Historic 1840s Saleby Säteri Manor on 11 Acres Asks $437,000 in Sweden

$437,214 | 1840s | 4-6 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 3,660 Sq. Ft. | 11.6 Acres

Saleby Säteri, Saleby, Västra Götaland, Sweden

On the slope of the plateau mountain Ålleberg, overlooking the Västgötland cultural landscape, lies Saleby manor. The farm has a history that stretches back about a thousand years and was first mentioned in writing in 1285, when it was donated to the bishop of Skara. The current manor building was built in the 1840s and has a classic six-part plan, high mullioned windows and a generous ceiling height of about 3 meters. During the 1930s and 50s, the house was both rebuilt and extended, but despite its annual rings, much of the original expression, materials and charm remains. Old board floors, manufactured pearl tongue and groove, mirrored double doors and no fewer than seven fireplaces tell the story of the technology and design of the time. In addition, there is preserved wallpaper from 1934, as well as the grand staircase in the hall. The layout is exciting with rooms in a row and a circular passage between many of the rooms. The largest room in the house measures approximately 60 square meters and is an absolutely fantastic living room with a majestic tiled stove and glass veranda next to it. The entrance floor also houses a lovely country kitchen with a preserved serving hall, dining room and lounge.

The patron’s old study is now decorated as a library with floor-to-ceiling shelves, and in the extended part there are two smaller bedrooms. Upstairs there is an upper hall, two larger and two smaller bedrooms and a separate toilet. The largest room is decorated as a living room and has access to the large balcony with wide views over the area. In the basement, which can be reached from both inside and outside, there is a shower and laundry room. This is truly a pleasant accommodation, in a beautiful and well-kept house with an accompanying park garden. The property includes 4.7 hectares of land, and just around the corner is a nature reserve with lovely hiking trails, viewpoints and water springs that spring from the slopes of the mountain. Few people are blessed with living so undisturbed while still being close to transportation. From the train station in Falköping, which can be reached in just over ten minutes, you can take the train to Gothenburg in an hour and to Stockholm in between 2-3 hours depending on the departure. There are also preschools, schools, a swimming pool, a library, grocery stores, pharmacies, cafes, restaurants and more.

Ludde Janhans Ahlström • ludde@historiskahem.se
Photos Courtesy of Historika Hem

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