A Restored Historic House with an Idyllic Garden in Central Sweden – $166,000

Perched on a hilltop clearing just outside Hova, this is a property that feels like stepping into another world. This charming residence of 101 + 40 square meters, divided into six rooms and a kitchen, blends rustic authenticity with thoughtful renovation.

Inside, you’ll find wide wooden floors, generous ceiling height, original windows, exposed timber walls, and open beams up to the ridge, details that bring both history and character to every corner.

Part of the home dates back to the 18th century, with later construction completed in 1939, and its current owners, both trained in cultural preservation, have carefully restored and maintained it.

From the moment you enter through the beautifully crafted front door, the house radiates a sense of timeless simplicity and charm.

The kitchen has been sympathetically updated with modern appliances, including a stove, extractor fan, and dishwasher, seamlessly blending contemporary convenience with the home’s rustic soul.

The ground floor also features a spacious room already prepared for a future bathroom, offering potential for those who prefer more modern living arrangements. (The home currently lacks sewerage).

Beyond the main residence, the property includes an older barn with a carpentry workshop and storage, an underground cellar, and a concrete foundation prepared for a future garage.

Surrounding it all is a garden paradise that the owners have lovingly cultivated. A true idyll, it features landscaped kitchen gardens with raised beds, stone-edged flowerbeds, and pathways lined with wood chips.

Old fruit trees, flowering shrubs, herbs, and perennials mingle with natural stone fences and park-like greenery, creating endless opportunities for gardening enthusiasts.

This property is not only a home but a gateway to nature. Just steps away, forest paths invite you to pick berries and mushrooms in summer and autumn. A short walk leads to Vallsjön, perfect for swimming and fishing, while the Skagerrak coast with its sandy beaches lies only 3.5 km away.

Nearby is also the legendary Tiveden National Park, renowned for its riding and hiking trails that wind deep into ancient forests said to be home to trolls.

Though it feels worlds away, the property is just a 7-minute drive to Hova, where you’ll find everyday essentials: grocery store, school, childcare, healthcare, and restaurants. Larger cities are also within reach: Stockholm in 3 hours, Gothenburg in 2.5 hours by car.

The house is listed for SEK 1,595,000 at Svensk Fastighetsförmedling.