quiet retreat in charming midway
Brimming with old-world aesthetics and alpine tranquility, Midway is one of northern Utah's most charming mountain towns. Founded by Swiss emigrants in the 1850s, this area still proudly boasts a hearty Swiss influence, which is apparent in everything from the local architecture to traditions like the annual Swiss Days Festival and Midway Volksmarch. And if the town is a fairytale, this home is a storybook chalet. Built in 1999 by relatives of one of the original founding families of Midway, it was designed to resemble an ancestral home back in Switzerland. From the roof's pitch to the large, exposed beams, each detail of this home has been meticulously placed, and you can be confident in the care taken during the 25-year stewardship of its singular owners. The entryway opens to a two-story library and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows that invite panoramic views of the Heber Valley inside. Connected kitchen and dining areas are large enough to accommodate multiple dining tables and gatherings of almost any size. The kitchen is equipped with a granite island, trash compactor, new microwave and refrigerator, two ovens, a walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. A few updates worth mentioning: brand new tile in the kitchen and entryway and new paint through much of the home. On the main floor, you'll find a guest room and bathroom, as well as an additional half bath off the kitchen. Also on the main floor, the home's spacious primary bedroom. Along with access to the back deck, this room has its own fireplace, a full ensuite bath with a separate tub and shower, and two vanities. In 2005, an additional office/craft room and full walk-in closet were added to the space. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms. Originally built as bunk rooms, these two oversized spaces can fit multiple guests if needed or serve as individual suites. Both have their own full bathrooms and feature more of those sweeping valley views. The home's finished attic has full access and can be used as overflow lodging for guests, but has mostly served as a great spot for storage or a fuss-free playroom. The large, open basement is also finished and an ideal gathering spot for game nights of any size. One end of the room features a theater-style entertainment setup, while the other was designed with gaming and billiards in mind. Here, there's another full bedroom and bathroom, as well as a gym space and access to cold storage that runs along the front of the house. A true walk-out basement, you'll find the most sprawling, beautiful valley views right out these doors, and beyond the generous lawn is a horse property and the coveted pool house. Along with a fully in-ground pool with automatic cover, this structure has its own 3/4 bathroom, washer/dryer hookups, and a full sound system. The south-facing wall can be opened to the deck on warm summer nights or shut for additional warmth while swimming laps in snowy months. The home's 3-car garage has brand new epoxy flooring, as well as a workbench space and a storage loft with an automatic lift for the retractable stairs. For even more storage, look to the small garage on the north side of the home, which is ideal for yard-care equipment. At just shy of an acre, this property is fully landscaped and partially fenced. In total, this home has three back decks from which to take in the valley views, but the mountain vistas from the front porch and deck are just as breathtaking. This has primarily been a vacation home for the owners, who spent time here in summer and winter breaks, ensuring the ideal combination of minimal wear-and-tear and maximum love and care. In short, this home is a legacy in the making and an absolute gem of a mountain retreat. With history, heart, and pastoral valley views, this quiet retreat is hard to beat.