Stockholm’s Kungsholmen neighborhood combines leafy streets and waterfront charm with a vibrant, urban energy. Historic façades sit comfortably alongside sleek modern buildings, creating a cityscape that feels both timeless and current. A heritage apartment here perfectly captures that blend, pairing original architectural features with ultra-contemporary updates.

Situated in a circa 1891 building by architect Alfred Hellerström, the seven-room apartment spans nearly 2,800 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interiors are a masterclass in classic Swedish elegance, featuring four protected heritage rooms arranged in an enfilade, all meticulously restored to their original grandeur in 2010 under the supervision of the city antiquarian, according to marketing materials.

Decorative ceiling medallions, cornices, and friezes—some adorned with gold leaf—coexist with herringbone and patterned parquet floors. Four ornate kakelugnar (tile stoves) provide both warmth and historic charm, while floral and geometric motifs bring the outdoors inside. Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.

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The dining room, finished with rich wood wainscoting, is illuminated by a modern chandelier that hints at the apartment’s contemporary touches. Architect Andreas Martin-Löf has updated the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen with clean lines and modern finishes. The kitchen, connected to the dining room via a butler’s pantry, features ebony cabinetry and integrated appliances. A table at the center of the room facilitates casual meals and French doors open onto the first of two terraces, this one shaded by a trellis.

Two intimate bedrooms off the kitchen share a sleek hall bath, while the primary suite occupies the far end of the apartment. It offers a private entrance vestibule, a walk-in closet, and a contemporary bath where a freestanding soaking tub floats in the center of the room beside a large window. Just outside, a second terrace mirrors the first, providing another outdoor retreat in the heart of the city.

This heritage-meets-modern apartment is listed for just over $6 million with Christopher Steen of Sotheby’s International Realty.

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