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| Grindelwald Village |
| Roelf Voss has built a little bit of Switzerland in the Apple Isle. |
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Grindelwald village, north of Launceston in Tasmania, was established in 1980 by Roelf Voss. He was inspired to create his village after he and his wife, Miep, visited Switzerland, where Roelf fell in love with the Alpine style of architecture. The first stage involved the creation of a seven-hectare lake. Next, Roelf constructed authentic Swiss-style chalets with high-pitched roofs, wide eaves, exposed beams, white-painted exteriors and balconies.
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Grindelwald now covers almost 405 hectares and has hundreds of homes as well as a restaurant and bar, golf course, tennis courts, hotel accommodation and self-contained chalets. The village also has an over-50s estate with strata-title chalets.
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Rita and Christian Ramseyer, originally from Switzerland, live in one of the most authentic chalets on the estate. The interior of their home is filled with Swiss bric-a-brac and furniture. The Ramseyers say it is just like being back home, thanks to the beautiful views and friendly atmosphere of the village.
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The nearby St Alban's Court is also a part of Grindelwald Village. However, there are some architectural differences. Different building guidelines mean that homes in St Alban's Court must be based on European designs rather than strictly Swiss architectural designs.
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More Info
Grindelwald Village, Waldhorn Drive, Grindelwald TAS 7277, ph: (03) 6330 0500.
Lawson Homes, Shop 3, 16 Freshwater Point Rd, Legana TAS 7277, ph: (03) 6330 2226.
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