House Above

You enter the house through the carport. If it’s raining, you can park the car and enter the house without getting wet. After you enter, the first view you have is toward the lake and the surrounding mountains.

There’s a feeling that the house sucks you in, as the entrance ceiling is at a normal height and, as you approach the living room, the ceiling increases in height. It creates a sense of space. Together with the furnishings and the exposed concrete and wood, it feels very modern.

On the entrance floor, there’s an open-plan kitchen and living room with a staircase that leads up to the first floor. The kitchen is made from oak and is simply designed, with an integrated bar where you can sit and chat while others are cooking. In front of the window is a small bench where you can read a book or have a coffee while enjoying the view.

On the same level is one of the bedrooms, which has a wooden floor, a piano and an ensuite bathroom. This bedroom is reached by descending a few stairs, so the space feels really cosy. A big balcony connects the entire front of the house and extends into a spacious dining terrace.

On the first floor is another terrace and a small space with a washing machine and an ironing board. Downstairs is the basement where you’ll find two more bedrooms, as well as a terrace from which you can reach the garden. There’s also a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet. All of the bedrooms are quite spacious.

OVERVIEW

The property is surrounded by lush meadows dotted with blackberry bushes overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Traunsee and the majestic mountain panorama of the Höllengebirge range. Large glass elements create a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors, bringing nature right into the living room.

• 1 spacious living area with a sofa, fireplace, dining table for 8 people, and access to the terrace and garden
• 1 fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, induction hob, oven, fridge with freezer compartment, Nespresso machine, French press, pots, pans, cooking utensils, as well as porcelain and a variety of glasses in sufficient quantity
• Breakfast bar
• 3 bedrooms with double beds and either a balcony or garden access. All three bedrooms offer a wonderful lake or panoramic view. -One bedroom has an additional sofa bed for 2 people.
• Each bedroom has a spacious, wind-protected balcony made of larch wood.
• 2 bathrooms
• 3 WCs

On request, we can offer breakfast and additional cleaning services during the stay. It’s possible to rent bicycles, kayaks, standup paddle-boards and sailing boats nearby.

FACILITIES

• Sonos sound system
• WiFi
• Television
• Washing machine
• Iron/ironing board
• Outdoor dining area with seating for 8 people
• Garden furniture
• Lockable bicycle storage
• 2 parking spaces

The house is located in an area where you can do a lot of outdoor sports, from hiking and climbing to road cycling and mountain biking. We also have a bouldering facility in the city, as well as tennis courts, a scooter park and golf courses nearby.

All kinds of water sports are possible on the lake, including water skiing and banana boating for kids. The other side of the lake is particularly well known as a kite surfing, windsurfing and foiling destination.

In Gmunden, there is a beautiful old theatre, a cinema and outdoor concerts are held during the warmer months. In fact, the town hosts a nice cultural program, often highlighting the work of the Austrian writer, Thomas Bernhard, who lived nearby.

The area is also famous for its ceramics — Gmundner Keramik is still producing pottery today. You can do guided tours or hands-on workshops, and pick your creations up later or have them sent home. There’s also a big ceramics market each year, and we have ceramics stores in the city selling pottery from different artists.

I’d recommend taking a walk along the lake at the local park ("Toscana Park"), which is usually dotted with art sculptures in the summertime. Right behind the lake, there are some very high mountains offering wonderful views that can be reached along several hiking trails. I’d also suggest attending a concert at the Stadttheater Gmunden during your stay.