2-Bed Swedish Country Home on 1,943m² Plot, 350m from the Sea – Hallstavik Holiday Home



Hammarskogsvägen 25, 763 94 Hallstavik, Norrtälje, Sweden, Hallstavik (Sweden)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 70m² Floor area
€249,500
Country home
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
70m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a July morning and the pine trees are already warm. The air smells like resin and salt — that particular mix you only get this close to the Swedish coast — and the path down to the water is a four-minute walk through the kind of quiet that cities cannot manufacture. This is Hammarskogsvägen 25 in Hammarskogen, a well-kept Swedish country home sitting on a generous 1,943 square metre plot in Norrtälje municipality, about 115 kilometres north of Stockholm. At 249,500 SEK, it is one of the more accessible entry points into the Swedish second home market. But the price is almost beside the point once you've spent a weekend here.
The house itself was built in 1982, covers 70 square metres across two bedrooms and one bathroom, and carries its age well. The layout is honest and unpretentious — a living room with windows that pull in the afternoon light from the west, an open connection through to the kitchen that makes cooking feel like part of the social fabric of the home rather than a chore done in isolation. The kitchen has been updated with functional modern appliances and storage that actually works. Nothing about this space is overworked or fussy. It does what a Swedish summer house should do: it gets out of the way and lets the outdoors in.
The master bedroom fits a double bed with room to spare. The second bedroom is versatile — it has served as a children's room, a reading room, a space for visiting friends — and there is something satisfying about a room that doesn't insist on being one thing. The bathroom is clean and practical, with a shower, toilet, and sink. Not glamorous. Perfectly sufficient.
What really sets this property apart is the land. Nearly 2,000 square metres in Hammarskogen, dotted with mature trees that create natural screens on two sides. Stand in the middle of the garden on a still evening and you'd swear you were much further from civilization than you actually are. There is room for a kitchen garden, a proper fire pit setup, a swing set, a hammock strung between the birches — and still space left over. Swedish building regulations do allow for the addition of supplementary structures like storage buildings or a small guest annex, subject to the usual municipal approvals through Norrtälje Kommun, and the plot size means those conversations are worth having.
The sea is 350 metres away. That is not a marketing estimate — it is a short, flat walk. The Baltic coastline along this stretch of Uppland has a character all its own: shallow, brackish water that warms up earlier in summer than the open sea, rocky outcrops perfect for jumping, calm inlets ideal for kayaking or fishing for perch and pike. In June the light here does something extraordinary — the sun barely sets, and the water turns colours that would look implausible on a postcard. Locals call it the white nights, and if you have not experienced midsummer on the Swedish coast, it belongs on your list.
Hallstavik itself is a small working town with a grocery store, a pharmacy, a pizzeria that the locals swear by, and enough practical infrastructure that a longer stay never feels like an expedition. Norrtälje, the main hub of the municipality, is roughly 25 kilometres south. It is a proper town — cobblestone streets near the harbour, the Pythagoras seafood restaurant on the waterfront, the Roslagsleden hiking trail that passes through the surrounding forests, summer markets selling locally smoked fish and handmade ceramics. In August the Norrtälje Sommarmarknad draws visitors from across the Stockholm region. The town has that particular Swedish coastal energy: unpretentious, outdoorsy, genuinely proud of its archipelago setting.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 80 kilometres away, a straightforward drive down the E18 and Route 76. Stockholm Central is accessible by regional bus — the 676 line connects Hallstavik to the city — making this realistic not just as a summer retreat but as a proper weekend home for Stockholm residents. International buyers flying into Arlanda will find the journey to the property takes around 90 minutes in light traffic.
For investment context: the Norrtälje municipality has seen consistent demand for leisure properties over the past decade, driven largely by Stockholm's expanding urban population looking for accessible escapes. Properties of this type — good condition, sea proximity, generous plot — hold their value reliably and generate strong short-term rental interest through platforms popular in Sweden. The low entry price creates genuine room for appreciation, particularly as infrastructure improvements continue in the region.
Ownership as a foreign national in Sweden is straightforward. EU and non-EU citizens alike can purchase Swedish property with no restrictions. A Swedish bank account will be needed for ongoing costs, and a personnummer (Swedish personal identity number) is advisable for long-term ownership administration, though not required at the point of purchase. Annual running costs for a property of this size — utilities, insurance, property tax (fastighetsavgift) — are modest by European standards.
Key features at a glance:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 70 square metres of living space
- Built 1982, good structural and cosmetic condition
- 1,943 square metre private plot with mature trees
- 350 metres walking distance to the Baltic Sea coast
- Open-plan kitchen and living area with generous natural light
- Parking for multiple vehicles on-site
- 25km from Norrtälje town centre and harbour
- 80km from Stockholm Arlanda International Airport
- Excellent kayaking, fishing, and swimming directly accessible on foot
- Near the Roslagsleden long-distance hiking trail
- Potential for supplementary outbuilding construction (subject to approval)
- Suitable for year-round use or seasonal holiday occupation
- Low annual operating costs and accessible entry price
- No restrictions on foreign ownership in Sweden
- Strong short-term rental demand in the summer season
The Swedish countryside rewards the people who slow down enough to actually be in it. Mornings on the terrace with coffee while a woodpecker works its way up a pine twenty metres away. Afternoons at the water. Evenings that go on and on, the sky refusing to go dark. This house is a practical, well-made place to anchor that kind of life — and at this price, it will not wait around.
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange a viewing. The summer calendar fills up fast up here, and so do the good properties.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 70m²
- Price per m²
- €3,564
- Garden size
- 1943m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Country home
- Energy label
Unknown
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