Kotkakuja 1

Kotkakuja 1, located in Karakallio, Espoo, is a six-story rental apartment building completed in 2022, with a total of 42 apartments. The building is situated in a quiet area with good basic services nearby.

Excellent shared facilities are available. The laundry room and drying rooms are located on the first floor. The building sauna and a resident common room are on the top floor. Adjacent to the sauna and common room is a rooftop terrace offering views over the rooftops. Residents can also enjoy the courtyard, which features play and relaxation areas. Each apartment has its own storage space, and there is a separate storage room for outdoor equipment and strollers.

For motorists, there are 21 parking spaces in total: five on the building’s own plot and 16 in a neighboring parking garage. Four of the parking spaces are reserved for electric cars. The building also caters to cyclists with plenty of bicycle parking both indoors and outdoors.

The property is smoke-free, and smoking is prohibited also in the yard areas.

Karakallio as a residential area

Karakallio is a district belonging to the Greater Leppävaara area, named in the 1950s when zoning began. Like nearby areas, many street names are inspired by birds, especially birds of prey, such as Kotkakuja (Eagle Alley).

Services are conveniently close as well. Along the same street as Kotkakuja 1 are the Karakallio music-focused secondary school and a sports field. Right next to the building is the Karakallio shopping center, the district’s hub, offering nearby grocery stores and restaurants.

Opposite Kotkakuja 1 is Karatalo, a local center for culture, arts, and leisure activities. The building houses youth services and various hobby groups.

The Metropolia campus, completed in 2019, serves students of universities of applied sciences and is located next to Karakallio in the Karamalmi area.

Within a short distance from Karakallio are also the versatile services of Leppävaara, including a swimming hall, outdoor swimming pool, climbing and Angry Birds parks, and the comprehensive services of the Sello shopping center. In the other direction, Viherlaakso beach is a ten-minute bike ride away.

The new Karakallio development is easily accessible by bus from Leppävaara or Elielinaukio. The bus ride to Leppävaara takes about 15 minutes, and the same trip by car takes approximately ten minutes. The bus stop is located right next to the home.

Kotkakuja 1 apartments

There are a total of 42 apartments ranging in size from 32 to 67.5 square meters. The building offers studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments suitable for singles, couples, and families alike. Pets are also welcome.

The floors are easy-to-maintain laminate. Kitchens are equipped with a ceramic stove and dishwasher. A refrigerator-freezer combo is standard. Bathrooms feature stylish tiling and space for a washing machine and dryer.

A glazed balcony facing northwest adds comfort and extra living space to everyday life. The windows also face northwest. Blinds are installed on the apartment windows and balcony doors.

Elisa’s 50 Mbit/s internet connection and use of the laundry room are included in the rent. Water charges are prepaid at €20 per person per month and settled twice a year based on consumption. Sauna sessions can be booked through an electronic reservation system. The sauna fee is €5 per session.