The world-famous Dolomite Alps region of northern Italy will host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Parking is always a challenge for Olympic visitors and accommodations can cost a premium, but the purchase of a luxury chalet in Bolzano could make access and enjoyment a bit easier.
The renovated 16th-century chalet now on the market is molto elegante and stunning, with all the expected amenities found only in the toniest alpine resorts, of which there are many nearby.
Among the features are a Turkish bath made of 200-year-old wood (wet heat) and Finnish sauna (dry heat), a four-person whirlpool, outdoor swimming pool and fire pit, 20-square-meter (215-square-foot) wine cellar and private 18-hole golf course with spectacular views and drop-off hazards. (Bring extra balls … just in case.)
The main floor is a balance of historic architecture and modern style. Entry is through a grand entrance hall with vaulted ceilings. Wooden beams add warmth to nearly every room, including four cozy sleeping suites and five bathrooms plus a bunk bed bedroom.
The entry floor contains three generous living areas for relaxation and entertainment. Up a floor is a tastefully furnished lounge complete with a welcoming fireplace.
The estate sits on 13 hectares (32 acres) of land that includes lush meadows, forest and alpine pastures reaching up to an altitude of 2000 meters (6,600 feet). The property alone has obvious investment value.
This 379-square-meter (4,080-square-foot) home is found in one of the most beautiful valleys of South Tyrol―a charming region that has long been a cultural crossroads and retains street signs in competing languages (Italian, German and other dialects) illustrating that point. Castles, museums, villages and preserved medieval city centers offer glimpses into a past stretching back to Roman times.
This region―the Trentino-Alto Adige―is said to be the place where Italy and Austria meet. It’s known for magnificent natural landscapes, impressive mountains, green valleys and hundreds of lakes that offer recreational opportunities.
Besides golf and skiing, there is plenty to do. For shopping, as well as airport connections, Milan, Bologna and Venice are about three hours away. Innsbruck, Austria, is less than two hours.
There are multitudes of outdoor amusements in the immediate area. Among them are cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, photography, hang gliding and tasting at dozens of wineries pouring local reds, whites and grappa. There is fine dining all over the place―this being Italy, after all.
Chiara Gennarelli of Building Heritage is the listing agent for this historic property. The listing price is USD 9 million or 8.5 million EUR.
