3-Bed Country Home with Sauna & Pizza Oven, 1hr from Stockholm – Sättra By, Norrtälje



Saxenvägen 75, Sättra By, 762 97 Edsbro, Norrtälje, Sweden, Edsbro (Sweden)
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 67m² Floor area
€224,900
Country home
No parking
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
67m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a Saturday morning in Sättra By and the first thing you notice is the silence. Not an uncomfortable silence — the kind that actually has texture. Wind moving through birch trees. A woodpecker somewhere in the treeline. The faint crackle of a fire you're about to light in the pizza oven before lunch. This is Roslagen, a stretch of Swedish countryside northeast of Stockholm that Swedes themselves quietly consider one of the most liveable corners of the country. And this three-bedroom country home on Saxenvägen 75 sits right in the middle of it.
The property dates to 1965 and has been kept in genuinely good condition — not flipped and photographed, but actually cared for. At 67 square metres, it's compact in the best sense: every room earns its place, nothing is wasted, and the layout flows naturally between the open living and dining area, the functional kitchen, and the three bedrooms tucked away from the main living spaces. Large windows face the garden, which means the inside of the house is full of green light most of the day. In summer, the boundary between indoors and out practically dissolves.
The wood-fired sauna is one of those features that sounds like a nice extra until you've actually used it in late October, when the air outside has that particular sharp coldness and the birches have gone gold. Panoramic windows face the forest — you're not staring at a fence, you're watching the trees. After a long drive up from the city, or an afternoon of paddling on one of the nearby lakes, this is where the week resets itself. Right beside it sits the custom-built pizza oven, which sounds indulgent until you realize it becomes the social core of every weekend gathering. Friends arrive Friday evening, someone handles the dough, and the whole evening organizes itself around that outdoor fire without anyone having to plan it.
The lot runs to 2,060 square metres — generous by any measure, substantial for this part of Norrtälje. There are mature fruit trees, established shrubs that have been there long enough to know what they're doing, and enough open lawn for children to run themselves tired before dinner. A large patio anchors the outdoor living space. The master bedroom opens directly onto the garden, which means your first act of every morning, if the weather allows, is stepping outside barefoot into actual grass.
Norrtälje itself, the regional town about 20 minutes by car, is worth knowing well. The harbour fills up with wooden boats through summer, the market square runs a weekly outdoor market from May through September, and the local restaurant scene — particularly around Norrtälje's old town — punches well above its size. Try Sjöstugan for fresh Baltic perch. The Roslagsbanan heritage railway line, running from Norrtälje toward Stockholm, is something of a local institution. There's also a direct bus service from the Edsbro area into central Stockholm, which makes this property genuinely viable as a primary residence for remote workers, not just a seasonal escape.
Seasonally, Roslagen operates on its own calendar. Ice fishing on Lake Erken in February. The archipelago boat routes opening up in May, connecting the mainland coast to outer islands where you can spend a full day without seeing a crowd. Midsommar in June — the real Swedish kind, with a maypole in a field, not a tourist version of it. Blueberry picking through July and August in forests that are genuinely full of them. Come autumn, the entire landscape shifts into something that photographers chase for weeks: copper and red and yellow, with morning mist sitting low over the water.
For international buyers considering a second home in Sweden, this part of Norrtälje County offers real practicality alongside the lifestyle. Sweden maintains relatively transparent property purchase processes for EU and non-EU buyers alike, with no restrictions on foreign ownership of residential property. The local market in Roslagen has historically held its value well — the combination of Stockholm proximity and natural landscape keeps demand steady, and properties with good outdoor amenities and quality lots in Sättra By move without sitting long.
At 224,900 EUR, this property represents serious value for what's on offer: a move-in ready country home with an exceptional outdoor setup, a large private lot, and a direct connection to one of Europe's most liveable capitals. Rental potential for short-term holiday lets is also worth noting — Roslagen sees consistent summer demand from Stockholm residents who want a countryside base without the prices of the inner archipelago.
Key features at a glance:
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom across 67 sqm of well-maintained living space
- Built 1965, in good condition — updated and move-in ready
- 2,060 sqm private lot with mature trees and established landscaping
- Wood-fired sauna with panoramic forest-facing windows
- Custom outdoor pizza oven — a genuine outdoor entertaining centrepiece
- Open-plan kitchen and dining area with garden views
- Living room fireplace for autumn and winter stays
- Master bedroom with direct garden access
- Large patio and multiple outdoor seating areas
- Dedicated barbecue and outdoor cooking zone
- Ample parking on the property
- Direct bus service to Stockholm
- 20 minutes from Norrtälje town centre and harbour
- Close proximity to Lake Erken, archipelago boat routes, and forest hiking trails
- Strong short-term rental demand in summer months
If you'd like to arrange a viewing of this Sättra By country home or want more detail on the local market, the buying process in Sweden, or rental management options, reach out through Homestra today. Properties with this combination of outdoor infrastructure, lot size, and Stockholm accessibility don't stay available long — and for good reason.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 67m²
- Price per m²
- €3,357
- Garden size
- 2060m²
- 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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