Windows to the Soul

A private indoor pool, Jacuzzi tub and a little sauna outside provide a spa-like stay at this sleek modern home near Aarhus in Denmark. It sits on a small crest, overlooking the bay in the quiet shoreline area of Ebeltoft. Femmøller Strand beach is a two-minute walk away and the shore here is dotted with beachfront cafés. It’s a forty-minute drive to Aarhus if you fancy a day trip to the “big city”.

But you might want to spend all of your time here enjoying that sea view. There’s nothing between you and it but a vast lawn for kids to play football or bounce on the sunken trampoline. Dine on the terrace as a group and watch the sun go down over the Baltic. Even if the weather turns, you can still make use of the indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna.

The home boasts a glass front, so you can enjoy plenty of natural light in the open living area. A sleek modern kitchen, dining and a lounge blend together to create a space perfect for socialising as a group. If you’re travelling with kids or teenagers, they might appreciate the games room with its squashy sofa, big TV and foosball table.

Home truths:
*The nearest grocery shop is over 2km away, so having a car is recommended
*There is plenty of private parking here and a charging point for electric vehicles
*Some of the beds are tucked away in odd places, like in the games room and a bunk above a double with climbing holds to get up
*Access to this home is up a steep, hillside driveway