What makes chalets… chalets? Well, in general, they’re of wooden construction. In addition, they have a large, gently sloping roof – practical for the dispersal of huge amounts of alpine snow! These days, though, chalets aren’t just properties located in the mountains – they can be in the woods or by the sea too. Often, they sport a balcony (if it has more than one storey) or a verandah (if it’s a bungalow). Chalets are all about al fresco living and nature.
We’ve picked three chalets from around the UK that are currently on the market. I absolutely love the one located in Torpoint in Cornwall; it’s so homely and the sea views are spectacular.
£35,000 – 16 Penlan Holiday Lodge, Penlan Holiday Park, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9JN
Located in Penlan Holiday Village, a beautiful 24 acre woodland holiday park, situated on the outskirts of the rural village of Cenarth with its famous waterfalls, and just 4 miles to the quaint market town of Newcastle Emlyn
• Detached timber chalet
• Secluded woodland location
• Allocated parking
• Tastefully updated
• Ideal holiday home
• Open plan layout
• Two bedrooms
• Dining room
• Decked area
• EPC rating: Exempt
TENURE: We are advised leasehold
LENGTH OF LEASE: 59 years remaining
ANNUAL GROUND RENT: £50
GROUND RENT REVIEW PERIOD: Yearly
ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE AMOUNT: £3,037 including ground rent, maintenance fee, VAT, water + Natural Resources Wales charge.
SERVICE CHARGE REVIEW PERIOD: Yearly
SERVICES: We have not checked or tested any of the services or appliances at the property.
COUNCIL TAX: Band ‘A’ Carmarthenshire
£425,000 – Arofsa, Tregonhawke Cliff, Millbrook, Torpoint PL10 1JH
Available on the open market for the first time in 28 years, Arofsa comprises the quintessential beach chalet – south facing and commanding outstanding the views, the property occupies a most convenient and easily accessible position on Tregonhawke and the beautiful gardens provide a private and secluded environment. The property is freehold and has full unrestricted residential use currently occupied by our client as a primary residence but equally suited as a holiday let or second home.
• 2 bedrooms
• Shower room
• 401 sq ft
• Open-fronted, decked verandah terrace
• Sitting room with wood burner
• French doors to south aspect garden
• Small studio/outbuilding
• Sea view
£1,000,000 – Cedar Gables, Burcot, Abingdon OX14 3DJ
Cedar Gables is set in the middle of 3/4 of an acre of mature gardens and open woodland consisting of mainly beech and yew trees and with an impressive sweeping driveway with ample parking. Located on a quiet secluded private estate off the main road and with access to the river Thames through a private meadow.
• Large plot
• Garage with driveway
• Potential for extension (SSTPP)
• River access
• Semi-rural
• Popular location
• Utility room