HOMES
Senior living community close to nature
Fredensborghusene consist of 77 interconnected houses that blend discreetly into the surrounding nature.
The senior housing consists of 30 terraced houses, 47 angular courtyard houses and a community centre with a restaurant, function rooms and nine guest rooms. Jørn Utzon designed the area with a so-called finger plan, which means that all houses radiate out from a central axis and have a view of scenic areas. The centre of Fredensborghusene is home to the restaurant, where residents eat together every day, the Saxild Hall, which is used for events and lectures, a fireplace room, a lounge with games tables and the Utzon Museum Fredensborg.
- 47 courtyard houses
- 30 terraced houses
- Restaurant and common room
- Scenic area
Film about the collective housing
More about the residential facilities
A Space for Community and Social Activities
The community centre in the main building of Fredensborghusene has been an important social gathering place since the beginning. Here, residents eat together and organise joint activities such as yoga, lectures, excursions, Midsummer Eve celebrations, and more.
The community centre is partly furnished with furniture designed by Utzon, while the walls are decorated with gifts from members of the association. Jørn Utzon's daughter, Lin Utzon, has created a striking and beautiful mural which was unveiled on the 100th anniversary of her father’s birth in 2019. In front of the community centre is a large terrace, a wide, raised plateau with a beautiful view of the surroundings.
Fredensborghusene is a member of the Frembo association, which has been working to ensure healthy, attractive and sustainable collective housing and nursing homes since 1954.
Homes vary in size
The corner houses vary in price and size depending on whether they have a garage, courtyard and/or terrace.
- Type A: Corner house with courtyard, 111.3 m2
- Type B: Corner house with courtyard and garage, 111.3 m2
- Type C: Angled house with courtyard, 129.5 m2
- Type D: Angled house with courtyard and garage, 129.5 m2.
The terraced houses are on two floors with a living room that extends the full height of the building and access to a small courtyard.
- Type E: Terraced house with terrace, 73.3 m2.
The overview of housing costs is an average price, as all homes are very different in every respect.
Admission requirements and waiting list
Danish citizens living abroad have priority for housing in Fredensborghusene. Applicants must have lived and worked abroad for at least five years.
In addition, applicants must be no older than 60 at the time of registration and no longer have children living at home.
Fredensborghusene is a very attractive pleace to live and it is necessary to register well in advance if you are interested. The waiting time is currently over 12 years.
Danes Worldwide administers the waiting list. To be added to the waiting list, you must be a member of that association.
Terms of tenancy and house rules
The terms of tenancy are in accordance with general tenancy law. As a resident, you are eligible for housing benefit if you meet the relevant criteria.
Fredensborghusene are only available for long-term tenancy.
Tenants are required to purchase 12 meal tickets for the restaurant per month per resident and to follow the house rules.
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