luxury chalet for sale Číhošť, Czechia

Sotheby’s Int. Realty Czech Republic offers for sale a mountain cottage in a semi-secluded location by the forest in the picturesque village of Svatý Tomáš near Lipno. The house is located in the first zone of the Šumava Protected Landscape Area on the side of the village as the last building at the end of a year-round maintained road, which, together with the generous 3,261 sqm plot, offers an exceptional level of peace and privacy. The sensitively executed architecture of the house lends a traditional Alpine character with a natural stone facade and wooden windows. At the same time, it is a low-energy new building with all the facilities and comforts invaluable for recreation or permanent living. The property can also be an interesting investment: its location near the increasingly popular Lipno makes it attractive for short-term rentals; the internal division of space, location and interior according to Feng Shui principles and the immediate proximity to nature invite yoga retreats or other events. The heart of the house is a spacious living room with a seating area and a fireplace, which is full of natural light thanks to the open ceiling and French windows leading to the terrace. On one side, a spacious modern kitchen with all appliances, including an oven and gas stove, complete with a dining area, is adjacent to it, and on the other side, the first of the bedrooms with a bathroom with a bathtub. In addition to a magical view of the spruce forest, it also offers a sauna. The layout of the lower floor is completed by a hall with a staircase, a guest toilet and storage spaces. On the first floor, there is a large gallery that can serve as a relaxation room, games room, common room or it is possible to build additional rooms here. There are also two separate bedrooms on the first floor, each with its own en-suite bathroom and toilet. In the attic, there is a smaller gallery, which is connected to two guest rooms. The living area, kitchen, hall and lower bathroom have large-format tiles with underfloor heating, and the individual rooms and upper floors have oak floors and radiators. Heating is provided primarily by a remote-controlled heat pump, the house can also be additionally heated by a stove, waste is treated by a sump, and the source of high-quality spring water is a local well. Electricity is standardly installed at 230/400V. For greater security, a camera system is installed, wiring for a security system with the possibility of connecting to a centralized security desk. On the plot full of ornamental flowers, shrubs and majestic trees and aesthetically placed large stones, in addition to a pond inviting you to cool off on hot summer days, you will also find useful additional small buildings: a lockable garage for 3 cars, with a warehouse and storage space on the lower floor, a magical insulated house hidden almost in the forest. The house has electricity and a stove, so it can be used as a guest room or a room for children. Additional parking is possible on the property.