c.1909 3-4 Bedroom Cottage and Barn in Sweden Under $50K usd
$49,654
Realtor Comments
Year of construction
1909
Type
Holiday home
Site area
1,694 sq m, Nature/Garden plot
Freehold
Website number
2091-77754
Number of rooms
6 rooms, of which 3 – 4 bedrooms
Living area/Apartment area
133/0 sq m
Here you have the opportunity to build on and create your dream place. There are fine wooden floors, charming and warming fireplaces that create character and something to build on. Wood-burning sauna and room for relaxation.
The nearest grocery store is in Åmot, which is just under 15 minutes away by car. There are great opportunities for those interested in hunting, fishing and winter activities such as snowmobiling. Nice berry and mushroom fields.
Welcome with your application!
Källsjön, Ockelbo. Sweden $49,654 usd
Pros
- High Quality of Life: Sweden consistently ranks high in quality of life indexes, offering a great standard of living, cleanliness, and safety.
- Strong Welfare System: The country provides excellent healthcare, education, and social services, including generous parental leave and retirement benefits.
- Progressive Society: Sweden is known for its progressive values, including gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental sustainability.
- Beautiful Nature: With vast forests, lakes, and northern lights, Sweden offers stunning natural landscapes for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and camping.
- Education: Sweden boasts a high-quality education system with free education at all levels, including universities for EU citizens.
- Work-Life Balance: The culture emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with reasonable working hours and vacation time.
Cons
- High Cost of Living: Major cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg can be expensive, especially in terms of housing and everyday expenses.
- Weather: The long, cold winters and short daylight hours can be challenging for some, leading to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in winter months.
- Language Barrier: While many Swedes speak English, learning Swedish can be important for fully integrating into society and advancing in the job market.
- Tax Rates: Sweden has high income tax rates, which fund the welfare system, but this can be a shock for newcomers not used to such taxation.
- Limited Diversity in Some Areas: While cities are becoming more multicultural, some rural areas may lack diversity and can feel isolated.
- Bureaucracy: Navigating the welfare system and legal processes can sometimes be slow and cumbersome.
Entrance floor
Hall
First you are welcomed by a hallway followed by a hall with plastic mat on the floor and plasterboard partly on the walls.
Kitchen
Country kitchen with space for both cooking and socializing. Plastic mat and panel and wallpapered walls. Here there is a stove, fridge and freezer and a wood stove for both cooking and heating.
Living room
Living room with fine wooden floor and wallpapered walls. Charming tiled stove that provides both warmth and coziness.
Family room
Family room with wooden floor and storage in several wardrobes. Exit to a glazed conservatory with a warming stove.
Sauna and relaxation room
Unique wood-fired sauna with an adjacent room for relaxation.
Shower room
Shower room with plastic mat, shower, washbasin and combustion toilet.
Upper floor
Upper hall
Upstairs you are welcomed by an upper hall.
Bedroom 1
Bedroom with fine wooden floor and wallpapered walls. Space for a double bed and other furniture if necessary. Nice and warming stove.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom with plastic carpet and wallpapered walls. Space for a double bed and other furniture if necessary. Storage in several wardrobes.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom with plastic carpet and wallpapered walls. Space for a double bed and other furniture if necessary. Wood stove for heating. The old kitchen is not in use. Good storage in the attic and wardrobe. Access to a glazed balcony.
Basement
Basement floor
