Appartement Julen Penthouse

Zermatt's internationally acclaimed architect, Heinz Julen, designed this extraordinary double-level 260m2 Penthouse which is set above The Loft. With concepts such as a fireplace nesting in the middle of the living-room window, and original hand-made furniture (including Julen's famous chandeliers and chairs), it has featured in several designer magazines.

Very airy in feel, due to the extensive use of glass roofs, the chalet has a unique bird's nest view of the village and the Mischabel mountains. Access is a 2 minute walk from the top of the Omnia Hotel lifts, for which you will have a private key. The village end of the lift delivers you to the heart of Zermatt, in the main street close to the church.

On the main floor there is a large living room with three separate seating areas, a dining section, the open-plan kitchen and two terraces. There are two bedrooms with high beamed ceilings at each end of this floor. Each bedroom has an en-suite shower/WC, TV and a balcony.

The top floor consists of the master bedroom with a free-standing round jacuzzi bath, sloping glass ceilings, stunning views, and a separate en-suite shower/WC.

On the ground floor you will find the smaller, separate fourth double bedroom with en-suite jet shower and WC; your private glass-fronted sauna, an exercise room with a treadmill and two loungers to relax in.

All three floors are accessed by your own private elevator and/or stairs. Superb, stylish and clever, the Heinz Julen Penthouse vies with the Loft for the prize of Zermatt's most original property.

All guests of the Heinz Julen Penthouse have half-price access between 1 pm and 5 pm to the Genesis Spa of the Backstage Hotel.

The chalet includes all modern comforts such as a large LCD flat screen TV with DVD and cable, sound system, free wireless broadband internet access, a well appointed kitchen and a private sauna. Created as Heinz Julen's private home, it is full of the designer's unique touches. Its location perched high on a hill gives it spectacular views, yet access to the heart of the village is easy.