Exclusive Penthouse with Water Views and Two Terraces in Zaandam
Key Features
Description
This exclusive penthouse is situated on the fifth floor of a residential complex located at Ds. Martin Luther Kingweg 159-R in the Vennenbuurt neighborhood of Zaandam. The property offers a generous living area of 166 square meters, making it one of the more spacious apartments available in this part of the city. The asking price is set at 750,000 euros, which is costs payable by the buyer.
The apartment holds an energy label A rating, indicating good energy efficiency. Built in 2009, the property features modern construction standards including comprehensive insulation across the roof, walls, and floor. The heating system operates through city heating combined with full underfloor heating throughout the apartment. Additionally, the property includes underfloor cooling, allowing residents to maintain comfortable temperatures year round. Each room has its own thermostat, enabling individual temperature control in every space. The home is gas free and utilizes a heat and cold storage system, contributing to its sustainable profile.
The layout consists of four rooms in total, with three currently configured as bedrooms. The listing notes that a fifth room could be created if desired, as the property previously had four bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from a private luxury bathroom equipped with a double sink, shower, and toilet. This bedroom also provides direct access to one of the two rooftop terraces. A second bathroom serves as a guest facility and includes a shower and sink. There is an additional separate toilet with a small sink for convenience.
The living room forms the central hub of the apartment, measuring approximately 78 square meters. Large windows surround the space on multiple sides, filling the room with natural light and providing unobstructed views over the adjacent water and green surroundings. These views remain open regardless of the season, offering a constantly changing landscape throughout the year. The open plan kitchen integrates seamlessly with the living area and features a central cooking island. The kitchen is fitted with a composite work surface and includes various built in appliances such as an induction cooktop with an additional wok burner, dishwasher, refrigerator freezer combination, steam oven, and convection oven.
Outdoor space totals 81 square meters across two rooftop terraces. The first terrace is accessible directly from the master bedroom, while the second larger terrace can be reached from the living room. Both terraces offer a mix of sunny and shaded areas, allowing for comfortable use at different times of day. The living room terrace is equipped with electricity and an outdoor water tap.
The property includes a private storage box on the ground floor measuring 4 square meters with electrical connections. Two covered parking spaces are located in the underground parking garage, and preparations for an electric vehicle charging point have already been installed. Access to the building is through a secured entrance with video intercom system. A lift provides convenient access to all floors, and residents can also use the stairs. The ground floor features a communal landscaped inner garden that residents can enjoy.
The apartment is designed to be wheelchair accessible and suitable for elderly residents. The entire living space is on one level, eliminating the need to navigate stairs within the home. The building has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
The location in the Vennenbuurt neighborhood offers a quiet and green residential environment while maintaining proximity to daily necessities. Within walking distance, residents will find bus stops, a pharmacy, a children's farm, the Darwinpark, and a small shopping center that includes an Albert Heijn XL supermarket, Etos, and Action. The center of Zaandam with its broader range of shops and restaurants is a short bike ride away. Sports and recreational facilities are available in the immediate vicinity. The property offers good connections to Amsterdam, with the highway access points nearby and the NS train station approximately ten minutes by bicycle. From there, Amsterdam Central Station can be reached in about twelve minutes.
The property is offered with full ownership status, though part of the property falls under mandelig ownership, which typically relates to shared elements such as the roof or exterior walls in apartment complexes. The volume of the apartment measures 553 cubic meters.
This penthouse occupies the entire fifth floor of the building, ensuring optimal privacy with no neighboring apartments on the same level. This exclusive position, combined with the generous dimensions, quality finishes, and desirable location, makes this a distinctive property in the Zaandam housing market. The delivery date can be agreed upon with the seller, providing flexibility for the purchasing party.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) and 'douche' in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub anywhere in the listing. Dutch listings typically mention 'bad' or 'ligbad' if present.
En-Suite Bathroom
The listing states the master bedroom has a private bathroom ('privébadkamer') with direct access.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate 'modern toilet met fonteintje' in the hallway, separate from the bathrooms.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet. Dutch listings typically mention this if present.
Shared Shower
This is a private penthouse apartment, no shared facilities mentioned.
Shared Toilet
This is a private penthouse apartment, no shared toilet facilities mentioned.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the master bathroom.
Heated Bathroom Floor
The listing states the apartment is fully equipped with underfloor heating ('Volledig voorzien van vloerverwarming') and lists 'vloerverwarming' under bathroom features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'Balkon/dakterras: Dakterras aanwezig en balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
It is a penthouse apartment on the 5th floor, so a rear garden is not present.
Front Garden
It is a penthouse apartment on the 5th floor, so a front garden is not present.
Side Garden
It is a penthouse apartment on the 5th floor, so a side garden is not present.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions two 'royale dakterrassen' (spacious roof terraces).
Rooftop Terrace
The property is described as a penthouse on the 5th floor with two roof terraces.
Fenced Yard
Being a 5th-floor penthouse, it does not have a yard to fence.
Patio
The property has roof terraces, but a ground-level patio is not mentioned.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The listing states the property is located 'aan de Gouw' (a canal/waterway) and has a 'vrij uitzicht over het water' (unobstructed view over the water).
Kitchen Garden
There is no kitchen garden mentioned for this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Zaandam is in the Netherlands and does not have mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as looking over water and surrounding greenery, not specifically a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions a view over 'omliggend groen' (surrounding greenery) and a communal courtyard, but it's primarily a water view.
