Christina Apartments, Gerlosplatte, Austria

Christina Apartments, Gerlosplatte, Austria
Ski-in, ski-out apartments ● 2 - 4 bedrooms ● These apartments will be complete and ready for occupation this
Christmas ● Only 1hr 10mins from Innsbruck Airport ● Access to 640km of pistes ● Dual season resort ● Within the
beautiful Tyrol and Salzburg provinces of Austria ● Rare second home status (no obligation to rent)
Ski back to your own apartment!
Resort Information – Gerlos & Gerlosplatte
The Christina Apartments are located in the charming mountainside ski village of Gerlosplatte. They are just moments away from the
beautiful riverside village of Gerlos which is situated at an elevation of 1600m and set amidst breathtaking scenery. Both villages straddle
the borders of the Tyrol and Salzburgerland and are conveniently placed just 1 hour 15 minutes from Innsbruck or 2 hours from both
Munich and Salzburg Airports. The surrounding area has plenty to offer all year round including the Durlassboden Lake which lies between
the two villages and provides excellent facilities for summer water-sports. Just a short distance away through the Gerlos Pass is the
beautiful Krimml Wasserfall. For more information on the villages of Gerlos and Gerlosplatte please scroll down
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The Christina Apartments are ski in, ski out and close to the lifts
Location – Just moments from the ski lift
Gerlosplatte is set amongst the pine trees high in the mountains at 1700m and has a true alpine feel with fantastic views of the valley. The
resort itself has bars, restaurants, a ski hire shop, a ski school and a local village shop. You also only have a 10 minute drive past a
beautiful lake to the villages of Gerlos and Krimml at the bottom of the valley where you will find a wide selection of shops and restaurants.
Après ski is lively and there are several good local hotels including the 4* Gaspingerhof with a very smart spa.
The Christina Apartments are located only 100m from the chair lift which gives direct access to the Zillertal Arena. They are also walking
distance from the restaurants and shop. Construction is almost complete and the Christina Apartments are ready for occupation this
Christmas.
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Chalet Christina is on the left hand side of the pretty village street
Property – The Christina Apartments
The Christina Apartments comprise eleven residences including two superb penthouses with galleried areas. The building is built in a
traditional Austrian chalet style and is almost directly on the ski slopes in an open and sunny position with superb views of the mountains
and valley. Christina is just a moment’s walk from the restaurants and the new supermarket.
The Christina Apartments have generous covered balconies, a chunky overhanging roof and open-plan living / dining and kitchen areas with
large windows offering panoramic views of the mountains. All apartments have a terrace or a balcony as well as their own private
underground parking space and a lockable storage/ski area.
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Modern or traditional style furniture packages are available
Apartment Finishes & Optional Furniture Packages
The cost of the kitchen is included in the price and it is possible to choose from a wide selection of fixtures and fittings, including all kitchen
appliances.
Optional furniture packages are also available and the developers have appointed interior designers to provide every comfort for owners
should you wish for your apartment to be fully furnished on completion. These packages are extremely flexible and affordable and include
everything you will need to make your purchase as smooth as possible including sofas, wardrobes, cutlery, and crockery. This service is
available at a cost of approx 11,000 euros for a 2-bedroom apartment to 15,000 euros for a 3-bedroom apartment.
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Apartment Christina
Floor
Bedrooms
* Living space in m2
Purchase Price
Christina 1
Ground
3
105.06 m2
324,000 euros
Christina 2
First
2
67.34 m2
285,000 euros
Christina 3
First
2
66.00 m2
257,000 euros
Christina 4
First
2
65.15 m2
267,000 euros
Christina 5
First
2
67.35 m2
287,000 euros
Christina 6
Second
2
67.34 m2
292,000 euros
Christina 7
Second
2
66.00 m2
265,000 euros
Christina 8
Second
2
65.15 m2
275,000 euros
Christina 9
Second
2
67.35 m2
295,000 euros
Christina 10
Top
4 + Gallery
152.62 m2
585,000 euros
Christina 11
Top
4 + Gallery
157.28 m2
615,000 euros
Price List – Prices include the kitchen and one garage parking space.
Apartment Cristal has no rental obligation so you can either choose to keep your apartment as a private second home or you can rent it
as a holiday home, the choice is yours. Please note the above prices do not include purchase costs (see chapter later in this brochure).
