House by Lifjorden with almost 200,000 m² of land

About this house

This detached house from 1940 sits in a rural spot by Steinsvika in Lifjorden, Øksnes, with views over Gavelfjorden, the sea and the mountains. The plot is huge: 199,672 m² stretching from the shoreline up towards the mountain, with good sun and hiking terrain right outside the door. It is about 4.7 km to Alsvåg and about 12 km to Myre.

The house has 103 m² of internal floor space over two levels. The ground floor holds a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom/laundry, and the attic is a large, airy lounge with an open fireplace. The asking price is 750,000 NOK.

The broker describes a modest standard with a need for renovation, so budget for updating, insulation and heating improvements; the energy label is F. It would suit a second home or a full move to the coast of Vesterålen, and buildings insurance should be arranged from the day of takeover.

Buying in Norway: on top of the asking price the buyer pays document duty and registration fees, which the broker lists in the sales prospectus, and the sale normally runs through a bidding round handled by the broker. Foreign buyers can purchase property in Norway. Norwegian banks can lend to non-residents but usually ask for a larger deposit, so it pays to arrange financing before bidding. Some rural properties carry concession or residence rules, so check the prospectus and ask the broker.

• Plot of 199,672 m² from the sea up towards the mountain
• Views over Gavelfjorden, sea and mountains
• Built 1940
• Open fireplace in attic lounge
• Hiking terrain from the door