Characterful Canal Home with Renovation Potential in Historic Haarlem
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location in the historic heart of Haarlem on the Burgwal canal.
- Rare combination of both a private city garden (18 m²) and a sunny roof terrace.
- Opportunity to renovate and customize a 19th-century character home to personal taste.
- Direct access to city center amenities and cultural sites.
Downsides
- The property requires significant renovation and modernization.
- Energy label is E, indicating lower energy efficiency.
- Parking is limited to paid parking or permits with no private driveway.
- Not occupied by owners, meaning potential hidden defects are a risk.
Description
This characterful house is located on the atmospheric canal of the beloved Burgwal, situated right in the historic heart of Haarlem. The property offers a unique living experience in an absolute prime location, placed within a protected cityscape. The home features a delightful city garden and a sunny roof terrace, providing ample outdoor space. The living area of the home is approximately 77 square meters. The property was built in 1890, which contributes to its authentic atmosphere and historical charm. The building is classified as a canal house and a terraced house, representing the typical architecture found in this region.
The location is one of the most significant features of this listing. Living on the Burgwal means residing in one of the most beautiful spots in Haarlem. The area is known for its charming canals, historic character, and central location in the old city center. From the front door, residents have direct access to the city center. The surroundings include monumental buildings, cozy restaurants and cafes, boutiques, and the Spaarne river. This combination of authenticity, tranquility, and urban vibrancy makes the location highly desirable. The property is situated in a protected cityscape, which ensures the preservation of the historical appearance of the neighborhood while offering a specific set of guidelines for renovations.
The house itself requires attention and renovation. The current state of the property presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers to create a dream home entirely according to their own taste and style. Behind the characteristic facade lies plenty of potential for those with an eye for atmosphere, space, and value appreciation. The need for renovation allows the new owners to modernize the infrastructure and layout to fit contemporary living standards while retaining the historic elements that give the house its character. The property is being sold with the understanding that it needs work, making it suitable for buyers who are willing to invest time and resources into customization.
The outdoor spaces provided by this property are a rarity in the city center of Haarlem. The sheltered city garden is located at the rear of the house. It covers an area of 18 square meters with a depth of 7.60 meters and a width of 2.38 meters. The garden is situated on the southeast, which allows for a pleasant amount of sunlight. This outdoor space forms a wonderful place to sit outside in peace, away from the bustle of the city streets. In addition to the garden, the property boasts a roof terrace. This roof terrace adds an extra dimension to city living. Having both a ground level garden and a roof terrace is exceptionally uncommon in the historic inner city of Haarlem.
The layout of the house includes two residential floors. The total volume of the building is 289 cubic meters. The property contains a total of four rooms. These rooms are configured to include three bedrooms, making the house suitable for a family or individuals requiring multiple sleeping spaces or work rooms. There is one bathroom and one separate toilet. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and a washbasin. The exact layout of the living room and kitchen is not specified, leaving room for the new owners to design the flow of the main living areas during the renovation process.
Regarding technical specifications, the property has an energy label E. This rating indicates that the energy efficiency is moderate and suggests that improvements could be made during the renovation phase to enhance sustainability and reduce energy costs. The heating system is provided by a central heating boiler (CV-ketel). The specific boiler mentioned is a Remeha, which is a gas-fired combi boiler. The listing notes the boiler as being from 2025, which suggests it is a very new installation or possibly a placeholder for a future installation requirement, but it is stated to be owned by the property. Hot water is also supplied via the central heating boiler.
The property is built on a plot of land measuring 73 square meters. The ownership situation is full ownership, meaning the buyer will own the land and the building outright. The cadastral data refers to the section HAARLEM D 5840. Parking facilities in the area consist of paid parking and parking permits. As is common in historic city centers, on-site private parking is not available, so residents must rely on the public parking system or permits provided by the municipality.
