Villa Backa 1 - Skeppsholmen

Welcome to an extraordinary castle-like villa in the National Romantic style from 1907 – a grand residence in a class of its own. With a total area of approximately 1,000 sqm, spread over four floors and outbuildings, and surrounded by a park-like garden, this property offers a unique combination of historical character, elegance and modern comfort. This stately turn-of-the-century villa rises with an impressive façade of white render, contrasted by a steep hipped tiled roof and half-timbered bay windows. The building is crowned by stair-tower gables, decorative dormer windows and a magnificent balcony adorned with cast urns. The grand avenue and driveway, the well-tended shrubs and the monumental natural stone entrance staircase enhance the palatial impression from the moment of arrival. The villa has been carefully restored to preserve its original splendour, with period details such as mirrored doors, stucco work, festoons, wall mouldings, ceiling rosettes, wainscoting, open fireplaces, generous ceiling height and original wooden floors. At the same time, all the comfort one could wish for is present, in the form of multiple bathrooms and walk-in closets, two lavishly appointed kitchens, a wine cellar, a billiard room, a library, generous entertaining spaces and enchanting bedrooms for every guest. A representative entrance floor with several dining rooms and salons, a library, four entrances – one of which features bespoke joinery for shoe storage – two high-flush guest toilets (Duravit "1930"), a guest room with WIC and ensuite, and a craft-built kitchen (from Canadaköket in Uppsala) with a 100 cm wide gas hob (from Italy's Ilve), a serving corridor with custom joinery display cabinets, and connection to the wine cellar one floor down. If four dining places were not enough, there is also a south-facing terrace overlooking Backadammen and stately cypresses (thujas) that evoke French châteaux, where breakfasts and meals can be enjoyed with a hotel feel. A magnificent vaulted staircase leads up to the middle floor, where you are greeted by a welcoming castle-like upper hall on one side and a balcony on the other side of the staircase – in England called a "gallery" because family portraits were hung here to be admired. No fewer than six bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office. The light-blue master bedroom leaves few unmoved – a magnificent fairytale suite with festoons between the five windows, a bay window, views over the treetops and the lake, and two WICs. Should these not suffice, there is an enormous adjoining WIC, as well as a generous bathroom with double Victorian basins (by Italian luxury brand Hatria Dolcevita), a bathtub and alcove ceiling shower, plus built-in storage. The other bedrooms have all been endowed with gold-trimmed features; one has a large balcony with enchanting views over the lake, the garden and the avenue. Another has its own WIC and ensuite shower room (Villeroy & Boch). A third has enormous space and views in two directions. And the remaining two have their own WIC and a connection to built-in shoe storage respectively. The attic stairs lead up to a very beautiful fairytale attic floor with generous ceiling height, roof beams and many beautiful windows. There is the possibility to convert this into an additional floor of living space, subject to approval by the Höör town planning office. Drawings have been prepared for four guest rooms with four corresponding ensuite bathrooms. At the lowest level is a basement floor, just as cosy as the rest of the villa, with Italian tiles and Italian lighting, a rustic wine cellar, a billiard room/lounge, a guest room, a dining room with a working cast-iron stove, a foyer with a working cast-iron stove and bar (the foyer can be converted into an additional salon if the wall to the storeroom is removed), a generous larder and storeroom. Here there are opportunities to run various types of businesses (with the town planning office's approval, of course), as well as space for the family's sporting interests and hobbies. There is also a laundry room with another fully equipped kitchen – and should you wish to run a restaurant, there is an entrance from the garden with a natural spot for a maître d'hôtel table beside the antique-style stove. Right next door is a stately natural stone bathroom (Italian Hatria Dolcevita) – a perfect spa space as a complement to a future pool in the garden. A modern boiler room with a ground-source heat pump (2005). The beautiful park-like garden is a sanctuary in itself – an endless lawn, sky-high shading deciduous trees, enormous rhododendrons, well-tended softly rounded shrubs, several seating areas and plenty of room for socialising and relaxation. Here there is the opportunity for crayfish parties, garden parties and summer meals. The property is framed by the beautiful lake below, which creates a fairytale mirror image of the villa. The garage was designed by an architect, built in 2000, as solid as a villa (with the same stepped gables and architectural style as the villa) and can easily be converted into a residence with glazed sections instead of garage doors. It houses four cars as well as the built-in storage. On the ground floor there is a bathroom, a cleaning cupboard and a secluded hall with stairs up to the upper floor, the guest floor, with a bedroom and a large living room currently used as a studio and office. The property is located in a quiet and highly sought-after villa area, close to both the tranquillity of nature and everyday conveniences. Here you live in a stately, spacious and nature-close manner – in an environment where timeless elegance meets modern quality of life. Quiet luxury in its purest form – a castle-like country life with big-city luxury just minutes away. With only a 10-minute walk to Höör station, you can reach Lund in 20 minutes, Malmö in under 40, and Copenhagen in just over an hour – an unbeatable combination of rural calm and urban accessibility. Around the property winds the newly created Villa Backa trail – a beautiful walking path designed to highlight the area's unique surroundings. The trail runs through the roughly 7-hectare park-like environment surrounding the villa, where you walk past the mirror pond and along the cypresses that frame this tranquil oasis. There is also an outdoor gym and several seating areas – perfect for both everyday exercise and restful reflection. For those seeking deeper relaxation, one of Skåne's most exclusive spas – the architect-designed Andrum Spa – is just a two-minute walk from the entrance. A natural extension of the home's luxury and harmony. In addition, a rich and varied range of offerings awaits in Höör and its surroundings. Hike in the fairytale forests of Frostavallen, swim or fish in Lake Vaxsjön and Lake Ringsjön – just ten minutes away by car. Food and culture are ever-present: enjoy lunch at Gästis or Åkersberg, or take a culinary excursion to one of the nearby gourmet restaurants. For those who appreciate locally grown and sustainable produce, there is a wide selection of locally produced goods from farms in the area – with the REKO-ring collection point just 300 metres from the house. If you want to experience even more of Skåne's nature, the possibilities are endless: take a day trip to Söderåsen National Park with sweeping views and dramatic ravines, paddle along the Rönne å river, or head east to the Österlen coast and sea – all within easy reach of Villa Backa. Experience concert evenings with guest artists, visit Bosjökloster, and play a round at one of Skåne's most renowned golf clubs. Skånes Djurpark and several family-friendly activities keep the area lively all year round. Welcome to a place where every day is defined by quality, beauty and quiet luxury – one of Sweden's most unique residences. A place to fall in love with.