Don’t Call it a Chalet
Story and Photos
by John Thomas
Staff Writer
If you’re the sort of person for whom Winter can’t come soon enough, or loves to turn out gourmet meals for family and friends, or loves to curl up in front of a fire with a good book and a glass of wine, or has to be the first person on the lift every morning, or loves to rest tired achy muscles in a hot tub or sauna (because you were the first person on the lift), or if you’re like all of the above: have I got a house for you. Perched high up on Upper Road, just off Holiday Valley Road, this home is just a snowballs throw from Holiday Valley, perfect for getting your freshies (fresh power, in case you didn’t know).
But this house has more going for it than proximity to the slopes. With four bedrooms and three full baths, it’s got plenty of room for family and guests. The bottom floor has a large family room; one end has hooks and benches for stowing snow gear. The sauna has its own shower, and next to it a half bath. There is a large bunk room that can sleep six. Up a short flight of stairs is the main level. Two more bedrooms are on this floor, and a full bath. The living room has a view through the trees to Holiday Valley so you can keep and eye on the ski conditions. At the far end is a wood burning fireplace for curling up with your iPad. Along the interior wall is a fill bar with wine storage. The high open beam ceiling adds a touch of alpine lodge to the room. Outside are two large decks on each end of the house. The one off the kitchen holds the barbeque and outside eating area, while the other deck has a built in hot tub.
This house had a distinct chalet feeling to it, and yet it’s too big and too sophisticated to really be called a chalet. Let just say it’s just about the perfect ski house. For more information on this home contact Amy DeTine at 716-583-3769 or Ciji Riley at 716-244-8924, Both are at ERA Vacation Properties.
Kitchen: Beautiful cabinets set off the Viking gas range with griddle, and the side by side sub zero refrigerator. The Corian counter tops tie the colors together, and make for an efficient kitchen.
Living: The late morning sunlight floods the living room through the large bank of windows. A wood burning fireplace is at the far end of the room. The windows run all the way over to the dining area, and frame the view of Holiday Valley.
Dining: Just off the living room the dining area has room for an oversized dining table. Guests at the table can see Holiday Valley. Note the earth toned stone tile floor.
Master: The third floor master suite has its own private balcony, two skylights, his and hers closets, and a full bath.
