This farmhouse for sale in Telemark sits on 1.7 hectares near Neslandsvatn, with a barn, stables and a 137 m² home upgraded in recent years.
The house dates from 1938 and has been brought up to date over the past 10 to 15 years, so you get old Norwegian proportions without starting from a bare shell. Around it are meadows, forest edges and a lot of quiet. If you have ever wanted room for horses, a workshop or a few hobby animals within reach of a coastal town, this is the kind of plot that makes it realistic.
The Farmhouse: 137 m² Built in 1938
Inside, the living space totals about 137 m². There are two bedrooms plus a sleeping alcove, one bathroom and a living room with large windows facing the grounds. A wood-burning stove anchors the room, and it is where winter evenings will happen.
The sunroom is the part most visitors remember. Glass on several sides means you read, work or drink coffee with the seasons changing a few metres away. The kitchen is practical, with good storage and worktop space rather than showroom styling.
Heating is straightforward for a Norwegian country house. The stove is backed up by two air-to-air heat pumps, which helps through the long cold months and keeps running costs manageable. Terraces run along the outside, giving you somewhere to eat outdoors from late spring onwards. Beneath the house is a 36 m² basement, still unfinished, which could take storage, a utility area or a workshop once you decide what you need.
Barn, Stables and 17,011 m² of Land
The outbuildings are what set this country house in Telemark apart. The barn covers about 126 m² over two levels and works for hay, machinery or general storage. The stables add roughly 94 m² with two horse stalls, storage rooms and garage space. A separate 29 m² garage takes the cars. All told, the registered floor area across every building is about 422 m².
The plot is 17,011 m² (around 4.2 acres) of open grass, natural vegetation and established garden, with terraces next to the house. It is private land with plenty of buffer around you. The infrastructure for keeping horses is already in place, which saves the first and most expensive year of conversion work. Anyone planning small-scale farming should check local rules on land use and animal keeping before committing.
Living Near Lake Toke and Kragerø
Lake Toke is the big draw nearby. It has many islands, sheltered bays and roughly 160 km of shoreline, so swimming, kayaking, fishing and boating are all on your doorstep in summer. In the Kroken area, hiking trails lead to several viewpoints. In winter the same forests turn into cross-country ski terrain, and Gautefall ski resort is about 30 minutes away for alpine runs.
For the coast, Kragerø is about 25 minutes by car. It has a lively harbour, restaurants, shops and a busy summer season, which makes it an easy day out or a place to keep a boat.
Daily errands are simple. Grocery shopping, schools, a kindergarten and a railway station are all within about eight minutes by car. The quiet is real, but you are not cut off. For flights, Sandefjord Torp is the closest international airport I would plan around, roughly an hour and a half away by road.
Buying a Second Home in Norway
The seller states there is no mandatory permanent residency requirement on this property, which matters to international buyers looking for a second home in Norway. As with any Norway real estate purchase, have a local lawyer confirm the details, including land use and any rules for agricultural property, before you sign.
As a holiday home in Telemark, it works year-round. Summer is for the lake, and winter is for snow and the stove. Because of the land and outbuildings, it also needs a little more upkeep than a standard cabin, so think about who will cut the grass and clear the snow when you are away.
Key Features
- Farmhouse built in 1938 and upgraded over the past 10 to 15 years
- 137 m² of living space
- 3 sleeping areas: two bedrooms and a sleeping alcove
- 1 bathroom
- Sunroom with large windows over the grounds
- Wood-burning stove plus two air-to-air heat pumps
- Plot of 17,011 m² with garden, meadow and terraces
- Barn of about 126 m² on two levels
- Stables of about 94 m² with two horse stalls
- Detached garage of 29 m²
- Unfinished basement of 36 m²
- About 422 m² of registered floor area in total
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this farmhouse suitable for keeping horses?The stables have two horse stalls, storage areas and garage space, and the plot has open grass around them. Check local regulations on animal keeping and any extra grazing land you may need.
How far is it from shops, the coast and skiing?Basic services, schools and a railway station are about eight minutes away. Kragerø on the coast is around 25 minutes, and Gautefall ski resort is about 30 minutes.
Can a foreign buyer use it as a second home?According to the seller, there is no mandatory permanent residency requirement. Confirm this with a Norwegian lawyer as part of your purchase checks.
If you would like to arrange a viewing or ask about the buying process, contact the team at Homestra and we will pass your questions on.
