Hjälmarsnäs, Historical manor building in Örebro Municipality, Sweden
Hjälmarsnäs is a historic manor in Örebro Municipality with a villa of about 200 square meters (2150 square feet) containing six rooms and high ceilings of around 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) on the ground floor. The property sits on a private waterfront with a dock and boat launch.
The estate dates to the early 1400s when it belonged to Brynjulf Jonsson and later served as a residence for Gisle Nilsson Struss. Building elements including a basement vault from the 1200s show how the structure evolved across centuries through multiple owners and construction phases.
The name refers to its location by Lake Hjälmaren, a major water body in the region, and reflects the long connection between the estate and the water. Residents over generations have shaped and relied on this waterside setting.
The property offers direct water access via a private dock and boat launch, which helps visitors understand the layout if interested in water activities. Check seasonal conditions of the waterfront before visiting, as water levels and ice coverage vary throughout the year.
The glass veranda was never fully completed because original plans included a swimming pool that was never built during construction. This unfinished structure is still visible today and tells a story of ambitions that time reshaped.
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