The Backstage Chalet, Zermatt, Switzerland

As one of Zermatt's most exclusive luxury chalets, The Backstage Chalet is one of a kind.

Starting with a traditional 1940`s Chalet the leading Swiss Architect Heinz Julen has cleverly modernised and extended the building to create a stunning contemporary triplex apartment sleeping up to 11 guests in five en-suite double bedrooms.

The work undertaken by Heinz added two floors to the original building where the extension has been constructed exclusively from local larch and features huge glass windows and, providing spectacular 360 degree panoramic view over the village and the Matterhorn.

The property has its own private entrance and elevator accessing allbut the top floor and is ideally located in a quiet residential district close to the centre of Zermatt and a short walk from the main Klein Matterhorn lift station.

The top floor of the property contains the impressive open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Natural light floods into this bright stylish space due to its glass surrounds and the high ceilings with exposed gables and beams. The fireplace adds ambience in the evenings.

The wellness area boasting a Jacuzzi and small sauna and toilet is also located on this floor. A fascinatingly small feat of engineering, Heinz has devised and built a spectacular jacuzzi accommodating 4 people comfortably. At the press of a button the ceiling opens and the jacuzzi is hydraulically lifted out above the roof from where you can take in the breath-taking 360 degree views of the village and the Matterhorn.

The chalet’s five double bedrooms are laid out over the 3rd and 2nd floors below the entertaining floor, with two of the bedrooms on the 3rd floor and three on the 2nd floor. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities and televisions, where some of the rooms have access to balconies on either side of the building. One of the bedrooms on the 3rd floor has an extra single bed located on a mezzanine perfect for children.

The lower ground floor of the chalet contains a small private home cinema room with a further shower room. Next to this is located the ski room, with heated ski boot racks.

All the furniture and fittings of the property have been designed and manufactured in the Heinz Julen studios in Zermatt and the walls are adorned with contemporary art from Zermatt's art rooms.

The chalet can be sold on a catered or self-catered basis.

Interior

• Sleeps 10 + 1
• 320 square metres
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Individual Beds
• 5 Bathrooms
• 1 Additional WCs
• 12 Dining Table Seats
• 10 Living Area Seats

Appliances

• TV/DVD
• Hi-Fi/CD player/MP3 player
• Wifi
• Sonos

Wellness and relaxation

• Sauna
• Spa
• Indoor/Outdoor hot tub

Entertainment

• Dedicated cinema room

Additional

• Wood burning fireplace
• Private ski locker
• Cot/high chair available
• Heated boot warmers

Top floor

• Open plan living area
• Dining area
• Open Plan Kitchen
• Spa with Jacuzzi, sauna and guest w.c.

Third floor

• 1 double bedroom (en-suite shower room, TV)
• 1 double bedroom (en-suite shower room, additional single bed on the mezzanine, sleeps 3, TV)

Second floor

• 1 double bedroom (en-suite shower room, TV)
• 1 double bedroom (en-suite shower room, TV)
• 1 double bedroom (en-suite shower room, TV)

Lower ground floor

• Home Cinema room
• Guest shower room and w.c.
• Ski room with heated boot warmers

STANDARD SERVICES

• Exclusive use of the chalet;
• Professional chef and hosting staff;
• Concierge service prior to arrival and for the duration of the stay;
• Complimentary ski instructor for the first two days of your stay;
• Daily housekeeping service;
• Daily cooked and continental breakfast;
• Daily afternoon tea*;
• Pre-dinner canapés served with champagne on six evenings;
• Four course dinner on six evenings (staff have one evening off) ;
• Early children’s supper on six evenings;
• The finest selection of complimentary house wines with dinner, beers and soft drinks;
• Complimentary drinks tray (3 bottles of house spirits);
• Evening turn down service on six evenings;
• Mid-week towel change;
• Robes, slippers and toiletries;
• Hairdryers in every bathroom ;
• Complimentary newspapers (delivered after 1pm);
• In-chalet ski and boot fitting service;
• Lift pass delivery service .

Afternoon tea is not cleared away on the staff day off. **This service is based on a week-long stay and services may be tailored to your exact requirements during the booking process. Exact services included with each booking will be listed on the Booking Confirmation.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES (EXTRA CHARGES APPLY)

• Private transfers to and from resort;
• Lift passes;
• Ski equipment hire;
• Childcare;
• In-chalet massage and hairdressing;
• Private ski guides, heli-skiing and ski lessons;
• Non-skiing activities;
• Pre-arrival shopping service;
• Helicopter transfer;
• Party planning;
• Corporate event planning;
• Please enquire about any other specific service requests.