1923 Coastal Cabin with Private Jetty & Boathouse – Renovation Project in Færvik, Norway



Sildevikveien 18, 4818 Færvik, Norway, Færvik (Norway)
0 Bedrooms · 0 Bathrooms · 106m² Floor area
€500,000
House
No parking
0 Bedrooms
0 Bathrooms
106m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over Rævesand early on a July morning. The sea sits almost glassy in Gjessøysund, a cormorant perches on a nearby rock, and the smell of salt and pine drifts through a window that's been cracked open since sunrise. This is the daily opening scene from Sildevikveien 18 — a 1923 Norwegian cabin on the southern shore of Tromøy island, sitting on 2,213 square metres of coastal land, complete with its own jetty and boathouse. It's a renovation project, yes. But it's also one of those rare chances to build something exactly right, in a place where people have been returning summer after summer for a hundred years.
The cabin itself is 106 square metres of original Norwegian hytte construction — thick timber walls, a layout that was designed for gathering rather than impressing. The bones are solid. What's needed now is vision. Strip it back, and you have a framework that most coastal property hunters would spend decades searching for: a private plot this size with direct-access water infrastructure is genuinely uncommon along the Aust-Agder coastline. The boathouse and jetty in Gjessøysund are included in the sale, just a short walk from the front door, and the shoreline itself is roughly 100 metres away. On a warm evening, that's about the distance it takes to finish your coffee before your feet hit the sand.
The 35-square-metre balcony faces the sun for most of the day. South-facing plots on Tromøy are sought after precisely because the island's topography creates pockets of shelter that retain warmth well into September — the kind of evenings where you're still eating outside without a jacket when friends back on the mainland have already retreated indoors.
Tromøy is connected to Arendal by the Tromøy Bridge, making the island feel accessible without ever feeling overrun. Arendal itself is one of southern Norway's most liveable small cities — a proper Skagerrak town with a historic timber-house district called Tyholmen, outdoor fish markets on the quay in summer, and the kind of café culture that doesn't try too hard. The local favourite, Madam Reiersen, does fish soup on Fridays that regulars plan their weeks around. The Arendal Ukemusikk festival in August draws international acts to the waterfront and turns the whole town into one extended outdoor concert. Internationally, the city is known for hosting Arendalsuka, Norway's largest political and social forum held each August — a week when the town pulses with energy unlike any other time of year.
From the cabin, the nearby Rævesand beach is one of the island's best — a proper sandy stretch, not the rocky scrambles that dominate much of this coastline. The ferry quay is equally close, which opens up day trips to the outer islands including Mærdø, a car-free island with a preserved 18th-century pilot community that functions as an open-air museum in summer. Hiking on Tromøy means coastal trails through heather and birch, with occasional viewpoints over the Skagerrak that make you stop walking without planning to. Cyclists use the island roads year-round; the roads are quiet enough that you can ride two abreast without anxiety.
For international buyers, southern Norway's property market has demonstrated consistent long-term value, particularly for coastal leisure properties. The area around Arendal and Tromøy has historically attracted Norwegian families who purchase and hold properties across generations — which tells you something about how this place tends to make people feel. Ownership structures for foreign nationals buying Norwegian property are straightforward, with no restrictions on EU citizens and a well-established legal framework for non-EU buyers. The property is connected to public water and sewage systems and has electricity installed, which meaningfully simplifies the renovation process and keeps future costs more predictable.
The energy rating is currently G, which is expected given the age and condition of the building. A full renovation carried out with modern insulation and heating systems could shift that rating substantially while also unlocking the kind of rental income this location supports — summer lets along this stretch of coast are consistently in demand, and properties with private jetties command a significant premium in the short-term market.
Key features:
- 2,213 m² private coastal plot with partial sea views on southern Tromøy
- Private jetty and boathouse in Gjessøysund included in sale
- 1923 timber cabin, 106 m² — solid structure requiring full renovation
- South-facing 35 m² balcony/terrace with excellent sun exposure
- Approximately 100 metres to the shoreline
- Short walk to Rævesand sandy beach and ferry quay
- Two outdoor storage sheds plus a sea house
- Connected to public water, sewage, and electricity
- Bus stop four minutes on foot; Arendal city centre accessible by bus or bridge
- Grocery store seven minutes by car; shopping centre approximately fifteen minutes
- No restrictions on property purchase for EU nationals; straightforward process for others
- Strong short-term rental market for coastal cabins with water access
- Renovation project with full scope for customisation — buy and build to your own specification
Ample parking for several vehicles is on site, which matters more than it sounds when the whole family arrives for a Norwegian summer gathering with kayaks strapped to roof racks and coolers in the boot.
This is the kind of property that only comes to market because someone has waited too long to tackle it themselves. The plot, the jetty, the location — those don't come up again in the same package. If you've been looking for a second home in southern Norway, a place to anchor summer holidays for the next thirty years, or a coastal renovation project with clear upside, a viewing here will tell you very quickly whether it's the one.
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange your visit to Sildevikveien 18. The calendar for summer viewings fills faster than most people expect.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 0
- Size
- 106m²
- Price per m²
- €4,717
- Garden size
- 2213m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 0
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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