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  • A good mix of pine and birch trees keep the island’s privacy intact

    01A good mix of pine and birch trees keep the island’s privacy intact

  • The single-storey house was built in the 1960s

    02The single-storey house was built in the 1960s

  • The island is a short boat journey into the northern Swedish archipelago

    03The island is a short boat journey into the northern Swedish archipelago

  • The wooden interior is softened with a shaggy rug and plenty of cushions

    04The wooden interior is softened with a shaggy rug and plenty of cushions

  • Wooden curios decorate most surfaces

    05Wooden curios decorate most surfaces

  • The hot outdoor shower at the back of the house

    06The hot outdoor shower at the back of the house

  • A log fire sets the tone

    07A log fire sets the tone

  • There’s also a desk for letter-writing at dusk

    08There’s also a desk for letter-writing at dusk

  • Bruno Mathsson’s Pernilla lounger is perfect for a late afternoon kip

    09Bruno Mathsson’s Pernilla lounger is perfect for a late afternoon kip

  • The privacy induces a primeval urge to live close to nature

    10The privacy induces a primeval urge to live close to nature

  • Graphic prints and table lights break up the walls

    11Graphic prints and table lights break up the walls

  • The path to the jetty

    12The path to the jetty

  • The dining table connects the living area to the hall and bedrooms beyond

    13The dining table connects the living area to the hall and bedrooms beyond

  • The open-plan kitchen

    14The open-plan kitchen

  • Japanese curry is a favourite dish of the residents

    15Japanese curry is a favourite dish of the residents

  • A complete set of Gustavsberg crockery is all you need to eat it off

    16A complete set of Gustavsberg crockery is all you need to eat it off

  • Hästens beds, Artek furniture and a bit of elk in the bedrooms

    17Hästens beds, Artek furniture and a bit of elk in the bedrooms

  • Outdoor furniture by Gandia Blasco

    18Outdoor furniture by Gandia Blasco

  • Neighbours, though just in sight, will never disturb you

    19Neighbours, though just in sight, will never disturb you

  • A warming apple crumble for teatime

    20A warming apple crumble for teatime

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