St. Moritz Duplex Apartment

A skeleton racer whizzes by. A couple of minutes later, another one whizzes by. And then another. Not far away, a loudspeaker announces the names and times of the daredevils who, prone on their sleds, race at 130 km/h towards the finish line of the Cresta Run, the world’s oldest skeleton track. It’s January. We are on the sunny terrace of an apartment in the frescoed and solidly built building on Via Ruinatsch 14, the road that climbs the steep grassy-wooded slope between Celerina below and St. Moritz Dorf above, passing through a fairly recently built neighborhood. Watching the skeleton races in the winter months is just one of the highlights of this apartment located on the top floor of the building, with a spectacular view that stretches from the natural ice track – replaced by colorful flower-filled meadows from spring to autumn – and the houses of Celerina up to Zernez and the distant peaks of Upper Engadine. Once inside, the apartment exudes a luminous and calm atmosphere, distilling comfort and relaxation. Visitors are greeted by a large open space where the living and dining areas are harmoniously arranged, and then, slightly apart but seamlessly integrated for optimal ergonomics, the kitchen. The decor is carefully designed: the large windows and French doors opening onto the two balconies generously flood the space with that famous Engadine light, beloved by painters such as Giovanni Segantini, Giovanni Giacometti, and Otto Dix.

The ceiling is marked by powerful wooden beams that outline an A-frame shape and mirror the parquet flooring, creating a pleasant sense of harmony. Notable pieces are present. Classic Maralunga sofas by Cassina are arranged to form a conversation area with focal points including a minimalist fireplace, an antique painted Tyrolean chest, and a curved low glass table designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by FontanaArte, a long-selling design piece. Following this, the dining area features transparent polycarbonate designer chairs by Calligaris arranged around a round table with a crafted top. Closing the space is a beautiful traditional cabinet with significant carved decorations, leading into the kitchen, which includes a workbench on one side and a white unit with an induction cooktop and essential appliances, from the oven to the dishwasher. Adjacent to the living area is the master bedroom with an elegant en-suite bathroom, furnished simply with abundant wood and colorful textiles to warm the atmosphere and convey a sense of the mountains.

Completing the open space is a staircase leading to a masonry mezzanine that first leads to a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs overlooking the open space, and then to the sleeping area comprising a twin bedroom with a bathroom: here too, the walls are wood-paneled with strong and cheerful colors. The well-maintained systems are all concealed within the structure of the home, ensuring no technological elements disrupt the view for its residents. The apartment’s amenities also include two parking spaces, one covered and one open. Finally, a note on nearby infrastructure: the ski slopes of the Corviglia area are just a few minutes’ walk away, the renowned shopping of St. Moritz is only a few hundred meters away, as is the nearest supermarket, while the Engadin Bus stop is close to the building. In short, this is a very valid real estate investment, ideal for a family wishing to spend long periods here or even rent it out as a vacation home.

Technical Version:

The apartment is located on the top floor of the frescoed and solidly built building on Via Ruinatsch 14, the road that climbs the steep slope between Celerina and St. Moritz Dorf. From its two terraces sheltered by the roof, you can enjoy a close view of the famous Cresta Run, the adrenaline-pumping natural ice track – replaced by colorful meadows from spring to autumn – where skeleton racers compete. However, this extraordinary view is not the only highlight of this apartment. Once inside, the apartment exudes a luminous and calm atmosphere, distilling comfort and relaxation. Visitors are greeted by a large open space where the living and dining areas are harmoniously arranged, and then, slightly apart but seamlessly integrated for optimal ergonomics, the kitchen.

The decor is carefully designed: the large windows and French doors opening onto the two balconies offer a spectacular view of Upper Engadine up to Zernez, attracting an abundance of that famous Engadine light beloved by painters. The ceiling is marked by powerful wooden beams that outline an A-frame shape and mirror the parquet flooring, creating a pleasant sense of harmony. Notable pieces are present. Classic Maralunga sofas by Cassina are arranged to form a conversation area with focal points including a minimalist fireplace, an antique painted Tyrolean chest, and a curved low glass table designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by FontanaArte, a long-selling design piece. Following this, the dining area features transparent polycarbonate designer chairs by Calligaris arranged around a round table with a crafted top. Closing the space is a beautiful traditional cabinet with significant carved decorations, leading into the kitchen, which includes a workbench on one side and a white unit with an induction cooktop and essential appliances, from the oven to the dishwasher. Adjacent to the living area is the master bedroom with an elegant en-suite bathroom, furnished simply with abundant wood and colorful textiles to warm the atmosphere and convey a sense of the mountains. Completing the open space is a staircase leading to a masonry mezzanine that first leads to a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs overlooking the open space, and then to the sleeping area comprising a twin bedroom with a bathroom: here too, the walls are wood-paneled with strong and cheerful colors.

The well-maintained systems are all concealed within the structure of the home, ensuring no technological elements disrupt the view for its residents. The apartment’s amenities also include two parking spaces, one covered and one open. Finally, a note on nearby infrastructure: the ski slopes of the Marguns-Corviglia area are just a few minutes’ walk away, the renowned shopping of St. Moritz is only a few hundred meters away, as is the nearest supermarket, while the Engadin Bus stop is close to the building. In short, this is a very valid real estate investment, ideal for a family wishing to spend long periods here or even rent it out as a vacation home.