Picture yourself soaking in a steaming jacuzzi on your private terrace as snowflakes drift down around you, the only sounds the whisper of wind through Norwegian pines and the crackle of your wood-burning fireplace inside. This is winter morning routine at Furutangan, where your mountain chalet sits at 564 meters elevation with unobstructed views across ancient forests and alpine peaks. Just 100 meters from your door, groomed cross-country ski trails wind through pristine wilderness, while the Mattisstua alpine slopes wait one kilometer away for afternoon downhill runs. Welcome to mountain living where every season brings new adventures, and your second home in Norway becomes the backdrop for lifelong memories.
This 146-square-meter lodge-style chalet embodies everything international buyers seek in a Scandinavian mountain retreat: authentic Norwegian architecture with modern comforts, immediate access to year-round outdoor recreation, and a turnkey property where you can arrive and start living the mountain lifestyle within hours. The traditional sod roofs that crown the main cabin, double garage, and storage building do more than create postcard-perfect aesthetics—they provide natural insulation, reduce environmental impact, and connect your property to centuries of Norwegian building tradition. This architectural cohesion creates an estate rather than just a cabin, a complete mountain compound designed for extended family gatherings, friend reunions, and the kind of multi-generational holidays that become family legend.
The main living space captures the essence of Norwegian hygge with its open-ceiling design that draws the eye upward to exposed beams and allows natural light to penetrate deep into the interior. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the landscape like living artwork that changes with every season: spring's explosion of wildflowers, summer's endless twilight, autumn's golden birch forests, and winter's snow-laden silence. The wood-burning fireplace serves as the heart of the home, creating a gathering point for après-ski hot chocolate, evening wine sessions, and storytelling nights when the Northern Lights dance overhead.
Living in Osen means embracing the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv—open-air living—as a daily practice rather than occasional recreation. From your doorstep, those cross-country ski trails less than 100 meters away connect to an extensive network that transforms throughout the year. Winter brings world-class Nordic skiing conditions from December through April, when fresh powder and maintained tracks let you glide through silent forests at sunrise. Spring melts reveal hiking paths through valleys carpeted with Arctic flowers and rushing streams fed by snowmelt. Summer offers mountain biking, berry picking in endless daylight, and fishing in crystalline mountain lakes where Arctic char and trout rise to the surface. Autumn paints the landscape in copper and gold, creating ideal conditions for mushroom foraging and wildlife photography as elk and reindeer move through the high country.
The location one kilometer from Mattisstua ski slope positions this property perfectly for families and groups who want alpine skiing without the crowds and prices of major resorts. The local slope offers authentic Norwegian skiing culture where lift tickets cost a fraction of Alpine resort prices, where your children learn from patient local instructors, and where the lodge serves traditional Norwegian waffles with brown cheese between runs. This proximity means spontaneous afternoon ski sessions, night skiing under floodlights when work allows, and the ability to check conditions from your terrace before deciding on the day's activities.
The three bedrooms on the main floor provide comfortable accommodation for six guests, each room designed with mountain views and practical storage for outdoor gear. The primary bathroom includes a private sauna, transforming your après-activity routine into a wellness ritual. Step from the sauna's cedar-scented heat directly onto the terrace, let the cool mountain air raise goosebumps across your skin, then sink into the jacuzzi's steaming water while stars emerge overhead. This indoor-outdoor flow defines Scandinavian mountain living, where the boundary between shelter and nature remains beautifully blurred.
The loft level adds flexible space with two additional rooms and a TV lounge, perfect for teenagers seeking independence, overflow guests during holiday weeks, or quiet reading nooks away from the main living areas. While not approved for permanent habitation, these spaces function perfectly for vacation home use, providing the extra capacity that transforms a comfortable cabin into a gathering place for extended family.
The expansive terrace extends your living space across all four seasons. Summer brings long evenings when dinner stretches from afternoon into midnight under never-setting sun, when grilled salmon and local vegetables taste better in mountain air, when conversation flows as freely as Norwegian aquavit. Winter transforms the terrace into a front-row seat for snowstorms, Northern Lights viewing platform, and transition zone where you shed ski boots and outer layers before entering the warm interior. The included jacuzzi elevates this outdoor space from pleasant to essential, creating a year-round attraction that guests remember long after returning home.
The insulated double garage with electric vehicle charging infrastructure addresses practical concerns for international owners who understand Norway's leadership in electric vehicle adoption. Store your car protected from harsh winter weather, maintain battery charge in sub-zero temperatures, and know your vehicle remains ready for the scenic drive to Trondheim Airport, approximately 90 minutes away. The garage provides secure storage for ski equipment, mountain bikes, fishing gear, and all the toys that accumulate when outdoor recreation becomes your primary lifestyle. The additional storage building offers space for firewood supplies, tools, garden equipment, and seasonal items that need protection from the elements.
