apartment, Sauna 6

If you’re looking for a home that combines the history of Tallinn’s Old Town, a private courtyard, and the opportunity to breathe new life into a historic building, then this apartment is definitely worth a closer look!

This 3-room apartment is located between Sauna and Müürivahe Streets, facing Sauna Street, within walking distance of Town Hall Square.

The apartment is on the second floor of the building, which also features a courtyard (shared with the neighboring building). The courtyard environment, shaped over the centuries, is one of the Old Town’s most cherished assets—quiet, green, and unique.

The building itself has a distinguished history and is part of the national cultural heritage. According to the Cultural Monuments Register, this is a residential building and courtyard complex characteristic of Tallinn’s Old Town, with a history dating back to the 15th–19th centuries. The building has preserved numerous architecturally significant construction details from various periods, which give it a unique historical character.

According to the register, the predecessor to the current building was erected in the mid-16th century on the site of the former Krouwel sauna, and the residence was extensively rebuilt in the 18th century. The building’s late Baroque interior staircase, exterior door, and façade design, which still define the building today, date from this period. The Late Baroque exterior door facing Sauna Street has recently been restored and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Tallinn’s Old Town.

In addition, several even older details have been preserved, including a 16th-century wall cabinet with late Gothic features in the stairwell, a historic mantel chimney, and a cellar with a hearth hypocaust, all of which bear witness to the building’s exceptionally rich and layered history. The fact that Sauna 6, together with the rear building at Müürivahe 19, still forms a complete historic courtyard complex adds to its special value. (Source: Register of Cultural Monuments, Monument No. 3079.)

Although the building is in need of renovation (a preliminary design for the renovation, restoration, and partial reconstruction of the apartment building has been commissioned), but that is precisely where its charm lies—a remarkable amount of the original architecture and historical substance has been preserved, which can be highlighted and enhanced through careful reconstruction and restoration. Buildings with such authentic historical layers are becoming increasingly rare in Tallinn’s Old Town.

Tallinn’s Old Town is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Here, centuries-old architecture, cozy courtyards, historic churches, city walls, and towers blend with modern city life.

The Old Town is home to numerous highly regarded cafés and restaurants. There are also several grocery stores, boutiques, galleries, and service establishments nearby.

This home is perfect for someone who appreciates a historic setting, rooms with high ceilings, the Old Town’s unique atmosphere, and wishes to create a home whose value lies not only in square meters but also in its dignified history and exceptional location.

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