Maisonnette with Rooftop Terrace in Haarlem City Center

This maisonnette apartment is situated at Justine de Gouwerhof 50 in the heart of Haarlem's city center. The property is listed at a price of 500,000 euros costs to be paid by the buyer. The apartment offers 82 square meters of living space distributed across two floors, featuring three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and a modern bathroom. The building holds an A energy label, indicating good energy efficiency.

The apartment is located on the first and second floor of the small-scale apartment complex called De Rode Gravin I, which was constructed in 1996. The design of the building creates a balance between the liveliness of city life and a quiet residential environment. The entrance and the rooftop terraces are situated at the inner courtyard side of the building, while the windows at the front face the characteristic buildings along the Gedempte Oude Gracht. The windows are equipped with HR+++ double glazing and soundproofing boxes, which contribute to good noise insulation despite the central location.

The ground floor of the complex provides access to a shared closed entrance with an intercom system leading to the apartments. A second entrance gives access to the storage rooms. The property includes a spacious storage room on the ground floor measuring 5 square meters, which is 3.30 meters high and equipped with electricity. This storage space has a loft and offers ample room for storing multiple bicycles. There is also a shared technical room containing the electrical panels and smart meters.

The first floor of the apartment is reached via the shared rooftop terraces. The apartment is located at the end of the gallery, providing a quiet position without neighbors walking past. The entrance on this floor leads to a modern toilet room with a fountain. The kitchen provides a second access point to the apartment, which is convenient for using the rooftop terrace. The open kitchen has a composite countertop, a deep sink, and various built-in appliances including a combination oven, cooktop, extractor hood, and dishwasher. The living room is bright due to the large windows. At the front there is a French balcony with doors that open fully, offering a pleasant spot to enjoy the view of the classic old buildings along the Gedempte Oude Gracht.

The second floor features a spacious landing with access to the bathroom and the bedrooms. The bathroom is neat and includes a walk-in shower with a rain shower and a hand shower, a sink cabinet with a mirror cabinet, and a toilet. There is also a technical room on this floor that provides extra storage space and houses the central heating boiler, the mechanical ventilation unit, and the connections for a washing machine and dryer.

The second floor contains three bedrooms in total. Two bedrooms are located at the front of the property and have large windows. The third and largest bedroom is situated at the back and has a large window overlooking the quiet inner courtyard.

The apartment features a large rooftop terrace at the back of the property, which is partly communal. This outdoor space provides an oasis of calm in the vibrant city center. The property also has a frost-free outdoor tap for convenience.

Several maintenance activities have been carried out recently. The floors throughout the entire apartment were renewed in 2022. All walls were painted in 2022, as well as the ceiling and the stairs on the first floor. The exterior painting was also completed in 2022. The electrical panel with 8 groups and smart meters was renewed in 2018. The roof covering and the terrace tiles are scheduled to be renewed in 2026.

The property is located in a protected cityscape. The location is highly convenient, being around the corner from the Kleine Houtstraat with its shops and restaurants, and less than 100 meters from the main shopping street Grote Houtstraat. The vibrant center offers various entertainment venues and museums such as Teylers Museum, the Frans Hals Museum, De Philharmonie, and De Schuur cultural center. Public transport connections are excellent, with direct links to Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Zuid. Haarlem station can be reached by bicycle in approximately four minutes. By car, the city can be left quickly via the N205 or N200, providing easy access to the A9 motorway.

Parking is available through a parking permit system or via a subscription at the nearby De Kamp parking garage. On summer days, the Spaarne river offers a pleasant environment for watching passing boats, enjoying a terrace, or engaging in activities such as boating or stand-up paddleboarding.

The apartment is heated by a Nefit gas-fired combination boiler from 2010, which is owned by the current owner. The property has full insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Ventilation is provided through both mechanical and natural systems. The property is connected to fiber optic cable and has TV cable available.

The Owners Association contribution is 200 euros per month. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce and has a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance in place. The property is offered with full ownership rights. The transfer date can be agreed upon with the seller.