Set in a quiet country estate outside the town of Bastad, this four-bedroom, two-bath residence underwent a massive reconstruction in 2006. The old livestock stables were reimagined as a luxurious 3,337-square-foot residence. Listed for $1.6 million, the main foundations of the former barn were kept, but the designers opened the building up to offer panoramic views of the rolling hills and the sea in the distance.
The main residence is comprised of seven rooms in all, including a gourmet kitchen, large social spaces, an amazing formal dining room, and cozy, chic sleeping spaces. The home retains the massive wooden beams and other features of the old barn but blends in a kind of interesting Spartan decadence as well.
An adjacent 1,507-square-foot guest house adds more living space, more bedrooms, a dining and living room, more storage, and a huge basement. Also on the property is another 1,400 square feet of outbuildings, including a studio, gym, garage, and greenhouse. A fantastic outdoor dining area and a welcoming pool are at the center of the 2.29-acre property, which overlooks the sea and some of rural Sweden’s best nature.
The province of Bastad—especially its sleepy fishing village of Torekov—is part of one of Sweden’s most beautiful summer resorts, made famous for its boating and as a hangout for big-time tennis stars such as Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg, and Mats Wilander. The Swedish Open tournament is held here, and the famous wooden Troentorp clogs are made here as well.
Faritslövsvägen 82 Bastad, Skane, Sweden $1.682 million
4 bedrooms 7,858 square feet 2.29 acres
- Unique architecture - Close to the sea/villages - Private pool