Architecture Wednesday: Converted Chapel in Sweden’s Västra Götaland County

The Norrmannebo Chapel is an extraordinary former chapel turned private home in Sweden with a fantastic view of the countryside and sparkling river. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, the property has made an unparalleled journey from chapel to residence, resulting in an incredibly inviting and fascinating home.

You are welcomed by an interior that offers striking space and soaring ceilings while retaining that feeling of warmth and extravagance is palpable. With its nearly twenty-six-foot tall ceilings you will be easily captivated by the original details that testify to bygone times coexist in fine harmony with all the newer modern things that have emerged through careful renovation.

The architecture of the ceiling, preserved vaults, murals and arched window niches provide a vague reminder of the sacred while much else has been completely transformed in the spirit of contemporary luxury. In the Great Room are several social zones, all well-proportioned and perfect for inviting large gatherings. Light the fire, set the long table and invite the welcome toast around the generous kitchen island while the culinary creation takes shape in the beautiful site-built kitchen. A custom-made stainless-steel sink meets the polished raw wall surface and the light from the high arched window flows perfectly over the work surfaces. The room next door, which in turn leads out to the back of the building, is currently used as an extension to the kitchen as a pantry and wine storage. here are three bedrooms in the house as well as two stylish bathrooms with, among other things, a steam shower and laundry area.

Peace surrounds the house as you look out over the landscape through the strikingly beautiful windows that frame the views like living paintings regardless of the season and weather. When the temperature differences between water and air become noticeable, the sea smoke that forms over the river is a bit dramatic and provides an equally breathtaking view from the house every time it appears.

The exterior with its red brick in the National Romantic style together with the grand church tower makes it difficult to mistake what the property once was: Norrmannebo's chapel. In 2012, Romelanda parish put the chapel up for sale and in 2013 the chapel was taken over by new owners where the journey to transform it into a private residence began. There is room here for those who want to develop with cultivation and patios.

The area offers, among other things, the Svartedalen nature reserve, located west of Norrmannebo, which is rich in lakes and has a well-developed trail system and several hiking trails. Walk, cycle, paddle, fish, pick berries and mushrooms. Thorskogsslott with its fabulous environment invites you to enjoy gastronomic experiences in the restaurant.

The house screams simplicity and luxury and peacefulness and is available for a hair under $8,000,000.

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