Additional outside parking spaces can be bought for 2,000 euros. Red donates reserved or sold separate
* For a full breakdown of apartment room sizes please contact us for developer’s full description
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Plot Plan – The Christina Apartments have great views from all aspects. Views to the north are of the vast mountain range heading
over towards Königsleiten and to the south are the ski slopes and village.
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Chalet Christina – Apartment 1 – Ground floor – Price 324,000 euros
(each apartment has a private cellar and use of the ski room)
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Apartment 2 – First floor – Price 285,000 euros
Apartment 3 – First floor – Price 257,000 euros
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Apartment 4 – First floor – Price 267,000 euros
Apartment 5 – First floor – Price 287,000 euros
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Apartment 6 – Second floor – Price 292,000 euros
Apartment 7 – Second floor – Price 265,000 euros
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Apartment 8 – Second floor – Price 275,000 euros
Apartment 9 – Second floor – Price 295,000 euros
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Apartment 10 – Top floor (lower level) – Price 585,000 euros
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Apartment 10 – Top floor (Gallery)
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Apartment 11 – Top floor (lower level) – Price 615,000 euros
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Apartment 11 – Top floor (Gallery)
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Chalet Beatrice and views of the mountainside
No Rental Obligation – complete flexibility
You can either choose to keep your apartment as a private second home or you can rent your property out when you are not using it.
If you choose to rent your property there is a dedicated management company that will make your bookings and will receive the guests
and check them in and out of your apartment. They also provide laundry and cleaning services to deal with the change-over when your
guests have departed. If you would like to rent your apartment in this way the local tour operator will charge 15% (plus vat) of the rental fee
to handle everything for you. Your guests will just need to pay for the cleaning of their apartment which is approx 75 euros per turn-around.
Please see our Austrian fact sheet for further information.
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The mountainside village of Gerlosplatte
Purchase Costs
The total purchase costs for buying a chalet are approximately 6% of the gross purchase price. The Purchaser will be required to pay the
notary fees after the contract of sale has been signed and the notary has sent off all the papers to obtain the foreigner purchase permit.
Fees are calculated as follows
 Purchase Tax ‘Stamp Duty’ is 3.5% of the gross purchase price
 Registration in the Land Registry is 1% of the gross purchase price
 Notary’s fees – 1.5% of the gross purchase price plus VAT
 Court costs, administration fees – approx 150 euros
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The Durlassboden Lake
Bank Finance
Austrian banks will fund up to 60% of the purchase price will usually lend up to a period of 25 years. Variable interest rates are currently at
around 3%. It is possible to have 1-year or 5-year fixed rate mortgages too. If you are taking a mortgage the fees involved add up to
approx 4% of the value of the loan you will be taking. These comprise a bank set up fee of around 2%, an appraisal fee of 0.5% and a
1.5% mortgage registration fee.
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The Zillertal ski area is famous in Austria for its powder skiing
Resort Information – Zillertal Winter and Skiing
The Zillertal Superskipass gives access to the huge Zillertal ski area of 640km of prepared pistes at altitude levels ranging from 630m to
3250m. An impressive 75% of all pistes have snow making facilities and the Hintertuxer Glacier, as Austria’s only all year round ski region,
provides Zillertal with an absolute snow guarantee.
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Skiing for all abilities
The Zillertal Arena offers skiing for everyone. Less
experienced skiers have a choice of eight schools
offering instruction in both skiing and snowboarding
for all ages, and Gerlos itself is proud to boast the first
boarder’s playground snowpark in the entire Zillertal
valley.
The Zillertal Arena has numerous boarding parks and
has been popular for years with freeriders but the new
Hot-Zone snowpark offers obstacles for everyone
from beginners to advanced boarders.
Other winter activities in the region include superb
illuminated toboggan runs, ice-skating and an Alpine
roller-coaster. There are 200km of well maintained
snow shoe routes and cross-country ski trails at
varying altitudes. Austria is famous for its après ski
and mountain huts and there are 48 ski huts and
snow bars dotted throughout the region.
Ski in ski out…
The Christina Apartments are located approx 100m
from the chair lift which then gives you direct access
to the Zillertal Ski Arena.
