You can moor the boat here.
Ytterstholmen Island, Lars Lundström's vacation paradise for the past 41 years, is up for sale.
– It's like having your own kingdom, Lundström says.
– It's a truly unique place steeped in history that dates back to the 1940s.
The nearest neighbor resides on a neighboring island, roughly a kilometer away. The listing promises complete privacy, private docks, a summer cabin, and guest cottages. And you will not have to put up with the sound of neighbors forever mowing their lawns. You'll just have the sound of waves.
The island boasts an impressive 58,000 square meters, roughly the size of eight football fields. A small, well-worn path encircles the entire island. According to Lundström, a leisurely walk around the island takes about half an hour
– The island boasts an impressive 58,000 square meters, roughly the size of eight football fields. A small, well-worn path encircles the entire island. According to Lundström, a leisurely walk around the island takes about half an hour
The view from one of the island's jetties.
The island boasts a rich history, as Lundström explains. Locals know it by the name Rubbe-holmen. It was Lars' uncle, Ruben "Rubbe" Lundström, who acquired the plot and constructed a simple log cabin in the mid-20th century. "Rubbe" was a well-known sports figure in the Skellefteå area. He excelled in bandy, cross-country skiing, and was involved in both swimming and diving.
– Rubbe was a local celebrity, an athlete, and a true Renaissance man, Lundström says.
– His summer retreat was a constant topic of conversation in Kågefjärden. He used to play the trumpet on the property, and the music would carry across the fjord. Everyone knew it was him.
Lundström spent his childhood summers on the island. After his uncle passed away, Lars inherited the plot along with his brother. Choosing to leave Stockholm behind, his family relocated to enjoy their vacation paradise.
One of the island's cabins.
– I moved here in 1983 and bought out my brother's share of the inheritance, Lundström says.
–This is where my children grew up. We developed the property and built a new, fully-equipped house complete with a shower, toilet, and dishwasher.
As Lundström approaches his 74th birthday, he's looking to pass on the responsibility of the island to someone new.
Lars Lundström in his vacation paradise Rubbeholmen.
– I'm not getting any younger. Maintaining the property is becoming increasingly difficult. My sons live elsewhere, and none of them have the time or energy to take it over. It's a tough decision, but it's better to sell before it becomes too much to handle. Everything has an end, I suppose.
While winter access is possible by snowmobile, the main house on the island is not winterised.
Sommarstugan har ett antal tillbyggnader och en brygga.
– If you want to, you could probably heat up the cabin. But for winter stays, adding insulation to the older section of the log cabin would be necessary.
A potential logistical hurdle: how will the new owner access the island?
– A very large and sturdy boat, perfect for transporting heavy items, is also included in the sale, says Lundström.
An island in Kågefjärden is for sale. The island is as large as eight football fields, but to reach the cottage you will need a boat.
Is boat-handling experience a prerequisite for buying the island?
– Not at all, laughs Lundström.
– When I took ownership, I didn't know the first thing about boating. I learned by doing, launching the boat for the first time. It's not that difficult; you pick it up quickly.
Who does Lundström envision as the ideal buyer?
– I've mentioned it to some friends. One acquaintance said that owning a small island has been his childhood dream! But he needed to discuss it with his wife, so we'll see.
Matilda Ederlöf, estate agent at Husman Hagberg.
Real estate agent Matilda Ederlöf from Husman Hagberg, who is responsible for the sale, says it's a unique property.
– I've never encountered anything like this in my 14 years as a real estate agent. It's a unique assignment and a unique sale, she says.
Neither agent Matilda Ederlöf nor Lundström, want to comment on the asking price at this time
View from the sandy beach on the island.