Ferme Fougere, Luxury Chalet Building, French Sustainable Development, France Architecture
Ferme Fougere Chalet in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
16 Aug 2021
Design: Voza Developments
Location: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France

Ferme Fougere
Voza Transform 19th Century Farmhouse Into A Spectacular 16-bed Chalet Overlooking Mont Blanc

Dating back to 1825, Ferme Fougere, a former working Alpine farmhouse, has been transformed by Voza Developments into a striking four-storey luxury chalet, with views directly onto Mont Blanc. Retaining its original structure and features, the building has been reconfigured with contemporary interiors to provide large open-plan living and entertainment spaces, six bedrooms sleeping 16 people, private sauna room and a spacious wraparound terrace.
Managing the entire process, VOZA Developments undertook a lengthy property search before securing the old farm building, which had fallen into a state of disrepair. Obtaining the necessary consents, the team undertook an 18-month build programme to beautifully restore the building and complete a detailed interior design plan to deliver a traditional chalet with a modern interior.

Restoration works included fully stripping back the building to the historic timber frame. A new cedar shingle roof, internal and external re-cladding, extension of the private terrace and installation of large panoramic windows maximise the spectacular views onto Month Blanc.

Internally, the VOZA Developments interior design ...