3-Bed Coastal Chalet on Otterøya with Boathouse, Jacuzzi & EV Charger – Holiday Home in Norway



Olavika hytteområde 3, 7819 Fosslandsosen, Norway, Fosslandsosen (Norway)
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 113m² Floor area
€203,540
Chalet
No parking
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
113m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Pull back the curtain on a mid-January morning at Olavika hytteområde and the fjord light does something extraordinary. Low and pale gold, it cuts sideways through the large living room windows and lands on the wood grain of the floor while the log burner ticks and hisses quietly in the corner. That's the specific kind of quiet you can't manufacture — no traffic, no crowds, just the occasional creak of the boathouse down the slope and the smell of cold salt air when you crack the door. This is Fosslandsosen, on the island of Otterøya in Namsos municipality, and if you've been circling the idea of owning a proper Norwegian coastal retreat, this three-bedroom chalet at the end of that search.
Built in 2018, the chalet sits within the well-established Olavika cabin community at Finnanger — an area that locals in Trøndelag genuinely covet for its combination of open-sea access, south-facing light, and the kind of relaxed neighbourliness that makes summer weeks stretch out pleasantly. The plot itself is tidy and considered: wide concrete terraces, a proper lawn, and a partially covered outdoor section that means you're eating outside in the rain without a second thought. Scandinavian pragmatism, done well.
Step inside and the ground floor opens immediately into an entrance hall with serious storage — hooks, benches, room for ski gear and wetsuits and all the accumulated kit that coastal life demands. Through the hall, the main living space runs open-plan between the kitchen and sitting room. Ceilings climb high enough that it never feels compressed, and the 2020 wood-burning stove becomes the gravitational centre of the room from September through to May. The kitchen is fully fitted: integrated fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher — nothing was left out. This is a kitchen you actually cook in, not a holiday afterthought. Think Saturday morning fish soup with whatever came off the boat yesterday, made for six people while the coffee brews and rain sweeps in from the Namsenfjord.
Three bedrooms sit across the ground floor and loft level, sleeping up to six comfortably. The loft also holds a secondary lounge — ideal if you have teenagers who want their own screen time while the adults claim the fireplace. One bathroom serves the whole property, combining shower, WC, and laundry facilities in a practical, well-finished space. The electrical system was upgraded in 2019, and the property runs on a private water supply with a septic tank on municipal emptying rotation. Energy rating is C — that light green band — which reflects the quality of insulation and the efficiency of the combined electric and wood-burning heating. Running costs here stay manageable even through a Norwegian winter.
Then there's the boathouse. About 300 metres from the front door, you have a dedicated space in the Olavika row of boathouses, right at the water's edge. For anyone who fishes — and on Otterøya, almost everyone does — this changes everything. Sea trout run the coastline from late spring. Cod, pollock, and mackerel come in through summer. You can be out on the water before breakfast and back with something worth cooking before anyone else is awake. The island's hiking trails weave through birch forest and along cliff edges above the fjord, and the swimming spots in July are genuinely excellent — the shallow coastal shelves warm faster here than you'd expect this far north.
Outside, the Jacuzzi earns its place every single evening. After a day on the water or a long walk on the Otterøya coastal path, climbing in while the sky goes pink and the temperature drops is one of those experiences that justifies the whole purchase. The EV charger, installed in 2021, is a practical touch that increasingly matters — both for personal use and as a rental draw.
Namsos itself, about a 40-minute drive from Finnanger via the E6 and ferry connection, has a real town centre: supermarkets, restaurants, the Namsos Cultural Centre with its regular programme, and the Spillopera music scene that gave the city its nickname as Norway's rock capital. Røros — a UNESCO World Heritage mining town — is roughly three hours south by car and worth at least one winter weekend trip. Trondheim Airport at Værnes is approximately two hours away, with direct connections to Oslo, Bergen, and several European cities, making this far more accessible for international buyers than the postcode might suggest.
Seasonally, Otterøya delivers across the full calendar. June and July bring near-endless daylight — 20-plus hours of light means evening kayak trips at 10pm feel completely natural. August is festival season across Trøndelag, with Namsos hosting outdoor concerts along the waterfront. Autumn turns the birch and rowan a sharp orange-red against the grey fjord water. And winter, contrary to what many international buyers assume, is genuinely liveable here: cross-country ski trails are groomed in the hills above the island, and the darkness brings its own rhythm — long candlelit dinners, the fire going all day, the chance that the northern lights will drift south far enough to be visible over the water.
For international buyers, Norwegian property law is relatively open — EU and EEA citizens face minimal restrictions, and the process is transparent and well-regulated. The cabin market in Trøndelag has shown consistent demand, partly because supply of well-built coastal cabins with sea access and boathouse rights is genuinely limited. A property like this — move-in ready, modern fixtures, all utilities confirmed and functioning — commands strong short-term rental rates through platforms popular with Norwegian domestic tourists, which provides a clear path to offsetting ownership costs when you're not using it yourself.
Key features of this coastal holiday chalet:
- 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 6, across ground floor and loft
- Open-plan living and kitchen area with high ceilings and large windows
- Wood-burning stove installed 2020, plus electric heating throughout
- Fully equipped integrated kitchen with all appliances in top-rated condition
- Dedicated boathouse space approximately 300m from the cabin
- Jacuzzi on landscaped outdoor terrace
- EV charging point installed 2021
- Partially covered outdoor entertaining area and concrete terraces
- Energy rating C — effective insulation and heating efficiency
- Private water supply, septic tank with municipal emptying service
- Electrical system upgraded 2019
- Year-round road access with dedicated parking
- 113 sqm across two levels, built 2018
- 40 minutes to Namsos, approx. 2 hours to Trondheim Airport (Værnes)
- Strong short-term rental demand in the Trøndelag coastal cabin market
This chalet at Olavika hytteområde 3 is listed on Homestra at €203,540 — a direct entry point into one of Norway's most sought-after coastal cabin communities, with every practical feature already in place. If you want to know more about the boathouse arrangement, rental management options, or the process for international buyers, reach out through the Homestra listing page. Properties with this combination of sea access, modern spec, and established community setting on Otterøya don't sit around. Get in touch today.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 113m²
- Price per m²
- €1,801
- Garden size
- 0m²
- 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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