2-Bed Log Cabin with Annex in Grødalen Valley – Renovated 2026, Fishing Lake on Doorstep



Gammelsetra 70, 6613 Gjøra, Norway, Gjøra (Norway)
2 Bedrooms · 0 Bathrooms · 40m² Floor area
€176,000
Chalet
No parking
2 Bedrooms
0 Bathrooms
40m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step off the gravel track at Gammelsetra 70 on a late August evening and you'll hear it before you see it — the wind moving through birch trees, a woodpecker working somewhere up the slope, and absolute silence underneath it all. At 740 meters above sea level in the Grødalen valley near Gjøra, this is the kind of quiet that city people spend years chasing.
The cabin itself was built in 1968 the way Norwegian mountain cabins were meant to be built — solid log construction, thick walls, the whole structure sitting close to the earth like it grew there. And while the bones are original, 2026 brought a full round of serious upgrades: new roof, new windows throughout, and a freshly built ground-level entrance terrace. This isn't a cosmetic refresh. A new roof and windows change the thermal character of a building, and here they mean you're not patching anything for the foreseeable future. Move in, light the wood stove, and enjoy it.
Inside, the open-plan living room and kitchen is the heart of the place. High ceilings keep it from feeling cramped despite the 40-square-meter footprint, and the large windows — the new ones — pull in light even on overcast September mornings when the valley mist sits low. The kitchen has blue-painted cabinetry, which sounds like a small detail but gives the room a personality that plain white units never could. The wood-burning stove anchors the living area. On cold nights, and there will be cold nights up here, it makes the whole cabin feel like the only warm place in the world.
Two bedrooms handle sleeping for a group larger than you'd expect. One, reached from the kitchen, has an integrated bunk with two spaces plus a washbasin and hot water tank — a genuine practical touch that makes morning routines easier. The second bedroom, off the living area, fits four across two integrated bunks. Six sleeping spaces in the main cabin alone. The separate annex handles overflow — extra guests, teenagers who want their own space, or visiting friends who appreciate some distance from the main household. The annex also houses a traditional Norwegian utedo with a composting system, which feels entirely appropriate for a mountain property at this elevation.
The outdoor storage shed matters more than it sounds. Skis, hiking poles, fishing rods, firewood stacked for the season — mountain life generates gear, and having a dedicated space for it keeps the cabin itself livable. The leased lot runs to roughly 1,000 square meters, giving you room to breathe without the burden of maintaining a large estate.
Now, the location. Koksvikvatnet is essentially at the door. This is a genuine fishing lake, not a decorative pond — pike and trout, clear water, the kind of place where you take the kids at six in the morning and they actually catch something. Fiskbuvatnet and Storvatnet are also within easy reach for days when you want to range a bit further. The trail network through Grødalen connects into the broader Trollheimen mountain area, which serious hikers know as one of the most rewarding landscapes in central Norway. Summer trails become cross-country ski tracks once November arrives, and the snowpack at this altitude tends to stay reliable well into April.
Berry picking in late August is not a cliché up here — the hillsides above the valley produce cloudberries (multer), blueberries, and lingonberries in quantities that make it genuinely worth bringing containers. Hunting season brings its own rhythm to the valley, with elk and reindeer in the surrounding terrain. The area has a culture of outdoor use that goes back generations, and owning a cabin here means plugging into that.
Practically speaking: the cabin has electricity, running water, a greywater solution, and broadband internet. That last point matters if you're considering extended stays or remote work periods. Essential amenities — grocery store, fuel, public transport connections — are about 19 minutes by car, which is entirely manageable for a mountain property of this character. The road in is accessible year-round and the driveway reaches the cabin directly.
For international buyers considering a second home in Norway, Gjøra is served by road connections into the Romsdal region, with Ålesund Airport roughly two hours by car and Molde Airport somewhat closer. The Norwegian cabin market at this price point — particularly with recent renovations already completed — offers genuine value compared to equivalent mountain properties in the Alps or Scandinavia's more touristed areas. Leasehold land arrangements (festetomter) are standard practice in Norway and carry long-term security under Norwegian tenancy law; buyers unfamiliar with the system will find straightforward legal guidance readily available.
The property is in good condition — not a project, not a compromise. The 2026 renovation did the heavy lifting. What you're acquiring is a ready-to-use mountain retreat with a functioning annex, good infrastructure, and direct access to some of the most unspoiled outdoor country in western Norway.
Key features at a glance:
- 2-bedroom log cabin built 1968, fully renovated 2026
- New roof, new windows, and new entrance terrace completed 2026
- Open-plan kitchen and living area with wood-burning stove
- 6 sleeping spaces across two bedrooms in main cabin
- Separate annex with additional sleeping accommodation and utedo
- Outdoor storage shed for gear and firewood
- Electricity, running water, greywater system, and broadband internet
- Koksvikvatnet fishing lake directly accessible from the property
- Trail access into Trollheimen mountain network
- Approximately 1,000 sqm leased lot (festetomta)
- Elevation approximately 740 meters above sea level
- Year-round road access with direct driveway to cabin
- 19 minutes by car to grocery stores and public transport
- Child-friendly grounds, quiet setting, no through traffic
If you've been thinking about a second home in Norway — somewhere that actually delivers the mountain experience rather than approximating it — Gammelsetra 70 is worth a serious look. Get in touch through Homestra to arrange a viewing or to request the full property documentation. The cabin will be ready for its next chapter by the time the 2026 renovation wraps up. Don't let someone else walk through that door first.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 40m²
- Price per m²
- €4,400
- Garden size
- 1000m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 0
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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