luxury villas with sea view for sale Båstad, Sweden

Situated directly on the shores of the Öresund, beside Sofiero Palace, Hovmarskalksvillan is far more than an exceptional waterfront residence. It is a rare piece of Swedish royal history, combining documented provenance, distinguished architecture and a setting of remarkable beauty. The villa was built in 1897 as the summer residence of Consul August Wingårdh, one of Helsingborg’s leading industrialists, and designed by renowned architect Ola Anderson. Originally named Villa Ekeliden, the red-brick, turreted residence was crowned by a tall tower and elegant spire, forming a distinctive silhouette along the Sound. In 1905, Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, later King Gustaf VI Adolf, and Crown Princess Margaret acquired the property and incorporated it into the Sofiero estate. The upper section of the tower was subsequently removed, reportedly because it interrupted the view from Sofiero towards Kronborg Castle on the Danish coast. In the decades that followed, the villa served as a residence for the Marshal of the Court and other senior members of the Royal Household, giving rise to its present name, Hovmarskalksvillan – “The Court Marshal’s Villa”. After King Gustaf VI Adolf’s death in 1973, Sofiero was donated to the City of Helsingborg, while Hovmarskalksvillan remained in private ownership. The present owner acquired the estate in 2005 and has since used it exclusively for corporate representation, executive education and board meetings, rather than as a conventional family home. Between 2005 and 2008, the estate underwent an exceptionally comprehensive and sensitive restoration. The original floor plan and architectural character were preserved, while materials, details and craftsmanship were restored or recreated to the highest standard. The tower and its distinctive spire were reconstructed according to the original drawings, returning the villa to its historic silhouette for the first time in almost a century. Arranged over four floors, the main residence offers six generously proportioned bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, together with elegant reception rooms, dining room, drawing room and office. The basement includes storage, laundry and technical facilities, a sauna and wine cellar. Expansive terraces and the upper floors enjoy uninterrupted views across the Öresund. The estate also includes a heated 8 × 14 metre swimming pool with pool house and a separate annex comprising a triple garage, basement storage and a fully equipped guest apartment. The approximately 3,900-square-metre grounds extend to a newly constructed seawall and wave-breaking quay, preserving both the gardens and the immediate connection to the water. With Sofiero Palace as its neighbour and views towards Kronborg Castle, the location is among the most distinguished on the Swedish side of the Öresund. Central Helsingborg and the ferry connection to Denmark are approximately 6 kilometres away, Copenhagen and its international airport about one hour by car, and Ängelholm Airport around 25 minutes – offering exceptional accessibility, including for owners arriving by private aircraft. Properties with documented royal connections rarely reach the open market. Hovmarskalksvillan brings together historic provenance, architectural distinction, meticulous restoration, waterfront living and outstanding international accessibility in one singular estate.