Country Home for Sale in Dalarna with 8,043 m² Plot
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Ekfännsberget 1, Dala-Floda, Gagnefs kommun, Sweden, Björbo (Sweden)
1 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 30m² Floor area
€43,250
Country home
No parking
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
30m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This country home for sale in Dalarna sits on 8,043 m² of land near Björbo in Gagnef, with a 30 m² cottage in good condition. It is small and simple, and at around €43,250 it is a low-cost way into Swedish ownership. The house is one open room, and the land around it is the real asset. Think of it as a base for summers, long weekends and slow projects rather than a finished family home.
The Cottage: 30 m² in One Open Room
The house is a traditional Swedish fritidshus (holiday cottage) built in wood. It has one bedroom, one bathroom and a single open living space of 30 m². With no internal walls to work around, you decide how the room is used. You could put a bed at one end and a table at the other, or turn it into a compact studio with a daybed by the window. The condition is described as good, so you can use it as it stands for a first summer before deciding what to change.
Small cottages like this are common across Dalarna and usually run on simple routines. Before you buy, ask about heating, water supply, drainage and winter road access. That tells you whether this is a May-to-September place or one you can also use in January.
8,043 m² of Garden and Open Land
Eight thousand square metres is a lot of ground by any European standard. It gives you room for a vegetable patch, a few fruit trees, a fire pit and a proper lawn, with plenty left over that you never need to mow. The original details describe a mix of open grassy areas and wooded sections, so there is sun in one corner and shade in another at any hour of the day.
The plot is large enough that a guest cabin or an extension might be possible one day. Anything like that depends on local planning rules, so check building rights with Gagnef municipality before you count on it.
Living Near Björbo and Dala-Floda
This is the Dalarna of red timber cottages, forest tracks and river valleys, not resort crowds. The nearby village of Dala-Floda has everyday shops, cafés and services. For a bigger supermarket run, healthcare or schools, Gagnef and Borlänge are a short drive away. Falun, with its UNESCO-listed copper mine, is a natural day out. So are Leksand and Lake Siljan, where Midsummer is celebrated with maypoles and folk dancing.
Summer here means swimming in local lakes, walking and berry picking, and Sweden's right of public access lets you wander the surrounding woods freely. Winter brings snow and quiet, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing straight from the forest paths. Mora, the finish line of the Vasaloppet ski race, is further up the Siljan ring.
Getting There: Airports and Drive Times
Stockholm Arlanda is the main international gateway, roughly three hours away by car. Direct trains run from Stockholm to Borlänge in about two and a half hours, and from there you would need a car or taxi for the last stretch. Dala Airport, close to Borlänge, has limited scheduled service, so check current timetables before planning around it. Once you are in Dalarna, you will want a car for everyday life in a place like this.
Key Features
- Country home (fritidshus) for sale in Dalarna, Sweden
- 30 m² living area in one open room
- 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom
- Plot of 8,043 m² with garden
- Traditional wooden construction
- Condition: good
- Mix of open grass and wooded areas on the plot
- Space to add a guest cabin or extension, subject to planning rules
- Near Dala-Floda village in Gagnef municipality
- Borlänge and Falun within easy driving distance
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner buy a second home in Sweden?
Sweden does not generally restrict foreign buyers from purchasing a holiday home. You will still want a local solicitor or an experienced agent to guide the contract, the title check and the registration of ownership.
Is this cottage suitable for holiday rental?
It could work for couples or a small family who want quiet and nature, and the 8,043 m² plot gives guests real privacy. At 30 m² with one bedroom it stays compact, and you should confirm the utilities and any local rental rules before planning on income.
How far is it from Stockholm?
Plan on about three hours by car to Stockholm Arlanda or central Stockholm, depending on traffic and the exact route. That makes it realistic for long weekends as well as summer stays.
If you would like to know more or arrange a viewing of this Dalarna cottage and its large plot, contact the seller through Homestra.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 1
- Size
- 30m²
- Price per m²
- €1,442
- Garden size
- 8043m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Country home
- Energy label
Unknown
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