The sales process includes standard clauses. These are the age clause, asbestos clause, and the clause stating that the property has not been occupied by the owners. These clauses are standard in Dutch real estate transactions to protect both the buyer and the seller regarding the condition of older properties. The non-occupancy clause often indicates that the buyer cannot claim damages for defects that would have been visible during an inspection, emphasizing the need for a thorough structural inspection given the renovation requirements.
In summary, this property represents a unique opportunity for lovers of character, history, and location. It is a project for those who are not afraid of modernization and want to put their own stamp on a special house on the Haarlem canal. The combination of the canal side location, the private garden, the roof terrace, and the potential to renovate a 19th-century home makes this a distinctive listing in the Haarlem real estate market. The asking price is set at 650,000 euros, which reflects the value of the location and the potential of the property, rather than the current finished state of the interior.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche en wastafel' (Bathroom amenities: Shower and sink).
Bathtub
The amenities list only mentions 'Douche en wastafel' (Shower and sink). A bathtub is not listed, implying it is not present in the current state.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description mentions 1 bathroom and 3 bedrooms but does not specify an ensuite configuration, which would typically be highlighted.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet), which serves as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
Rain Shower
The listing only mentions a generic 'Douche' (shower). Specific types like rain shower are not indicated.
Double Shower
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family house ('woonhuis') and not a shared living complex.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family house with private facilities listed.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular) and not 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink). Given the size (77m2), it is unlikely to have his and hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Not mentioned in the description or features list. The property requires renovation.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing specifically mentions a 'dakterras' (roof terrace) under the 'Balkon/dakterras' section, implying no standard balcony is present.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly states there is an 'Achtertuin 18 m²' (back garden) and describes a 'stadstuin' (city garden).
Front Garden
The property is a 'Grachtenpand' (canal house) located on a 'Burgwal' (city wall/canal street), which typically opens directly to the street/water; no front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (townhouse) in the city center with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The property has a roof terrace and a garden, but no separate ground-level terrace is specifically listed or described.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing highlights a 'zonnig dakterras' (sunny roof terrace) and confirms 'Dakterras aanwezig' in the features.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
The outdoor space is referred to as a 'stadstuin' (city garden), not a paved patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
The property is a single dwelling of 77 m² with no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The listing states the house is 'Aan de gracht' (on the canal) and 'Aan vaarwater' (on navigable water).
Kitchen Garden
Not mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
The property is located in the historic city center of Haarlem.
Small Livestock Facilities
The property is located in the historic city center.
Private Outdoor Pool
Not mentioned and not feasible for a 77 m² city center property.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
Not mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
Not mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Haarlem is located in a flat, low-lying region.
Remarkable City View
Located in the historic heart on a canal, the views include monumental buildings, but it is a street-level view rather than a panoramic skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a garden, but the view of it is not described as remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Located in the city center, approximately 5km from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
Located on a canal (gracht), not a sea harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
While located near monumental buildings, no specific landmark view is claimed.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features or description, and it is extremely rare in historic 19th-century Dutch canal houses of this size unless explicitly added during a renovation.
Central Heating
The features list explicitly mentions 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Verwarming' (Heating) with a Remeha gas combi-boiler from 2025.
Private Indoor Pool
A 77 m² house in a historic city center would physically not have space for a private indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna, and the small size of the house combined with its need for renovation makes this feature highly improbable.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a historic canalside house from 1890 in need of renovation, which is architecturally distinct from typical Scandinavian design.
Modern
The text explicitly states the property needs renovation and modernization, indicating it is not currently in a modern state, though it has the potential to become one.
Industrial
The property is a historic canal house with a 'characterful facade' and 'authentic atmosphere', lacking the raw materials (exposed brick/ducts) typical of industrial design.
Mediterranean
The property is a historic Dutch canal house in Haarlem, with no features or descriptions suggesting Mediterranean architecture or style.
