A Lakefront Farmhouse and Equestrian Estate Near Stockholm
Beds: 4–5 Baths: 3 Land: 3.48 ha / 8.6 acres owned, plus approx. 3 ha / 7.4 acres leased
Interior: 255 m² / 2,745 sq ft, plus 25 m² / 269 sq ft ancillary space
Notable Features: Lake Mälaren setting, traditional Swedish farmhouse with restored interiors, 22-box equestrian facility, three stables, heated indoor arena, outdoor arena, Horse Walker, grass and gravel paddocks, pool, spa bath, apple orchard, multiple guest dwellings, established short-term rental income, and a rural position within reach of Stockholm.
Arphus Gård, a lakefront farm and equestrian estate on Lake Mälaren in Sweden, is on the market with Urban by ESNY, part of the Eklund Stockholm New York group, for SEK 27 million, approximately €2.49 million or $2.89 million.
Set between Strängnäs and Eskilstuna, approximately 45 minutes from Stockholm, the property occupies a rural position on the shores of Lake Mälaren, one of Sweden’s largest lakes. The estate brings together a restored main house, multiple guest dwellings with established rental income, and a 22-box equestrian facility arranged across 3.48 hectares / 8.6 acres, with approximately 3 additional hectares / 7.4 acres of leased land.
The horse farm dates back to the 18th century, while the current main house was built in 1909 and later restored. The property still reads as an archetypal Swedish farmhouse, with timber construction and a tiled roof.
Inside, the main house has been restored in a soft Swedish country-house style, with painted timber panelling, muted green-grey joinery, patterned wallpapers, herringbone floors, and large windows framing views across Lake Mälaren. The effect is traditional without feeling heavy, keeping the farmhouse character intact while making the rooms feel bright, comfortable, and quietly polished.
The principal residence spans 255 m² / 2,745 ft², with an additional 25 m² / 269 ft² of ancillary space. It includes 8 rooms and a kitchen, with 4 to 5 bedrooms (depending on configuration) and 3 bathrooms.
The farmhouse is part of a larger compound that includes five detached houses, a cottage, and a separate apartment.
Several of the additional houses are currently rented through Airbnb and Booking.com. According to the listing, the accommodation business is well established and generates approximately SEK 1 million in annual income, giving the property a dual use as both a private country estate and an income-producing hospitality operation.
The equestrian facilities are a central part of the estate. They include 22 boxes across three stables, each with its own tack room, as well as loose housing, gravel and grass paddocks, a Horse Walker, an outdoor arena with fibre sand, and an insulated, heated indoor riding arena measuring 20 by 60 metres. The surrounding landscape also offers long riding routes, fields, and open countryside.
Beyond the equestrian infrastructure, the estate has been arranged for country living. The grounds include a park-like garden, a pool area set among planting and mature trees, a spa bath facing Lake Mälaren, and an apple orchard that flowers in spring and produces fruit in late summer.
The location gives the property much of its appeal. Arphus Gård is rural, but not remote. It sits between two regional centres, within reach of Stockholm, and close to Strand Golf, which is accessible by car or by boat.
What makes Arphus Gård notable is not one single feature, but the combination: a historic Swedish farm setting, lakefront position, substantial equestrian infrastructure, multiple dwellings, and an existing rental operation. It is a property shaped by agricultural use, adapted for modern country living, and scaled for a buyer who wants land, horses, water, and proximity to Stockholm in one holding.
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