1-Bed Country Retreat Near Lake in Borås – 36m² Holiday Home with Forest Views



Boanäs 40, Borås kommun, Sweden, Järfälla (Sweden)
1 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 36m² Floor area
€65,100
Country home
No parking
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
36m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a Saturday morning and the first thing you notice is the quiet. Not the performative quiet of a city park, but the real kind — just wind through spruce trees, a woodpecker somewhere off in the treeline, and the faint shimmer of the lake catching early light through the birches. That's the daily opening scene at this compact country home in Järfälla, Borås kommun, sitting on its own modest hill with 632 square metres of land and more than enough breathing room.
At 36 square metres, this is not a property you're going to fill with furniture you don't need. It's been built around a different kind of logic — one where the covered outdoor patio does half the living, where the open fireplace earns its keep from October through April, and where a good night's sleep comes without much effort at all. The single bedroom is calm and private, the bathroom simple and functional, and the kitchen sensible enough that cooking a proper Swedish husmanskost dinner — pan-fried perch from the lake, boiled potatoes, dill — feels like the most natural thing in the world.
The patio deserves its own mention. Facing out over the garden and the rolling green beyond, it becomes the gravitational centre of the property the moment temperatures climb above ten degrees. Long midsommar evenings here, with the sky refusing to go dark, have a way of stretching dinner into something that lasts until midnight without anyone noticing. Come autumn, the same spot catches the afternoon sun long after the surrounding farmland has gone amber and rust.
The plot gives you real options. If you've ever half-seriously talked about growing your own vegetables, this is where that idea stops being theoretical. There's room for raised beds, a small greenhouse, fruit trees along the fence line — whatever you're inclined to try. The garden is flat enough for kids to run around, sloped enough to give the house that elevated feeling without making anything awkward.
Inside, the open fireplace is genuinely central — not decorative, not an afterthought. It's the kind of thing that changes how you use a room. On cold November weekends, when the forest outside is grey and still, a fire going and something slow-cooking on the stove makes the whole 36 square metres feel entirely sufficient. Large windows pull the outside in throughout the day, keeping the interior light even when the Swedish skies go grey, which they do with some regularity between September and March.
Borås itself is worth understanding properly. It's Sweden's second-largest city by textile history and has quietly developed a solid cultural scene — the Borås Museum of Modern Art sits in the city centre and regularly draws international exhibitions, while the Gothia Cup network and the city's pedestrian shopping streets around Stora Torget offer everything a weekend trip demands. The drive from this property to central Borås takes around 30 minutes, which is far enough to feel genuinely rural and close enough to make a cinema run or a restaurant dinner in town a casual decision rather than an expedition.
The nearest shop is roughly five minutes by car, which in this part of Västra Götaland is legitimately convenient. Gothenburg, Sweden's second city and home to Landvetter Airport with direct connections across Europe, sits about an hour away — well within range for a Friday evening arrival and Sunday departure rhythm. For international buyers flying in from the UK, Germany, or the Netherlands, that airport connection makes the logistics genuinely manageable.
Summer around Borås is all about the water. The lake within easy reach of the property opens up swimming, kayaking, and quiet evening fishing sessions for perch and pike. The Torskinge forest trails nearby are used by hikers and mountain bikers from spring through to the first frost. Lingonberry and blueberry picking in late August is a tradition locals take seriously — bring a container and an hour, and you'll come back with enough for jam that lasts the winter.
For international buyers considering Sweden specifically, the property market around Borås offers strong value compared to Stockholm or the Gothenburg archipelago. Fritidshus — traditional Swedish holiday cottages — have seen consistent demand from both domestic weekend buyers and overseas second-home purchasers drawn to the country's clean air, reliable infrastructure, and high quality of life. The Swedish legal framework for foreign property ownership is straightforward, and the local municipality imposes no unusual restrictions on non-residents. Rental income potential is real, particularly during peak summer weeks when demand for rural retreats near Gothenburg regularly outstrips supply.
The property is currently in good condition and move-in ready — or more accurately, move-in-this-weekend ready. No major works required before your first stay.
Key features at a glance:
- 36m² country home on a 632m² plot in Järfälla, Borås kommun
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom — efficient layout designed for relaxed stays
- Open fireplace as functional centrepiece of the living area
- Covered outdoor patio with views over the garden and surrounding landscape
- Elevated position on a small hill with natural light throughout
- Large windows framing forest and countryside views
- Garden with strong potential for vegetable growing, fruit trees, or greenhouse
- Lake access within easy reach for swimming, fishing, and kayaking
- 5-minute drive to nearest grocery store
- 30-minute drive to central Borås and its cultural amenities
- Approximately 1 hour from Gothenburg Landvetter International Airport
- Good condition — no renovation required before first use
- Straightforward legal process for international and non-resident buyers
- Strong summer rental demand in the Borås rural corridor
- Priced at 65,100 — competitive entry point into the Swedish fritidshus market
This kind of property doesn't come up often at this price in a location that still feels genuinely rural. The Swedish second-home market has tightened considerably over recent years, and small lakeside-adjacent cottages with usable land in Västra Götaland are consistently among the first to sell.
If you'd like to arrange a viewing or get more details about ownership as an international buyer, reach out through Homestra today. A weekend visit in any season will tell you everything you need to know.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 1
- Size
- 36m²
- Price per m²
- €1,808
- Garden size
- 632m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Country home
- Energy label
Unknown
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