Louhelankuja 3, Järvenpää, Järvenpää

Historic Louhela – versatile property in central Järvenpää

A rare opportunity is now available to acquire a historic and versatile property complex in central Järvenpää!

Louhela is a significant part of Järvenpää’s development history as an independent locality. The building once housed, among other things, Järvenpää’s first day nursery, which began operating in June 1952.

Completed in 1953, the building has been used as a day nursery, office and residence. Following the end of its previous operations, this historic property now offers an interesting opportunity for a new owner.

The property combines a central location, extensive premises, its own plot and a substantial renovation carried out in 2012.

Louhela offers an interesting starting point for property investors and developers, as well as various service and social-sector operators.

Basic details

• Address: Louhelankuja 3, 04400 Järvenpää

• Property identifier: 186-1-118-10

• Property number: 21661899

• Year built: 1953

• Year commissioned: 1953

• Building type: day nursery, office and residential building

• Plot ownership: own plot

• Plot area: 1,343 m²

• Heating: district heating

• General condition: satisfactory

• Sauna: private sauna

• Vacant possession: by agreement

Areas

• Apartment area: 304 m² (city register)

• Floor area: 807 m²

• Gross area: approximately 1,340 m²

• Lettable area: approximately 985 m² (estimate)

  
  

The building’s lettable area has been estimated based on floor plans and information received from the owner. The areas have not been verified by measurement.

Buyers are advised to commission their own measurements where necessary.

Building and premises

The building has a basement level, two above-ground floors and an attic floor.

The building was previously used as a day nursery, offices and a residence. In the city register, the building belongs to the category “other social services buildings”, with the use recorded as “used for permanent residence”.

The property’s zoning designation is YS – area for buildings serving social activities.

The building’s previous use and layout provide a basis for various future uses. The possibilities and conditions for changing the intended use must be examined separately based on the current detailed plan, the building’s characteristics and any required official permits.

Major renovation in 2012

A comprehensive renovation costing approximately €1.3 million was carried out in the building in 2012.

The renovation included, among other things:

• Pipe renovation; the exact extent is not known

• Replacement of the base drains and sewer channels

• Installation of an accessible lift and accessibility ramp

• Installation of a mechanical ventilation system

• Construction of a ventilation plant room in the attic

• Renewal of electrical systems

• Installation of an automatic fire detection and alarm system

• Conversion of first-floor office space into part of the day nursery premises

• Conversion of second-floor flats into office premises

• Extensive refurbishment of interior surfaces

• Painting of walls and ceilings and replacement of floors

• Most built-in fixtures in the WC and kitchen areas replaced

• Additional hand-washing basins installed in the day nursery premises

• Venetian blinds installed in the office premises

Subsequent repairs

The following additional repairs have been carried out since the major renovation:

• 2016: Roof sheets and rainwater gutters on the day nursery terrace replaced, cost approximately €5,600

• 2018: Control unit for the stormwater pumping station replaced, cost approximately €3,500

• 2019: Property pump and its control centre replaced, cost approximately €4,700

• 2021: Main entrance door of the day nursery replaced, cost approximately €10,000

  
  

The stated general condition of the building is satisfactory. The major renovation carried out in 2012 and the individual repairs since then do not remove the buyer’s need to investigate the building’s current condition and any repair needs.

More detailed information on repairs and alterations carried out in the building is available from the agent.

Versatile property – opportunities for various operators

Louhela offers extensive and diverse premises whose future use can be considered from several perspectives.

Possible uses may include, for example:

• Service and social-sector activities

• Office and business use

• Day nursery or other service activities

• Property investment and development

• Various combination solutions

  
  

The building’s previous use and layout provide a basis for various future uses. Any change of intended use requires an assessment of its suitability based on the zoning plan, the building’s characteristics and any required official permits.

Potential rental demand

Interest in renting the property has been expressed, and potential tenants are known. This gives the buyer an opportunity to continue rental negotiations and investigate further letting of the premises.

At this stage, the rental arrangements are preliminary, and based on the available information the property is not subject to any new leases binding the buyer. The buyer will be responsible for any rental arrangements and their implementation after completion of the sale.

Plot and zoning

The property is situated on its own 1,343 m² plot.

A valid detailed plan applies to the property. The plot’s zoning designation is YS – area for buildings serving social activities.

The property has no protection designation under the detailed plan.

Information on zoning and possible changes of intended use can be obtained from the City of Järvenpää.

Location – services in central Järvenpää nearby

Louhela is located in central Järvenpää, at Louhelankuja 3.

The immediate surroundings consist mainly of residential buildings. Central services are approximately 0.5–1 km away.

Järvenpää railway station is nearby, and access by car is good via Lahdenväylä and Tuusulanväylä.

Distances:

• Helsinki approximately 38 km

• Lahti approximately 70 km

Technical property details

• Construction material: concrete

• Foundation: slab on ground

• Roof type: pitched roof

• Roof material: sheet metal

• Water: municipal water supply

• Drainage: municipal sewer network

• Heating system: district heating

• Energy certificate: none

Important information for buyers – sale by the bankruptcy estate

The property is sold on behalf of the bankruptcy estate.

The property is sold in the condition and with the information available to the bankruptcy estate at the time of sale. The bankruptcy estate provides information based on the documents and other information available to it and gives no separate warranties or representations regarding the property.

The buyer must carefully inspect the property, its buildings, condition, features and documents before submitting an offer.

The buyer must independently establish the property’s suitability for the intended use, the zoning situation, the areas and the conditions for any changes of intended use.

More detailed terms and documents concerning the sale are available from the agent.

The sale will be handled by Kotimaan Kiinteistönvälitys LKV Oy. SMK-Services Oy is responsible for advertising and coordinating the sale as a partner under a franchising agreement.

Summary

Louhela offers an interesting opportunity to acquire a historically significant, extensively renovated property in a central location in Järvenpää.

The 1953 building, its own plot, the substantial renovation carried out in 2012 and the extensive premises provide an interesting basis for the property’s future use.

The property offers potential for property investors and developers, as well as various service and social-sector operators.

Explore the property, investigate its potential and submit your offer at auction!

Further information and viewings

Further information, sales documents and more detailed information on the building’s renovation are available from the estate agent.

Viewings are arranged individually.

Contact us to arrange your own viewing – Louhela is best experienced in person!