Paradise in the Alps. Situated in Austria's southern most province of Carinthia , Austria’s warm lake district, surrounded by alpine pastures and pine forest. 900 meters above the beautiful Drau valley with panoramic views over the valley and over 80 klm of mountains stretching from Slovenia along the Italian border to the mountains of Salzberg.
The house is situated in the heart of the Millstattersee/Nockberg holiday area, combining peace and quiet with all the area offers, 6 minutes from the world famous lake Millstattersee with all its water sports and bathing facilities, 15 minutes from the skiing slopes of Bad Kleinkirkheim and the Goldeck and less then 40 klm from 6 other premier ski resorts including the Molltal Glacier for year round skiing. Combined with the fact that we
have easy excess to motorways and rail links only 10 min away, plus the historic city of Spittal being only 14 klm away. The house is perfectly situated to enjoy the beauty of alpine living without feeling cut off from modern life . Built in traditional Carinthian style of wood, the newly completed house has 8 double bedrooms all with their own w.c and shower or bath, balcony or terrace with magnificent views. Large reception room with wood burning stove and
beamed ceiling leading through French doors to terrace and garden . Large modern kitchen with double ovens and granite work surfaces. Approx 20 ft by 20 ft dining room with panoramic windows looking over the mountains and lawns. With rustic hand carved dining tables. Lounge approx. 50 ft by 35 ft with Italian marble floor and marble bar. Walls made up of 90 percent panoramic windows including 3 french doors leading to balcony with outstanding views.
2 open plan wooden staircases leading to 5 bedrooms and roof terrace. Staircase leading down to 3 bedrooms with private terraces and panoramic views plus access to outdoor swimming pool with sliding roof. Fitness room/ sauna and gardens The house has computer controlled oil central heating and digital sat/t.v in every room, plus toilets on ground and 1st floors. 1.800 sq meters of ground laid mostly to lawn, with fruit trees and shrubs, flower garden, rose trees and a small
vegetable garden. The house is south facing which gives all day sunshine to our two sun terraces and swimming pool. A large car port . The house is boarded by alpine pastures containing a combination of dairy cows horses and sheep. It is surrounded by a rustic wooden fence and part hedge. This house is unique in this part of the Alps, combining the cozy traditional alpine mountain style with the luxury and light of a modern house.
Possibility of income if owners wish it, as current owners have had it graded as a 4 star landhaus (countryhouse) and open it as a part time hotel during the summer. |