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Bask in the sunlight of Val Lumnezia, inhale the wondrous air, savour its fragrance, yield and relax...and remember. |
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Location, Access & Surroundings Chalet Nov'Arcadia is a luxury vacation residence situated in Morissen, a small village in south- eastern Switzerland canton Grisons, in the sunny, upper reaches of the Lumnezia Valley, 1/2 way to 3000 meters high Piz Mundaun. Visible 1000 m. down, a second river dale intersects, creating vistas of snow- capped peaks, verdant meadows, rushing waters and dark woods. Access from Zurich is by fast, four-lane motorway (110 kms), a major highway (30 kms), a secondary road (9 kms) and the last 1000 metres, paved but narrow, in total 2 to 3 hours' drive depending on the weather. A frequent rail connection is also available to within 10 kms. Access from Milan-Malpensa is slightly longer and closer to 3 hours' drive. A frequent bus connection from and to the railhead assures car-free transportation convenience. Lumnezia is a reasonably priced holiday land for all ages, but , if you also wish to mix with celebrities, internationally rated resorts of Arosa, Davos, and St. Moritz are within easy driving distance. Laax and Flims are posh ski, skating and well equipped all-year spas 20 kms. away. Ilanz, 10 kms., is a neat medieval town with two shopping malls, restaurants, banks, bakeries and other small shops. A regular stop for the Glacier Express, the link to the Bernina National Park as well as the Matterhorn at Zermatt, it is also a take-off point for hang gliders and river rafters on the "white-water" Rhine.
" Lumnezia " Romansch for bright, cool "Light" - is an alpine valley of stunning beauty, not yet overrun by tourists, but cherished by vacationers who shun crowds. It has its own fast, modern chairlift station, less than a ski mile down from the Chalet. You can then ski back to the front door for lunch, or transfer over between the peaks into Obersaxen-Meierdorf, a medium-sized resort for really serious skiers. In the summer and fall, maintained parcours trails to peaks and glaciers (see map), suitable for adults and children, are a hiker’s and a herbalist's delight. |
The Setting
Outdoors and indoors blend easily at the Chalet.
Let the sun and fresh air in from the balconies and terrace through wide French doors.
The balconies, facing the wide open valley and the green slopes beyond, are wide
enough for a luncheon table and chairs. The terrace is just as panoramic and,
with its small fountain, is best enjoyed for relaxing, sunning or for entertaining.
Tiled paths and staircase lead to the cobbled upper and lower driveways.
Traffic is light on the Chalet's street, a cul-de-sac of 5 such homes,
leading into a meadow.
The Village
People in Morissen (pop.250+) and Lumnezia
in general are very friendly. Most work the land and farm animals, the
skilifts and children’s T-Bar, but some commute to the towns and cities
nearby, are part of the civil service, the utilities, the construction
industry and the stores. They mostly speak Romansch and
German,
understand Italian, may be Reformist or Roman Catholic but are
open to every peaceful belief or disbelief. A post
office, a bank, a mini-market, a dairy, a school, a firehouse, a municipal centre, a Church, and a decent hotel/restaurant define the
public and business section. A
kilometer or two
away, in Vella, another bank, 4 restaurants/hotels, a bakery, market,
auto-repair and petrol station, 2 churches, a pharmacy, a physician, more
chalets, and a few craftsmen contribute to the material and non-material
needs of these gentle and hospitable people. Formal
entry
"Zerfreila",
a lake nearby. |
The Chalet This
vacation residence is a separate, detached structrure, not just a set of
rooms rented in a ghetto-like ski warren. Elegant corbeling, balconies, stone roof, extensive use
of pinewood, give the Chalet distinctive appeal, complementing its near
panoramic, unimpeded view of the valley. Large French Doors and Windows are double and
triple-paned, curtained, draped, for good insulation in summer or winter.
Radiant floor central heating is available all year. More
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3 large double bedrooms,
1 small bedroom (adult-size beds) for the younger set, 2 fully equipped bathrooms, 2
"half-baths".
A
large, heated garage plus covered porch let you and your guests park
off the public street in comfort and safety. French and Swiss wines are
available for your enjoyment from the airy wine cellar . The Intercom
system lets you communicate from each floor
to the front and garage
doors. 2 Phone Lines (jacks
throughout the villa) ensure your satisfaction of all your communication
needs.
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Total
living area is appr.210 m² (2300 sq.ft.), including large living room
with wet bar and entertainment center . Open beam ceilings and
"Galleria", serving as phone and fax equipped office, enhance
impression of space and light . Round glassed-in conservatory in Bay
window provides ample dining space (seats 8-9).
All-electric kitchen has granite
counters, dishwasher, twin refrigerator and freezer, 3-way oven, waste
disposer, exhaust fans, and grill. Fully equipped laundry-room.