One of the delights of Finland’s largest city is its wealth of Art Nouveau — or ‘Jugendstil’ — housing: ochre-coloured stucco façades featuring folky gargoyles and geometric patterns. The 1907 Jugend Building at 19 Albertinkatu, built by architect Gustaf Estlander in the arty Punavuori neighbourhood, is one of Helsinki’s finest expressions of the style. And one of its apartments is currently on the market for just under €900,000.

The one-bedroom corner flat, within the building’s unique stone tower, is especially bright and spacious, with a deep bay window creating a seating nook off the main lounge. Ceilings of 3.5-metres allow sunlight to filter through to the renovated eat-in kitchen and bounce off the white fixtures and light, original wood floors. Dimensions in all the rooms allow for substantial built-in furnishings — even the expansive hallway, which can take a daybed or desk. The 1,162 sq m also accommodates two bathrooms.

Located on the third floor, the apartment is accessed by a gentle staircase. Though a planned extension of the building — a centrepiece of this neighbourhood of theatres, galleries, parks and outdoor art — may allow for an elevator. It’s listed with Sotheby’s International Realty for €880,000.

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