Remarkable Sea View
Zaandam is inland and does not have a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
It overlooks 'De Gouw', which is a waterway, but it is not described as a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the view description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Floor cooling system (vloerkoeling) is mentioned which provides cooling functionality
Central Heating
Stadsverwarming (district heating) is explicitly listed as the heating method
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Volledig voorzien van vloerverwarming en vloerkoeling' (fully equipped with underfloor heating and floor cooling)
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned; main bedroom has private bathroom but no closet description
Home Office
Potential for 5th room mentioned but no specific home office feature described
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; large windows around the apartment described instead
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; unlikely in a 2009 penthouse apartment
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; would be highly unusual for a penthouse apartment
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned; 2009 build unlikely to feature traditional plasterwork
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; the listing describes luxury and modern features without specific Scandinavian characteristics
Modern
Strong indicators of modern style: open kitchen with island, composite worktop, steam oven, built-in appliances, modern bathrooms, floor cooling system, built in 2009
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed pipes, concrete, or metal fixtures
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, or specific Mediterranean styling
Classic
Built in 2009 with modern finishes; no classic or traditional elements described
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building was constructed in 2009 and is described as a luxurious modern penthouse.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2009.
Post-War Functional
The building was constructed in 2009.
Modernist
Built in 2009, featuring an open kitchen island, large window fronts, floor heating/cooling, and a contemporary penthouse design.
Newly Built
Although well-maintained and modern, the building is from 2009 and listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
vaatwasser explicitly mentioned in kitchen equipment list
Oven
heteluchtoven (hot air oven) explicitly mentioned in kitchen equipment
Refrigerator
koel-/vriescombinatie (fridge-freezer combo) mentioned in kitchen equipment
Freezer
koel-/vriescombinatie (fridge-freezer combo) mentioned in kitchen equipment
Kitchen Island
kookeiland (cooking island) explicitly mentioned multiple times in description
Open Plan Kitchen
open woonkeuken (open living kitchen) explicitly mentioned
Pantry
no pantry mentioned anywhere in the listing
Stove
inductiekookplaat (induction cooktop) mentioned in kitchen equipment
Induction Stove
inductiekookplaat explicitly mentioned in kitchen equipment
Built-in Coffee Maker
not mentioned in the kitchen equipment list provided
Boiling Water Tap
not mentioned in kitchen equipment; only buitenkraan (outdoor tap) mentioned
Downdraft Extractor
not mentioned in kitchen equipment or description
Shared Kitchen
this is a private penthouse apartment, not shared housing
Designer Kitchen
described as 'luxe woonkeuken' with composite worktop and modern appliances, suggesting quality but not explicitly called a design kitchen
New Kitchen
building is from 2009, making the kitchen approximately 15 years old
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there are two private parking spaces (twee eigen overdekte parkeerplaatsen).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a private storage room (Privéberging) on the ground floor with an external storage space of 4 m².
Garage
The listing mentions an underground parking garage (ondergelegen parkeergarage) where the parking spaces are located.
Double Garage
While there are two parking spaces, they are described as individual spots in a communal garage, not a specific double garage enclosure.
Attic
The property is a penthouse on the 5th floor; no separate attic space is mentioned.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the listing.
Covered Parking
The listing explicitly states 'twee eigen overdekte parkeerplaatsen' (two own covered parking spaces).
Underground Parking
The text specifies the parking is in an 'ondergelegen parkeergarage' (underground parking garage).
EV Charging Station
The listing mentions 'Voorbereiding voor een laadpunt reeds aanwezig' (preparation for a charging point is present), meaning the actual charger is not yet installed.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop in the listing.
Shed
The features list 'Schuur/berging: Box', which refers to an internal storage box in an apartment complex, not a standalone shed.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
The parking spots are owned ('twee eigen overdekte parkeerplaatsen'), not rented.
Parking Spot Sale Price
The parking spots are included in the total asking price of the apartment; no separate sale price is listed for them.
Rules
Owners Association
Evidence of VvE exists: shared facilities mentioned (lift, parking garage, shared inner garden, bitumen roof). The VvE checklist section exists but shows 'Nee' for all items which typically indicates missing information rather than absence of VvE.
Leasehold
Cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold). No mention of erfpacht (leasehold).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a lift in the ground floor description and in the amenities section.
Intercom
The listing mentions 'video-intercom' in the ground floor entrance description.
Private Entrance
The penthouse is the only unit on the fifth floor, but access is via a shared ground floor entrance with lift.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions 'video-intercom' at the entrance.
Gated Community
The parking area is enclosed ('afgesloten terrein'), but the building itself does not appear to be a gated community with controlled access beyond the intercom.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Rolstoelvriendelijk appartement' and 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen'. The property is on one floor with lift access and two bathrooms.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
No washing machine mentioned in the appliance list for the kitchen or anywhere else in the listing.
Laundry Room
No laundry room is mentioned. There is a technical/storage room but it's described as housing ventilation and heat/cold storage systems.
Dryer
No dryer mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
Balanced ventilation (balansventilatie) and mechanical ventilation are explicitly mentioned in the features and description.
Water Softener
No water softener mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the focus on sustainability and energy efficiency features, solar panels would likely have been highlighted if present.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned. Triple glazing was less common in 2009 construction, even for A-label buildings at that time.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under Energie/Isolatie as 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under Energie/Isolatie as 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under Energie/Isolatie as 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The listing mentions a 'Warmte- en koudeopslagsysteem' (heat and cold storage system), which is a ground-source heat pump with thermal energy storage (ATES/WKO system). This provides both heating and cooling through the underfloor system.
Home Battery
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Home batteries are not standard in 2009 buildings and would have been highlighted as a feature if present.