Selfoss Villa

A Kjartan Sveinsson Original in the South of Iceland

We love this contemporary home's Scandinavian inspired design and interesting collection of retro furnishings and art. Located in one of Iceland's best areas for exploring magnificent sites, it's a comfortable and convenient base to call home. 

Situated in the town of Selfoss in the southern region of Iceland, this residential home was designed by leading Icelandic architect Kjartan Sveinsson in the Scandinavian functionalism style of the 1970s.

Discovered and renovated by a writer and composer, it's an ideal base for travelers to explore the region's amazing sites in privacy, comfort and style.   

Sunny and bright, the large living room benefits from south facing light from banks of windows overlooking leafy gardens with an adjacent dining room that seats six and an electric piano for music enthusiasts. There's a fully equipped kitchen upstairs as well as an additional smaller kitchen and breakfast area on the lower level. 

The upper level also includes the roomy en-suite master while the additional garden side bedroom resides on the ground floor, with room for up to five guests. Decorated with a personal collection of original art, period furniture and designer objects, the home is a stylish and comfortable holiday retreat. 

Additional features

Wifi throughout, cable TV, stereo and audio system, landline for local calls and computer for guest use. Housekeeping and laundry facilities, linens and bath amenities. Private parking.

Around

The town of Selfoss sits on the banks of the Olfusa river on the southern coast famous for the nearby Breidamerkurlon Lagoon and the Snaefellsjökull Glacier in the west. Just forty five minutes to Reykjavik, the house is between fifteen minutes to an hours drive to Iceland’s most amazing attractions. Renowned for its beautiful shorelines and wildlife, the area is rich in local color. Don't miss the “Golden Circle” route, where Eurasia meets North America featuring some of the island's most amazing natural beauty and the famous volcano Mount Hekla with it's strange and beautiful lava fields. Adjacent to Þingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Thingvallavatn (the largest lake in Iceland), the house is also within a short drive to Hengill volcanic area, the river Öxará, Gullfoss waterfall, the hot springs area of Geysir, and the Kerid crater for both winter and summer attractions.

LOocation

Selfoss, Iceland. Nearest airport: Keflavik, Reykjavik International (100km)

Best time to visit

From September to April for the northern lights and summers for the midnight sun