A Cozy Early 20th-Century Home with Views of Lake Mälaren in Sweden

Let’s take a tour of one of Bromma’s rare and well-preserved summer retreats from 1909. This unique villa boasts sweeping views over Lake Mälaren, with a story that begins long before roads reached the area.

This turn-of-the-century gem is among the few remaining original houses from the era when visitors arrived in Bromma by steamboat across Lake Mälaren.

At that time, the shoreline was dotted with summer villas, where Stockholm’s families came to enjoy the fresh air, natural beauty, and peaceful surroundings far from the bustle of the city.

For more than a century, this house has stood proudly in its original place, retaining both its charm and many authentic details. Inside, you’ll find three magnificent tiled stoves, an open fireplace, and a timeless atmosphere that makes this much more than just a home; it’s a living piece of history.

With a larger garden plot than is typical in Bromma, and an uninterrupted view of the water, it offers both character and space in a setting that feels worlds away, yet close to the city.

At the turn of the 20th century, the stretch between Ålstens gård and Nockeby Bridge was still wild and untouched. Roads had not yet been built along Mälaren’s shores, and the area, then known as Nockebyskogen, was characterized by forest and open nature.

It was here that a handful of grand summer villas were built for affluent Stockholm families, creating a tradition of lakeside retreats that this property continues to embody today.

Beautiful timberwork and an ochre yellow color add a welcoming view to the Stockholm villa.

The ground floor is home to a large open-plan kitchen and dining room, a sitting room, and an open space that is now used as a home office.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Designed in a classic style with a checkerboard floor, tongue-and-groove paneling, white backsplash tiles, and a subtle wallpaper on the remaining walls.

The worktop combination of stainless steel and wood is practical and warm.

In the area between the fridge and the built-in pantry, the owners added a wooden prep table

The other half of the room is used as a dining area with a large table and large windows facing Lake Mälaren.

An original Swedish fireplace from the beginning of the century stands in the corner.

Next to the dining room is a charming sitting room with warm wooden floorboards, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, and a fireplace in the corner.

Large windows in two directions let light flow into the room and offer wonderful views of the garden and the lake.

An open space with stairs leading to the first floor is now used as a home office, with a smart green corner desk and a traditional fireplace.

The staircase’s tongue-and-groove paneling is painted in a nice lavender color.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a veranda. The master bedroom features gray and terracotta-colored walls and built-in wardrobes.

The bedroom features beautiful views of Lake Mälaren.

The master bedroom also features a traditional tiled fireplace.

One of the bedrooms is decorated with the “Camille” wallpaper by Boråstapeter.

The bathroom features a bath and a shower (in a niche next to the vanity with a sink). The walls are partially tiled with off-white square tiles, and the upper half features the Golden Lily wallpaper by William Morris.

The guest toilet is decorated with the Mary Isobel wallpaper by William Morris.

The veranda on the first floor features large windows and tongue-and-groove paneling painted in a bold green hue.

The hall features the William Morris “Willow Bough” wallpaper and a built-in wardrobe and shoe cabinet painted in a green hue similar to the one used in the wallpaper.

Another veranda on the ground floor connects the indoors with the garden.

The house is listed at Mäklarhuset.