This red timber country home for sale in Småland, near Forserum, has stayed in one family since the 1700s and has never been on the open market.
The farmstead is known as Finneryd Frälsegården, and it has passed down through the generations. Inside are 85 m² of living space, wide plank floors, a wood-burning stove, a baking oven and two fireplaces. Outside you get lawns, traditional wooden fences and a plot of 2,554 m². It is a quiet place, and the seasons set the rhythm of the day.
The Timber House at Finneryd
The ground floor holds a kitchen and dining area, a living room, a bedroom and a hallway. At the back, an extended entrance leads to the bathroom. Upstairs there are three to four more rooms. Some buyers will turn them into bedrooms, others into a guest room or a home office. The layout is flexible enough to follow your plans rather than dictate them.
The house is in good condition and has been looked after steadily. The back of the house was extended in the 1970s. A well was drilled in 1991 and a three-chamber septic system was installed in 1994. In 2013 the house and the outbuilding were renovated on the outside. All the vertical wood paneling was replaced, along with the fascia boards and parts of the sheet metal work, and new windows went in at the same time. For anyone weighing up a timber house in Sweden, that is the sort of maintenance history worth asking about.
Outbuildings and 2,554 m² of Land
Several outbuildings come with the plot. There is an older storage building, a spacious root cellar, a small building that houses the water system and a newer storage shed. A workshop or hobby space could fit into one of them, though that is for you to judge on a visit.
The garden is large enough for children to play, for long summer dinners and for serious vegetable growing. There is room to add a garage or another outbuilding if you want one, and parking for several cars. About 450 metres away lies the lake Finnerydssjön, where the source describes swimming and fishing. Think of an evening walk down to the water after a day of work in the garden.
Living Between Järsnäs, Lekeryd and Jönköping
Finneryd lies just outside Järsnäs, surrounded by forest and open farmland. Järsnäs has a popular swimming area and a preschool. Lekeryd, a short drive away, has a preschool, a school, a grocery store and other everyday services. Farm shops and small local businesses are scattered around the area.
Jönköping, at the southern end of Lake Vättern, is within comfortable reach for larger shops, hospitals and rail connections. That mix of quiet and access suits families, remote workers and anyone after a holiday home in Småland who still wants a town nearby.
Buying a Second Home in Sweden
A property like this rewards owners who enjoy hands-on upkeep. The well and septic system are private, so you take care of servicing them. Wood heating through the stove and fireplaces is part of the appeal, but it also means regular chopping, stacking and sweeping. A neighbour or local handyman is useful if you will be away for long stretches. Get a survey of the timber structure before you commit, as with any older Swedish country house. Anyone comparing Sweden real estate for a second home in Sweden should plan for these running tasks from the start.
Key Features
- Country home for sale in Forserum, Jönköping County, Sweden
- Red-painted timber house with wide plank floors
- 85 m² living area
- 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- Wood-burning stove, baking oven and two fireplaces
- Plot of 2,554 m² with garden and traditional wooden fences
- Back extension from the 1970s
- Well drilled in 1991 and three-chamber septic system from 1994
- House and outbuilding renovated externally in 2013, with new paneling and windows
- Older storage building, root cellar, water system building and newer storage shed
- Parking for several cars
- Finnerydssjön lake about 450 metres away
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Finneryd from Jönköping?Jönköping is within convenient driving distance, roughly 30 minutes by car depending on your route. It is the nearest city for hospitals, larger shops and train connections.
Which airport do I fly into?Most international buyers fly into Göteborg Landvetter, which is roughly two hours away by car. Check the route and timing before you plan regular trips.
What can be done with the upstairs rooms?The upper floor has three to four rooms that can become bedrooms, guest rooms or an office. Any conversion work is yours to plan and budget.
If this farmstead near Lake Finnerydssjön fits what you are looking for, contact Homestra to ask questions or arrange a viewing.
