Engel & Völkers
  • 3 min read
  • 8.12.2025
  • by Merle Wilkening

A winter Fairytale – Chesa Bellaria in Silvaplana

Sunlit dining room with vaulted ceiling, blue carpet, long glass table, wooden chairs and two yellow sculptural table decorations.
  • Issue

    01/26

  • Location

    Graubünden, Switzerland

Tucked away in the mountains of Switzerland’s Upper Engadin region, Chesa Bellaria in Silvaplana offers alpine charm with an artistic twist – and is available for exclusive rental.

Table of Content

  1. A chalet where style becomes joie de vivre

  2. A house created for guests, enjoyment and conviviality

  3. Alpine authenticity, artfully reinterpreted

A chalet where style becomes joie de vivre

Nestled amid the serene beauty of the Engadin Valley, Chesa Bellaria stands as a stunning testament to alpine architecture. With its blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair, it is more than just a house – it is a sanctuary where style and sophistication are infused with a spirit for adventure. The Engadin mountains have long been a magnet for creative minds and visionaries. Chesa Bellaria belongs to the Sachs family, whose legacy is tied to the late entrepreneur and art collector Gunter Sachs, a name still synonymous with glamour and the avant-garde in St. Moritz. The family’s roots in the valley run deep; the Engadin region is their home.

Rolf Sachs, the designer and son of Gunter Sachs, has overseen the extensive renovation of the property, adding his own artistic signature in the process and breathing modern life into the walls of this traditional chalet. Bold colours, surprising materials and playful details transform each room into a stage for experiencing winter joie de vivre.

Sunlit dining room with vaulted ceiling, blue carpet, long glass table, wooden chairs and two yellow sculptural table decorations.
Aerial view of a snow-covered chalet with warmly lit windows in a blue mountain valley at dusk.
Cosy bedroom with wood panelling, blue bed and curtains, white bed linen and large window overlooking snow-covered pine trees and mountains.

A house created for guests, enjoyment and conviviality

With its generous living space of 700 square metres, set over four levels in total, the chalet is perfectly designed to accommodate family and friends. Six luxurious guest suites and two additional staff or guest rooms offer unparalleled comfort. Available for both short-term and long-term rental, its interiors are flooded with natural light and furnished with the very finest materials. At the heart of the home lies the open plan living area, which is ideal for convivial, cosy evenings in. It is anchored by a striking copper fireplace that radiates warmth and character, complemented by cosy lambswool sofas and a glass table by Yves Klein.

The large windows and elegant arches frame sweeping views of the surrounding mountains while creating an intimate, inviting atmosphere.

In the generously sized kitchen, stainless steel furniture meets rustic wooden details. Thanks to its open floor plan, it affords both functionality and charm, creating a truly exciting space for culinary creativity and relaxed meals after an adventurous day spent outdoors on the pistes.

Modern stainless steel kitchen with central island, marble countertop, hanging pots and pans, backlit backsplash and patterned windows.
The bright and spacious kitchen blends sleek stainless steel cabinetry with rustic wooden shelving for cooking utensils – an inspired contrast.

Alpine authenticity, artfully reinterpreted

It is the successful blend of traditional Engadin charm and modern design features that gives the chalet its unique character. The attention to detail is evident wherever one happens to look. The bedrooms are furnished in bold shades of blue, green and red, set against warm wood accents that bring about a harmonious whole. Windows and sliding doors frame the snow-covered scenery and turn the natural backdrop into a beautiful showcase. Exposed wooden beams and soft lighting help to elevate the home’s alpine warmth even further. After spending exhilarating hours on the valley’s world-famous slopes, the new home spa, featuring elegant stone walls, a sauna and steam room, offers the perfect retreat in which to relax and unwind.

Chesa Bellaria is an oasis where tranquillity and adventure coalesce in utter harmony. Its prime location in Silvaplana, just a few minutes’ drive from the famous neighbouring village of St. Moritz, provides convenient access to the region’s renowned attractions. To arrive here is to discover that Chesa Bellaria is not merely a place, but an experience: exclusive, artistic and carried by the mighty stillness of the mountains.

Are you interested in this property? Find out more here!

Sunlit living room with soft cream-coloured sofas, green carpet, stacked wooden table, sled, large windows overlooking snow-covered trees and a copper fireplace.
A plush, cream-coloured sheepskin armchair bathed in sunlight, next to a window with dark green curtains, next to it a small wooden stool with a book.
Bright bathroom with green tiled backsplash, two white sinks, wooden window frames overlooking snow-covered trees, small wooden table and chrome towel rack.

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