A Carefully Preserved 18th-Century Manor House in Sweden is for Sale

At the end of a stately avenue, framed by a sweeping park and guarded by a magnificent chestnut tree, stands a manor house with roots reaching deep into Sweden’s medieval past.

Originally established as a military residence in the 17th century, the estate was transformed into a manor house in 1784. Since then, it has passed through private and municipal hands before returning to private ownership in the mid-19th century.

The current owner acquired the farm in 1995 and has since overseen one of the most thorough and respected restorations of a historic property in modern Sweden.

Over the past 30 years, the manor has undergone an extensive renovation rooted in deep respect for tradition and original materials. The work, beginning with layers dating back to the turn of the 18th–19th century, has been carried out under the personal leadership of the owner Göran Gudmundsson, an antiquarian and founder of Gysinge byggnadsvård, widely recognized for his contributions to Swedish building conservation.

Every decision has balanced historical accuracy with contemporary livability. Original qualities have been preserved or carefully reinstated, while modern comfort has been discreetly integrated.

The result is a home that feels authentic, warm, and entirely usable, never museum-like. The renovation process itself is documented in the book “Bevare mig väl!” and has involved collaboration with some of Sweden’s foremost cultural craftsmen.

The farmstead comprises several beautifully maintained buildings, all set within a generous, park-like plot of approximately 10,656 square meters. On the estate, you will find the primary residence, a wing building, an 18th-century gazebo, a gate building, and warehouse buildings.

Renovated and extended in 1784, the main house is constructed in horizontal timber, later revetted and lime-washed in the early 19th century.

It rests on a crofter foundation with a beautifully carved granite base and is topped with a traditional tiled roof. The home offers approximately 343 square meters of living space across two floors, with 13 rooms and a kitchen.

One of the manor’s defining features is its wealth of working fireplaces: ten antique tiled stoves and a wood-burning stove, all restored, approved, and fully functional.

The entry hall leads to the blue room, which features a decorated tiled fireplace.

From the blue room, you move into the green room, which is the more formal sitting room in the house. This room also has beautiful wooden floorboards and a working fireplace.

A cozy dining room with a painted fireplace and red-striped textiles sits on the other side of the entrance hall, and is also connected to the kitchen.

The kitchen is a functional blend of period character and modern amenities. On one side, the original wood stove is fitted under a brick hood.

The other side features modern amenities like an electric stove and a dishwasher.

The ground floor also houses a guest bedroom, decorated with blue wallpaper.

The wooden staircase leads you to the first floor, where there is another cozy sitting room with red-striped textiles and blue wallpaper.

The first floor features a large space, spanning the entire width of the main residence. I can imagine that this may have been a ballroom in earlier centuries.

The first floor houses several bedrooms, including a home atelier and rooms with built-in storage.

The orange dressing room features a dummy 19th-century style fireplace and painted geometric-patterned floorboards.

Originally built in 1784 as the administrator’s residence, the wing building offers approximately 153 square meters of living space over one and a half floors. With its timber frame, natural stone plinth, and tiled roof, it mirrors the estate’s architectural language while functioning as a fully independent home.

This building features a spacious living space that is currently used as an office. There is also a kitchen, in the same style as the main building, and three bedrooms.

The first floor features a second sitting room with a tiled floor and a green fireplace.

The grounds feature a late 18th-century gazebo that was moved to the property by the current owner.

The property is listed for sale at Carlsson Ring.