The ImperIal ChaleTs

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1 T h e Imperial C h a l e t s

2 Bad Gastein- Salzburg The Gastein Valley is steeped in Austria s rich imperial past and is renowned for it s thermal spas much loved by Mozart s mother, the Romans, Paracelsus and even Kaiser Wilhelm. In the last 70 years this fabulous region has become one of Austria a most popular ski areas. The spectacular ski and spa resort of Bad Gastein lies within Austria s Salzburg province. Perched high on the mountainside in the Gastein Valley, the town has wonderful views, natural thermal waters and ornate architecture dating back to the Belle Epoque period. At it s heart is the original spa area, laid out in a horsehoe on the steep slopes. Vibrant coloured buildings flank the famous waterfall which plunges right through the centre of town, one of the many characteristic images of Bad Gastein that make it such a fascinating place to explore. This popular town attracts a lively scene during the ski season, and thanks to its rich history and magnificent architecture, Bad Gastein retains a real sense of romance. Plus of course, the valley has over 290km of snow-sure skiing; as well as forming part of the vast Amadé ski region with over 860km of pistes all on one pass. Easy access to Salzburg Bad Gastein is readily accessible, just 70 minutes from Salzburg Airport and has its own train station where regular direct trains run to Salzburg and Munich. It is even possible to take a train south to Italy.

3 Architecture & Spas The unique architecture of Bad Gastein was inspired by Emperor Franz Josef I who came to Bad Gastein for hunting and the natural, healing thermal waters. So inspired was he by the region that he instructed Italian architects to design the many beautiful buildings that you can see today; and with the construction of the Tauern Railway at the beginning of the 20th century, this spa resort became easily accessible to all. The town has a romantic feeling of faded grandeur and also houses the oldest casino in Austria - well worth a visit! Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein s spa facilities are fed by seventeen thermal springs. Both towns have a fabulous selection of swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms which are a great place to unwind after a day on the pistes. There are also themed pools with waterfalls, geysers and slides and for something a little bit different- the mountain location provides many cave based saunas too. Bad Hofgastein s spa has six adventure and vitality worlds spread out over 32,000 m2, featuring a unique, 360 panoramic view of the Alps, a sauna world with a mountain lake, a multimedia adventure dome and a glassed-in sky bar!

4 Imperial Chalets These luxurious Chalets are perched high on the mountainside in Bad Gastein with superb south and westerly views along the Valley. Perfectly positioned, the Chalets are just a 5 minute drive to the ski pistes and 2 minute s from the centre of Bad Gastein. All of the Chalets have been built to an exceptional standard with beautifully spacious rooms, double garages, and large balconies and terraces. For complete luxury and convenience, they also feature private indoor swimming pools with spa areas, whirlpools, saunas and steam baths. With their breath taking surroundings, unique architecture and flexible living spaces, these Chalets are sure to set the benchmark for luxury Alpine living for many years to come. The Imperial Chalets have already been constructed and eight of the properties have been sold. Essential Facts Luxurious detached chalets with 4-6 bedrooms Private swimming pools and spa facilities Famous spa town with natural thermal waters Flexible rental set up for owners Fantastic year round resort 200km of skiing on the doorstep 70 minutes from Salzburg airport

5 Property Information The Imperial chalets are the epitome of Alpine charm and showcase expert craftsmanship throughout. The chalets each have 4 to 6 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, and vary in size from 300m 2-470m 2. These 14 luxury properties have double height living areas with floor to ceiling windows, fire places, superb quality kitchens and a galleried study area to take advantage of the spectacular views. The open-plan living areas, bedrooms and terraces are all south and west facing, and a private lift will take you to each of the four levels with total ease and style. Private Pools and Lifts The Chalets have spectacular private spa facilities with indoor swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas and steam baths. With generous use of glass and a perfect mountainside location, you can relax and unwind amidst the glorious Alpine backdrop. In addition, there are spacious storage rooms, perfect for stowing your personal belongings throughout the year, as well as double garages and private ski rooms. To experience the idyllic setting of a traditional Austrian village, you simply need to step outside your front door. With the ski lift s just a 5 minute drive away and the centre of Bad Gastein 2 minute s away, these Chalets have everything you need to make your dream home away from home.

