Villa de Freitas

Villa de Freitas stands at Elbchaussee 239 and is a residential building featuring architectural elements designed by Lundt & Kallmorgen. The property includes two greenhouses and service buildings positioned on the western portion of the grounds.

Merchant Carlos Pedro de Freitas purchased the property in 1903 from the heirs of Baron Johannes Eduard von Mutzenbecher and had the current building constructed. It was built during a period when villa communities along the Elbe became the preferred residential area for successful traders.

The residence reflects how wealthy Hamburg merchants of the early 1900s chose to live and the kinds of spaces they valued in their homes. Its location on the Elbchaussee was a visible sign of business success and social standing among the trading community.

The property is visible from Elbchaussee and sits in a residential neighborhood with good local facilities. Visitors should be aware that this is a private residence and public access to the interior is not normally available.

After standing empty for years, the house was purchased in 2011 and underwent extensive renovation to restore its use as a residence. This revival saved the building from decline and gave it new life as a modern home.