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Estate, Arild, SKr17mn (£1.322mn/€1.551mn/$1.797mn)
What A historic estate dating to 1721; the original three-winged main house has seven bedrooms. A separate two-bedroom guest house, with garage and private patio, was added in 2007.
Where In the bay of Skälderviken in north-western Skåne, on the outskirts of Arild, a pretty fishing village. It’s a five-minute walk to a swimming spot on the coast and 40 minutes by car to Helsingborg, from where the ferry takes 20 minutes to Helsingør in Denmark.
Why As one of the three oldest homes in Arild, it’s a unique piece of Swedish heritage, with original features such as ceiling beams and tiled stoves well preserved.
Who James Edition
Villa, Örkelljunga, SKr8mn
What A secluded lakeside villa dating to 1901 with three bedrooms and a separate one-bedroom guest house.
Where In the north-west of Skåne, overlooking Lake Hjälmsjön, a six-minute drive from Örkelljunga town centre. It’s a 40-minute drive to the city of Helsingborg, 80 minutes to Malmö.
Why The ground-floor sun room offers panoramic lake views and leads on to an outdoor terrace. The property also features a private dock for boating and swimming.
Who Sotheby’s International Realty Sweden
Converted barn, Mosslunda, $1.217mn
What A recently converted barn with four bedrooms, a mezzanine level and striking modern-rustic interiors.
Where On Skåne’s east coast, next to Mosslunda nature reserve in between the towns of Kristianstad and Åhus — both of which are less than 20 minutes’ drive away. It’s just over 20 minutes to the beach at Nyehusen.
Why The open-plan kitchen-living space has wooden walls, concrete floor and a cosy atmosphere with an open fireplace. There’s a basement wine cellar and a separate glass-walled orangery.
Who Christie’s International Real Estate
Villa, Höör, SKr8.995mn
What A turn-of-the-century, fairytale-like villa with 275 square metres of living space and four bedrooms.
Where In central Skåne, just outside the town of Höör, and a five-minute drive to Lake Sätoftasjön. A seven-minute drive to the station provides railway access to Lund, Malmö, Copenhagen and Kristianstad.
Why The recently renovated interiors blend modern style with the traditional architecture.
Who Knight Frank
Vicarage, Inglestorp, Österlen, €2mn
What A newly renovated 1910 vicarage on a five-acre plot. Across two wings, it has six bedrooms, two kitchens and a refurbished stable.
Where Inglestorp village in the Österlen region, south-west Skåne. It’s a 15-minute drive to Sandhammaren beach (often cited as one of Sweden’s best); 20 minutes to Ystad town; and just over an hour to Malmö, with its rail and road connections to Copenhagen.
Why The property’s sprawling grounds feature wild-flower meadows, fruit trees and ancient beeches.
Who James Edition
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