A Spacious Villa near a Small Lake in South West Sweden for $204,000

Built in 1916, this charming villa in Stigen combines the character of an early 20th-century home with thoughtful modern updates.

Generous ceiling heights, spacious rooms and preserved period details give the house a distinctive atmosphere, while renovations over the years have adapted it for comfortable modern living.

The house is located in Stigen in Färgelanda municipality, surrounded by the lakes, forests and countryside for which Dalsland is known. The beach is within walking distance, while the wider tri-city area is about a 30-minute drive away, offering a convenient balance between rural life and access to larger towns.

Inside, the house’s history is visible throughout. Original wooden floors, exposed timber, bay windows, a traditional pantry and two separate staircases are among the details that reveal its past.

One of the most striking features is the stately tiled stove in the living room, which remains a natural focal point and provides extra warmth during the colder months.

The entrance floor begins with a welcoming hallway, where tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating by the entrance transitions into parquet. Light wallpaper and white wood paneling set a classic tone that continues throughout much of the house.

From here, the kitchen is designed as a practical workspace with gray profiled cabinetry and plenty of modern appliances, including an induction hob, two convection ovens, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator and freezer.

One of the kitchen’s loveliest original features is the traditional walk-in pantry. Finished with wood paneling, it provides generous storage for food, cookware and kitchen appliances while preserving another piece of the home’s early 20th-century character.

The dining room and living room are arranged in a sequence of generous spaces that work particularly well for entertaining. Original parquet floors have been sanded and white-stained, while light walls are complemented by beadboard around the bay window and an exposed timber wall.

In the living room, the tiled stove takes center stage. During winter, it adds warmth and atmosphere, while in summer, double patio doors open directly onto the terrace and garden. This easy connection between indoors and outdoors makes the living areas just as suited to relaxed family life as they are to larger gatherings.

A smaller interior hall separates the main social spaces from a more private TV room, which could also serve as an additional bedroom. Windows on two sides bring plenty of natural light into the room, which features wooden flooring, wallpaper and built-in wardrobes. A fully tiled bathroom with a shower, toilet and washbasin completes the entrance floor.

Upstairs, a central living room connects the bedrooms and gives the upper floor an unusually generous feel. Older wooden floors continue the historic character of the house, and from here there is access to a balcony that catches the morning sun.

The main bedroom has parquet flooring, painted wallpaper and ample storage concealed behind sliding doors. It also benefits from its own fully tiled bathroom with electric underfloor heating, a bathtub, toilet and washbasin.

Two further bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family members or guests. One is a spacious room with laminate flooring, while the other was originally the maid’s room. This room retains a particularly interesting reminder of the house’s history: access to a second staircase that was once used by servants.

The upper floor also includes a separate laundry room with a washer and dryer, as well as a dedicated dressing room with wooden flooring.

Outside, several patios make it possible to move around the property with the sun throughout the day. The lush garden provides space for both quiet moments and social gatherings, while the surrounding Dalsland landscape puts forests, lakes, and outdoor activities within easy reach.

The house is listed for sale at Skandia Mäklarna Trollhättan.