2-Bed Lakeside Chalet on Regnarvatnet with Private Shoreline – Holiday Home in Jørpeland, Norway



Regnarvatnet 42, 4104 Jørpeland, Jørpeland (Norway)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 62m² Floor area
€199,120
Chalet
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
62m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
The boat engine cuts off. Suddenly it's just the sound of water lapping against the hull, a pair of oystercatchers calling from somewhere along the shoreline, and the faint creak of the old wooden pier as you step ashore. That's your pier. That's your lake. And that's the moment most owners say they knew this was the one.
Sitting directly on the water's edge of Regnarvatnet at 327 metres above sea level, this 62-square-metre chalet is the kind of place that genuinely does not come up often. Forty-six metres of private shoreline. Solar power. Water drawn directly from the lake wall. No road noise, no neighbours in sight, just the Norwegian wilderness doing what it does — putting on a quiet, relentless show from sunrise to well past nine in the evening during July.
The cabin itself dates to the 1950s, expanded in the 1990s and renovated steadily since. It shows. Whitewashed timber surfaces, large windows replaced in 2016 that frame wide views across the water, and an open-plan kitchen and living area that feels genuinely social rather than cramped. On summer mornings, the light comes through those windows at an angle that turns the wooden floors amber. You'll stop noticing the kitchen is running on gas after about day two — it works, it's efficient, and it suits the rhythm of a place like this perfectly.
Two ground-floor bedrooms cover the basics: a proper master room and a second bedroom with a family bunk setup, ideal for kids or extra guests. The loft above adds two further rooms with built-in beds — low ceilings, yes, but the kind of cosy that children absolutely love and adults secretly do too. In total, this chalet sleeps a full family group without anyone feeling squeezed. The bathroom setup is honest: a storage room converted into a changing room and shower area near the entrance, plus an external bio-toilet with lighting. Simple. Functional. Exactly in keeping with a cabin that's about living outside as much as inside.
And outside is where this property earns its asking price. Stone-paved paths connect multiple terraces and seating areas, each one positioned differently so you follow the sun through the day or duck into shade when the afternoon heat builds. A grill hut for long evenings. A recently rebuilt pier with concrete foundations — solid enough to dive from, to moor the included boat, to simply sit on with a coffee and watch the mountains reflect in the water. At dusk, solar-powered path lights switch on gradually, and the whole place takes on a quieter, warmer character.
Regnarvatnet is a regulated drinking water source, which means no combustion-engine boats and some restrictions on swimming in certain areas — but this also means the water stays clear, the lake stays peaceful, and the environment stays exactly as intact as it looks on the day you visit. Electric outboard motors are permitted for boating, and fishing rights come with the property. Pike and perch are well established in these waters.
The mountain backdrop changes everything depending on the season. Come spring, Litla Tibergfjellet and Fladafjellet are still snow-capped when the first wildflowers are already appearing around the cabin garden. By midsummer, the Gramsfjellet rundt trail — starting right at the far end of the lake — is busy with local hikers doing the full loop, a route that rewards you with views stretching all the way to Boknafjorden on a clear day. Autumn here is rust and copper and silence. Winter brings a particular stillness that regular visitors say they find almost impossible to explain to people who haven't experienced it.
Access is part of the charm rather than an inconvenience. A short boat crossing from the waterworks, where the property includes a deeded boat berth and parking rights. Alternatively, a 40-minute trail hike along the lake's edge — genuinely scenic, not a slog. Jørpeland town centre is 4.3 kilometres away, with a Coop supermarket and local services. Stavanger — Norway's fourth-largest city, with an international airport served by SAS, Norwegian, and multiple European carriers — is a straightforward 40-minute drive. Stavanger Airport Sola connects directly to Oslo, London, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen, making this an entirely realistic second home for buyers based elsewhere in Europe.
The Stavanger-Jærregionen area has one of Norway's most robust property markets, underpinned by a large oil-and-gas workforce and a high standard of living. Cabin properties on protected lakes within commuting distance of a major city consistently hold value and attract strong seasonal rental interest — though current regulations on this specific water source should be confirmed before marketing for short-term rentals.
The property is sold fully furnished, boat and all equipment included. Move-in ready is not an exaggeration here. International buyers should note that Norway is not part of the EU, so EEA residency rules apply to property ownership — citizens of most European countries can purchase without restriction, and the process through a Norwegian notary (tinglysing) is straightforward and well-established. Currency is Norwegian Krone; at current rates, the asking price of NOK 1,990,000 sits at approximately €175,000–€199,000 depending on exchange fluctuations.
Key features at a glance:
- 62 sqm chalet with 2 bedrooms, loft sleeping area, and 1 bathroom
- 46 metres of private lakeside shoreline on Regnarvatnet
- Recently rebuilt concrete pier included
- Solar power system and lake-fed water supply
- Sold fully furnished including boat and equipment
- Multiple terraces, stone-paved paths, and a grill hut
- Access via short boat crossing or 40-minute scenic trail
- Deeded boat berth and parking at the waterworks
- Fishing rights on the lake
- Hiking access to Gramsfjellet rundt trail and surrounding peaks
- 4.3 km to Jørpeland town centre and grocery stores
- Approx. 40-minute drive to Stavanger and Sola International Airport
- Property altitude: 327 metres above sea level
- No immediate renovation required — good condition throughout
There is a particular kind of holiday that no resort can replicate — the one where you arrive, cut the engine, and feel the world get quiet. This chalet on Regnarvatnet is that holiday made permanent. Get in touch through Homestra today to arrange a viewing or request the full technical documentation. Properties on this lake, with this shoreline, don't wait.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 62m²
- Price per m²
- €3,212
- Garden size
- 998m²
- 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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