Chalet rufus is a beautiful old Savoyard farm and is situated  at the foot of the pistes in  the summer and winter resort of La Grande Terche, the Portes du Soleil ski station of St Jean d'Aulps.

7kms from Morzine and 1h15 to Geneva

The sale is the rufus restaurant and separate bar on the ground floor and 2 separate large duplex apartments on the first floor and second floor

This is a turn key business with 6 years of accounts available for a business that supports 2 couples, whilst only working for 6 months

The sale is simply because of our desire to move to the South of France

The restaurant has a class IV licence, included in the sale price

Fixtures and fittings for the restaurant are included in the sale price

Chalet rufus is the only independent restaurant in the village - there are no restrictions placed on the operation of our business

The restaurant and bar are a profitable, thriving business with an established cliental, there are 7 years of accounts available

Set in grounds of 1422² the detached farm house of approx 335m² is over 100 years old and has been completely renovated including plumbing and rewiring and complies fully with all safety requirements for electric, gas and safety procedures

The whole building is insulated, double glazed, electrically heated and has main drains


new roof + 4 velux windows installed May  2007
 
La Grande Terche:
rufus is situated at the foot of the pistes in La Grande Terche, the Portes du Soleil ski station of St Jean d’Aulps, 7kms from Morzine and 1h15 to Geneva

Confidence and investment  in the resort has been  demonstrated by the installation of  7 snow canons and 26 pole canons which ensures skiing all season and the descent to the village

Ground Floor: Restaurant / Bar
■ 54 + covers
■ open, wood burning pizza oven
■ separate bar with seating and 2 flat screen TV's, satellite system
■ we also operate a free WI FI internet connection - record so far 14 lap tops at once!!

■ 2 WC’s
■ equipped kitchen
■ rear kitchenen prep area
■ washing up/freezer/fridge room

■ 2nd mazot + cave
■ terrace seating 50
■ open mazot seating 16
■ lawn area
■ boules pitch
■ gardens + private gardens 
■private parking for 5 cars
■ communal parking opposite

Sous Sol:
2 large caves housing beer distribution, water tanks and storage areas + 1 smaller cave

The upper floor is divided into 2 duplex apartments + a laundry room,  the  upper2 floors could provide the accommodation for a catered ski chalet 

First Floor:
■ from ground floor, separate entrance to stairs leading to  2 independent apartments
■ separate laundry room
■ walk in storage area

Apartment 1:
    1st floor
■ of approx 78m² entrance hall with guest shower room and WC
■ open plan living/dining area with wood burning stove and 2 sets of double doors leading to front balcony
■ fitted open plan kitchen
■ large master bedroom with double doors leading to balcony, dressing area and en suite shower room + WC
■ 2^nd double bedroom
■ computer/storage room
■ stairs to upper floor 

    2nd floor
■ master bedroom suite with space for en-suite and dressing room

Apartment 2:
   1st floor
■ approx 65m² living area with open plan fitted kitchen, double doors to balcony and wood burning stove
■ stairs to upper floor 
■ 2 bedrooms; one with double doors to balcony,
■ bathroom with bath/shower and WC

  2nd floor
■  master bedroom suite with space for en-suite and dressing room
 

Rental Potential for long term rental:
■ apartment 1 would yield a monthly income of 800/900€ per month
■ apartment 2 would yield a monthly income of 700/800€ per month

let on a weekly basis for the winter season a figure of 850GBP and 750GBP could be realised in high season

staff accommodation is available in the ski station at 400€ per month + electric

Opening Times:
■ the restaurant is open from mid December to mid April, July and August
■ hours are 16h00 - 24h00 - licence until 02h00
 
the restaurant is run by 2 couples during the summer season + 2 extra staff December to March

Competition:
■ there are only 2 other restaurants in the ski station
- there are 749  privately owned apartments in the ski station -  5 000 + beds

Development Potential:
■ opening for breakfast/brunch
■ opening lunchtimes
■ expanding wedding receptions and conference bookings
■ opening for weekends out of season to accommodate owners and their clients who visit for long weekends
■ increasing number of outdoor events - car boot sales art     and crafts exhibitions
 
there is enormous potential for development for the bar and restaurant as  we are open for only 6 months of the year
our attraction to this lifestyle was that we are able to ski/snowboard during the day and work just the evenings

Reason for Selling:
a move to the South of France and retirement

 absolutely genuine enquiries only please

Contact Louise TOMBS

00 33 4 50 74 84 73

or appts@club-internet.fr
 

viewing and accounts only by appointment

 

 

 

 

 

Why you should buy rufus

A great lifestyle and income that supports 2 couples 3 children

Turn key business and home

Investment potential

Work for yourself for 6 months per year and only from 16h 00

2 independent  3 bedroom duplex apartments - rental or home

Land, location and views

Private parking

Ski/board in and out

Summer and winter resort