6 Price List - Imperial Chalets Number Bedrooms Floor Area (m 2 ) Terrace Area (m 2 ) Purchase Price ( ) Chalet ,030,000 Chalet ,419,800 Chalet ,168,050 Chalet ,192,500 Chalet SOLD Chalet SOLD Chalet SOLD Chalet SOLD Chalet SOLD Chalet ,875,750 Chalet ,119,320 Prices above do not include purchase costs (please see Purchase Costs page later in brochure for details). All of the chalets have their own double garages. Red denotes reserved or sold. For more information: Tel +44 (0)

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9 Chalet 1-2,030,000 euros This six bedroom chalet offers very spacious living accommodation across four floors, plus 145m 2 of terrace. The generously sized bedrooms all benefit from large ensuite facilities and are spread over two levels. The open-plan living/dining and kitchen area is also extremely well sized taking up nearly all of the first floor and opening onto a huge terrace which offers great views along the Gastein Valley. Sauna & Steam Room The property also features a luxurious spa on the ground floor, which includes a swimming pool, sauna and steam room providing the ultimate relaxation - all without having to leave your chalet! Thanks to its sunny position, south westerly aspect and floor to ceiling windows, this property has fantastic views from every floor. Please contact us for detailed floor plans for this property.

10 Chalet 2-2,419,800 euros This expansive property boasts over 500m 2 of luxury accommodation across four floors, including six ensuite bedrooms and private spa facilities. Chalet 2 features a spacious kitchen/dining room on the first floor along with a generously sized living room which has floor to ceiling windows along two sides. Double Garage & Balconies Five of the bedrooms also offer their own balconies, terraces or outside areas which make the most of the stunning views from the chalet s elevated position. Additionally this chalet includes a double garage, as well as several large storage rooms and sits at the top of the Imperial Chalets development. Please contact us for detailed floor plans for this property.

11 Chalet 3-2,168,050 euros Chalet 3 features a stunning double height living area with towering dual aspect, floor to ceiling windows and a gallery level above. The extensive use of glass and the open-plan living areas, means the chalet provides a real sense of space - along with phenomenal views from nearly every room. Six Spacious Ensuites With over 125m 2 of terraces the property provides plenty of space for outdoor summer dining and offers six spacious ensuite bedrooms. The property also has a double garage and two large storage areas. There is a ground floor spa area which hosts a swimming pool, sauna and steam bath. Please contact us for detailed floor plans for this property.

12 Chalet 4-2,192,500 euros This chalet offers five large ensuite bedrooms along with an enormous open-plan kitchen/dining and living area, which stretches all the way across the building. Along with the other Imperial Chalets, Chalet 4 has a private spa which includes a swimming pool, sauna and steam bath - plus great views! Four Large terraces The property also has large terraces for two of the bedrooms, the kitchen and the living area. The double height windows allow lots of light into the living area, providing a great feeling of space. And thanks to the elevated mountainside position, even the garage has fantastic views down the Gastein Valley! Please contact us for detailed floor plans for this property.

13 Chalet 10-1,875,750 euros This beautiful four bedroom chalet has balconies or terraces across three of its four floors. The property features luxurious private spa facilities on the ground floor which open onto their own large terrace, which is the perfect place to savour a glass of wine on balmy summer evenings. Double Garage & Spa The chalet s four bedrooms are located on the first floor and all offer ensuite facilities plus balconies or terraces. The second floor is home to a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining and living area which opens onto another two balconies and features double height windows. There is also a double garage on this level. And above the living area is a peaceful gallery with amazing views. Please contact us for detailed floor plans for this property.

14 Chalet 11-2,119,320 euros All four spacious bedrooms in this attractive chalet have ensuite facilities and access to a balcony or terrace. Similarly, the very large kitchen/dining area and the living area open onto pretty balconies. This floor also has double height ceilings and floor to ceiling windows which make the property feel truly spacious. Pool, Sauna & Steam Bath As with the other properties in this development, chalet 11 features its own spa facilities including a swimming pool, sauna and steam bath which open onto a generously sized terrace. It also has a double garage along with several storage areas. Please contact us for detailed floor plans for this property.

