The New York Times shows us the home of the Leopold family — it's on the edge of a Fjord in Asker, Norway. Just south of Oslo, the home takes full advantage of the surrounding views and features many large windows, a dock for fishing and swimming and five outdoor decks...
While the home appears ready for Scandinavian summers, it also must be comfortable in the dark and cold winters — there is an elaborate electrical heating system in all the floors of the house and even "under the driveway and the path leading to the front door."
Check it out: On the Edge of a Fjord and all the pictures in the slideshow.
Pics: Espen Rasmussen
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I wish we could see more photos of the house. Looks beautiful
view carrefour_ny's profile
the house, of course is gorgeous! i am curious about the heating of it. is the floor system the only heating system in the house? i didnt notice any fireplaces, are there some? and what fuels the floor system, what makes the water hot, natural gas out in the wilds?
thanks!
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Norway is such a beatiful country - I hope I can go back again sometime soon...
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i am in love with that kitchen!
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The article talks with further detail about the electrical heating system and the fireplaces in the house...
view Aaron's profile
sassydo --
The post and the article stated that the house is heated electrically. Norway has an extensive system of electric public utilities, nearly all which comes from hydroelectric facilities - so most folks rely upon electric climate control and heated water.
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I would also have liked to see a bit more of the space. The decor seems almost too simple and clean for my tastes (at least judging from the pictures) - but perhaps it works in this relaxing environment. In any event, it is a beautiful home.
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Wow- Beautiful...I'd love to have one just like it. Very nice-clean looking.....would love to see more of the inside.
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it's a beautiful house with a lovely view, but boy they pay through the nose in norway. over a mil for construction of a 300sqm home is very, very high - even for a winterized one.
but the end result is very nice.
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Holy moly. This is what I call a truly ideal house; amazing use of natural light, wonderful flow of indoor to outdoor, and the sparse yet warm decor. And the lake! I would be jealous but I admire the Leopold's style too much. Fab.
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