The Address Magazine Nov-Dec 2013 #92: The Winter Issue

Clockwise from left — The dining area of Chalet Trois Couronnes is lit by the
sunshine of the Swiss Alps; Guests enjoy unrivalled views and the building blends
seamlessly with the surrounding mountains; Trois Couronnes’ contemporary
décor is ‘aged’ by antiques
the Alpine sunshine streaming in through the extravagant
glass sliding doors that lead out unto the terraces.
The master suites occupy the entire top floors of two of the
chalets and in each suite, one sleeps under old wooden roofs,
open fireplaces and private balconies. The nineteenth-century
elevator procured during one of the travels is now glass
encased and offers access to one of the master suites.
Touted as Verbier’s largest ‘Minergie’ due to its extensive
geothermal heating and solar harvesting capabilities, the
Trois Couronnes is in its own class of eco-friendly lodging.
Living in an upgraded rusticated chalet comes with the benefits
of modern technologies, such as integrated smart video
and sound systems and Lutron light controls.
Trois Couronnes is curated in an Arcadian Alpine language
with the fittings of lavish contemporary décor and
‘aged’ with antiques. Thick skin and furs adorn palatial sofas
and armchairs under high ceilings and full height windows
make for gloriously light and decadent spaces. With solid
timber doors and wrought iron grilles and iron door latches,
the chalet is akin to European castles of yore.
Stone floorings and counter tops lend textures and solidity
to the base of the chalet and to its internal flooring
and kitchen counter tops. The cut-stone fireplaces salvaged
from a French chateau blend seamlessly with the genuine
Renaissance-era roof beams and rare antique wooden carved
ceilings.
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