15 Example Floor Plans Ground Floor Example Floor Plans First Floor For more information: Tel +44 (0)

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17 Flexible Rental As with most holiday homes in Austria this Chalet is required to be rented out for part of the year. The benefit of this is that your property is earning an income for you when you are not using it and there are two ways you can do this: 1: Private Rental Home Owners who want to make the maximum use of their chalet and have complete flexibility can rent out their property privately to friends and family. 2: Professional Rental Home Owners who want to make an attractive income from their chalet can rent it out through a tour operator when they are not there. If you would like to rent your property in this way we can recommend several tour operators. Whichever option you choose, a dedicated management company can deal with the hand-over of keys for your guests, and the laundering and cleaning of your property when guests have departed. Purchase Costs Purchase costs for buying a property work out about 6.6% of the gross purchase price. The purchaser must pay notary fees after the contract of sale has been signed and the notary has sent off all the papers to obtain the foreigner purchase permit. Fees are calculated as follows: Purchase Tax Stamp Duty 3.5% of the gross price Entry to the Land Registry 1.1% of the gross price Notary s fees 2% of gross purchase price plus VAT Court costs, administration fees approx. 150 euros No Local Agent s Fee - a saving of 3% + vat Bank Finance Austrian banks will fund up to 60% of the purchase price and can usually lend up to a period of 25 years. Variable interest rates are currently at around 3% and one year or five year fixed rate mortgages are also available. If you take a mortgage the fees add up to roughly 4% of the value of the loan you will be taking. These comprise a bank set up fee of around 2%, a notary fee of 0.5% for registering the mortgage and dealing with the bank, and a 1.5% mortgage registration fee. For more information: Tel +44 (0)

18 Winter & Skiing The Gastein ski area, one of Austria s largest, is separated into five ski areas, served by three resorts and several small additional lift bases. With over 290km of ski pistes, the Gastein valley offers a fantastic variety of slopes, with 107km blue runs, 167km red runs, and 20km black runs. At the start of the valley is Dorfgastein with 72km of family friendly skiing, including special children-only runs. Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein are linked via their ski system and have over 188km of exciting ski runs which include family-friendly hills, carving hills, deep-snow and moguls runs. Finally, Sport Gastein is a high altitude hidden gem with fantastic off-piste opportunities! The Amadé Ski Region In addition to the skiing in the Gastein Valley, Bad Gastein forms part of the vast Ski Amadé ski region which allows for 860km of skiing on one pass. With optimal elevations up to 2,700m and broad snowmaking coverage, there is reliable snow conditions from the end of November until late April. Away from the slopes there are plenty of activities to keep you busy including floodlit tobogganing, ice skating, curling, ice climbing, horse drawn sleighs and winter hiking. Brand new lifts The Gastein Valley has seen an impressive 45 million euro investment programme which has provided a new eight person gondola cable car (The Senderbahn II) and created superb new ski pistes. The state of the art Senderbahn II is 2.6 km long and will increase lift capacity from the current 2,375 people per hour to 2,800 people. Under this programme snowmaking facilities have also been improved, snow-grooming equipment has been updated and a new children s zone has also been completed. Europe s Highest Footbridge A special attraction in the Gastein ski resort is the new 140m long hanging footbridge which is being built from the summit station of the Stubnerkogel. This is Europe s highest suspension footbridge and is open year round. The transparent floor coverings allow those on foot to experience the lofty heights at 2,400m above sea level first hand and if this wasn t enough, the new Glocknerblick lookout platform is directly opposite giving panoramic views of the valley and beyond. Snowboarders are also very well catered for in the region, which has hosted world Cup boarding events. There are plenty of deep powder pistes for freeriders to enjoy and for freestyle enthusiasts, the Funpark Boarder s Paradise on the Dorfgastein - Grossarl link is well worth a visit! Both ski schools at nearby Bad Hofgastein have snowboarding classes for ages 6 and above and teach beginners and experts both park and piste technique.

