Sven-Goran Eriksson’s sprawling Swedish estate, where the former England manager spent his final days, gets a ‘bargain’ new price tag – with stunning images of its luxurious interior, lakeside outbuilding and saltwater pool
The luxury country house where Sven-Goran Eriksson spent the last years of his life is for sale for what is being described as a ‘bargain’.
On the shores of Lake Fryken, Björkefors Manor is set on a vast and secluded estate, complete with beautifully maintained gardens, woodlands and a private beach.
According to agent Sotheby’s, Svenn has “put his personal stamp on both the interior and exterior” of the seven-bedroom property.
He bought it at the start of his career as England manager in 2002 for 5.8 million Swedish kronor (£420,000) and carried out a complete renovation of the late 19th century property.
The property’s value rose to SEK 40 million (£3 million) in the 2010s, but now the price tag has dropped to around half that – with a starting price of SEK 25 million (£1.8 million).
The 13-room house covers 835 square meters and has a high-quality kitchen, multiple reception rooms for entertaining, a library and six bathrooms.
Outside is a 2,500-square-foot pool house complete with a saltwater pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, relaxation room and gym.
The estate is also complete with a tennis court, waterfront gazebos, a jetty, a motorized floating platform and a lagoon-shaped sandy bay.
Stunning photos shared by agent Sotheby’s show a blanket of snow covering the estate
Eriksson applauded the ill-fated World Cup quarter-final against Portugal in 2006 – the match would ultimately prompt him to resign after England lost 3-1 on penalties
The sprawling lakeside villa has been up for sale since shortly after the death of the former England manager
The property offers panoramic views of Lake Fryken, approximately four hours west of Stockholm
The expansive estate features a private beach in the form of a lagoon and a boathouse
The luxurious building has a high-quality finish with a luxurious interior
A homely kitchen forms the heart of the building, which has been given a modern finish after a renovation in recent years
The 250 square meter pool house, complete with a saltwater pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, relaxation room and gym
The former Three Lions manager spent his days in the lavish home with his partner Yaniseth Alcides, and said shortly before his death that he would like his ashes to be spread along the lake he considered his ‘home’.
The Swedish football legend died of pancreatic cancer last August at the age of 76.
His beloved home of 22 years, the old farmhouse, was put up for sale shortly after his death.
The property probably captured Sven’s heart because of its charm, but also because of the fact that it is located between Sunne, the town where Eriksson was born, and Torsby, where he grew up.
Much of the international football manager’s family still lives in the city, including his 95-year-old father, and his funeral was held there last year.
The house is located in a remote area overlooking a mountain, about a four-hour drive west of Stockholm.
Eriksson was with former partner, Italian lawyer and TV star Nancy Dell’Olio, when he bought the house in the early 2000s.
According to the Swedish newspaper, he decided to buy the waterfront mansion during a party on a boat on the lake it overlooks. Afton Bladet.
An aerial photo shows the few other properties near the two-acre estate, located near the town of Sunne
The 835 square meter country house was built at the end of the 19th century and consists of thirteen rooms
Björkefors Manor was owned by Sven-Geran Eriksson for 22 years. In the photo: a beautiful staircase in the hall of the house
The glamorous building has a modern design and is finished to a high standard
The elegant building had been for sale for several months after Eriksson’s death
The luxury house has a total of six bathrooms and includes a jacuzzi and saunas
The house has two garden sheds and overlooks Lake Fryken and a mountain near the city of Sunne
Svennis lived with Yaniseth, his partner of more than 15 years, and the couple were photographed in 2014 enjoying dinner with their children in the home’s dining room.
A detached villa was built on the site in 2005 and there is also a detached guest house near the waterfront.
During the summer months, Eriksson is said to have had two part-time employees on site to help him run the sprawling estate.
Sotheby’s agent Henrik Flinta told local media that a Swede living in Switzerland had expressed interest in the property before Christmas.
‘There are many international buyers who have started looking at Sweden. When it gets too hot in some parts of the world, like Spain, they come here,” he said.
Beautiful photos show the old farmhouse and its two-hectare surroundings covered in snow
The property has two gazebos where the homeowner can enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Fryken and the nearby mountains
The house is complete with cozy wood-burning fireplaces and stylish marble and white details
The lake house has a dock and a motorized floating platform. Svennis first saw the house while on a party boat on the lake
Despite being on the market for more than five months and being offered at a lower price than before, Sven’s beloved home is still looking for a buyer.
Speaking about Lake Fryken in a documentary released shortly before his death last year, the football boss said the area felt ‘like home’.
In a video shared by Amazon Prime Video Sport just days before his death, he was filmed sitting next to his “calming” Swedish lake home, where he said he wished his ashes would be scattered.
Sitting at Lake Fryken, he says in the documentary: ‘Beautiful place. It makes you calm. Makes me calm.’
Pointing ahead he said, “The mountain, under that mountain, is where my father grew up.
‘And if you look straight ahead, that’s Torsby, where I grew up, and Sunne, where I was born.
‘I always thought it was a great place to sleep… (my) ashes could be thrown here. It feels like home.’
Eriksson became the first foreign manager of the England national team in 2001 and was in charge of 67 matches until 2006.
He led the talented side to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, and at the 2004 European Championships.
He also managed Swedish, Portuguese and Italian clubs, winning major trophies in the 1980s and 1990s before taking up the England job.