Question juridique clé
Whether the covered pool area must be included in the net living area under Art. 10(2) OAFE for the LAFE authorization limit.
Solution extraite
Yes. The pool basin and the adjoining pool room are service rooms comparable to other private wellness facilities and must be counted.
Motifs extraits
The court interpreted Art. 10(2) OAFE teleologically and systematically. The purpose of the 200 m2 limit is to allow affluent foreign buyers to acquire homes matching their standard of living, including qualitative comfort features. A private pool area with sauna and solarium, directly accessible within the dwelling and used exclusively by the owners, is not exempt merely because it serves a specific, luxurious activity.