Skärva House, Manor house in Karlskrona Municipality, Sweden.

Skärva House is a manor house in Karlskrona Municipality with red walls and a distinctive portico supported by four Doric columns. The building blends Greek temple design with features of traditional Swedish wooden construction, creating its own architectural character.

Fredrik Henrik af Chapman founded this estate in 1786 under the direction of King Gustav III to support development for the Swedish navy. The house emerged during a period when Sweden had strong maritime ambitions.

The central octagonal domed hall is a variant of the Pantheon in Rome. Light enters through arched side windows and a glazed lantern in the roof, which in Chapman's time lit his large work table covered with ship models. A bust of Gustav III by Sergel stands in a corner as a reminder of the king's financial support.

Skärva Manor is privately owned and not open to the public; there are no guided tours or events. It lies within the Skärva nature reserve, northwest of Karlskrona and east of Nättraby, and is part of the Naval City of Karlskrona World Heritage site. The building was damaged by fire on 29 December 2024, so the house cannot be visited.

Chapman conducted naval engineering experiments at this location, using the proximity to Karlskrona's waters to observe and test ships. This connection between residence and research made it a center for Swedish naval innovation.