Ski chalets perfect for winter escapes

Built by the legendary Sir Norman Foster, Via Tinus is a futuristic masterpiece. Clad with over 250,000 wooden shingles, its unusual oval design is regarded as an architectural masterpiece – or an alien spaceship, one of the two. Behind the beautiful exterior, this luxurious five-bedroom apartment is the perfect base for ski bums or lovers of the beautiful alpine town of St Moritz. With more than 5,920 square feet of luxurious living space, it has tailored interiors and bespoke furniture inspired by the curvaceous architecture of the building itself. It’s the perfect party pad, complete with a wrap-around balcony boasting views of the whole valley. POA; for more info, see christiesrealestate.com

Built by the legendary Sir Norman Foster, Via Tinus is a futuristic masterpiece. Clad with over 250,000 wooden shingles, its unusual oval design is regarded as an architectural masterpiece – or an alien spaceship, one of the two. Behind the beautiful exterior, this luxurious five-bedroom apartment is the perfect base for ski bums or lovers of the beautiful alpine town of St Moritz. With more than 5,920 square feet of luxurious living space, it has tailored interiors and bespoke furniture inspired by the curvaceous architecture of the building itself. It’s the perfect party pad, complete with a wrap-around balcony boasting views of the whole valley. POA; for more info, see christiesrealestate.com

Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, this beautiful home is moments from downtown Ketchum. Set on 4.5 acres of land, Serenity Lodge offers 360-degree mountain views and a lot of luxury within. Along with five bedrooms, including a master suite and two guest suites, the residence also boasts a nine-car garage, a 1400-bottle wine cellar, a sauna, a massage room and a media room. Sounds pretty damn serene to us. £13.6m; for more information, see christiesrealestate.com

Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, this beautiful home is moments from downtown Ketchum. Set on 4.5 acres of land, Serenity Lodge offers 360-degree mountain views and a lot of luxury within. Along with five bedrooms, including a master suite and two guest suites, the residence also boasts a nine-car garage, a 1400-bottle wine cellar, a sauna, a massage room and a media room. Sounds pretty damn serene to us. £13.6m; for more information, see christiesrealestate.com

Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, this beautiful home is moments from downtown Ketchum. Set on 4.5 acres of land, Serenity Lodge offers 360-degree mountain views and a lot of luxury within. Along with five bedrooms, including a master suite and two guest suites, the residence also boasts a nine-car garage, a 1400-bottle wine cellar, a sauna, a massage room and a media room. Sounds pretty damn serene to us. £13.6m; for more information, see christiesrealestate.com

If you’re buying a second home, chances are you don’t want all the hassle of spring cleaning every time step foot off the plane. That’s where this collection of 17 exceptional apartments comes in. Serviced by the highly anticipated Grace St. Moritz hotel, slated to open in 2018, they offer the unique opportunity to purchase a home in located inside a Swiss resort. As you’d expect, they come decked-out in all the five-star amenities of a luxury hotel group, with full access to the hotel’s spa, fitness centre, restaurants and bars. Plus, the added benefit of 24-hour concierge for those middle-of-the-night hot toddy emergencies (we get them). The collection comprises one to four-bedroom apartments as well as a four-bedroom mezzanine penthouse. Prices from £613,585; for more info see gracestmoritzapartments.com

If you’re buying a second home, chances are you don’t want all the hassle of spring cleaning every time step foot off the plane. That’s where this collection of 17 exceptional apartments comes in. Serviced by the highly anticipated Grace St. Moritz hotel, slated to open in 2018, they offer the unique opportunity to purchase a home in located inside a Swiss resort. As you’d expect, they come decked-out in all the five-star amenities of a luxury hotel group, with full access to the hotel’s spa, fitness centre, restaurants and bars. Plus, the added benefit of 24-hour concierge for those middle-of-the-night hot toddy emergencies (we get them). The collection comprises one to four-bedroom apartments as well as a four-bedroom mezzanine penthouse. Prices from £613,585; for more info see gracestmoritzapartments.com

If you’re buying a second home, chances are you don’t want all the hassle of spring cleaning every time step foot off the plane. That’s where this collection of 17 exceptional apartments comes in. Serviced by the highly anticipated Grace St. Moritz hotel, slated to open in 2018, they offer the unique opportunity to purchase a home in located inside a Swiss resort. As you’d expect, they come decked-out in all the five-star amenities of a luxury hotel group, with full access to the hotel’s spa, fitness centre, restaurants and bars. Plus, the added benefit of 24-hour concierge for those middle-of-the-night hot toddy emergencies (we get them). The collection comprises one to four-bedroom apartments as well as a four-bedroom mezzanine penthouse. Prices from £613,585; for more info see gracestmoritzapartments.com

