Villa Koli – a unique seafront villa in Koukkuniemi, Espoo

You can sense the special character of this home the moment you arrive. Set proudly on a hilltop, the villa offers impressive sea views from nearly every room. The scenery changes with the seasons – calm and quiet in winter, bright and green in summer. The sea surrounds the property, birds are singing, the pace slows down and the city fades into the background.

Completed in 1917, Villa Koli was designed by the respected architect Wivi Lönn and is one of only five buildings in Espoo protected under the Finnish Heritage Conservation Act. Despite its historical significance, the house feels like a home where history is a natural part of everyday living.

Originally built as a summer residence for the family of Archiater Juho Jaakko Karvonen, Villa Koli represents classical-influenced villa architecture of the 1910s at its purest. The well-maintained, century-old building features a solid log frame and granite foundation, reflecting a time when houses were built to last. The property was protected and renovated in 1984 according to plans by architect Ilkka Pajamies, when a separate sauna building was also constructed on the grounds and has been used to accommodate guests.

Inside, history and warmth come together. The spacious living areas on the ground floor – including the hall, dining room and library – form an inviting setting for both entertaining and everyday living. The fully renovated kitchen combines modern functionality with timeless design. The upper floor adapts to different needs, whether for family living, working, or guest accommodation, with the possibility of up to six bedrooms.

Carefully restored original tiled stoves, period-appropriate materials and thoughtful details create a cohesive and timeless interior.

The grounds form a private and sheltered setting of their own. The green and easy-to-maintain plot of nearly 4,000 m² provides space to relax and enjoy. The nearby coastal path and the sea bring nature seamlessly into everyday life.

Villa Koli is a protected property whose value is based on its unique history, architecture and setting. It is also a wonderful home to enjoy life to the fullest and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Finnish cultural heritage while preserving it for future generations.

The property has been carefully maintained and renovated over the decades, combining historical character with modern living comfort. The zoning also allows the villa to be used as a corporate representation property.

Villa Koli is best experienced in person – only then does its atmosphere fully reveal itself.