A Cozy Family Home in a Renovated 19th Century School Building

Along the gently winding roads north of Stockholm, where lush greenery embraces the countryside, stands a timeless treasure: Malmby Gamla Skola.

With origins dating back to the 1860s, this former red schoolhouse with its signature white knots has been transformed into a comforting modern family home.

Only 45 kilometers from the heart of Stockholm, this 218-square-meter villa is a rare blend of heritage and contemporary living.

Thoughtfully renovated with respect for its era, the house retains the soulful character of its past. Original, mouth-blown windows flood the interiors with soft natural light, a gentle glow cherished by both people and plants.

The circular floor plan creates a seamless flow between rooms, making the home as social and welcoming as it is beautiful.

The old schoolroom has been transformed into an open plan kitchen and living room, which is now the heart of the home.

The room pairs white pearl tongue and groove paneling and soaped wooden floors with visible pine lindens.

The kitchen is designed with black-painted cabinet doors topped with a solid birch countertop, a brass faucet, and white backsplash tiles that run all the way to the ceiling.

A cozy seating bench has been fitted between the kitchen cabinets, adding to the social atmosphere of the room.

The 60 square meter living space has enough room for a large rustic dining table in front of the windows and a cozy seating area centered around a fireplace.

A more intimate living room is located next door with the same wooden floorboards and gray plastered walls.

Five large windows flood the room with natural light.

Upstairs are six bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom features white-painted paneling and floorboards.

One of the bedrooms has been turned into another sitting room.

One of the bedrooms features charming wallpaper by William Morris, an antique bedframe, and a traditional Swedish fireplace.

This bedroom features William Morris Willow Bough wallpaper with white-painted paneling.

The bathroom features Moroccan floor tiles, a cast-iron clawfoot bath, and a shower with a custom-built glass wall.

Outside, the charm continues across a flourishing plot designed for both play and cultivation.

A greenhouse, kitchen garden, and a 60-square-meter garden plot invite homegrown abundance, while wild strawberries peek from the lawn, ready to be picked on summer afternoons.