Christianelyst, Neoclassical house in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, Denmark
Christianelyst is a Neoclassical country residence in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality featuring a main wing with two side wings that frame three sides of a courtyard. The property sits on spacious grounds with a garden that extends toward Bagsværd Lake.
Carl Ludwig Drewsen built the residence in 1803 and named it after his wife Christiane Louise Frederikke Buch. The land came from a division of the nearby Frederiksdal estate.
The building displays classical elements of early 19th century Danish residential design with its symmetrical layout and traditional dark-tiled roof. These features reflect how wealthy families of the period chose to build their homes near Copenhagen.
The property is located in the northern suburbs of Copenhagen and is easily accessible from the city. The house is best viewed from the grounds or exterior since the building remains in private use.
The property appeared in the 1948 Danish film I de lyse nætter as the home of character Linda Strand. The film captures the residence in its surroundings near Copenhagen during that era.
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