WINTER WONDERLAND

Purchased as a convenient base for family ski trips, this reinvigorated chalet in Thredbo, NSW, is now a special place to visit year round.

- Stephanie Hope

With its Snowy Mountains-inspired colour scheme, nostalgic ski-themed art prints and scenic outlook, ‘Stepping Stone’ chalet enjoys a constant connection to its magical alpine location. Owned by Sydney couple Patrick and Yolanda, the cosy home in Thredbo serves as a holiday base where they and their two daughters, aged 19 and 17, enjoy skiing in winter and mountain biking and hiking in summer. “We love the area and had been looking to buy a ski chalet for a few years,” says Patrick. “It was a game of patience waiting for the right one to become available.”