Modern New Build Apartment with Balcony in Pakhuis Dampten

Pakhuis Dampten is an ambitious new construction project located at Dampten 4 and 6 in Hoorn, North Holland. This particular listing concerns a type 3 two room apartment with build number 120, situated on the seventh floor of the development. The apartment offers approximately 50 square meters of living space and features a private balcony of 5 square meters. The project has received an irrevocable building permit, which provides certainty for prospective buyers regarding the realization of the plan.

The type 3 apartment is designed with attention to comfort and practical functionality. Upon entering, residents are welcomed into a light and inviting hallway that provides access to the central living area of the home. From the hallway, one reaches the living room, which is centrally positioned and offers access to both the bedroom and the bathroom. The bedroom is located on the window side of the apartment, ensuring natural daylight enters the space and creating a pleasant atmosphere for rest and relaxation.

From the living room, the private balcony is accessible. This outdoor space of 5 square meters offers a pleasant spot to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings. The balcony faces the north side of the building, which can provide a comfortable outdoor experience during warmer months without excessive sun exposure.

The bathroom and toilet are finished with sanitary fixtures and tile work. It is worth noting that build number 134, which is the top floor unit, features a larger bathroom with a deep walk in shower. The technical room in the apartment provides space for a washing machine and dryer, allowing residents to handle laundry conveniently within their own home. Additionally, the apartment includes an internal storage space for additional storage needs.

The apartment is positioned on the seventh floor, which is the highest residential level in the building. The type 3 apartments are realized from the first through the seventh floor, all located on the north side of the building. This particular unit on the top floor offers views over the surrounding area while maintaining the same practical layout as the lower floors.

Energy efficiency is a prominent feature of this new construction. The apartment has an A+++ energy label, which is the highest rating available in the Dutch energy label system. The building is fully gasless, aligning with contemporary sustainability standards. Heating is provided through electric heating combined with underfloor heating throughout the apartment. A heat recovery system and heat pump contribute to the energy efficient operation of the home. The building features full insulation, which helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year round while minimizing energy consumption.

Pakhuis Dampten is part of the larger Poort van Hoorn development. The project will ultimately provide 134 rental and owner occupied apartments and studios. The target audience for these homes consists primarily of young people, students, and young professionals who are entering the housing market. The development aligns with the WOW approach, which stands for Work, Education, and Living. This approach focuses on retaining and attracting young residents to the area while supporting the development of education, employment, and appropriate housing.

The building design was created by W3 Architects. The architecture draws inspiration from the traditional warehouse building style that is characteristic of Hoorn. This influence is reflected in the choice of window openings, the materialization, and the detailing of the building. The roof features a combination of pitched and flat sections. The pitched roof element references the warehouse typology, while the flat section accommodates a collective rooftop terrace and a retention roof for rainwater management. Under a sedum layer on the flat roof section, rainwater is collected before being discharged to a wadi on the street side.

The building is divided into two blocks with different characters but unified through the use of consistent materials and colors. Brickwork banding helps create a cohesive appearance across both sections. The eastern section of the building follows the building line of the environmental service office, while the western section follows the building line of the Werksaam building. This offset creates space for a terrace on the sunny south side of the building.

The building height reaches 30 meters at the ridge of the western section. The architect notes this is only 1.5 meters higher than the nearby Newton school building. The tower will be positioned between the future towers of Buitenstad and the tower of Hoorn, which are approximately twice as high, making this residential tower a local accent along the railway line rather than a dominant structure.

Residents will have access to various collective amenities. The building includes meeting spaces where residents can interact and socialize. A laundry room is available for those who prefer not to have their own washing machine. A rooftop garden provides additional outdoor space for residents to enjoy. At street level, a terrace offers a pleasant outdoor area, and there is space for a lunchroom with terrace seating. A bicycle repair shop is also planned as part of the development.

The location of Pakhuis Dampten offers several practical advantages. The train station is within walking distance, making it convenient for commuters and those who travel regularly. The beach and the historic city center of Hoorn are both within cycling distance. The site is situated in an area designated by the municipality as a transformation zone, where residential development is being introduced alongside existing businesses, offices, and schools.

The building features two entrances serving different functions. On the west side, a spacious open entrance provides direct access to the bicycle storage facilities, recognizing that for many future residents the bicycle will be the primary mode of transportation. On the south side, a more formal entrance offers direct access to the elevators for efficient vertical circulation within the building.

The ground floor residences benefit from a raised first floor level, which has allowed the inclusion of an entresol in these units. This creates spatial separation between living and sleeping areas despite the limited floor area. These ground floor homes also have front doors facing small front gardens along the green strip with wadi.

The purchase price for this specific apartment is set at 322,000 euros free on name. The price per square meter amounts to 6,440 euros. Delivery is expected in 2026. The project is covered by a Woningborg guarantee certificate, which provides buyers with additional security regarding the completion and quality of the construction.

Transfer of the property is by mutual agreement, allowing flexibility in the timing of the handover. Buyers interested in this type of apartment should note that multiple units of type 3 are available across different floors, with prices starting from 314,500 euros. Three room apartments are also available in the project starting from 359,000 euros.

The listing indicates that there are four available units of this type in the project. Prospective buyers can contact the developer for more information or register on the project website to join the reservation list for available units.