Villa Bellander

Can you hear the sound of the wind whispering through the old pines, the smell of the sea salt air? Villa Bellander stands before you, a testament to the artistic spirit of its time. Imagine a young, brilliant architect, Ragnar Östberg, at the height of his career, given the chance to reshape this house, giving new life to a building that had risen from the ashes of a fire. Villa Bellander was once the home of a renowned doctor, Adolf Bellander. After the tragic fire, Östberg turned the home into a masterpiece, blending it into the beautiful surroundings of Storängen. He created Villa Bellander in the national romantic style, a signature seen in many buildings around Stockholm, especially here in Storängen. You’ll notice the distinct elements: a wooden home with a steep, gabled roof, nestled amongst the lush greenery. From the bright yellow walls to the red tile roof, Villa Bellander stands as a symbol of both the past and present, a place where history whispers its secrets among the roses and the pines. Today, the villa is a haven for the garden designer, Eva Björkström, whose talent creates beauty as magical as the villa itself. You may even catch a glimpse of her workshop, tucked into the quiet space between Storängsvägen and John Lodéns väg. So, take a moment, breathe the air, let the story of Villa Bellander weave its magic.