2-Bed Lakeside Chalet on Lake Mjøsa with 96m² Terrace & Guest House – 24 min from Oslo Airport



Støavegen 20, 2092 Minnesund, Minnesund (Norway)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 57m² Floor area
€349,000
Chalet
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
57m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Early on a Saturday morning in July, the surface of Lake Mjøsa is so still it looks painted. You step out onto the west-facing terrace at Støavegen 20 with a cup of coffee, the air carrying that particular mix of pine and fresh water that only Norway gets right, and somewhere behind you the smell of last night's wood fire still lingers in the cabin. The nearest sound is birdsong. That's it. That's the whole soundtrack.
This is Minnesund — a small lakeside community in Innlandet county, about an hour north of Oslo, sitting on the banks of Norway's largest lake. It's not a tourist honeypot, and that's precisely its appeal. The people who have holiday homes here come back year after year because they've found something increasingly rare: real quiet, real nature, and a place that genuinely feels like it belongs to them.
The chalet at Støavegen 20 has been kept in good condition and carries the honest character of a classic Norwegian fritidshytte — red-painted horizontal wood cladding, a gabled roof with concrete tile and asphalt shingles, and an interior where wooden floors and panelled walls do the decorating. Everything sits on a single level, which makes it easy to live in and easy to maintain. At 57 square metres inside, it's sized for comfort rather than complexity. Two bedrooms — one with a bunk configuration for kids or extra guests, one with a double bed — share a bathroom renovated in 1995 with tiled floors, tiled walls, and a walk-in shower. A separate outdoor toilet adds practical flexibility when the terrace is full of people.
The living room anchors the cabin around a fireplace that earns its keep across all four seasons. October evenings by Mjøsa can turn sharp, and there's something right about lighting the fire while rain comes off the lake and the birch trees outside have gone gold. The open kitchen and dining area faces those same views through large windows, fitted with solid wood countertops and profiled cabinet fronts. A south-facing balcony of 5.4 square metres comes off the kitchen — compact, but ideal for morning sun before the rest of the household stirs.
What sets this property apart from most holiday chalets at this price point is the outdoor footprint. The total terrace area reaches 96 square metres, built across several connected zones that follow the natural slope of the 548-square-metre plot down toward the water's edge. There's room for a proper outdoor dining setup, lounge furniture, and still space left over. A built-in outdoor fireplace and grill area makes hosting easy — the kind of long summer evening gatherings where dinner stretches into darkness and nobody wants to go inside. The west orientation means the terrace catches afternoon and evening light right through midsummer, when the sun doesn't fully set until well past 10pm.
Direct access to Lake Mjøsa means swimming, fishing for perch and pike, and getting a small boat in the water are all possible from your own plot. Mjøsa is 117 kilometres long and offers some of the best freshwater fishing in southern Norway. Kayaking the quieter bays in the early morning is a different kind of experience entirely — the kind that resets something in you.
The guest house and garden shed, both built in 2007 and connected to the electrical system, extend what the property can do. Guests get their own space, you keep yours, and the shed handles the seasonal gear — bikes, fishing rods, garden furniture — without cluttering the main cabin. The electrical panel was installed by a certified electrician in 2010, and the windows are a mix of double and single glazing dating from 1963 through to 2011.
Year-round, there's no shortage of reasons to make the drive up. The Mjøstråkk trail — a long-distance cycling and walking route that traces the shore of the lake — passes close by, covering terrain that ranges from flat family rides to longer stretches that demand a bit more effort. In winter, Hurdal Ski Center is roughly 20 minutes away by car, with alpine runs and a ski school that handles everyone from first-timers to confident intermediates. Cross-country skiing on groomed tracks through the surrounding forests is another option that most locals quietly prefer.
The village of Minnesund itself is small but functional. Kiwi Minnesund, the closest grocery store, is a four-minute drive. A larger shopping centre is ten minutes by car. A bus stop is a seven-minute walk from the front door, and Eidsvoll station — on the main Oslo line — brings the city within easy reach without a car. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is 24 minutes away by road, making this genuinely practical as a holiday home for international buyers who want to fly in and be at the cabin before the afternoon is over.
For international investors, Norwegian holiday property law is relatively straightforward for EEA and many non-EEA buyers, and the Mjøsa corridor has seen consistent demand driven by Oslo's growing population and limited lakeside stock. A property like this — direct water access, outbuildings, good terrace, established holiday area — holds its appeal. Short-term rental through platforms is a realistic income option during the summer peak season, when demand around Mjøsa reliably outstrips supply.
Key features at a glance:
- 2-bedroom chalet in good condition, 57 m² on a single level
- 96 m² total terrace across multiple outdoor zones with direct lake access
- West-facing terraces ideal for long Norwegian summer evenings
- Built-in outdoor fireplace and grill area for entertaining
- Fireplace in the living room for year-round comfort
- Separate guest house and garden shed, both built 2007, both electrified
- South-facing balcony off the kitchen, 5.4 m²
- Plot of 548 m² with lawns, plantings, and lakeside access
- Direct access to Lake Mjøsa for swimming, fishing, and boating
- Mjøstråkk cycling and walking trail passes nearby
- Hurdal Ski Center approximately 20 minutes by car
- Kiwi Minnesund grocery store 4 minutes by car
- Oslo Airport Gardermoen 24 minutes by road
- Bus stop 7-minute walk; train connections from Eidsvoll
- Electrical system installed by certified electrician in 2010
This chalet is listed on Homestra, Europe's leading platform for vacation homes and second properties. If you're searching for a holiday home in Norway with genuine waterfront access and the kind of setting that delivers every single time you arrive, Støavegen 20 is worth your full attention. Get in touch through Homestra today to request a viewing or to ask any questions about the purchase process — our team is here to guide international buyers every step of the way.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 57m²
- Price per m²
- €6,123
- Garden size
- 548m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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