Thatched Haven with Scenic Rooftop Terrace

The prestigious villa "DUXCAAR" is located in Groß Schwansee, about 30 kilometres east of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Lübeck. Groß Schwansee is a beautifully situated place directly on the Baltic Sea, which, with its nature reserve directly adjacent to the village, allows for a very natural holiday without through traffic. The villa is an ecologically exemplary (geothermal energy) exclusively furnished thatched-roof villa built in 2009. It is situated on a beautifully landscaped large plot with 5 terraces, sunny garden seating areas and shady quiet zones. The entire property is lovingly planted with mature trees, rhododendrons, etc. After entering the villa through the elegant entrance area, you are greeted by the spacious open-plan living/dining room of approx. 60 square metres with an open fireplace, antiques, hi-fi system and an international library with extensive literature in German, English, French and Spanish. With a good book and a glass of red wine from the hotel's own wine cellar and a crackling fireplace, you will wish that the long winter evenings would never end. In fine weather, you also have a wonderful view over the wide landscape and towards the Baltic Sea from your second living room, an approx. 60 square metre roof terrace. In the large kitchen you have enough space to prepare even large meals. You can also hire our private chef to prepare a wonderful meal for you for an extra charge. On the ground floor you will also find a fully equipped bathroom with separate WC and a utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, cleaning facilities for sports equipment etc. On the first floor there are two comfortable bedrooms furnished in different styles, from the elegant white bedroom in country house style to the "Sumatra" room in colonial style with bamboo bed and comfortable colonial armchairs and Indian table. There is also a spacious and professionally furnished study (approx. 25 square metres) on the first floor for guests who want / need to work during their stay. The room is dominated by an XL granite desk with screen, printer, lamp and an ergonomically high-quality work chair. There is also a coffee/tea making facility, a double armchair and a large TV screen in the room. You also have direct access to the roof terrace via two doors. Naturally, the area and the entire house are equipped with a fibre optic connection for ultra-fast Internet. The high-quality furnishings of the room are rounded off with a floor made of French travertine laid in "opus romain". There is also a sauna and a main bathroom of approx. 25 square metres with a large floor-level shower, whirlpool, double washbasin, bidet, towel warmer, toilet and large dormer window with garden view. On the first floor, after an anteroom, there is a children's room of more than 30 square metres with two single beds, a large play table and its own shower room (ensuite). You also have exclusive access to the pool area with separate changing area, shower and WC, two loungers, granite shelves for glasses, books etc., counter-current system and underwater lighting. The pool temperature is around 28° all year round On the 60 square metre roof terrace you will find a large seating area with armchairs, sofa, glass table and sun loungers. There are also several terraces, sun loungers and a Weber gas barbecue in the lovingly planted garden. If you are looking for a special cultural highlight for your family celebration or just for two, then this offer is certainly very interesting for you: In co-operation with the Lübeck University of Music, the villa has a wonderful 130-year-old 'Blüthner' grand piano. We can organise a private concert for you and your guests in the villa. Whether a classical piano recital, a jazz matinee or even a trio, quartet or musical cabaret - we will organise an unforgettable experience for you and you decide the programme. The acoustics are excellent and there is room for up to 20 people or more. Round off the evening with an 'after concert buffet'. In 2019, the villa was once again certified by the German Tourism Association and achieved the highest rating out of almost 70,000 certified holiday homes in Germany for the third time. The villa received the "Germany's best holiday villa" award. The villa has received the "Best Holiday Villa in Germany" award from the German Tourism Association several times. Groß Schwansee is about 20 minutes from Lübeck and a good hour's drive from Hamburg International Airport. The village is characterised by the beautifully restored Schlossgut Schwansee with its Michelin-rated restaurant. You live in a wonderfully quiet location in the immediate vicinity of the castle estate. The almost unspoilt Baltic Sea beach is just 3 minutes away and you can also go on extensive cycling and hiking tours above the cliffs in one of Germany's most beautiful nature reserves. Several very attractive golf courses are also just a short drive away. Groß Schwansee is the ideal location for those interested in culture, as from here you can visit Mecklenburg castles and manor houses, cultural festivals as well as the cosmopolitan cities of Berlin and Hamburg with their museums, monuments, shopping opportunities etc. as part of a day trip. Basic information - Pets allowed: 2 - allowed size of dogs: large (more than 60 cm) - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: Housing estate - type of building: Detached house - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 2 - size of property: 1100 m² - year of construction: 2010 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2024 - detached house - Contactless check-in/check-out - no youth groups - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 3 - Number of bathrooms: 4 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: In part - heating: Everywhere - underfloor heating: Everywhere - balcony - terrace - garden: For sole use - dog-proof by a fence (completely fenced in) - fence height at the lowest point: 90 cm - indoor pool - ㄴ for sole use - ㄴ maximum depth: 125 cm - ㄴ length: 900 cm - ㄴ width: 400 cm - Total of private car parking spaces: 4 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 4 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (more than 1,80 m width) bedroom 4 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 6 - 2x single bed Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - bath tub - 2x basin - bidet - hair dryer - daylight bathroom 4 - shower - bath tub - 2x basin - toilet - hair dryer - daylight bathroom 6 - shower - basin - toilet bathroom 8 - shower - basin - toilet - hair dryer Wellness - sauna - ㄴ for sole use - whirlpool - ㄴ for sole use Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge - stove: electric stove, induction hob - kitchen hood - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - dishtowels - size of kitchen: 26 m² - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 6 - number of living rooms: 1 - living room is dimmable - fireplace Entertainment - TV: TV, satellite TV - smart tv - DVD player - music system - radio - CD player - music instruments - piano - party games for adults For children - high chair - children's crockery and cutlery - playground equipment - party games for children Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object - clothes drying rack - iron - vaccum cleaner - cleaning products - fire extinguisher - smoke alarm - carbon monoxide alarm - first aid kit - safe Accessibility - stepless entrance to holiday home - handrails on all stairs - extra-wide doors (at least 80 cm) - threshold-free accommodation - shower stool - walk-in shower Sustainability - Waste recycling - Bio garbage available - glass recycling available - paper recycling available - plastic recycling available - Water saving appliances - water-saving shower - water-saving toilet - Charging station for E-cars - Renewable energy - 100% green electricity - geothermal heating - heat pump - LED lighting (everywhere) - House Insulation - natural sustainable insulation materials - insulated roof - insulated facade - insulated floors - energy-saving windows Outside area - roof terrace - outdoor furniture - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue Surroundings - view: sea/lake, garden, forrest, lawn - directly at the edge of the wood - Nearest town centre: 300 m - Grocery store: 5,0 km - going out: 200 m - restaurant: 200 m - train station: 18,0 km - airport: 90,0 km - motorway: 19,0 km - distance public transport: 200 m - beach: 400 m - distance to the dog beach: 700 m - sandy beach: 400 m - sea: 400 m - lake: 8,0 km - playground: 300 m - golf course: 15,0 km - bicycle hire: 100 m - hiking trail: 100 m - riding facility: 10,0 km Distinctive features - thatched house - located in the middle of the countryside