Architect Lars Israel Wahlman Designed This $3.1 Million Sweden Home

Homes in the Nordic National Romantic style of the late 19th and early 20th century rarely hit the market, but one such architectural gem is up for grabs in Sweden’s scenic village of Hinsnoret.

Famously known as Norhaga Countryhouse, the lakefront landmark near Falun was designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman and built in 1903. Wahlman, a leader in the Nordic Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century, had a bold artistic vision for the home set on over 2.5 acres. Following a three-year renovation that began in 2021, the pad is now listed with Ingrid Niclason of Sweden Sotheby’s International Realty for just under $3.2 million (or 30 million Swedish kronor).

Norhaga hit the market this summer. Yet, due to “high-profile visitors,” ranging from celebrities to the king and queen of Sweden, it hasn’t had many showings, according to Mansion Global. The main residence, which offers access to a fairytale tower, music room, boathouse, tennis court, and a private island, was previously rented out for short-term stays by its current owners. Eight other on-site buildings are included in the sale, too.

Wahlman’s nine-bedroom retreat seamlessly incorporates several key elements that speak to its architectural roots. (Signatures of the National Romanticism style include a connection to nature, the use of national materials, and folk-inspired touches.) The main residence features a log-clad facade, a steeply pitched roof, and an assortment of perfectly positioned casement windows, ensuring just the right amount of storybook charm.

The interiors are replete with natural materials—think red bricks, timber, and pine—and hand-painted floral motifs, adding further to the folky feel. The living quarters showcase restored original furnishings and a bright palette inspired by the Dala horse—a wooden horse which originated in the Swedish province of Dalarna—in a celebration of national identity and craftsmanship.

An expansive lakefront view from the skylight-capped reception area is one of the best parts of this address. Other highlights include a colorful green kitchen with a vintage range, a formal dining room that seats up to 10 people, and a cozy family room with a massive adobe-style fireplace.

Outdoors, the sunlit gardens sprawl out before a boathouse with a dock and a striking sauna on the water. Elsewhere, owners can cross a short bridge to reach the estate’s private isle above calm waters. Sounds like a wonderful place to unwind.

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