Talk about the best of both worlds. Anchored on a wooded hillside overlooking the Mountain Village Core, this five-bedroom, eight-bathroom property has ski access from the lower level, and is located close to the village centre. Should you rather stay indoors, enjoy use of a theatre room, family room with wet bar and fireplace, chef’s kitchen and elevator access to all levels. The master suite has its own wing, which is a nice touch. £5.82m; for more info see, christiesrealestate.com

Talk about the best of both worlds. Anchored on a wooded hillside overlooking the Mountain Village Core, this five-bedroom, eight-bathroom property has ski access from the lower level, and is located close to the village centre. Should you rather stay indoors, enjoy use of a theatre room, family room with wet bar and fireplace, chef’s kitchen and elevator access to all levels. The master suite has its own wing, which is a nice touch. £5.82m; for more info see, christiesrealestate.com

Talk about the best of both worlds. Anchored on a wooded hillside overlooking the Mountain Village Core, this five-bedroom, eight-bathroom property has ski access from the lower level, and is located close to the village centre. Should you rather stay indoors, enjoy use of a theatre room, family room with wet bar and fireplace, chef’s kitchen and elevator access to all levels. The master suite has its own wing, which is a nice touch. £5.82m; for more info see, christiesrealestate.com

A five-bedroom home in the Vaud Alps that offers contemporary comforts thanks to a recent renovation. The living room includes a fireplace that could toast a thousand marshmallows simultaneously,  while upstairs is a large loft bedroom to dump children. Amenities include a Jacuzzi, study, fitness room, games room and a three-car garage. POA; for more information, see christiesrealestate.com

A five-bedroom home in the Vaud Alps that offers contemporary comforts thanks to a recent renovation. The living room includes a fireplace that could toast a thousand marshmallows simultaneously,  while upstairs is a large loft bedroom to dump children. Amenities include a Jacuzzi, study, fitness room, games room and a three-car garage. POA; for more information, see christiesrealestate.com

A five-bedroom home in the Vaud Alps that offers contemporary comforts thanks to a recent renovation. The living room includes a fireplace that could toast a thousand marshmallows simultaneously,  while upstairs is a large loft bedroom to dump children. Amenities include a Jacuzzi, study, fitness room, games room and a three-car garage. POA; for more information, see christiesrealestate.com

With a name like Magnificent Chalet, you’re raising expectations before your guests step foot through the door. Fortunately, this seven-bedroom property, with an attached two-bedroom apartment, more than lives up to it. Set over four floors, you’ll find a top-floor penthouse, an indoor pool, gym, hammam, sauna, massage room and an outside jacuzzi on site – plenty of cause for relaxation after a day on the slopes. When the night comes, invite your friends over for an evening of entertainment around the bar and billiard table, crack open a bottle from wine of three cellars (one for red, white and spirits, of course), or watch a movie in the cinema room. There’s always the option of just sitting out on the private terrace and feeling smug about how much cool stuff you’ve got in your house. POA; for more info, see christiesrealestate.com

With a name like Magnificent Chalet, you’re raising expectations before your guests step foot through the door. Fortunately, this seven-bedroom property, with an attached two-bedroom apartment, more than lives up to it. Set over four floors, you’ll find a top-floor penthouse, an indoor pool, gym, hammam, sauna, massage room and an outside jacuzzi on site – plenty of cause for relaxation after a day on the slopes. When the night comes, invite your friends over for an evening of entertainment around the bar and billiard table, crack open a bottle from wine of three cellars (one for red, white and spirits, of course), or watch a movie in the cinema room. There’s always the option of just sitting out on the private terrace and feeling smug about how much cool stuff you’ve got in your house. POA; for more info, see christiesrealestate.com

With a name like Magnificent Chalet, you’re raising expectations before your guests step foot through the door. Fortunately, this seven-bedroom property, with an attached two-bedroom apartment, more than lives up to it. Set over four floors, you’ll find a top-floor penthouse, an indoor pool, gym, hammam, sauna, massage room and an outside jacuzzi on site – plenty of cause for relaxation after a day on the slopes. When the night comes, invite your friends over for an evening of entertainment around the bar and billiard table, crack open a bottle from wine of three cellars (one for red, white and spirits, of course), or watch a movie in the cinema room. There’s always the option of just sitting out on the private terrace and feeling smug about how much cool stuff you’ve got in your house. POA; for more info, see christiesrealestate.com