Les Marécottes, Valais 1923

WARPELIN IMMOBILIER OFFERS: Built in the eighteenth century in the heart of the charming resort of Les Marcottes, this typical house of the region is bordered by an alley along which it is good to walk in complete serenity. Surrounded by other buildings and small hotels and opposite the village's old bread oven, the district offers tranquility, charm and authenticity for all lovers of the genre. To reach Les Marcottes, it is only 3 minutes from the center of Salvan where there is a school, restaurants, bank, shops, small stalls. From the plain, it takes about 15 minutes to reach it. The Trient valley is accessible by a cantonal road but is also served by a train which connects the town of Martigny to Chamonix (F). A few steps away is also the Zoo des Marcottes and its swimming pool nestled in the rocks and whose reputation is well established. It is an easy-to-maintain and pleasant home to live in for anyone looking for the calm and fresh air of the mountains but with the major amenities at hand. Composed of different levels, this charming house is composed as follows: Lower floor: - A rammed earth cellar 17. 90 m2 - A vaulted wine cellar with gravel floor of 4. 40 m2 Intermediate level: - A technical room / laundry room and workshop of 8. 10 m2 The latter premises used to serve as a small showcase for a stall selling local products or for services. Having not been active for years, it has been converted into a beautiful bright workshop which houses all the technology of the house as well as the laundry room. Upper Floor: - An entrance hall - A guest toilet - A semi-open kitchen of 9. 30 m2 - A cellar of 1. 80 m2 - A living / dining room of 22. 25 m2 with a terrace of 10. 00 m2 - A 9 bedroom. 20 m2 - A bedroom/office of 8. 10 m2 Floor: - A distribution hall - A shower room - A 9 bedroom. 30 m2 - A master bedroom of 22. 20 m2 with adjoining space of 9. 30 m2 - A balcony of 5. 20 m2 facing south - Various built-in storage spaces under the slope The space adjoining the master bedroom can be used as an office area or, by separating it, as a play or reading area. Although built in 1798, this house has received a number of renovations over the years from its various owners. First enlarged with improved spaces, it received a new kitchen, new sanitary facilities and more recently, solar panels on the roof (24 units). The glazing is double insulating with gas and the house is heated by a stove. As a back-up and if necessary, electric radiators have been installed. The base of the construction is made of planks against which and inside, additional insulation has been applied, as well as at the level of the roof, which has contributed significantly to improving its comfort.