Picture a classic Swiss mountain retreat. Now add some polish and some chic mid-century style furniture and you are closer to what’s on offer here. Part of a small collection apartments, this home is just the ticket for an escape in the great outdoors. It sits at the entrance to a large forest, beyond which lush green or snow-capped peaks (depending on the time of year) stand tall. In the summer, explore the hiking trails from your doorstep, or take a dip in the outdoor heated pool after a game of tennis. Come winter, access to the slopes is a short hop away (there’s a free ski bus) and there’s handy ski storage available. Back at home, the apartment has underfloor heating to warm your toes after a day in the snow and a fully-equipped kitchen where you can prepare feasts to refuel. However, the main star of the show has to be the wide, south-facing balcony with its panoramic Alpine views – ideal to sit on as you plan your next adventure.

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