Cheap Houses in Scandinavia - 2nd Edition!

Welcome back to the Cheap Houses in Scandinavia newsletter! 

Sina and Timo here, and we're delighted to have you join us once again on our Scandinavian housing adventure. Our mission to uncover affordable gems in this picturesque region continues, and we can't wait to share our latest findings and insights with you.

What's New? 

Our website is still work in progress. We plan to build an ultimate resource for all things related to moving, traveling, buying, and living in Scandinavia. You'll find in-depth guides, tips, and a wealth of information to help you on your journey. We guess it will take few more weeks, hopefully we’ll be able to launch by mid to end of October.

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This Week's Hidden Gem: Renovated House in Sweden 

But let's dive right into what you've been waiting for - our latest affordable house discovery. This week, we present a beautifully renovated house in Sweden that's sure to captivate your imagination.

Stunning, unique property with huge, stylish living room - $62,300

Step into this unique two-story, 180-square-meter villa and be charmed by its exceptional features, from the soaring ceilings to the open upper floor with elegant gold railings. The house has been thoughtfully renovated, boasting a new kitchen, a relaxing bathroom with sauna and jacuzzi, and a spacious bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find a cozy lounge area and two more bedrooms. Set on a generous 2,111-square-meter plot, this home in Sandträsk, just 40 kilometers north of Boden, offers a wonderful outdoor lifestyle all year round. Whether you're into snow trails and snowmobiling in winter or fishing, swimming, and canoeing in summer, this is your gateway to a fulfilling life. Enjoy sandy beaches and refreshing swims at your doorstep.

• Living space: 180 m2

• Land size: 2111 m2

• Bedroom: 3

• Energy label:

• 🗺 Map

• 🏡 Original listing

Translated listing description:

"Unique two-story villa of 180 square meters with cool details such as full ceiling height up to the ridge in the kitchen and living room, open upper floor with gold railings, fireplace with decorative log wall, whole tree trunks and a red Luleå hockey entrance door!

The house has undergone several major renovations such as a partially new facade and roof.

The entrance level has, among other things, a new kitchen with black shutters, a bathroom with both a sauna and a jacuzzi and a spacious bedroom with windows in two directions.

Upstairs with lounge area and two bedrooms.

Plot of 2,111 sq m.

Sandträsk is a village about 40 km north of Boden that offers a rich outdoor life in both winter and summer.

The winter season offers nice electric light trails and snowmobile trails. In summer there are good opportunities for fishing, swimming and canoeing.

Swim at shallow, child-friendly sandy beach or in deep water next to the pier."

Here’s what has been done:

1. Air the pump daikin xrh40 ink. (2019-09)

2. New wiring and new connection of electricity and other electronics. (2019-09)

3. Installation of stove and sauna unit (2019-11)

4. New garage door (2019-11)

5. The bathroom has been renovated (2019).

6. Also installed heating loops in the pipes to prevent potential freezing. (2021)

7. Hot tub purchased (2020-01)

8. The kitchen was redone in 2019. (Ikea, Elgiganten) Appliances stove, oven, fan, fridge are 2022. Installed so there is an option for a dishwasher.

9. Newly laid floor (2019-05)

10. Spiral staircase (2019-05)

11. Red door (Luleå hockey door) installed (2019)

12. Balcony door (2019)

13. Facade (2022)

14. Cardboard Roof (2022)

15. The upper floor: Built two new rooms, installed a ceiling fan (build max)

16. 2 new windows (upper rooms) (2019)

17. New floor (upper rooms) (2019)

18. Nibe Hot water heater 300l (2019-08)

Things that could be done by you:

1. New suspended ceiling in the high part of the ceiling.

2. Facade: new wooden facade around 3 parts of the house.

3. Gables, footboard, gutter, roof ladder are needed.

4. Installation of the air dehumidifier under the foundation is recommended, quote is available under documents.

5. Scrape paint from false ceiling in basement.

6. Clean up a bit.

7. The yard needs to be sown with grass.

We hope you love this house as much as we do ❤️🇸🇪

Have a lovely Sunday,

Sina & Timo 🏠✨