One for nature lovers, hikers and skiers, this is not your typical chalet home. Set in the peaceful village of Argentière, just a short drive from Chamonix, it's a modern take on a traditional design, with big windows and a private garden to enjoy your mountain views from. Local timber features heavily in every room, giving it a natural, warm feel, while there's a contemporary log burner in the lounge for cosy evenings at home. Sleeping up to nine, it's a large home that would suit both families and groups, and the living space on the ground floor is all open-plan, keeping things sociable even while dinner's cooking in the kitchen. And patio doors lead out to the rear terrace where kids can play on the lawn, while you whip up a barbecue in summer. There's even a new hot tub sunken into the raised deck – heaven.