Right-of-occupancy apartments, Opistokuja 16, Hatsala, 70200, Kuopio

Opistokuja 16 is located in the new Puijonkuppe residential area near the city center. Rental apartments are located in the A-staircase and right-of-occupancy apartments in the B- and C-staircases. The options range from small two-room apartments to spacious, four-room family apartments, ranging in size from 35.5 to 80 m². There are 28 apartments in total.

Water consumption is measured individually for each apartment. An advance payment based on the number of people is paid for water, which is adjusted according to consumption.

Residents have good common facilities at their disposal: outdoor equipment storage, a drying room, a sauna section and a club room. These are located in the basement of the right-of-occupancy property Opistokuja 16 B and C, located in the same building. The yard area has a shared play and seating area with a summer kitchen.

The ideal location of the new Puijonkuppe residential area provides opportunities to enjoy both the city center services within walking distance and the lush nature of the Puijon forest nearby. Puijonkuppe got its name through a naming competition, in which over 700 name suggestions were submitted in the first round. Of the five names that made it to the next round, the residents of the municipality voted for Puijonkuppe as the winner with over 1,000 votes.

Puijo hill and the surrounding areas cover approximately 660 hectares. The forests in the area are classified as park, outdoor, recreational, landscape and shelterbelt forests, as well as nature reserves. The area has good berry and mushroom picking terrain. Puijo has, among other things, three nature trails and outdoor trails serve as the basis for various lengths of ski runs, some of which are demanding, in winter.

The Puijo area is also a sports center, with, among other things, a hill station, a baseball stadium, a frisbee golf course and ball fields. There is also plenty to do for water animals! Finland’s second largest swimming pool, Kuntolaakso swimming pool, can be found less than a kilometer away. Next to the swimming pool is the Kuopio ice rink, whose winter activities include ice hockey, figure skating and rink ball.

The nearby Kuopio hall, in turn, hosts fairs, exhibitions and concerts. The distance from Opistokuja to Kuopio Market Square is less than a couple of kilometers.

According to the Government Decree, the applicant’s housing needs, assets and income affect the selection of residents. We check your assets and income when you apply for an apartment. For more information about the resident selection criteria, see Varke’s resident selection guidelines https://ohjeet.varke.fi/fi/asukasvalinta/v4/