2-Bed Country Cottage Vacation Home in Hällestad with Forest Views & Guest Cottage



Skånstorp Höjden 123, 612 75 Hällestad, Finspångs kommun, Sweden, Hällestad (Sweden)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 70m² Floor area
€118,000
House
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
70m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a July morning and the air smells like pine resin and wet grass. The only sounds are a woodpecker working through a birch somewhere in the tree line, and the faint creak of the terrace boards under your feet as you carry your coffee out to watch the mist burn off the fields. This is Skånstorp Höjden 123. It's not a postcard version of Swedish countryside life — it's the real thing.
Set on a private road in Hällestad, within Finspångs kommun in the heart of Östergötland, this two-bedroom country cottage sits on a 787 square meter plot where the garden ends and the forest begins almost without you noticing. The transition is that gradual. Mature plantings, raised vegetable beds, flower borders in full bloom through summer — the current owners have spent years shaping a garden that feels intentional without feeling formal. There's a greenhouse for starting seedlings in April when the ground is still cold, and an outdoor shower tucked to one side for rinsing off after a swim.
The swim, by the way, is at Stigstorpsgölen — a quiet lake just 1.4 kilometers down the track. No beach bars, no paddleboard rental kiosks. Just clear water, dragonflies, and the occasional family of ducks. In August, the surrounding forest floor fills with chanterelles. Locals who know where to look come back with bags full. Lingonberries follow in September, and the forest takes on that particular amber-and-rust quality that makes Östergötland feel almost theatrical in autumn.
At 70 square meters, the cottage doesn't try to be more than it is. Three adaptable rooms, a kitchen and dining area that flow into the main living space, and large windows that bring the outside in rather than shutting it out. The wood-burning stove is the heart of the place in cooler months — light it on a Friday evening in October and the whole room transforms within twenty minutes. French doors open directly onto the terrace, which is where most of summer happens: meals, books, long evenings that don't get dark until well past ten.
Beyond the main house, a separate guest cottage gives you genuine flexibility. Visiting family doesn't have to share the bathroom. Friends who come for a long weekend have their own space, which — as anyone who's hosted knows — makes everyone more relaxed. A woodshed keeps firewood dry and accessible, and the greenhouse extends the growing season considerably in either direction. These outbuildings add real utility, not just charm points on a listing.
The property has been improved steadily and sensibly. New flooring throughout, the stove addition, the terrace construction, and a considered extension that added living space without disrupting the original proportions — these are the kinds of updates that make a property feel cared-for rather than renovated-for-sale. The bones are solid, the condition is good, and there's nothing waiting to surprise a new owner.
Finspång itself is about 15 kilometers away, a proper Swedish town with a supermarket, pharmacy, hardware store, and the kind of restaurant where locals actually eat rather than just tourists. The town has a notable industrial history — Bofors had operations nearby, and the Finspång Castle sits right in the centre of town, open for visits. For a more substantial day out, Norrköping is around 45 kilometers south: a genuine city with a strong arts scene, the Visual Arts Museum, the Kolmården wildlife park nearby, and a restaurant strip along the old industrial canal that draws people from across the region.
Göteborg and Stockholm are both reachable by car in roughly two to three hours, making this a practical second home for city-based buyers. Norrköping's airport handles domestic connections, and Stockholm Arlanda is under three hours by road. For international buyers flying in from elsewhere in Europe, the logistics are genuinely manageable.
Östergötland's climate rewards the full seasonal calendar. Summers here are warm and long — July temperatures regularly reach 25°C — with enough light to make evenings feel like afternoons. Winter brings reliable snow most years, which transforms the forest walks into something else entirely. Cross-country ski trails thread through the forests around Hällestad, and the lake freezes thick enough for ice fishing by January most winters.
As a vacation home or Swedish second home, this property sits at an accessible price point for the region. Rental income potential exists — rural Swedish cottages with outbuildings and lake access within walking distance consistently attract interest through platforms serving the Nordic holiday market. For international buyers, Sweden's property ownership laws are straightforward, with no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing residential property. Standard due diligence applies, and local estate attorneys can handle the lagfart (title registration) process efficiently.
Key features at a glance:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 70 sqm of living space on a 787 sqm plot
- Separate guest cottage for visitors or rental flexibility
- Wood-burning stove providing efficient heat and ambiance
- French doors opening onto a spacious south-facing terrace
- Greenhouse for year-round growing
- Woodshed and outdoor shower
- 1.4km walk to Stigstorpsgölen lake for swimming and fishing
- Direct access to foraging and hiking trails from the garden
- New flooring, extended living area, and terrace added by current owners
- Located on a private road with friendly neighbors at a distance
- 15km to Finspång town amenities
- 45km to Norrköping, with airport and rail connections
- Strong seasonal rental appeal in the Nordic holiday market
- No foreign ownership restrictions for international buyers
- Priced at 118,000 EUR in good, move-in ready condition
This is a property that rewards slowing down. The kind of place where a weekend becomes a week without anyone complaining. If you've been looking for a Swedish holiday home or second home in Östergötland that gives you forest, water, a proper garden, and room for guests — this one is worth your full attention.
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange a viewing or request the full property documentation. Properties like this at this price point in Finspångs kommun don't stay available long once the right buyer finds them.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 70m²
- Price per m²
- €1,686
- Garden size
- 787m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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