Landhaus P. Godeffroy

The white villa features ionic column portals on both street and river sides, with a low copper-covered hip roof and sandstone base.

Architect Christian Frederick Hansen designed this residence between 1790 and 1792 for Peter Godeffroy, incorporating neoclassical architectural elements throughout the structure.

The interior decoration includes plaster casts of ancient statues, busts, and vases, including a Venus statue recovered from a shipwreck on the Elbe.

The property remains under private ownership by the Rantzau family, descendants of shipowner John T. Essberger who restored the villa in the 1930s.

Louis Jacob created an English landscape garden around the house, complete with greenhouses and an orangery that complemented the architectural design.

Location: Altona

Address: Elbchaussee 547, Hamburg

GPS coordinates: 53.55962,9.81826

Latest update: March 17, 2025 02:47