News Check Out Pippi Longstocking's House for Sale in Florida's Beautiful Fernandina Beach By Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep has more than a decade of writing and editing experience for top publications. Her expertise extends from weddings and animals to every pop culture moment in between. She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 1, 2019 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Chris Badger Behold: the rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history tucked away in one of the most beautiful corners of the South.Nineties kids and their parents will likely recognize the 131-year-old Captain's House in Old Town Fernandina Beach, Florida, as Villa Villekulla, the fictional home of Pippi Longstocking in the 1987 movie The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. Today, we can see why the one-of-a-kind residence is one of Fernandina Beach's most photographed homes. And it's currently on the market for just $750,000.This 2,220-square-foot home has so much more to offer than its claim to fame as the on-screen residence of everyone's favorite "freckle-faced redhaired girl." Sure, it needs a little work, but its quirky architecture, original details, and magnificent views of the Amelia River are worth a little elbow grease. And even don't get us started on all the stained glass! 01 of 11 Pippi Longstocking’s House for Sale in Florida’s Beautiful Fernandina Beach 02 of 11 212 Estrada Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida Chris Badger As the Amelia Island History Museum explained to the Florida Times Union, the house, which falls somewhere between Victorian and Italianate in style, is known for having a "wider variety of gingerbread motifs, such as sunbursts, fish scales, clovers, brackets, globes, scallops, circles, diamonds and Maltese crosses, than any other in Fernandina Beach." 03 of 11 Entryway Chris Badger You'll find quirky flashes of stained glass—like the panels on the front door—throughout the house. 04 of 11 Good Bones Chris Badger It could use a fresh paint job, but the original heart pine floors, pocket doors and floor-to-ceiling built-ins are as beautiful as ever. 05 of 11 Bay Windows Chris Badger A number of the home's rooms feature stunning bay windows. 06 of 11 Modern Kitchen Chris Badger The kitchen was updated by the home's most recent owners. 07 of 11 Second-Floor Landing Chris Badger Guess what you'll find at the top of the staircase? Surprise… more stained glass! 08 of 11 Original Details Chris Badger Like most of the rest of the house, its plethora of oversize windows date back to the late 19th century. 09 of 11 Spacious Bedroom Chris Badger You'll find even more bay windows upstairs. 10 of 11 Bathroom Chris Badger The home has three bathrooms, including this second-floor one featuring a beautiful peacock window. 11 of 11 Local Landmark Chris Badger It doesn't matter where you're standing, this unique home's soaring copper widow's walk is hard to miss. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit