Alexandrinen-Cottage, Villa with architectural heritage status in Heiligendamm, Germany.
The Alexandrinen-Cottage is a heritage villa in Heiligendamm overlooking the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with multiple rooms and large living spaces. The building features asymmetrical design with verandas oriented toward the water.
Georg Adolf Demmler built this villa between 1839 and 1840 on commission from Grand Duke Paul Friedrich as a gift for his wife, Duchess Alexandrine of Prussia. The residence was constructed when Heiligendamm was becoming a favored seaside retreat for German nobility.
The building shows how seaside resort style evolved by blending English traditions with Victorian and Italian design elements. Visitors can see this mix of architectural styles that made the house an example of refined taste among the upper classes of its time.
The villa is not currently open for regular visits, as it requires extensive renovation and is listed for sale. Architecture enthusiasts can view the building from outside while walking along Heiligendamm's seaside promenade.
The property originally featured an 80 meter long private pier with stone steps descending to the sea, linking the villa directly to the Baltic waters. This direct connection to the water was central to the bathing experience of its aristocratic residents.
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