Patrik and Anna Johall, having dreamed of a lakeside escape for years, finally purchased a property on Lake Oresjo in 2018. Despite its stunning views, the new home is only a short drive from their primary residence in Boras, Sweden, which offers convenience but less seclusion than they had hoped for. As they reflect on their journey, the couple shares insights on their persistence in searching for the perfect getaway, illustrating the challenge of balancing desire for solitude with proximity to urban life.
Patrik and Anna Johall searched for years to find an escape in nature, as a getaway from their primary home in Boras, Sweden.
Even when we met and were very young, Patrik had a dream about having a house by the lake, said Ms. Johall.
It feels very remote even though it's close to town, Ms. Johall said. It's 10 minutes by car to get into the city center.
We bid on a few houses over the past 20 years, said Mr. Johall, but nothing worked out.
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