4-Bed Coastal Chalet with Boat Mooring & Sea Views in Stathelle, Norway



Vinjestranda 119, 3967 Stathelle, Stathelle (Norway)
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 83m² Floor area
€381,000
Chalet
No parking
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
83m²
No garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Wake up to the sound of water lapping against the pier, coffee in hand, watching the early mist lift off Åbyfjorden. That's what mornings look like at Vinjestranda 119 — a four-bedroom chalet on the Norwegian coast that sits close enough to the sea that you can hear it change mood with the weather.
Stathelle sits in the heart of Bamble municipality, a stretch of coastline in Telemark county that Norwegians have quietly treasured for generations. The Bamble archipelago is right on your doorstep — a jagged scatter of skerries, inlets, and sheltered bays that rewards anyone willing to get out on the water or pull on a pair of boots. The kyststien, Norway's beloved coastal trail, runs directly through this area. On a clear July morning, that path takes you past blueberry thickets and smooth pink granite slabs that drop straight into the sea. In October, those same rocks glow copper and rust as the birches turn.
This is a vacation home that earns its mooring. Literally — a 3-meter boat berth is included in the sale, giving you direct access to some of the best recreational waters on the Telemark coast. You can cast a line for mackerel before breakfast, explore hidden coves by kayak in the afternoon, and be back on the 75-square-meter terrace with a cold Aass Fatøl before the sun dips. The outdoor furniture stays too, so you're not arriving to an empty deck.
The chalet itself was built in 2009 and covers 83 square meters spread across two floors. It's in good condition — maintained properly, not in need of renovation work, which matters when you're buying from abroad and can't be on-site every week. The ground floor has a practical layout: an entrance hall, four bedrooms, a full bathroom with laundry plumbing (washing machine included), a storage room, and an open-plan kitchen and living room that faces the view. Large windows face Åbyfjorden and open onto the terrace, so the water is almost always in your sightline. Upstairs, a loft lounge gives you a second sitting area — the kind of space that teenagers claim immediately or that doubles as a quiet corner for reading when the rest of the house is busy. There's also a separate toilet room on the upper floor.
The kitchen is fitted with IKEA cabinetry that works, an oak countertop, and integrated oven, hob, and microwave. The fridge is included. Nothing overthought, nothing that will date badly — just a functional cooking space with enough counter room to properly prep a seafood dinner with whatever came off the boat that morning. Kragerø, about 30 kilometres south along the coast road, has excellent fish suppliers and a harbour market worth the drive on summer Saturdays.
Heating is handled by air conditioning units and electric radiators — comfortable year-round without the complexity of a wood-only system for part-time owners.
Bamble's climate is mild by Norwegian standards. Summers are genuine: July and August regularly hit 20–25°C, the sheltered bays warm up enough for swimming, and the days are long enough that you're still grilling at 10pm with natural light. Spring comes early along this part of the coast, and autumn stretches into November before it gets serious. Even winter has its devotees — the coast empties out, the light turns silver, and the path walks are yours alone.
For practical access, Porsgrunn is about 25 kilometres north and has a full range of shops, a train station with connections to Oslo, and a hospital. Oslo itself is roughly two hours by car via the E18, manageable for a Friday evening departure. Torp Sandefjord Airport is the nearest international gateway, sitting about 80 kilometres away and served by Ryanair, Norwegian, and Wizz Air with routes across Europe.
The plot is leased at around NOK 2,853 per year — standard for this type of coastal property in Norway. Municipal fees run approximately NOK 23,496 annually. The mooring maintenance fee to the pier association is about NOK 900 per year. Two dedicated parking spaces come with the property, plus access to guest parking for when the whole family descends for midsummer.
For international buyers, Norwegian freehold ownership (selveier) is the most secure title structure available and carries no additional restrictions for EU or EEA nationals. Non-EEA buyers should confirm current acquisition rules with a Norwegian solicitor, though recreational properties have historically been accessible. The property carries an energy rating of C, which is solid for a coastal leisure chalet of this age.
Rental potential is worth a conversation too. The Bamble coast is consistently popular with Norwegian domestic holidaymakers, and platforms like Finn.no and Airbnb show strong summer occupancy for well-positioned cabins with sea access and a mooring. A property at this price point with these amenities has room to generate meaningful income during the weeks it sits empty.
Key features at a glance:
- 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8, across 83 sqm on two floors
- 75 sqm south-facing terrace with outdoor furniture included
- Included 3-meter boat mooring with pier association access
- Views directly over Åbyfjorden and the Bamble archipelago
- Located on the kyststien coastal trail in Bamble, Telemark
- Open-plan kitchen and living room with large sea-view windows
- Loft lounge on upper floor plus separate upper-floor toilet
- Full bathroom with tiled shower, vanity, and washing machine included
- IKEA kitchen with oak countertop, integrated appliances, fridge included
- Air conditioning and electric radiators for year-round comfort
- Connected to public water and sewage — no well or septic complications
- Two dedicated parking spaces plus guest parking
- Freehold (selveier) ownership structure
- Built 2009, good condition — move-in ready without renovation work
- Energy rating C, annual ground rent approx. NOK 2,853
Priced at NOK 381,000, this chalet represents one of the more accessible entry points into Norway's coastal second-home market — especially with a mooring and full water and sewage connection already in place. Those two infrastructure items alone significantly raise the value ceiling compared to comparable plots in the area.
If you've been thinking about a Norwegian coastal holiday home and want to see this one in person — or do a virtual walkthrough before making the trip — reach out through Homestra today. Properties on the Bamble coast with active moorings at this price don't sit on the market long.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 4
- Size
- 83m²
- Price per m²
- €4,590
- Garden size
- 206m²
- Has Garden
- No
- 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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