Casa Exotic Alpine
MALOJA, SWITZERLAND
5 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 14
Walk to world-class Alpine pistes from this lush and sophisticated, slightly eccentric holiday home in Switzerland. An abstract combination of traditional Alpine chalet and modernist confection, the home was built by Frank Lloyd Wright associate and Swiss architect Ernst E. Anderegg.
Anderegg's designs leaned toward the mid-century Usonian ideals, and this chalet keeps the traditional lines and feel of the local architecture while the owners have outfitted it with an eclectic and exotic leopard and jungle motif. Composed of Alpine wood throughout in an assortment of abstract angles, the home is in harmony with nature while adding a funky blend of exotic jungle and mid-century style.
With its fabulous location (only 20 minutes from St Moritz) and stunning mountain views, this expansive chalet offers up a unique winter wonderland.
Location
Airport
Zurich Airport (215km), Milan Malpensa International Airport (170km)
The quaint Swiss village of Maloja in the southern Bergell Valley is an ideal starting point for excellent Alpine skiing and winter sports on the local pistes and in nearby Corvatsch.
Set at the western end of Lake Sils and the Upper Engadine lake district, it is the largest and most scenic of the lakes, and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The area is also perfect for exploring the wild and raw beauty of the greater Graubunden region and its endless hiking trails.
Just 20 minutes south west of the glamorous St. Moritz, a half hour to the Italian border, and 90 minutes from Davos, the rugged grandeur and remote stretches of wilderness make this an exhilarating and thankfully less traveled area for excellent skiing and sightseeing. The Italian town of Chiavenna, known for its historical center and excellent restaurants, is less than 30 minutes away. The Lake Como district is an hour’s drive, and Milan is two hours north.