Långgatan 16, Skillinge - Villa, 5 rooms, 142 m²

Behind walls and lush greenery, in the middle of the charming fishing village of Skillinge, awaits a home with a character all of its own.

From the street, one can barely sense what lies hidden within; instead, a private and secluded world opens up here, with a mature garden, stone-paved terraces and a warm yellow-plastered house that together create an almost Mediterranean feel. And at the same time, the sea, the harbour and village life are just a few minutes' walk away.

The house is just as surprising on the inside. Behind the classic façade awaits a home with exciting architecture, generous social spaces and a layout that feels far from standardised. Soft vaults, level differences and long sightlines bind the rooms together, while parquet floors, light walls and large window sections create a harmonious whole in which daylight follows through the house.

The kitchen is bright and functional, with generous work surfaces, plenty of storage and a kitchen island that becomes a natural gathering point. There is also room for a smaller dining area and an exit that reinforces the connection between indoors and outdoors.

In direct connection, the social areas open up, where the dining area and additional living rooms share space in a natural way. The wide, rounded openings create fine sightlines between the rooms and make it easy to socialise across the spaces, while the fireplace contributes both warmth and atmosphere during the colder months of the year.

But it is when a few steps lead down to the house's large living room that the home truly shows its most characterful side. The ceiling rises towards the ridge with white-stained wood panelling and sturdy visible beams, while tall glass sections blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The masonry fireplace becomes the room's natural focal point and creates a cosy feel despite the impressive spaciousness. Several seating groups fit here without losing the airy atmosphere – a room created for socialising and long evenings by the fire.

On the entrance floor there is also a guest WC before the stairs lead further up to the more private upper floor. Here the bright and personal feel continues with white-painted plank floors, panelled walls and beautiful visible wooden details. The floor offers two pleasant bedrooms, a room that could advantageously be used as an extra sleeping space or study, and a bright bathroom with a bathtub.

Outdoors, the feeling of having your own little world in the middle of the village continues. Walls and mature greenery frame the garden and create several sheltered spots where the sun can be followed throughout the day. Stone paving, plantings and the house's warm yellow façade give the setting an almost continental character – a place for long breakfasts, outdoor dinners and lazy days in the sun.

Perhaps the finest thing is still the combination. Here you get the peace and seclusion behind the walls, while being right in the middle of one of Österlen's most appreciated fishing villages. A few minutes away await Skillinge's harbour, the sea and the village's small streets. At home, you close the gate behind you and step straight into your own oasis.

A personal and characterful home for those who want both village life, the sea and a world all of their own behind the walls., Skillinge, Simrishamn