Glumslövsvägen 285

Atop the rolling hills of Glumslövs backar, in the heart of the nature reserve that winds along the Öresund coastline, lies this characterful home dating back to 1879. The original year remains visible on the brick gable, while the gently rolling hills and grazing pastures of the nature reserve stretch out directly towards the water in front of the house, creating a view that can never be built out. From here, sailboats and cruise ships glide past with the Danish coastline as a backdrop, while in the evening the sky across the strait is painted in shades of pink and orange.

The house features a dark felt roof and a façade of beautiful, aged brick. Behind the understated exterior lies a home that has been carefully and comprehensively renovated, particularly the upper floor, which underwent a complete renovation in 2022, including everything from the roof to the water-based underfloor heating.

In the entrance hall, a wooden staircase leads up to the upper floor, while the rooms on the ground floor unfold with varying character and atmosphere. The kitchen, finished in stone and solid oak, connects to a generous and peaceful living room centred around a fireplace. From here, the view extends freely through the 150-year-old window frames made of pitch pine. The frames have retained their original proportions but were fitted with new energy-efficient glazing by the current owners in 2013, preserving both the light and the views without compromising the character of the period property.

Natural brick walls connect the layout with the more intimate parts of the home, where a classic spiral staircase winds its way up to one of the bedrooms. Further on is a bright reception room and a relaxation room, where a large expanse of windows frames ever-changing views across the valley and sea as the daylight shifts. Upstairs, beneath preserved original roof beams, are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, completed as part of the comprehensive renovation in 2022. There is also a private seating area within the large dormer window, offering the same beautiful views as those below, creating a place where the gaze can simply rest on the horizon.

Outside, a wooden deck and pergola provide the perfect setting, with the nature reserve as the closest neighbour and an old cast-iron pump connected to the villa’s own well. Adjacent to the garden, behind a black double door flanked by pots of olive trees, lies a charmingly furnished room on the lower-ground floor. The atmospheric space features a white-tiled kitchen area and room for a substantial wooden table, creating an inviting setting for celebrations and gatherings.

Here, history, nature and a thoughtfully designed home come together.