Built in the 16th century by the Danish Royal Crown, Lyngsbækgård Manor became the summer home of the King of Denmark. Today — and for the past many years — it’s the full time residence of Henrik Frederiksen.

For one of Denmark’s wealthiest men, who has the means to live anywhere in the world, calling Lyngsbækgård home is a testament, not just to the beauty of the property, but to the surrounding area.

“This area is a paradise,” says Frederiksen with a smile. “It’s quiet, beautiful, lots of space. It’s all very special.”

Some time ago Frederiksen and his late wife Vivi hired a team of 35 workers, who toiled every day for three years to restore the Lyngsbækgård Manor and its buildings to their original splendor.

Today it’s a sight to behold. Not opulent or ostentatious but reflecting tasteful Scandinavian restraint that imparts a cheerful, regal appearance. The manor house is flanked on three sides by what is the largest thatched roof structure in Denmark.

These connected timber-framed buildings were originally the stables, granaries and workrooms of the estate and today accommodate Frederiksen’s magnificent collection of nearly 50 automobiles.

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