Alright, I’ll try to squeeze this in between all my other showings today! If you’re searching for a country home in Sweden, I’ve got something interesting here in Bräcke, Gällö area—Dalhem 166 to be exact. I work with buyers from all over so I’ll try to give you a real idea of what it’s like to live in the middle of the Swedish countryside (honestly, you can’t call yourself a global agency agent if you haven’t seen all kinds of properties in all sorts of conditions, but this one’s nice, no need for too much daydreaming).
Let’s start with the basics: You’re looking at a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at around 58 square meters. The price? 48,100 euros, which is almost impossible to beat for a spot in Sweden with this much land (almost 3,000 sqm, seriously!). This house was built in the ’70s and is in good condition—no major fixes needed, but if you want shiny new kitchens and all that, you may want to put your own mark on it with some updates. For what it is, the place is tidy, dry and super usable as a “brukshus” (as Swedes call it—a practical cottage for living).
You’ll find lots of those iconic wooden finishes here. As you step in, you’ll notice it has that open layout that makes it easy for the family to gather, but remember, this is a Swedish countryside house so don’t expect endless designer open-plan space—what you get is cozy and manageable. The main room is where you’ll likely spend your time in the chilly months; there’s a wood fireplace, and yes, it does heat up the space well. Sweden has real winter—don’t underestimate that! The bathroom is compact, simple, but works fine. The kitchen’s got all the essentials, nothing extravagant, but all in order and ready for daily use.
There are 2 bedrooms, both with enough room for beds and a bit of storage. If you’ve got kids or want a spot for guests, the extra guest cottage is a bonus—you’ve got a simple winter-insulated little house with power, plus a traditional log guest house with a loft (right now it’s not really finished, so consider this one a project or storage until you want to do it up).
Outside, this is where the property comes into its own. If you’ve ever dreamed of space to breathe, grow your own veggies, or let the kids run wild, this is that sort of garden. The lot is almost 3,000 sqm, so it’s a decent bit of land to play with but not overwhelming to maintain (unless you hate mowing grass or picking apples, I guess). Plenty of trees for privacy and shade—very Swedish with the birch and fir everywhere—and enough sunlight on the lawns for a couple of sun loungers too.
You’re only about 200 meters from Sundsjön, which is a local lake locals use for fishing, swimming and paddling. It’s super peaceful—no big tourist rush, generally just locals and people from the area so it stays pretty chill all year long. The views from the house are towards the lake or into the forest, so you’re really surrounded by nature here.
There’s a shed for tools, a woodshed for firewood (essential up north!), and a garage that fits a snowmobile. If you think you won’t use a snowmobile, just wait till your first winter here—people use those more than cars sometimes!
If you’re wondering about life in Bräcke & Gällö—well, you’re in Jämtland county, which is honestly beautiful if you like forests, hills, clean air, and four real seasons. Summers are mild (never crazy hot, often around 18-23C) with super long days (nearly endless daylight around midsummer). Winters are white, with snow from November till maybe April–think cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice-fishing. Spring arrives late but is incredibly nice, autumn’s all forest colours and mushroom picking.
What can you do here? Tons, if you’re into outdoors: hiking, fishing, berry picking, cycling, even hunting if you want. Locals are friendly but not nosy—you can keep to yourself, or get involved in the active little community with markets, summer fetes, etc. Nearest bus stop is just 100 meters away so you’re not cut off—good for kids going to school or for you if you don’t always want to drive. Basic services are in Gällö (grocery shop, school, some shops). For anything bigger, it’s about 40km to Östersund—Sweden’s “little capital of the north”—with restaurants, shopping, events, airport, hospital, etc.
If you’re looking for “country home in Sweden” that’s not at the end of the world but is private enough, this is a good choice. Not a luxury pad, but won’t let you down if you want the real experience of Swedish countryside living.
Amenities:
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Living room with fireplace
- Functional kitchen
- Large private garden (~2,900 sqm)
- Few outbuildings: winter-insulated guest cottage, log guest house (unfinished), tool shed, garage for snowmobile
- Views to Sundsjön lake and forest
- Mains electricity, water
- Bus stop ~100m (public transport)
- Basic shops & school nearby in Gällö
- 40km to Östersund for full services
- Lake for swimming/fishing 200m away
- Potential for growing your own veggies, lots of space
- Quiet wooded setting, close to nature
So if you want a real base in Sweden—whether for a holiday house, a new family adventure, maybe even work from home, you could do a lot with this place either as it stands, or over time with some updates. Give me a call if you want more information or a virtual walkthrough—I try to squeeze everyone in but it’s always a bit of a juggle!
