Elite Traveler May-June 2017

EXPLORE PROPERTY

Via Tinus, Chesa Futura, St Moritz, Switzerland Designed by architects Foster + Partners, Chesa Futura – or “House of the Future” – certainly reflects its name. Fusing state-of-the-art design with traditional craftsmanship, the designers realized their vision of creating environmentally sensitive luxury apartments in the staggeringly beautiful Swiss mountains. Positioned on a slope overlooking the chic ski resort St Moritz, the distinct curved form sits harmoniously amid its surroundings, owing to its wooden- cladded facade. The unique property encompasses three sprawling apartments, along with underground parking. The 5,920 sq ft apartment Via Tinus then contains five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a stylish living space, with a terrace overlooking the pretty town and mountains beyond. Price on request, contact Annelies Wüst, real estate agent, annelieswuest@wuw.ch, +41 443 885 868, wuw.ch Villa Cornaro, Veneto, Italy As a pristine example of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio’s work, Villa Cornaro is of particular historic importance as well as beauty. The property lies to the northwest of Venice in the village of Piombino Dese, and is the reason many visitors set out on a journey to the villa’s rural setting. After being bought in 1969, the villa was renovated over a period of 20 years, after which new owners arrived and subsequently, in 1996, the historic property became a part of the Palladian Villas of the Veneto Unesco World Heritage Site. Now the extraordinary property is available to buy again, giving a new owner the opportunity to be a part of this great legacy. $34m, contact AnnMarie Doyle, director, sales@venicesothebysrealty.com, +39 041 522 0093, venicesothebysrealty.com

This skiier’s paradise in the Swiss Alps is as chic and spectacular as they come

Immerse yourself in Italian Renaissance history at this beautiful villa

Photos Daniel Martinek, Vartivar Jaklian, Urban Angles