Tusculum (Nybrovej 375) is an 18th-century house situated on the north side of Bagsværd Lake, close to

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and Sophienholm,

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, some 10 km north of central

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, Denmark.

History

18th century

In the 18th century, the region north of Copenhagen became popular for its scenic views and opportunities for recreation with the surrounding meadows, woods and lakes, with many summer residences being built. Tusculum is one of several properties which were sold off from the Frederiksdal estate from the middle of the 18th century and used for the construction of country houses. They were collectively referred to as Ny Frederiksdal (New Frederiksdal) and also comprised Søro,

, Sophienholm and

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. Frederiksdal's first forester's house was formerly located on the site. In 1746,

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and Gysbert van Hemert leased a parcel of land on the site from Frederiksdal's owner and used it for the construction of a country house. It was possibly expanded with more land in 1752 since a new leasing document () was issued by the prime minister's widow that year. Joost van Hemert would later acquire his brother's share of the house. His widow kept the house until her death in 1778. The house was then passed to their son-in-law Admiral A. N. de Fontenay. In 1791, his widow sold it to Else Marie de Bang.

19th century

In 1798, she sold it to Jens Friedenreich Hage. The buildings and garden were located on both sides of the road. Hage's heirs sold Tusculum to pastor of the

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in Copenhagen, J. A. RalTard. He owned it until 1850. In 1954, it was acquired by Gregers Christian, Count Raben. He gave it the name Tusculum. It had until then simply been referred to as Frederiksdal Lyststed (Frederikdal Country House) and presented it to his foster daughter Amalie Raben. In 1865, she married the Norwegian writer Andreas Munch. Later owners included C. F. Rich and wine merchant Lorentz Petersen.

21st century

In 2004, Tusculum was acquired for DKK 45 million by real estate agents Peter Norvig and Hanne Nørrisgaard. In 2013, Tusculum was acquired for DKK 45.5 million by Lars Kollind and Vibeke Wesarg Riemer.

History

18th century

19th century

21st century

Today

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