It is just 5 minutes away from the Sunegga Express base lift station, while even closer you will find a convenience store, Zermatt's biggest swimming pool, and Chez Heini, the best lamb restaurant in town.

Zer Egga (which means 'By the Corner') is very special in that the building is not based on a rectangular plan and this is reflected to great advantage in the interior layout. The duplex penthouse covers the entire two top floors of this three storey chalet. The lower floor is where the three double bedrooms are, with two bathrooms; one with a shower, the other with a whirlpool bathtub.

The top floor is superbly appointed, as you would expect a private residence to be. Set under a high sloping wood-beamed ceiling, the layout combines the spaciousness of an open-plan design with the cosiness of multiple angles, facets and nooks.

There is of course a wood-burning fireplace, TV cuddy, WiFi and a spacious kitchen. All the main rooms are south-facing with Matterhorn views and balconies. The main bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath.

In sum, an elegant, spacious and cosseting chalet.