Classic
Built in 1890, located in a protected cityscape, with a characteristic facade and authentic atmosphere, fitting the definition of a classic style home perfectly.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1890, located in a protected cityscape, and described as 'karaktervol' (characterful) and 'authentiek' (authentic).
Early 20th Century
The construction year is 1890, which is the 19th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1890, which is pre-war.
Modernist
The building is a traditional 19th-century canal house.
Newly Build
Built in 1890.
Kitchen
Shared Kitchen
The listing describes a private 'woonhuis' (house) located in the city center, with no indication of shared facilities or co-living.
Design Kitchen
The property requires complete renovation ('verdiend attentie en renovatie'), suggesting the current kitchen is outdated and not a modern design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The text explicitly states the house needs renovation and can be renovated to one's own wishes, confirming the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits), indicating no private parking spot or garage is included with the property.
Storage Room
No separate storage room (berging) is listed in the property features. The 'Gebouwgebonden buitenruimte' (19 m²) likely refers to the roof terrace or balcony, not indoor storage.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the property features.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage.
Cellar
No cellar (kelder) is listed in the features.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is listed.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station (laadpaal) is mentioned in the features.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The property has a small garden (18 m²) in a protected cityscape, and no shed (schuur) is listed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) are available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot is associated with the property for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot is associated with the property for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a 'Grachtenpand' and 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). There is no mention of a VvE (Owners Association), which is typical for single-family homes in the Netherlands as opposed to apartments.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating the property is freehold and not subject to leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Since there is no Owners Association (single-family house), there is no need for a Chamber of Commerce registration.
Oa Annual Meeting
No Owners Association exists for this single-family property.
Oa Fees
There are no VvE fees mentioned or implied as the property is a single-family home.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Owners Association exists to maintain a reserve fund.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No Owners Association exists to have a maintenance plan.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No Owners Association exists; building insurance is the responsibility of the individual owner.
Other Rules
The listing specifies the property is within a 'Beschermd stadsgezicht' (protected cityscape), implies renovation needs/permits, lists standard sales clauses (age, asbestos, non-owner occupancy), and mentions paid parking/permits.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 19th-century canal house (grachtenpand) with 2 floors. Historic townhouses of this size and age do not typically have elevators, and none is mentioned.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras. Given the historic nature of the property and its location in a public city center, cameras are unlikely to be present unless specifically noted.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a 'woonhuis' (house) located on a canal, explicitly mentioning 'vanuit de voordeur' (from the front door), confirming a direct private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is located on a public canal in the city center. There is no mention of a gate, and such access is not typical for this type of historic urban property.
Gated Community
The house is situated on a public canal (Burgwal) in the historic city center, accessible to anyone, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house was built in 1890 and spans 2 floors. Historic canal houses typically have steep stairs and no elevators, making them inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The property is not occupied by owners and requires renovation, implying it is likely an empty shell without included appliances.
Washing Machine Connections
While the home needs renovation, it is a standard residential house in a city center, so plumbing connections typically exist.
Laundry Room
With only 77 m² of living space and 4 rooms, a separate dedicated laundry room is architectically unlikely.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, the property is vacant and needs renovation, so appliances are typically not included.
High Speed Internet
The property is located in the historic center of Haarlem, a major Dutch city, where high-speed internet infrastructure is universally available.
Smart Home
The listing describes an 1890 character house requiring renovation, which suggests a traditional layout and infrastructure rather than modern smart home technology.
Cable Tv
Cable TV is a standard utility in Dutch city centers like Haarlem.
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard features in Dutch residential properties.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No solar panels are mentioned in the listing. Given the building age (1890), protected status, and the stated need for renovation, it is highly unlikely they are installed.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned. For a 1890 property with Energy Label E that requires renovation, the presence of triple glazing is very unlikely.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states there is a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler). A heat pump is not mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery system is mentioned in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions a 'Remeha (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2025)', which is a modern boiler that contributes to energy efficiency compared to older models.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.