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Building High: How we built our French Alpine retreat
Have you ever dreamed of building your own home?
This family did.
How about building an eco house with a super-low energy requirement?
That too.
And what if the dream home was in the French Alps near Morzine with views of 2,000m mountains?
Yes, they did that as well.
Now imagine that they bought the land for their house - never having set foot in the place before??
And they did that as well.Leaving behind the familiar streets of Bristol, the Kellett-Navellou family sets out on a daring journey to build their dream—an eco-conscious Alpine ski chalet nestled in the breath-taking French Alps. With a vision of sustainability and a deep love for the mountains, they exchange city life for the raw beauty of high-altitude living, determined to craft a sanctuary where adventure and harmony coexist.
But dreams are never built without challenges. As they grapple with the unpredictable alpine climate, cultural differences, and the complexities of a build 1 kilometre above sea level, the family must lean on each other like never before. See how they got on with "Building High" today!
This family did.
How about building an eco house with a super-low energy requirement?
That too.
And what if the dream home was in the French Alps near Morzine with views of 2,000m mountains?
Yes, they did that as well.
Now imagine that they bought the land for their house - never having set foot in the place before??
And they did that as well.Leaving behind the familiar streets of Bristol, the Kellett-Navellou family sets out on a daring journey to build their dream—an eco-conscious Alpine ski chalet nestled in the breath-taking French Alps. With a vision of sustainability and a deep love for the mountains, they exchange city life for the raw beauty of high-altitude living, determined to craft a sanctuary where adventure and harmony coexist.
But dreams are never built without challenges. As they grapple with the unpredictable alpine climate, cultural differences, and the complexities of a build 1 kilometre above sea level, the family must lean on each other like never before. See how they got on with "Building High" today!
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2025
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