2-Bed Holiday Home with Guest Cottage & Private Boat Berth on Storsjön, Sweden



Ångersnäsvägen 30, 811 99 Årsunda, Sandvikens kommun, Sweden, Årsunda (Sweden)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 74m² Floor area
€227,000
House
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
74m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a January morning and the ice on Storsjön stretches further than you can see, perfectly groomed, with the faint scrape of skate blades drifting up from the plowed track that runs just 100 meters from your front door. In summer, that same shoreline smells of warm pine resin and lake water, and your private boat is already tied up at the berth, ready to go. This is Ångersnäsvägen 30 in Årsunda — a 2020-built year-round house in Sandvikens kommun that genuinely earns the word "practical" without ever feeling dull.
Built four years ago to current Swedish energy standards, the 74-square-meter main house is single-level, which matters more than people expect. No stairs to navigate after a long ski day, no awkward layout to work around when you're hosting family for midsummer. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space flows naturally, and the large windows pull in so much Nordic light during summer that the interior almost glows. On a grey November afternoon, that same layout means a single source of warmth fills the whole space quickly and evenly — a small but real advantage in this climate.
The kitchen is fully fitted with modern appliances and enough counter space to actually cook in, not just reheat things. The dining area handles a proper table for six without crowding anyone. Two bedrooms, proportioned sensibly — one for a double bed with room to spare, one flexible enough to swap between guest room, kids' room, or a quiet place to work when the rest of the house is busy. The bathroom has been finished with clean, contemporary fixtures and practical storage. Nothing over-engineered, just a house that works.
What makes this property a genuinely interesting purchase is the guest cottage sitting separately on the 1,075-square-meter plot. It's insulated, it's already prepped for an air-source heat pump installation, and it expands what the property can do considerably. Friends visiting from Stockholm or Gothenburg get their own space rather than the pull-out sofa. Alternatively, rent it independently during peak weeks — Swedish lake properties at quality locations draw consistent summer interest, and a self-contained annex is a real asset for that. The running costs on the whole property sit at roughly 28,124 SEK annually, which is low enough to make year-round ownership financially comfortable without constant maintenance anxiety.
Outside, the plot is generous and private. There's a terrace pool — a specific detail worth pausing on, because a cool dip after a warm July afternoon on the water is one of those small pleasures that stacks up over years of ownership. The garden has room for a barbecue setup, outdoor furniture, a kitchen herb patch if you want one, space for children to run around. And then there's the boat berth. Direct access to Storsjön means you're out on the water in minutes, not driving to a public ramp and queuing.
Storsjön itself is one of the larger lakes in Gästrikland — fishing for pike and perch runs strong here, and the shoreline changes character beautifully through the seasons. Summer kayaking, autumn walks along the forest tracks that connect the lakeshore communities, winter skating on the maintained ice track that circles the bay near Årsunda. Cross-country ski trails at Högbo Bruk are a short drive away. The nearby town of Sandviken — about 15 kilometers — covers everything practical: ICA and Coop supermarkets, a hospital, the Göransson Arena, schools, and a handful of solid restaurants along the main strip. Gävle, the regional city, is roughly 30 kilometers east and connects easily to Stockholm via the E4 motorway and direct train services. Arlanda Airport sits around 150 kilometers south — manageable as a direct drive, and with good rail connections from Gävle.
The seasonal rhythm here is real and varied in a way that genuinely keeps the property interesting to own across the whole year. Midsommar celebrations in June draw the local community out to the lakeside. The Gävle Christmas market in December is a 30-minute drive and one of the more atmospheric in central Sweden. In late summer, the forests around Årsunda yield chanterelles and ceps in quantities that justify an early morning foray with a basket — a ritual that locals take quietly seriously.
For international buyers considering a second home in Sweden, the legal framework is accessible. EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freehold residential property without restriction. The freehold tenure here means full ownership, full flexibility. Swedish property tax on second homes is low relative to much of Europe, and the Swedish mortgage market is open to non-residents with appropriate documentation, though many international buyers purchase outright at this price point. Property management locally is well-established for seasonal owners who aren't on-site full time.
At 227,000 EUR for a 2020-built house with a guest cottage, a boat berth, a pool, and direct lake access, this sits well below comparable lakeside properties in southern Sweden or the Stockholm archipelago — which is precisely why Gästrikland is attracting attention from buyers who want the genuine Swedish lake experience without the premium that comes with the Dalarna or Värmdö postcodes.
Key features at a glance:
- 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house built in 2020 to modern Swedish energy standards
- 74 sqm single-level main house with open-plan kitchen and living area
- Separate insulated guest cottage prepped for air-source heat pump installation
- Private boat berth with direct access to Storsjön
- Terrace pool on a 1,075 sqm private plot
- Plowed ice skating track 100 meters from the front door
- Annual operating costs approximately 28,124 SEK
- Freehold tenure with no ownership restrictions for international buyers
- 15 km from Sandviken, 30 km from Gävle, ~150 km from Arlanda Airport
- Fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and forest trails all accessible on foot or within minutes
- Rental income potential from guest cottage during peak summer and winter weeks
- Move-in ready condition — no renovation required
- Low maintenance construction with strong energy efficiency
If you want to understand what owning this property actually feels like before making a move, reach out through Homestra to arrange a viewing — ideally in summer when the lake is at its best, or in winter when the ice track is running and the guest cottage looks exactly like the thing you didn't know you needed. Either season makes the case clearly. Contact the Homestra team today to get full details, arrange a visit, or discuss financing options for international purchasers.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 74m²
- Price per m²
- €3,068
- Garden size
- 1075m²
- 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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