The case in summary Historic trading places and owner-occupied homes along the coast are being sold for record sums. The first holiday property with a price tag of more than NOK 25 million in Nordland was mentioned earlier this summer. Several homes in the same category have appeared on the market in the past year, including a property priced at NOK 35 million. Estate agent Marius Berger believes that many of these properties are greatly underestimated in price by local brokers. The Jennestad property, priced at NOK 35 million, has an interesting history and includes a popular art gallery. The seller of Jennestad hopes that the art can be continued in one way or another, and that the sculptures in the garden remain in place. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAi. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. Earlier this summer, news mentioned a property in Kabelvåg. It was then the first leisure property with a price tag over NOK 25 million in Nordland. – There are many gems in Northern Norway that are undervalued, says estate agent Marius Berger. In the past year, several homes in the same category have appeared on the market. The newest addition boasts a popular art gallery, huge lot and sculpture park. The property, which is priced at NOK 35 million, joins the series of old coastal cultural buildings for sale in Norway. There are not many gardens in Northern Norway with a sculpture park. Photo: iSnitt housing photo Retail locations with new value? “Vesterålen’s Pearl”, as estate agent Marius Berger calls the property in Sortland, was originally the old trading post of Jennestad. The history stretches all the way back to 1830, and it was a hub for trade both by road and by sea. However, the main building on today’s edition was built in 1917. – These old trading places are very beautiful. More people have started to see the value in it, says Berger to news. He is an estate agent in the company Sem & Johnsen, which works to sell a number of expensive holiday homes in Nordland: news Handelssted from the early 20th century In Ofoten, the Revelsøy trading post is for sale. The property is described as very charming with cultural and historical value. The price tag is NOK 15 million. Lofoten drone service Væreierbolig in Lofoten In Kabelvåg, on a cliff, is an old værierbolig for sale. The word “farm owner” means the person who owns a fishing village. In other words, the owner’s home was where the person kept his house. This property is described with words like lovely, stately and newly renovated. The price tag is NOK 28.5 million – and the seller has turned down an offer of NOK 23 million. Unknown Jennestad Handelssted The old trading center in Jennestad, with a history dating back to 1830, has developed a lot in the last 50 years. news visited the trading site in 1980, when the shop was still being run. 23 years ago, the property was bought by Kåre-Bjørn Kongsnes. He has developed the place into an important gallery where, among others, Odd Nerdrum, Pushwagner and Queen Sonja have exhibited art. Brokerage Sem & Johnsen currently has 14 holiday homes for sale in Nordland. The most expensive NOK 35 million, the cheapest NOK 2.9 million. The latter is a good price for a “cottage” in northern Norway. The price of the former is unproven ground in Northern Norway. At the moment, the property is the second most expensive holiday home for sale in the whole of Norway. Only “beaten” by a villa on Vinterbro for NOK 45 million. Berger believes that objects like this cannot be compared with historical prices in the area. – Objects are usually compared with similar objects nearby. There is nothing to compare it to. That means you have to start somewhere to see what the market is willing to pay. Estate agent Marius Berger says owners of special properties in northern Norway have discovered that it can be worth a lot of money. Photo: Estate agent Sem & Johnsen Berger believes that Jennestad and similar properties have both historical and cultural value must also be taken into account. – Our office believes that several of these properties are greatly underestimated in price by local brokers. – What do you think is the reason why local brokers do not price the objects as high as you do? – Traditional way of thinking, replies Berger. news visited the Jannestad trading post in 1980. At that time, they sold everything from modern mattresses to canning cans to home canning: Dronningen, Nerdum and Pushwagner Jennestad, which is priced at NOK 35 million, regardless of the price, has quite an interesting history. The seller, Kåre-Bjørn Kongsnes, says that he has taken great pleasure in developing the place over the past 23 years. – As a western trout, it has been very satisfying. At the same time, it has bound me very strongly, says Kongsnes and refers to the fact that it costs a lot of time and energy to create a good art gallery. In 2015, Queen Sonja, together with gallery owner Kåre-Bjørn Kongsnes, opened her own exhibition in Jennestad. Photo: Andrea White Hveding He brings out a few of the many highlights: “Muitalusat” (2022) – works of art from Sami visual artists. Showed the diversity of artistic techniques and the great breadth among Sami artists. “Visions” (2016) – over 50 works created by Hariton Pushwagner. “Bergtatt” (2015) – various works of art, both gravure, woodcut and ceramic work by HM Queen Sonja. “Mot Møysalen”, a woodcut of Queen Sonja which was exhibited in Jennestad in 2015. Photo: Monica White Martinsen / news Odd Nerdrum, Håkon Bleken and Killi Olsen are also on the long list of artists who have used the gallery in Jennestad. Despite the impressive range of artists, there is a completely different thing that reigns supreme over important experiences for Kongsnes. – The most beautiful visitors we have come from our nearest neighbours, Jennestad kindergarten and Jennestad Montessori school. In 2015, Kåre-Bjørn Kongsnes welcomed Queen Sonja in connection with her exhibition at Jennestad. Photo: Lars-Bjørn Martinsen / news Hope the art is continued When asked if the property will be sold with art, Kongsnes replies that there may be a discussion with a possible buyer. – I hope our artists can be continued in one way or another. It is natural that the sculptures in the garden and a number of other works of art remain at Jennestad, he says and adds: – I would dread digging up the bases of the sculptures more than pulling a wisdom tooth. Kåre-Bjørn Kongsnes has spent more than 20 years developing the trading post, which he is now trying to sell. Photo: Monica White Martinsen / news – It is run as a gallery today. Is there a further requirement? – There are no guides for the place. At the same time, I hope that the foundations that have been laid can be further developed – and this can be done in many different directions. – NOK 35 million is a lot of money. If such a sum falls in my mailbox tomorrow, and I bid 35, will I get some art made by Queen Sonja? – Yes, and maybe you could have gotten it for NOK 34 million as well, replies Kongsnes. But Galleri Jennestad has had exhibitions since 2003, with a number of well-known artists. Is it possible to get more art with the purchase? Kongsnes reveals that they still have works of art by all the artists available. – What we initially feel belongs with is the sculpture garden, beyond that it will be a matter of negotiation depending on interest. – With very good negotiations, can you get one artwork from each artist? – Yes, of course you can. Published 06.09.2024, at 16.47
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