3-Bed Mountain Chalet at 970m, Eggedal — Geothermal Heat, Sauna & Ski-In Access



Teigeveien 207, 3359 Eggedal, Norway, Eggedal (Norway)
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 120m² Floor area
€485,000
Chalet
No parking
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
120m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a February morning and the silence hits you first. Not the absence of sound, but a real, physical quiet — broken only by the creak of fresh snow underfoot and the distant hiss of a groomed ski trail cutting through the white. From the wraparound terrace at Teigeveien 207, the Numedal mountains roll out in every direction, and the only decision you need to make before noon is whether to clip into your skis or pour another coffee.
This is Tempelseter. Sitting at roughly 970 metres above sea level in Eggedal, a valley in Numedal that most international buyers haven't yet discovered, this is the kind of Norwegian mountain address that Scandinavian families fight over between generations. The terrain is open and high — none of the claustrophobic treeline that swallows up lower cabins — which means the light here is extraordinary. In summer, the sun tracks a long arc across the sky and falls directly on the south-facing terrace well into the evening. In winter, the snowpack is deep, reliable, and right on your doorstep. The nearest groomed cross-country trail is about 100 metres from the front door. That's not a selling point — that's a way of life.
The chalet itself is 120 square metres of considered mountain architecture, built in the Norwegian hytte tradition with visible timber framing, wood-panelled walls, and ceilings that feel warm rather than heavy. This isn't a reconstructed barn or a developer's flat-pack. The craftsmanship shows in the details: solid wood countertops in the kitchen, Jøtul wood-burning stove anchoring the living room, aspen and heat-treated aspen in the sauna. Materials chosen for longevity, for texture, for the way they age well.
The open-plan kitchen and living area is where the cabin earns its keep socially. The kitchen is fitted with Miele appliances — induction hob, oven, integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher — with profiled cabinet fronts that nod to traditional craftsmanship without feeling fussy. The dining table sits right against the windows, which means every meal comes with an unobstructed line of sight across the plateau. On clear days, you can see far enough to make conversation stop mid-sentence.
Three bedrooms occupy the main floor, each clad in timber on both walls and ceiling, creating that specific cabin warmth that's impossible to fake. The master bedroom has a proper wardrobe solution and direct access to one of two bathrooms — both finished with a combination of wood panelling and tiled wet zones, glass-walled showers, and electric ventilation. The second bathroom handles the overflow when the cabin is full, which it will be: the loft lounge above adds sleeping and living space, bringing the total capacity to 12. That loft is genuinely flexible — part TV room, part overflow dormitory, part quiet corner for whoever needs to work remotely for a morning before abandoning the laptop for the trails.
The 36-square-metre terrace is one of the property's strongest cards. South-facing, generous, and designed for actual use — outdoor dining, evening drinks, the kind of long summer nights that don't get dark until well past 10pm. There's a fire pit area too, for the shoulder seasons when the air sharpens and the mountains turn the colour of rust and amber.
Practically speaking, this chalet is engineered for year-round ownership with very little friction. The Thermia geothermal heating system delivers waterborne underfloor heating across the main floor and can be controlled remotely via an app — meaning you can arrive to a warm cabin without leaving the heating running unnecessarily all week. The property has its own drilled well for water supply. There's an insulated outbuilding with electricity, a workbench, and dedicated space for ski prep and storage — a detail that anyone who has wrestled with waxing skis in a hallway will appreciate immediately. An EV charger is installed on the gravel driveway, which handles parking for multiple vehicles without any of the squeeze.
Eggedal itself is worth understanding. The valley runs roughly north to south, and the drive in from the E134 near Kongsberg takes around an hour — which places this property about 1.5 hours from Oslo by car, closer to 2 hours from Oslo Gardermoen Airport depending on traffic. That's close enough for a Friday evening arrival after a flight, far enough that the place feels genuinely remote once you're here. The village of Eggedal has a local shop, a fuel station, and the kind of community feel that only exists in places where people actually know each other. Noresund, about 30 minutes away by car, has more in the way of services and a ferry crossing on Krøderen lake that remains one of the more underrated experiences in inland Norway.
Summer in the area is outstanding and underrated by those who only associate Norway with winter sports. The Numedalslagen river system offers serious trout and grayling fishing. The network of marked hiking trails connects the Tempelseter plateau to Blefjell and beyond — multi-day routes that reward with high cairns, glassy tarns, and virtually no crowds compared to the more famous national park trails further west. Mountain biking has grown significantly in the area over the past decade, with trails suited to everything from family gravel rides to technical descents.
Winter is when Tempelseter shifts into a different gear entirely. The Numedal and Kongsberg ski regions are within easy reach, and the cross-country trail network surrounding the cabin connects to hundreds of kilometres of prepared tracks. This is the heartland of Norwegian cross-country culture — not just a sport here, but a social institution, complete with hot chocolate stops at staffed cabins (stuer) along the routes.
For international buyers considering this as a second home in Europe, a few practical notes. Norway operates outside the EU, which means ownership rules and tax structures differ from those in Schengen countries — but foreign nationals can generally purchase Norwegian property without restriction. The Norwegian property market in mountain areas has shown consistent long-term demand, and a high-specification chalet at a premier address like Tempelseter carries genuine appeal for both personal use and as a managed rental asset during the weeks you're not there. The Norwegian short-term rental market for mountain cabins is active and well-organised, with several management services operating in the Numedal region.
This property is in good condition, move-in ready, and requires no immediate capital investment. The geothermal system, the quality of materials, and the attention to weatherproofing all point to a building that has been owned and maintained properly. At 485,000 EUR, it represents competitive value for a high-altitude Norwegian mountain chalet of this specification and location.
Key features at a glance:
- 3 bedrooms plus loft lounge, sleeping up to 12 guests
- 120 sqm interior at 970 metres above sea level, Tempelseter plateau
- Groomed cross-country ski trail approximately 100 metres from the door
- Thermia geothermal underfloor heating with remote app control
- Sauna built from aspen and heat-treated aspen
- Miele kitchen appliances including induction hob, oven, and dishwasher
- Jøtul wood-burning stove in main living area
- Open fireplace in living room
- 36 sqm south-facing terrace with fire pit area
- Two full bathrooms with glass-wall showers
- Own drilled well for independent water supply
- Insulated outbuilding with electricity, workbench, and ski storage
- EV charger on gravel driveway
- Approximately 1.5 hours by car from Oslo
- Foreign nationals may purchase without restriction under Norwegian property law
If you've been searching for a vacation home in Norway that works as hard in July as it does in January — one that doesn't require you to compromise between comfort and the outdoors — this Eggedal chalet is worth a serious look. Contact Homestra today to arrange a viewing or to request the full property documentation. The mountains aren't going anywhere, but this particular address won't stay available for long.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 120m²
- Price per m²
- €4,042
- Garden size
- 1048m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 2
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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