3-Bed Holiday Home with Guest Houses on 2,300m² Plot, 350m from the Sea – Väddö, Norrtälje



Havsörnsstigen 28, Södra Rörvik, 764 93 Väddö, Norrtälje, Sweden, Väddö (Sweden)
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 69m² Floor area
€179,500
House
No parking
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
69m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
The first thing you notice on a July morning at Havsörnsstigen 28 is the light. It comes in low and golden through the trees on the east side of the plot before eight o'clock, falls across the wooden decking, and turns the whole garden into something worth waking up early for. You pour coffee. The sea is a three-minute walk down the lane. You can smell it before you see it.
This is Södra Rörvik — a quiet residential pocket on the island of Väddö, tucked into the Roslagen archipelago about 100 kilometres north of Stockholm. People who know this stretch of the Swedish coast tend to keep it to themselves. The tourist crowds that flood Norrtälje town in summer somehow never quite reach here with the same intensity. The roads stay calm. The swimming cove stays clean. The neighbours wave but don't intrude. It has the particular Swedish quality of feeling genuinely unhurried in a way that coastal spots twice the price rarely manage.
The house itself was built in 1964 — a classic Swedish sommarstuga in character, but extended and maintained into something that functions comfortably as a year-round home. At 69 square metres across four rooms, it's compact without feeling cramped. The living room carries the space confidently, with large windows that frame the garden rather than just letting light in — there's a difference, and here it matters. A wood-burning stove sits in the corner, and by late September when the evenings sharpen and the birch leaves go gold, it earns its place. The kitchen connects directly to the living space in a way that makes cooking feel social rather than isolated. Nothing fancy, but everything you actually need when you're spending summers here with people you like.
Three bedrooms sleep the family comfortably and leave room for a guest. The single bathroom is clean and functional with modern fittings. This is not a property that's been staged for photos and left empty — it's been genuinely used and genuinely cared for.
What separates this property from most holiday homes in the Norrtälje area is the land. The plot runs to 2,305 square metres — flat, south-facing, and wrapped in mature trees that give you privacy without making you feel enclosed. There's real grass to run around on, established shrubs, and enough open space to set up a table for ten people and still have room for a game of kubb. Two separate guest houses sit on the plot alongside the main house. They're not grand, but they're genuinely useful: a place for your parents when they visit, a room for teenagers who want their own space, a studio if you paint or write, or simply extra storage that doesn't eat into the main living area. A tool shed handles the gardening gear and bikes.
The sea access deserves its own moment. The swimming area is a short walk from the front gate — a proper rocky Swedish shoreline, clear water, and the kind of views across the archipelago that make you put your phone away. There's a marina nearby with boat mooring (a waiting list applies, which tells you something about how desirable those spots are). Väddö is surrounded by small islands, and if you want to kayak, fish, or simply drift out into the archipelago on a calm evening, you can.
Inland, the landscape around Södra Rörvik opens into forests ideal for cycling along flat gravel tracks and trails that connect across the Norrtälje municipality. Birdwatchers will find this corner of Uppland particularly rewarding — ospreys are not uncommon along the shoreline, and the surrounding woodland holds woodpeckers, cranes passing through in autumn, and all the usual Scandinavian forest species. Mushroom foraging in August is serious business here, and the hedgerows give up raspberries and wild strawberries if you know where to look.
Norrtälje town is roughly 30 kilometres south and takes under half an hour by car. It's a proper small Swedish town with a genuine historic centre, a waterfront, decent restaurants, and a weekly market where local farmers sell vegetables, berries, and smoked fish. The Roslagsbanan railway line connects Norrtälje to Stockholm's northern suburbs, and from there the city is easily reachable for a day trip. Arlanda International Airport sits about 70 kilometres away — under an hour on a clear run — making this accessible for international buyers flying in from across Europe.
Climate-wise, Swedish summers here run warm and long, with daylight stretching well past ten o'clock through June and July. Winters are cold and genuinely beautiful in a severe way, with reliable snowfall and frozen inlets that local kids skate on. The house handles both — it's built for the climate, not against it.
For international buyers considering a second home in Scandinavia, Väddö and the broader Norrtälje municipality sit in a sweet spot. Swedish property law is straightforward for EU citizens and relatively accessible for non-EU buyers as well, with no blanket restrictions on foreign ownership. The running costs here are realistic — heating via the wood stove keeps winter bills manageable, and the plot's size doesn't translate into expensive maintenance. The local property market in Roslagen has held firm over recent years, driven by Stockholm professionals seeking holiday homes within driving distance of the capital. Rental demand through Swedish summer lets is genuine, and a property of this size and configuration — main house plus two guest structures — has clear short-term rental appeal for families who need the extra sleeping space.
At the listed price, this represents one of the more accessible entry points into the Roslagen archipelago market. Properties on plots of this size, this close to the water, and with additional outbuildings don't surface often. The combination is unusual at this price level.
Key features at a glance:
3-bedroom holiday home on Väddö island, Norrtälje municipality, Sweden
69 sq m main house in good condition, built 1964, suited for year-round use
2,305 sq m flat, sunny plot with mature trees and established garden
Two separate guest houses — ideal for family overflow, studio, or home office use
Additional tool shed for bikes, garden equipment, and storage
350 metres from the sea and a designated swimming area
Nearby marina with boat mooring (waiting list applicable)
Football field within easy walking distance
Cycling and hiking access into the wider Roslagen archipelago
30 km from Norrtälje town centre with shops, restaurants, and services
Under 1 hour from Stockholm city; approximately 70 km from Arlanda Airport
Wood-burning stove plus standard heating for cold-season comfort
Ample on-site parking and well-maintained road access
Strong summer rental potential as a holiday home in the Stockholm archipelago region
Straightforward ownership structure for international and EU buyers
If you've been looking for a Swedish summer home with genuine space, direct sea access on foot, and room for the whole extended family — this is one worth calling about. Reach out through Homestra to arrange a viewing or request the full property documentation. Summer bookings in Roslagen go fast, and so do properties like this one.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 69m²
- Price per m²
- €2,601
- Garden size
- 2305m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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