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The Zillertal Superskipass gives access to 640km of pistes including the Hintertux glacier
Piste Map
Gerlos is in the centre of the Zillertal Arena ski region which is part of the Zillertal Superskipass region. The local slopes are sunny and are
perfect for beginners and intermediate skiers. There are downhill racing runs and off-piste skiing for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
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The Zillerski Apartments have direct access to the Zillertal Ski Arena
The Zillertal Ski Arena
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There are over 48 ski huts and restaurants to enjoy!
Après Ski
The hugely popular Après Ski scene in Zillertal Arena is one of the best on offer in the Tyrol. There are many restaurants and mountain
huts serving delicious traditional food, and the bars pride themselves on offering a great atmosphere with high quality sound systems
playing the latest music to make sure everyone gets up out of their seats and joins in! “Rössl Alm” with its breathtaking on-the-slopes
location is a favourite with visitors, as is “The Country Club” where the crowds gather to dance in fabulous surroundings until 4am!
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The Krimml Wasserfall and Durlaßboden Lake are just moments from the apartments
Summer
Summer in the Zillertal Arena offers a huge variety of activities for everyone. Just moments away from the chalets is the Durlaßboden Lake
which offers plenty of water sports including sailing and wind surfing, or just have fun swimming and taking out a pedal-boat. You can also
relax on the lawn next to the lake with its large children's playground and barbeque facilities.
Just around the corner are the Krimml Wasserfalls with their impressive drop of 380m making them the fifth highest waterfalls in the world.
There are adventure high-ropes courses for all the family to enjoy, and the really adventurous can try a rafting tour on the Wildgerlosbach
River.
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Horse riding is a popular pastime in Gerlos
Mountain biking is very popular with approximately 232km of mountain biking routes allowing you to enjoy the woods, mountains and lakes.
Take the cable car to the top of the tree line and start a breathtaking hike down, you can even take your bikes in the cable car and cycle
down stopping at mountain restaurants on the way.
For keen hikers there are numerous high quality routes all of which have been selected, tested, marked, and classified by experts. Within
the Zillertal Arena there is also tennis, badminton, squash, football, volleyball, basketball, inline skating, paragliding – plenty to keep all the
family entertained!
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Innsbruck – 1hour 10mins from Gerlos
Innsbruck is the capital city of the Tyrol and is surrounded by mountains
which provide a spectacular backdrop to this medieval old town with
attractive Gothic and Baroque buildings. The city's most famous sight,
the Goldenes Dachl ('Golden Roof') is a reminder of Innsbruck's golden
era, when it became Maximilian I's imperial capital in the 1490s.
This university town has a beautiful pedestrianised centre and boasts
two large lakes, Baggersee and Lansersee. There is excellent shopping
in Innsbruck especially along the Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse in the old
part of the city, and the annual Christmas Market here which is magical!
As well as being a popular tourist destination with an abundance of
culture, Innsbruck has twice hosted the Winter Olympics and offers
extensive sport facilities both summer and winter. This region includes
282km of skiing.
Innsbruck Christmas Market
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Viewing - Where to stay
We have an intimate knowledge of all our resorts and whether you are travelling alone, with a partner, or bringing the whole family we can
suggest the perfect place to stay. We can also recommend excellent local restaurants and even let you know if there are any exciting events
happening in the vicinity to ensure you have an informative and pleasurable trip. Simply let us know which dates you have in mind and we
will arrange for one of our representatives to meet you and show you around. All you need to is book your flight and organise a hire car and
we can help organise everything else for you.
How to get there
It is possible to visit this development for a weekend as Gerlos is ideally located for several airports including Innsbruck, Munich and
Salzburg.
Ryanair fly to Salzburg, from Stansted, Dublin and Manchester www.ryanair.com
British Airways – Fly directly to Salzburg from Gatwick and Manchester, or to Innsbruck in the winter months from Heathrow, and also fly
regularly to Munich from Heathrow. www.britishairways.com
Lufthansa fly to Munich from Birmingham, London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, and Manchester www.lufthansa.com
Easyjet fly directly to Innsbruck from Luton or to Munich from Edinburgh, and Stansted Airports. www.easyjet.com
Aer Lingus also fly to Munich from Dublin and Gatwick. www.aerlingus.com
Disclaimer
Whilst we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in all brochures and our company website, we as agents will not be responsible for any loss, however arising,
from the use of, or reliance on this information. The sales deed prepared by the local Notary will contain all the terms of the sale and no warranty or representation made by any other person which is not
specifically included in that deed of sale is legally enforceable. © 2010 Alpine Marketing Ltd
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