Charming, Affordable Flat by Edge of Quiet Park in Central Oslo
Location
Car: Not Necessary
From the park right outside the apartment one has a panoramic view of Oslo, the fjord, the Holmenkollen ski jump and the wooded hills surrounding the city. During winter there is only a short trip to an eldorado for cross country- snow board or down hill skiers.
During summer you can just hang out in the popular park (it has an open air café), enjoy numerous good restaurants (Collets Cafe, Arte Pazza, Pascal, SmalHans, Schröder or the unusual Underwater Pub, where you can enjoy live opera on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings), Alternatively you can walk to the city centre in 15 - 20 minutes.(Also bus no. 21 and 37). From the city centre (in front of the Town Hall) you can take a short ferry trip to the Viking Ships Museum, the Folk Museum and the Kon Tiki Museum at Bygdøy. Or go swimming in the new fashionable centre of town at Tjuvholmen or at Bygdøy’s popular beach Huk. Or you could go out to one of the islands for swimming or sightseeing. Oslo has many museums (Astrup Fearnley, Edvard Munch, National Gallery, Gustav Vigeland Park & Museum etc) in its centre. The city has quite a hectic nightlife with bars, music clubs and restaurants to cater for any taste. And during the summer there is only a few hours of darkness. Temperatures in summer vary between 16 to 22 but can reach 30 degrees centigrades. During winter temperatures vary between plus 4 to minus 15 centigrades.
Golf: The nearest golf course is situated at BOGSTAD, an estimated 7 km drive away (north west – Ankerveien 127). The Oslo Golf Club here is the oldest in Norway, established 1924 in an undulating parkland set on the banks of Lake Bogstad which borders the layout on two sides. The location is charming with generous fairways with some doglegs and plenty of trees which will only occasionally come into play after a wayward drive. The course was extensively renovated i 2009 by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates, which included fairway and green drainage works and improved playing surfaces.
Tel. 0047 225 10560. Booking in advance is advised.
Ski: SKIING and SNOWBOARDING in Tryvann – 5 km drive away north or direct tram. Tryvann Vinterpark has a ski market share of more than 60% in the Oslo area and is the sixth largest ski resort in Norway measured by lift ticket sales, hosting close to 220.000 visitors per season. Two modern quad chairs provide uplift and there's a well featured terrain park. The normal season stretches from the beginning of December to mid-April with most of the runs covered by snowmaking open for night skiing to 10pm most of the season. Tryvann has direct access to 14 individual pistes, served by 6 ski lifts, a capacity of 10,000 skiers / snowboarders per hour. Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate from November to April. Oslo airport within one hour’s drive, (or direct tram/airport express) so ski weekends, snowboard breaks and short ski holidays to Tryvann are perfectly feasible. All levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert, well-catered for. Highly rated by Snowboarders
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1987
About the owner: I was born 1947, and trained as graphic designer in London, were I worked as designer, later as writer and film critic in Norway. Stayed with my family in Italy and South Africa for some years. I am now enjoying traveling and working with real estate development. When this Oslo property is rented out, I myself usually stay in another apartment above. This means I am seldom far away should you need any assistance.
Why the Owner Chose Oslo, Norway:
The house sits high on a hill overlooking a lovely park. I was always attracted to this house and area for many years. Then came the opportunity to purchase. When I bought the apartment more than 28 years ago, I immediately connected to it. I felt I was 'home'. It is always like that with homes; it’s either love at first sight or there is no connection at all. This apartment is a perfect shelter, a place where you can relax completely. You image you are in the country, yet you are in the middle of a city. My three adult sons have grown up here, my baby boy has just started getting the feel of the place. Recently the facade went through a major restoration and most of the original details are in place. This apartment still has the original lay out, and although it has modern appliances throughout, it has hardly been altered since it was built in 1897. It is filled with lots of artefacts, prints, sculptures and antiques.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
Through the years I have introduced some architectual salvage into the apartment; intarsia doors, among other things. These items do not contrast, but complement the apartment, so does the comprehensive video library, and films can be watched on a giant cinema screen. And in the morning you can bring your coffee with you out on the other side. In winter you can enjoy a drink in front of the roaring fire in the living room.
I can never see myself giving this apartment up for another.
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3rd bedroom has kitchenette and en suite bathroom.
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Downstairs flat is 75sqm, has 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6 (max 7). Fire and cinema.
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1st room has dining table, work area and double sofa bed. 2nd room to the left.
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1st bedroom has double sofabed but is also a dining room and work area.
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2nd bedroom/sitting room has big cinema screen and projector for film viewing
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You will sleep very well downstairs!
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Ancient Nordic god Thor with Hammer on the wall protects you against the Trolls
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Modern bathroom with toilet, shower, washbasin. Comfortable underfloor heating.
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Second bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin, Underfloor heating.
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Morning view of park outside, summer.
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3rd bedroom has kitchenette and en suite bathroom.
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In winter you can usually ski right outside the house.
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Through a little hall you reach the first of the two large rooms
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The 1st room doubles as a dining room and bedroom. It also has a work area.
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Sitting room has double sofabed plus extra single bed can be installed if needed
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2nd sitting room/bedroom looking through to first room.
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With wood burning stove, underfloor heating and aircon you’ll be comfortable!
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Modern bathroom with toilet, shower, washbasin. Comfortable underfloor heating.
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Modern bathroom with toilet, shower, washbasin. Comfortable underfloor heating.
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Afternoon view of park outside, winter.
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View from the park during winter
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House on the hill: Central Oslo’s highest point – tranquil yet almost downtown.
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3rd bedroom has small double (120cm) and single bed. Windows west and north.
Partner Offers
- Response time Within 12 hours
- Response rate 90%
- Calendar last updated 09/26/2016