Built in 1914 and recognised with an architectural award at the time of its completion, this beach house occupies a rare waterfront site in Liseleje on the north coast of Denmark. Set on a 3,948sqm plot overlooking the Kattegat, the property has remained in the same family’s ownership for around 80 years.
The 87sqm house retains many of its original details, carefully preserved through successive renovations. Arranged across five rooms, it reflects an earlier era of Danish seaside architecture, while its generous grounds place the emphasis firmly on landscape and outlook.
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
To the rear, the garden combines mature trees, lawns and a series of sheltered outdoor spaces. A rose-covered slope descends towards a private staircase leading directly to the beach, placing the shoreline only moments from the house.
The coastal setting has continued to evolve over the past century. Following the installation of a breakwater in 2000, a dune landscape gradually formed along the waterfront, creating a broad stretch of sand while providing additional shelter and privacy for the property. From the terrace, views extend uninterrupted across the Kattegat and out towards the horizon.
Located around 800 metres from the centre of Liseleje, the house sits within one of Denmark’s best-known seaside towns, where cafés, restaurants and independent shops cluster around the coast. More than a century after its construction, the property remains in private ownership and continues to occupy one of the area’s most prominent waterfront sites. It is listed for DKK 25 million via Adam Schnack.
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