The house is located on Søndergade, with a wonderful view down the cobbled street of Østergade at the front and overlooking the sea - the South Funen Archipelago - at the back of the house. Five minutes’ walk to the town square and 10 minutes to the harbour gives easy access to shops, restaurants and entertainment while a walk to the peninsula beach of Vesterstrand and its picturesque beach huts takes 20-30 minutes. You may also have a dip right behind the house (the neighbour doesn’t mind that you use his small pier). Find the exact location here (Link to Goggle Map).
Location
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The house is popularly referred to among town folks as “Blæsenborg” (the “Windy Castle”) due to its distinct features and its location within a few metres of the Baltic Sea.
The current owner Jens Rydder has close family links to Ærøskøbing and has visited the town regularly since childhood. He is currently living in Kenya working in international development and acquired Blæsenborg in 2003 with the intention to use it as his future residence in Denmark.
The house dates back to 1874 and was renovated in 2001. It is referred to as a “miniature mansion” illustrative of “how a modest house with distinct visual effects can have a strong presence in the streetscape” in the registry of Ærøskøbing buildings subject to the National Preservation Act.
Layout and Facilities
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The open plan ground floor features the entrance from the street, a living/TV room, a study area, a dining room with a 200 degree panoramic view of the Baltic Sea and access to a small balcony. Also a bath room with shower and a well equipped kitchen with access to the garden.
The top floor comprises the “Blue Room” with a double bed and access to the roof terrace overlooking the sea, the “Red Room” with street view and two single beds. On the landing is a small toilet.
From the terraced garden, you have direct access to the street and the path running along the sea front (takes you towards the harbour). From the garden you also have access to the lower gound floor room which includes a small workshop and storage.
With a floor area of approx. 110m2, the house comes fully equipped with dish washer, washing/drying machine, cable TV, wifi, central heating and a wood stove. Bed linen and towels available on request.