A Lavish Apartment in Stockholm That Blends Heritage and Modern Living Lists for $6 Million
The Grand residence at Kungsholmen received the Stockholm Heritage Association’s Building Prize in 2012, following an extensive restoration project
An award-winning residence located in Stockholm has hit the market for just over $6 million. The nearly 3,000-square-foot historic apartment known as the Grand residence at Kungsholmen consists of three bedrooms and seven total rooms.
The unique residence blends 19th-century grandeur with modern architecture, including four heritage-listed salons en enfilade, all of which have been restored to their original glory under the supervision of the City Antiquarian. Each of these spaces features towering ceilings, tiled stoves, painted ceilings, mirrored doors, opulent stucco work, and deep window niches. The painted ceilings were done by artist Vicke Andrén, whose work can also be seen at the Royal Swedish Opera, Van der Nootska Palace, and Oscar Theater.
“Properties like this are increasingly rare in Stockholm,” Christopher Steen, real estate agent at Skeppsholmen Sotheby’s International Realty, tells Galerie. “What makes this residence exceptional is how it brings together the best of two worlds: beautifully preserved historic architecture and a layout designed for contemporary living. The dialogue between the classical reception rooms and the more open living spaces, together with two private terraces, creates a home that feels both timeless and distinctly modern.”
The building that houses this historic residence was designed in 1891 by Swedish architect Alfred Hellerström. Over a century later, in 2010, the property was restored, resulting in the refurbishment of the aforementioned salons. In 2012, this project received the Stockholm Heritage Association’s Building Prize.
Industrialist Carl Becker and his wife Elisabeth were the original occupants of this residence, with Elisabeth continuing to live here until the 1930s. Afterward, the apartment served as office premises for several decades.
“For international buyers, homes that combine heritage and modern living are particularly appealing,” adds Anders Elbe, International Property Advisor at Skeppsholmen Sotheby’s International Realty, tells Galerie. “Through Skeppsholmen Sotheby’s International Realty and its global network, we are able to present distinctive homes in Stockholm to a worldwide audience while guiding clients through a discreet and thoughtful process.”
