mountains, covered in ski trails. In the North of the department, you will find the high mountains, which form the valley of Ubaye, near the Italian border. Here you can wander through what has been described as Europe?s greatest natural reserve comprising of 210,000 protected hectares. In the South of the department, below the area dubbed ?the French Colorado?, you will find the Gorges de Verdon, a great spot for both lovers of nature and sport. This impressive canyon is rich in flora and fauna and offers staggering views and a host of activities. Everything from white water rafting to horse riding can be undertaken here. The beautiful scenery provides the background to many activities and sights. Eleven villages have been classified as having special architectural character. In particular there are: ?The town of Sisteron with its ancient citadel and narrow streets ?The Gorge of Verdon (Europe's Grand Canyon) ?Dignes-les-Baines Hot-spa town ?Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Pottery