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20 Gastein Ski Region - Over 290km skiing Aprés-Ski The Gastein Valley attracts a lively crowd during ski season and there is plenty to do in town after a long day on the slopes. The night life here is slightly more sophisticated than at most other resorts with theatre, concerts in the Kongresshaus and ballroom dancing on offer as well as almost 100 restaurants and lively bars to choose from. On the slopes there are also plenty of Alpine huts in which to enjoy a quick drink on your way down the piste. For the night owls looking to party into the early hours, The Silver Bullet Bar has the very best Aprés-Ski with live bands throughout the winter season, snacks and frothy beer, all in an American/Canadian styled hut spread over two floors! In the summer it is the meeting place - climbing gardens, slackline, badminton, table football and of course a sunny terrace with loungers. Alternatively, you can explore the elegant splendour of the 1930 s casino for a glamorous night out on the town. Bad Gastein s casino is renowned in the Austrian Alps for introducing class into the local social scene. Since it s grand opening in 1937, the casino has attracted visitors from around the world wanting to admire the classic art deco architecture whilst enjoying a great night out hitting the tables. Don t forget to try the locally bottled Gastein Spring Water too!

21 Summer The Gastein Valley has plenty to offer in summer thanks to its location in the beautiful Hohe Tauern National Park. The area features 350km of marked hiking trails and numerous cycling routes and with cable cars remaining open throughout summer, you and your bike can be whisked to the tree tops in minutes! You can cycle down the mountainside, stopping at any of the 55 mountain inns and restaurants across the valley. As well as the Gastein Valley s many spas with indoor and outdoor pools, there are a range of other activities to keep you busy. There is a beautiful swimming lake with crystal clear waters, an 18-hole golf course, plenty of horse riding, tennis, squash and volleyball. Or for the more adventurous, why not try paragliding for a great aerial view of this beautiful region! Golfers Paradise The 18-hole Gastein Golf Club was founded in 1960 making it one of the oldest golf clubs in Austria. The par 71 course occupies a beautiful position between Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein, sitting at the foot of the Gastein Mountains. The course is full of picture perfect fairways which wind through the stunning Alpine landscape. The Gastein Golf Club also includes a driving range and putting green, which are located close to the clubhouse. The clubhouse has become the heart of the club thanks to its cosy golfers pub and large terrace. There is also a golf school for those who want to learn or improve their play.

22 Viewing If you are looking to buy a property in Bad Gastein, Austria then Alpine Marketing can help arrange your visit. We have a good selection of chalets and apartments for sale in the Bad Gastein region and know the resorts well so whether you are travelling alone, with a partner, or bringing the whole family we can suggest the perfect place to stay. Simply let us know which dates you have in mind and we will arrange for one of our representatives to meet you and show you around. All you need to do is to book your flight and rent a car and we can help organise everything else for you. Ask us for our visits information and we will recommend some charming hotels to make sure you get the most out of your visit. Contact Jessica Delaney Alpine Marketing Ltd Tel: +44 (0) enquiries@alpinemarketing.com How to get there It is possible to visit Austria for a weekend or even as a day trip. The main airports for the Austrian Alps are Salzburg, Innsbruck and Klagenfurt, but depending on which area you are visiting it may be better to fly to Zurich in Switzerland or Munich in Germany. For expert advice on flights please feel free to contact us anytime. Company Profile Alpine Marketing is the leading specialist for ski property in the Austrian Alps, offering an unrivalled knowledge of all the resorts we sell in. We have worked closely for many years with the top Austrian ski property developers and have travelled extensively to seek out the best property for you and will provide expert advice and professional guidance through every step of your purchase. If you have any questions or need general advice please do not hesitate to contact us. Disclaimer: Whilst we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in all brochures and the company website, we are reliant upon information provided by third parties and therefore, the company, its employees and agents will not be responsible for any loss, however arising, from the use of, or reliance upon this information. The sales deed prepared by the local Notary will contain all the terms of the sale and no warranty or representation made by an other person which is not specifically included in that deed of sale is legally enforceable. These particulars and the company website do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Alpine Marketing 2015 Registered Office: 3-5 Devonshire Street, London W1W 5DT, Registered in England. No