Austria - New Developments

The Gastein valley lies within the Salzburg province of Austria. Bad Gastein is only 70 mins drive from Salzburg airport and is easily accessible by regular direct trains. With 200km of piste the Gastein valley offers a fantastic skiing area with 60 km easy, 117 km intermediate and 24 km of difficult runs.

The Resort Gastein apartments are to be located in 19 chalet style buildings and vary in size from 2 to 3 bedrooms. These apartments are to be built in three phases and will total 135 apartments. The first phase is due for completion in spring 2009 and the whole development will be complete for winter 2010.

Each apartment will be finished to a very high standard and will benefit from private swimming pool and leisure facilities for owners including restaurant and shop. These apartments will make superb rental investments as Bad Gastein is a true dual season resort which benefits from year round tourism.

The first energy self-sufficient eco-holiday village in Europe!

Just over one hour from Salzburg. The immediate ski region includes the resort of Katschberg with 70km of skiing on your doorstep. The Lungau ski region includes the modern resort of Obertauern 25 minutes away and has a total of 300km on one ski pass. This charming development of 10 traditional style chalets is under construction on a sunny plot on the south side of the valley with wonderful views. Each chalet will be handcrafted using the latest energy efficient technology but in traditional Austrian style.

The 3 bedroom chalets are approx 110m2 and each stand on a plot of 220-250m2. They will benefit from a private relaxation and fitness area for owners comprising sauna, gym, sun terrace, and garden with BBQ area.

10 chalets - 4 remaining

Price: 3 bedroom chalets 371,000 euros

Viehofen is a traditional Austrian farming village on the outskirts of the famous Saalbach / Hinterglemm ski resort. It is just 90 mins south of Salzburg airport and is situated in the the Salzburg province of Austria. Saalbach is one of Austria's main ski holiday destinations with over 200km of pistes and 60 lifts. At an altitude of 2100m Saalbach / Hinterglemm is Austria's largest connecting ski resort network.

The Castel Alpin Apartments are situated approximately 8km east of Saalbach and you can ski all the way back to your apartment from the Ski Circus at the end of the day. All apartments are south facing and will be nestled into the mountainside offering stunning views of the valley.

The Apartments are in one building and vary in size from 2 bedrooms to 4 bedrooms. Each apartment will be completed to a very high standard and will include an underground parking area and storage/ski area. These apartments are built to order so it is possible to choose the specifications of the fixtures and fittings as well as make small alterations to suit your preferences. All properties have either balconies or terraces. You are not obliged to rent these apartments but if you do you will be eligible to claim a rebate of 20% on the below stated prices!

Prices: 2 bedroom apartments from 300,960 euros
Prices: 3 bedroom apartments from 400,920 euros
Prices: 4 bedroom apartments from 630,840 euros

These traditionally styled chalets are available as 3 or 4 bedroom properties. They are located in a little hamlet just minutes from Stadl which is 90 mins from Salzburg. The properties offer fantastic value for money and are in a picturesque setting. The first phase of 40 chalets completely sold out last summer.

Due to ongoing enquiries the developer has managed to acquire a final plot of land adjacent to the current chalets. This final phase was released for sale in mid September and we now only have 3 plots left! The chalets will be located just above the current plot of land and have fantastic views to the village.

The chalets are built to order to your own specifications and there are also many optional extras to choose from. It is possible to have extended terracing, winter garden (conservatory), balconies, sauna, and an outside hot tub on the deck. The properties will also benefit from a private swimming pool and solarium area for owners.

Bad Hofgastein is just 60 mins from Salzburg airport and is in the centre of one of Austria's best ski areas with over 200km of skiing up to 2,685m. Famous also for its natural hot spas, this is perfect for both summer and winter holidays. These apartments are under construction now for completion this Christmas, and are on the edge of the pedestrianised centre of the village within walking distance of the Alpen Therme spa. Only 5 mins walk to the ski lift, or take the free bus. Excellent rental investment.

These charming ski-in ski-out chalets are located in a little hamlet just 8 minutes drive from Annaberg and only 45 mins from Salzburg airport. The development in total will consist of 100 chalets, and the final 20 have now been released. The development also includes fabulous private leisure facilities including reception area, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, changing rooms, ski-hire shop and ski school.

Although Austria still has strict restrictions for foreign buyers (see our Austrian Fact Sheet) in this region it is permitted for you to buy a property if you make it available to rent out for part of the year. The Alpendorf Village will be rented out through a local tour operator so that when it is not being used by the owner for holidays, it is being managed professionally and efficiently to produce a hassle-free income.

100 chalets - 5 remaining

Prices from 240,000 euros for a 3 bedroom chalet

Villa Bockstein was built in 1901 by a renowned Italian architect called Angelo Comini. The Villa Bockstein is of historical importance in this area, during the construction of the railways at the turn of the century this was the town's central meeting place and library.

These super modern apartments will have 3 or 4 bedrooms with beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool. They have access to over 200km of piste in one of the largest Austrian ski regions.

It is also possible to buy the entire villa and create one 7 or 8 bedroom chalet which could be shared by two families or run as a business.

3 bedrooms from 265,000 euros
4 bedrooms from 315,000 euros

Hohentauern is a delightful mountain village set in the Styrian province of Austria, nestled amongst over twenty 2,000m peaks. It can be reached from a number of airports; it is less than 2 hours from Salzburg or Vienna airports, 75 mins from Graz and 90 mins from Linz.

These charming chalets are to be built at the centre of this pretty village surrounded by peaks and pine trees. All the chalets are built to order and are freehold; they will be constructed to a high standard in a traditional rustic style with terrace and garden area. There are 46 chalets to be built and there are nine different chalet layouts to choose from, all comprise of 3 or 4 bedrooms, bathroom, open plan living / dining and kitchen area, and storage area. Some chalets have a separate downstairs w/c with shower, sauna, whirlpool bath and extra storage areas.

As the Chalets are built to your own specification you can choose the size of chalet, type of kitchen, flooring, wall tiles, stove, lighting etc. They are all heated by a gas fired feature stove, which is ample as these chalets are very well insulated. There are also many optional extras to choose from.

Only 60 mins from Salzburg airport, these apartments are located directly at the foot of the slopes! The immediate ski region includes the resort of Katschberg with 70km of skiing on your doorstep. The Lungau ski region includes the modern resort of Obertauern 25 minutes away and has a total of 300km on one ski pass.

This development of 13 luxury new one and two bedroom apartments under construction to be built in traditional chalet style and are located just 30 metres from the ski lift at the foot of the slopes. Wonderful views of the slopes and towards the village, these apartments will be built to a very high standard. Each has a balcony, parking space and will come fully furnished.

13 apartments - 4 remaining

Prices: 1 bedroom apartments from 218,000 euros
Prices: 2 bedroom apartments from 314,000 euros

The Gastein valley lies within the Salzburg province of Austria. Bad Gastein is only 70 mins drive from Salzburg airport and is easily accessible by regular direct trains. With 200km of piste the Gastein valley offers a fantastic skiing area with 60 km easy, 117 km intermediate and 24 km of difficult runs.

These fabulous apartments are positioned in the most stunning location in Bad Gastein: at the very top of the famous waterfall! It is possible to take the ski bus from directly outside the apartments or to walk to the lift (approx 600m). The apartments are also a short walk to the lift which lowers you down to the centre of town.

The Apartment Sonnenwende will comprise 26 apartments with underground parking spaces and an exceptional gourmet restaurant with lounge area on the ground floor offering modern European as well as traditional Austrian cuisine.

Over 50% of these properties have already sold!