Hi, sorry for the delay, super busy as always! But I wanted to take the time to go over this fantastic house in Sala, Sweden, because I know a lot of international buyers have been really interested in properties with lakeside locations and some true Swedish countryside feeling.
Let me tell you a bit about this house at Gullvalla Aspholmen 110. This is actually a really good example of a solid Swedish year-round house with lots of potential uses. It’s original built in 1970 but it’s been taken care of well over the years, and it’s not one of those old projects where you have to rip everything out. The owners have done steady improvements, so it’s in good condition. You’re not going to walk in and feel like you need to do full renovations, it’s pretty move-in ready. But, I’ll walk you through some ideas for adding your own touch later.
Let’s talk about the location first, because honestly, that’s why this house is special. It’s only about 100 meters from the lake Stävresjön in the countryside outside Sala. The water is right there, so it’s absolutely perfect if you want to swim all summer, take out a kayak, do some fishing, or just relax by the jetty. Locally, you get a real close-knit little community feeling—a total of just 17 houses in this Aspholmen area, so very low traffic, super peaceful, and safe for kids if you have a family. Most properties are lived in year-round or as summer houses; so if you want to paddle board in the morning and grill fish in the evening, this is your kinda place.
For anyone coming from outside Sweden, Sala is a midsize town famous for its silver mine, with a pretty classic Scandinavian small-town feel. You have basic shopping, cafes, restaurants, a few schools, plus medical and travel s ... click here to read more