4-Bed Log Chalet with Annex in Storlidalen Valley – Norway Mountain Holiday Home



Storligrenda 11, 7342 Lønset, Norway, Lønset (Norway)
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 54m² Floor area
€249,000
Chalet
No parking
4 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
54m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a February morning and the groomed ski trail is right there, maybe thirty meters from the front door, threading through the birch forest toward Ottdalskammen. The smell of woodsmoke from last night still clings to your jacket. That's the daily reality of owning at Storligrenda 11 in Lønset — a four-bedroom log chalet in the Storlidalen valley that has been quietly doing its job for almost eighty years without any drama.
Lønset sits in the Oppdal municipality of Trøndelag, a region that Norwegians have known about for generations but that international buyers are only starting to properly discover. Oppdal itself is less than a two-hour drive south from Trondheim on the E6 — Norway's main north-south artery — and the drive through Drivdalen is one of those routes that makes you slow down even when you're running late. The nearest airport is Trondheim Lufthavn Værnes, with direct flights connecting to most major European hubs. Oslo Gardermoen is roughly four hours by road or under three by train, which puts this corner of the Norwegian mountains well within reach for a long weekend from anywhere in Europe.
The chalet itself was built in 1945 in traditional Norwegian log construction — the kind of joinery that gets stronger and tighter as the decades pass rather than weaker. A thoughtful renovation in 1995 updated the interior without stripping out the character, and further kitchen improvements between 2012 and 2014 brought it properly into the modern era. Windows were replaced between 2010 and 2014, which matters enormously at altitude in February. The fireplace insert was replaced in 2025, so you're not inheriting somebody else's heating problems. The cabin was last stained in 2022. None of this is accidental — it's a property that has been maintained with genuine care, not patched up for a sale.
Inside, the layout is honest and practical. The kitchen is a working kitchen: induction cooktop, integrated oven, dishwasher, good counter space. After a long day on skis or a seven-hour hike up to Tovatna, you want a proper kitchen, not a symbolic one. The living room opens around the fireplace, with large windows that pull in the light from the valley — the kind of light that bounces off snow in winter and turns golden over the meadows in July. The painted doors are original and genuinely beautiful. Three bedrooms in the main cabin run to around six square meters each, furnished with a mix of singles and bunks that make the sleeping arithmetic flexible whether you're hosting a family of four or a rotation of friends across a ski season.
The annex is where this property gets interesting. Built in the same traditional log style, it adds a fourth bedroom and a full bathroom with shower and hot water — real guest independence, not just an overflow mattress situation. The annex terrace catches the morning sun and has its own quiet character. For international owners who want to share the property with extended family without everyone living in each other's pockets, this is the detail that makes the whole arrangement work. There's also a traditional stabbur — a raised storehouse that's a distinctly Norwegian architectural form — currently used for gear and seasonal storage, plus an outbuilding. Both have electricity. The courtyard between the buildings, framed by stone walls and a well-kept lawn, has the feel of a small mountain farm that has been lived in and loved.
Summer in Storlidalen is worth talking about at length. The valley runs through some of the most accessible high-altitude terrain in central Norway, with marked trails leading to Ångarsvatnet and Tovatna for swimming and fishing, and longer routes climbing toward the ridges above. July and August bring long days — genuinely long, the kind where you lose track of the hour because the light refuses to quit — and temperatures that make sitting on the south-facing stone terrace in a t-shirt a reasonable prospect. Bortistu and Storli Gård are both within easy reach and draw visitors throughout the warm months with traditional Norwegian farm culture, local food, and events that root you in the actual place rather than a tourist version of it.
Then winter arrives and the whole dynamic shifts. Cross-country trails are groomed right past the property. Ski touring routes head up into serious mountain terrain for those who want it. Oppdal ski resort — one of Norway's larger alpine areas with over 180 kilometres of prepared pistes — is accessible without a significant drive. The cabin's parking is 100 meters away in winter, which is a short enough walk to be genuinely manageable with ski equipment and groceries. Inside, with the fireplace going and snow pressing against those double-glazed windows, the 54 square meters feel exactly right — enough space, not too much to heat.
For international buyers, Norway's property ownership framework is straightforward for EU and EEA citizens, and the legal process, while conducted in Norwegian, is well-documented and typically handled through a notary-equivalent process. The Trøndelag region has seen steady interest from buyers across Northern Europe, particularly from Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, drawn by the combination of clean air, year-round outdoor access, and a price point that compares very favourably to Alpine equivalents. At 249,000 euros, a four-bedroom mountain property with an annex, a traditional stabbur, direct ski trail access, and summer swimming lakes within walking distance represents a market reality that doesn't exist in Switzerland or Austria anymore. Rental potential is genuine — Oppdal and the Storlidalen area attract visitors across both seasons, and a well-maintained cabin with this configuration can generate income in the shoulder periods when owners aren't using it.
The property is being sold partially furnished, which removes one of the practical headaches of buying at distance.
Key features at a glance:
- 4 bedrooms total across main cabin and separate annex
- 1 full bathroom in annex with shower and hot water; incineration toilet in main cabin
- 54 sqm main chalet built 1945, renovated 1995, kitchen updated 2012-2014
- Fireplace insert replaced 2025; windows renewed 2010-2014; cabin stained 2022
- Traditional stabbur storehouse and outbuilding, both with electricity
- Water and electricity connected throughout the property
- South-facing stone terrace with views toward Ottdalskammen and Nonshøa
- Cross-country ski trail runs directly past the property
- Summer road access to the door; winter parking 100 meters away
- Walking distance to Ångarsvatnet and Tovatna for fishing and swimming
- Oppdal alpine ski resort within easy driving distance
- Under 2 hours from Trondheim; direct E6 access
- Partially furnished and ready for immediate use
- Child-friendly courtyard with lawn and sheltered outdoor space
If you've been looking for a vacation home in Norway that earns its keep across every season — not just a weekend in August — Storligrenda 11 is worth a serious look. Get in touch through Homestra to arrange a viewing or request the full property documentation. The cross-country trails are groomed from November. Don't leave the planning too late.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 4
- Size
- 54m²
- Price per m²
- €4,611
- Garden size
- 1200m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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