Luxury Sustainable Townhouse with 197m² Living Space and Waterfront Location in Amsterdam's Houthavens

This exceptional townhouse is situated on the waterfront in the popular and family-friendly Houthavens district of Amsterdam. The property offers approximately 197 m² of living space spread across five floors, making it an ideal family home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The architectural design from 2015 combines luxury with sustainability, featuring energy label A, underfloor heating and cooling on all floors, a heat recovery ventilation system, and a video intercom system.

Upon entering on the ground floor, residents are welcomed into a bright and spacious area with ceilings of approximately 3.20 meters in height. The ground floor features a dining area with an open kitchen, characterized by a large glass façade with folding doors that can be fully opened to connect seamlessly with the outdoor space. The kitchen is equipped with a kitchen island with composite countertop and high-end Miele built-in appliances, including an induction cooktop, combi oven, coffee machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and a Quooker tap. At the rear of the property, there is a second hallway with a separate toilet, storage space and a spacious internal storage room with a wine climate cabinet and additional freezer. The parking garage is directly accessible from this storage room. The ground floor is finished with a modern poured resin floor.

The first floor houses the spacious living room, accessed via an elegant staircase. Large windows on both sides provide pleasant natural light throughout the space. In the center of the room, there is an open void creating a visual connection with the floor below. At the front, double French doors open onto a balcony overlooking the canal. At the rear, this floor features a generous terrace of approximately 37 m².

The second floor features three bedrooms, with two located next to each other at the front offering views over the canal, and the third situated at the rear overlooking the inner gardens. This floor also includes a bathroom equipped with a shower with glass door, vanity unit and toilet. From the hallway, several practical storage spaces are accessible, including the laundry room with connections for a washing machine and dryer. The sleeping floor is finished with solid oak parquet flooring.

The third floor offers two spacious rooms. The master bedroom spans the full width of the house and features an adjoining large walk-in wardrobe. The second room is currently used as a home office and also overlooks the inner gardens. Due to the floor-to-ceiling windows, all rooms benefit from beautiful natural light and open views. The second bathroom is centrally located and features a bathtub, walk-in shower, double vanity and toilet. This floor also offers additional storage space and solid oak parquet flooring.

The top floor consists of a spacious landing where a practical pantry with countertop and refrigerator has been installed. From here, the large and sunny rooftop terrace of approximately 35 m² is accessible, offering beautiful views over the IJ and the Pontsteiger.

The property includes approximately 76 m² of outdoor space, including a balcony on the canal side, a terrace, and a spacious rooftop terrace. Additional features include an alarm and camera system for security.

The property is located on municipal leasehold land (erfpacht), with the current continuous lease period running until 2064. The annual ground lease payment (canon) amounts to €7,600 and is tax deductible for the owner. An application to switch to perpetual leasehold under favorable conditions has been submitted in time, with the perpetual canon available to be fixed at €4,766.95 per year or bought off for €63,167.

From the house, there is direct access to a parking garage, where a private parking space with charging station is available for purchase separately at €70,000. Service costs amount to €150.25 per month for the property and €41.10 per month for the parking space.

For those who enjoy the water, there is also the optional possibility to purchase an electric steel canal boat, located within walking distance of the property.

The Houthavens is a modern and sustainable residential area located on the IJ, a short distance from Amsterdam's historic city center. The neighborhood is characterized by contemporary architecture, wide canals, abundant water and largely car-free streets, creating a quiet and family-friendly living environment. In the immediate surroundings, there are various cafés, restaurants, schools, childcare facilities and sports amenities. The Westerpark, Jordaan and Prinseneiland are all within a short cycling distance. Accessibility is excellent both by car via the A10 ring road and by public transport towards Amsterdam Central Station and Schiphol Airport.