Here’s my rewrite as a busy global real estate agent, focusing on overseas buyers, reflecting the property’s condition, lifestyle, and the local area, with purposeful minor errors in grammar and spelling, and using a story-like flow:
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As a real estate agent working with buyers from all over the world, I want to give you a straightforward preview of this country home at Ryttarstigen 203, here in Långsand – just outside Skutskär, Sweden. I’ll be honest, I’m juggling a lot of clients these days, but this property really stand outs for buyers searching for that Swedish get-away – especially if you’re an expat or coming from overseas. The house is ready to move in but sure, it has some rooms to update, nothing too crazy though. Let me walk you through the lifestyle here and what the area’s all about, which is really important if you don’t know Sweden or this region yet.
First off, Långsand is part of Älvkarleby kommun, about 10 min drive to Skutskär, pretty close to Gävle and an hour twenty-five to Stockholm for quick city visits. The area feels quiet but not remote, and is best for people who don’t mind a slower pace and appreciate a coastal feeling. This is a good choice if you want that country home atmosphere but don’t want to totally isolate yourself.
The climate here is what you'd expect up north, with real seasons – snowy winters (nice for cross-country skiing and sauna life), pretty crisp spring and autumn, and summers that get a bit warm but not roasting, usually somewhere around 18-22 degrees C in July, and the long daylight is amazing in summer. Winters, again, get dark and colder (-5 or even lower sometimes), but Swedish houses are built for it.
The property itself – built in the mid 1970s – is a classic Swedish wood construction, pretty solid, nothing too fancy, but also not a project that’s falling apart. It’s been looked after, mostly in good condition, but you’ll need to fix up the shower/WC area due to some water damage. It’s not unusual for this type of house and the building blocks are there for you to choose how you want the bathroom to look (modern, retro, whatever you like). Rest of the house is fine overall, you can move in as you plan the wet room renovation.
A real plus here is the land. The garden is big, almost 1300 sqm – if you’re coming from a crowded city, you’ll really notice the space. There are mature trees for privacy, an open lawn for kids or dogs or even large summer BBQs. Plenty of light and green views from inside and the house has that “country” smell and sound, you can really hear the birds.
There’s also a small guesthouse. It’s basic, not heated, but works well for guests, teens or could be a remote office if you work online (lots of foreign buyers set up a desk for work-from-home life here). You get flexibility.
Inside, space is well organized for Scandinavia. Open kitchen & dining let everybody eat together (don’t expect a huge kitchen, but there’s plenty of space), two bedrooms – not luxury suites, but big enough for family or friends. There’s a sauna as well. Believe me, after a cold swim in the sea or a snowy walk, throwing yourself into a hot sauna is pretty much the Swedish dream.
Though the property isn’t directly on the water, you’re just 150 m to the sea and you can join the local community association to rent a boat slip/boating spot – highly recommended. Not every place offers that. This also means walks to the beach are easy with a coffee in hand.
The local life is simple and outdoor-focused. Rullsands Havsbad and Billudden Nature Reserve are in your back yard, with long beaches, forest hikes, and good birdwatching if you’re into that. Fishing is big (especially with the Älvkarleby river so close), people kayak and play lots of tennis and paddle. In summer the beaches are lively with locals and some tourists, in winter it’s super quiet. There’s a small marina nearby – you can hire boats or kayaks without the hassle.
Groceries and basics are 10 minutes away in Skutskär – nothing fancy but has what you need: supermarkets, pharmacy, fuel, some restaurants. For bigger shops/malls, Gävle city is about 25 mins away. Good bus and train connections for those not wanting to drive everywhere.
Neighbours here – you get a mix: some summer people, some full-timers, all ages. It’s not a wild social scene but people are friendly, safe for kids to bike around and you get used to seeing the same faces at the beach. If you’re social you’ll fit in, if you want privacy that works too.
Bullet point amenities & key features (keeping it tight):
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom (needs renovation, wet room)
- Kitchen + open dining area
- Sauna
- Separate WC
- Storage room
- Guesthouse (unheated, for extra space/office)
- Large garden/lot (approx 1,288 sqm)
- 150 meters to the sea
- Boating/boat slip rental nearby
- Private and not overlooked
- Community with tennis, canoeing, hiking nearby
- Easy connection to Skutskär, Gävle, Uppsala
- Good mobile/internet connection
- Room for cars/parking on site
If you’re looking for all-new and polished, you’ll need to plan the bathroom renovation, but rest is ready to use straight away. It’s an ideal set-up for people who want to really experience rural Swedish life, with extra space to spread out, grow your own stuff, have family or guests over. In my experience, buyers from down south or from big cities often say living here is peaceful and easy-going, but you do need to enjoy fresh air and a slower rhythm.
Let me know if you’d like the full info pack, or want to set up a viewing. I can share more about the process to buy in Sweden as a foreign buyer as well. Its a practical house for a lifestyle change or vacation spot, and in this price range it’s a pretty rare find. Happy to help with any questions – just ping me, I’m in and out of appointments but I will get back to you as soon as I can!
