A Cozy 1920s Country House in Central East Sweden for $162,000
This delightful countryside cottage in East Central Sweden is a home where timeless character meets thoughtful modern updates.
This cozy home offers three rooms and a kitchen across 64 square meters, thoughtfully arranged over one and a half floors. Every detail reflects a careful balance, preserving the home’s original charm while enhancing it with contemporary comforts.
Quick Facts
Location: Månkarbo, Uppsala County, Central East Sweden
Living Size: 64 sqm
Plot Size: 28,150 sqm
Bedrooms: 2
Built: 1929
Price: SEK1,495,000/$162,000

Set on an expansive 28,150-square-meter plot, this property offers exceptional privacy and a true connection to nature. The grounds are beautifully framed by fruit trees, berry bushes, flowering plants, and perennials, creating a peaceful, idyllic setting.
This is a place to unwind. Here, the sounds of the city are replaced by birdsong and rustling leaves, offering a rare sense of calm. The surrounding landscape is rich in wild berries and mushrooms and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as hunting.
Despite its tranquil location, the property remains conveniently accessible. The E4 access road is just 2 km away, making travel simple, and Stockholm can be reached in approximately one hour, ideal for those seeking a rural escape without sacrificing connectivity.





The newly renovated kitchen blends rustic charm with functionality. It features green-painted cabinetry, a working wood-burning stove (Husqvarna No. 727), modern appliances including a hob, built-in oven, fan, and fridge/freezer, as well as a sink with cold water supply. Natural light flows in from two directions, enhancing the warm, inviting atmosphere.





Adjacent to the kitchen, the chamber/living room showcases a beautiful wedge-sawn wooden floor, decorative wall paneling, and a cozy soapstone stove. Dual-aspect windows fill the space with light, creating a comfortable and relaxing living area.




Upstairs, a small hall with wooden flooring and beadboard walls offers flexible furnishing options.

The main bedroom is full of character, with wooden floors, patterned wallpaper, and charming exposed brick details.

A second bedroom or guest room features wooden flooring, wallpapered walls, an unused wood stove, and original cupboard doors

Please note that this home does not have a bathroom and only has outdoor toilets.


The house is listed for sale at Svensk Fastighetsförmedling.
