Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Architecture Wednesday: Swedish Penthouse

So, after lusting after a Broadway loft, and drooling over a Brooklyn penthouse, I have moved further east,m to Sweden, where it's cold, and I figure I'd keep better.
And I found this fabulous triplex penthouse atop a classic building built in 1914, with fabulous views from not one, not two, but six fantastic terraces.
The entrance floor maintains the history of the building by preserving the fireplace, the beautiful bay window and all the original moldings. This level also includes a guest room and private bathroom, but it's one flight up that you move out of the past and into the future.
The second level is the largest floor in the apartment is an open concept, living/dining/kitchen area, with views of Humlegården Park from three small terraces; a fireplace keeps it cozy. The kitchen has a terrace overlooking the courtyard, and offering a view of the roof ridges and Engelbrekt Church. The bathroom is characterized by elegant simplicity.
From the corner, with a view of peaceful Stenbocksgatan and a courtyard, is a private section with four bedrooms, two closets, a large bathroom with sauna, a separate guest lavatory, and last but not least, a wonderful outdoor setting in the form of another terrace that fronts on a large open yard.
The top floor contains a pleasant family room, which also has a fireplace, and leads to yet another  outstanding roof terrace above the roof ridges of Stockholm, with a panoramic vista, and sunshine all day long.
Now, to learn Swedish.

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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous6:19 AM

    I love the interior of this home. I hate flying, but I'd risk getting frisked by a TSA agent for this one.

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