Osen itself represents authentic Norwegian mountain culture, far from tourist crowds yet close enough to services for comfortable vacation home ownership. The grocery store and shopping center 17 minutes away by car provide everything needed for extended stays, while maintaining the isolation that makes mountain retreats valuable. The bus service 16 minutes from the property connects to regional networks, useful for guests arriving without cars or teenagers seeking independence to explore neighboring towns. This balance between accessibility and remoteness defines ideal vacation home locations—connected enough for convenience, remote enough for genuine escape.
The Norwegian climate at this elevation creates four distinct seasons that each offer unique appeal. Winter dominates from November through April with reliable snow cover, cold clear days perfect for outdoor activities, and the magical possibility of Northern Lights from September through March. Spring arrives suddenly in May, transforming the landscape within weeks as snowmelt feeds waterfalls and wildflowers carpet meadows. Summer brings temperatures ranging from 15-25°C, perfect hiking weather with daylight extending past midnight in June. Autumn's September and October offer spectacular foliage, mushroom season, and crisp days ideal for vigorous outdoor activity before winter returns.
For international buyers considering Norwegian property investment, this chalet represents excellent value in a market known for stability and quality. The property's move-in ready condition means no renovation delays or unexpected costs before you can start enjoying your investment. Norwegian property ownership for EU/EEA citizens involves straightforward legal processes, with transparent regulations and strong property rights protection. The Osen market offers more accessible pricing than southern Norway's coastal regions or Oslo proximity zones, while delivering arguably superior outdoor recreation access and authentic mountain culture.
Rental income potential adds financial dimension to lifestyle benefits. Norwegian cabin rental markets thrive year-round, with strong demand during winter ski season, summer hiking months, and shoulder seasons when Norwegians seek weekend retreats. Professional property management services in the region can handle rental marketing, guest services, and maintenance, allowing international owners to generate income during periods when personal use isn't planned. Many Norwegian vacation home owners successfully offset ownership costs through strategic rental periods while maintaining prime weeks for family use.
This property sells fully furnished, a significant advantage that many buyers underestimate until experiencing the complexity of furnishing a mountain property remotely. Every plate, blanket, coffee maker, and piece of furniture has been selected and arranged, creating immediate functionality. Arrive with your suitcase, buy groceries, and start your vacation within hours of landing in Norway. This turnkey status proves especially valuable for international owners who want to maximize vacation time rather than spending precious days shopping for household items.
Key features that define this mountain retreat: Three bedrooms accommodating family and guests comfortably; Private sauna for authentic Nordic wellness experiences; Outdoor jacuzzi included in sale for year-round terrace enjoyment; Wood-burning fireplace creating cozy mountain atmosphere; Fully furnished and equipped for immediate use; Double garage with electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Traditional sod roofs on all buildings for environmental efficiency and aesthetic appeal; 2,153 square meter plot providing privacy and outdoor space; Cross-country ski trails 100 meters from property entrance; Alpine ski slope one kilometer away at Mattisstua; Loft space with additional rooms and TV lounge; Expansive terrace for outdoor living and entertaining; Mountain views from multiple rooms and outdoor spaces; Storage building for equipment and seasonal items; Elevation at 564 meters providing fresh air and dramatic vistas.
Owning a vacation home in Norway's mountains means joining a culture that values nature, simplicity, and authentic experience above luxury and ostentation. Your weekends transform into adventures, your holidays become explorations, and your relationship with the natural world deepens through direct exposure to weather, seasons, and wildlife. Children raised with access to mountain retreats develop confidence, physical capability, and environmental awareness that classroom education cannot provide. Friends and family treasure invitations to your Norwegian cabin, knowing they'll experience something rare and genuine.
The investment extends beyond financial considerations into quality of life metrics that compound over years. Each visit strengthens your connection to place, builds local relationships, and creates memories that form family identity. Your Norwegian mountain chalet becomes part of your story, the setting where grandchildren learn to ski, where marriage proposals happen on the terrace under Northern Lights, where you finally finish that novel during a solo writing retreat, where life's important conversations unfold during fireside evenings.
This property at Bekkedalsveien 12 awaits owners who understand that the best investments pay dividends in experience rather than purely financial returns. Contact Homestra today to arrange your viewing—advance registration required. Your Norwegian mountain adventure begins here, where traditional architecture meets modern comfort, where outdoor recreation waits at your doorstep, and where every season brings new reasons to return to your second home in Osen.
