The original farmhouse, built in 1912 on the fringe of Söderåsen National Park in Röstånga, southern Sweden, has long held a reputation for quiet woodland living. In 2020 the property received a dramatic upgrade: an 80 sqm extension conceived by the architectural studio Förstberg Ling. The new volume confronts the public road with a sleek, closed façade, while the garden side opens onto the landscape through expansive glazing and a series of individual entrances.
Inside, the addition is bathed in natural light thanks to sixteen skylights that punctuate the roof. The interior finish embraces a tactile palette—walls clad in birch plywood sit beside exposed autoclaved aerated concrete blockwork, and a concrete slab houses integrated underfloor heating. The layout houses four distinct spaces—a guest bedroom, a studio, an exercise room, and a workshop—each accessed directly from the garden. Because most partitions are non-load-bearing the internal arrangement can be reconfigured with ease.
Preserving the historic core
The older portion of the house retains its early-20th-century character. Original timber flooring runs throughout, complemented by period doors and traditional joinery. On the ground floor, two interconnected living rooms create a spacious social hub, while the upper level offers two private bedrooms. This juxtaposition of historic materiality and contemporary intervention creates a dialogue between past and present, allowing residents to experience both nostalgia and modern comfort.
Landscape and site details
The property rests on a generous 2,310 sqm parcel at Blinkarpsvägen 8. Mature apple trees dot the grounds, providing seasonal shade and fruit, while a functional greenhouse supports year-round cultivation. An old bakehouse, a relic of the farm’s original operations, adds a touch of rustic authenticity. Extending from the house, a timber terrace bridges indoor and outdoor realms, offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding woodland that borders the national park.
Market positioning
Listed through Fastighetsbyrån for SEK 4.995 million the residence presents a rare combination of heritage and high-end modernity. Potential buyers are attracted not only by the size of the land and the quality of the recent extension, but also by the unique relationship the home maintains with its natural setting. The project showcases how thoughtful design can enhance, rather than erase, the narrative of a historic farmhouse.
All photography accompanying the description was captured by Marcus Linderoth whose images highlight the interplay of light, material, and landscape that defines this distinctive property.
