








Stylish Monumental Canal Apartment with Spectacular Roof Terrace
Key Features
Description
Located along one of the most attractive sections of the Koninginnegracht in The Hague's desirable Archipelbuurt neighbourhood, this generously proportioned upper-floor apartment forms part of a nationally listed canal-side townhouse dating from approximately 1870. The property offers approximately 148 square metres of living space spread across two floors, complemented by an exceptionally large roof terrace of around 60 square metres with sweeping views over the city skyline.
The apartment is situated within a richly eclectic townhouse that was originally constructed as a detached residence with a carriage passage on its left side. Over the years, this passageway space was incorporated into the main dwelling, resulting in an engaging layout featuring charming level changes and attractive sightlines between rooms. The building's historical significance is recognised through its rijksmonument status, ensuring the preservation of its architectural character.
Natural light is a defining feature throughout the property. Thanks to large windows on both the front and rear elevations and the south-west orientation, daylight enters the rooms throughout the day. During late afternoon, a warm golden glow illuminates the wooden floors, high ceilings, and period details. The property has been thoughtfully modernised whilst retaining many original features, including double glazing throughout.
The entrance is at street level, with a staircase leading up to the apartment. A spacious communal hall provides access to a shared basement and storage area where bicycles can be kept.
On the first residential floor, the front door opens into a generous hallway with a toilet and a built-in cupboard offering ample storage. Stained-glass doors lead through to the living areas and kitchen. The central living room is particularly distinctive, featuring an original green marble fireplace surmounted by a classical mirror. At the front of the building, an atmospheric study overlooks the Koninginnegracht canal. Towards the rear, the spacious living and dining area includes a French balcony with views over the landscaped green gardens beyond. High ceilings, stained-glass details, and an exceptional French oak parquet floor contribute to the character of this level.
The kitchen has been recently renovated to create a harmonious blend of classical and contemporary styles. It is finished with original Winckelmans tiles and equipped with high-quality appliances, including an impressive 100-centimetre Boretti Majestic cooker featuring six burners, a griddle, a pizza oven, and a rotisserie. Original architectural details have been carefully preserved in this space.
On the second residential floor, a spacious and stylish landing receives daylight through an original stained-glass skylight. A separate toilet with a classical washbasin is located here. The principal bedroom sits at the rear of the building, with French doors opening onto a south-west facing balcony offering views across the green inner gardens towards the tower of the Peace Palace. At the front, a very large bedroom looks out over the canal. The modern bathroom includes underfloor heating, a bathtub, a separate shower enclosure, and a double washbasin unit. An additional room on this floor, previously used as a laundry and walk-in wardrobe, provides access to the roof terrace.
The roof terrace represents one of the most remarkable aspects of this property. Recently constructed, it extends to approximately 60 square metres and enjoys sunshine throughout the day thanks to its south-west orientation. From here, residents can take in panoramic views across The Hague's skyline in a peaceful and private setting.
The property comprises three bedrooms in total, with potential to create an additional bedroom if desired. It features one bathroom and two separate toilets across its two residential levels. The building has a total volume of approximately 525 cubic metres. The energy performance certificate rates the property at label C.
The location is exceptionally convenient. The property lies within walking distance of both the Denneweg and The Hague city centre, whilst enjoying a surprisingly tranquil atmosphere with green outlooks. The popular Bankastraat, with its speciality shops, restaurants, and daily amenities, is located just around the corner. Tram services stop directly outside the building, reaching Central Station within three stops and the beach at Scheveningen within ten minutes. The Utrechtse Baan provides rapid access out of the city towards Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
The apartment benefits from an active and healthy owners' association with a monthly contribution of €27.22. Parking is available on the public road with permits, and the property includes access to shared storage areas for bicycles and general storage. Mass studies have already been completed indicating potential for future extension of the property.
Given the building's construction date, standard age and asbestos clauses will be included in the purchase agreement. The asking price is €935,000, payable by the buyer (kosten koper), equivalent to approximately €6,318 per square metre of living area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'separate shower' (separate douche) in the bathroom description
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a toilet in the hall on the first floor and a separate toilet on the second floor landing, indicating guest toilets
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the listing; bathroom amenities are described (shower, bathtub, double sink) without mention of a bidet
Double Shower
Only one 'separate shower' is mentioned with no indication of multiple showerheads or a double shower setup
Shared Shower
The shower is private to this apartment unit, not shared with other residents
Shared Toilet
The toilets are within the private apartment unit, not shared with other building residents
His & Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel wastafelmeubel' and 'dubbele wastafel' (double washbasin unit) in the bathroom
Heated Bathroom Floor
The listing explicitly states the bathroom has 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating)
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions a French balcony (Frans balkon) with doors opening onto a south-west facing balcony.
Rear Garden
This is an upper-floor apartment with no private rear garden. Views over green inner gardens are mentioned but these are communal/shared.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden. This is an apartment in a canal house.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden for this apartment unit.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a roof terrace (dakterras) of approximately 60 m².
Rooftop Terrace
The listing highlights a recently realised roof terrace of approximately 60 m² as a key feature of the property.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard is mentioned for this apartment.
Patio
No patio is mentioned. The outdoor spaces are a balcony and rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. This is an apartment within a larger building.
Waterfront
The property is located on a canal (Koninginnegracht) and the listing mentions 'Aan vaarwater' (on navigable water).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned for this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. This is a city center canal apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned. This is a city center apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned. This is a city apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat. No mountain views are possible from The Hague.
Remarkable City View
The roof terrace offers 'spectaculair uitzicht over de Haagse skyline' (spectacular views over The Hague's skyline).
Remarkable Garden View
The apartment overlooks green inner gardens (groene tuinen/binnentuinen) from multiple rooms.
Remarkable Sea View
Scheveningen beach is mentioned as 10 minutes away, but no sea view from the property itself is described.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
Views of the Peace Palace tower (Vredespaleis) are explicitly mentioned from the main bedroom.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No mention of air conditioning in the listing. Dutch properties of this era rarely have AC.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) listed under heating and warm water.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned: 'originele, zeer stijlvolle, groen marmeren open haard' (original, very stylish green marble fireplace).
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly mentioned: 'Franse eiken parketvloer' (French oak parquet floor) described as exceptional quality.
Laminate Flooring
No mention of laminate. Property has French oak parquet flooring.
Carpeted Floors
No mention of carpets. Property features French oak parquet and wooden floors throughout.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned in bathroom: 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating).
Walk-In Closet
Explicitly mentioned: 'inloopkast' (walk-in closet) on second floor.
Home Office
Explicitly mentioned: 'studeerkamer' (study room) at the front with canal views.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: 'originele glas-in-lood lichtkoepel' (original stained-glass skylight/dome) on the landing.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams. Property emphasizes refined classical details rather than rustic elements.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned. Property has French balcony and large windows but not specifically bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of any pool in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of any sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Mentioned: 'vaste kast met veel opbergruimte' (built-in cupboard with ample storage) in the hallway.
French Doors
Explicitly mentioned: 'openslaande deuren naar het balkon' (French doors opening to balcony) from main bedroom.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not explicitly mentioned, but highly likely given the 1870 construction, 'hoge plafonds' and 'originele details' descriptions in a monumental building.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The property is a classic Dutch monumental canal house from 1870 with traditional features.
Modern
The bathroom is described as modern, and the kitchen blends classic and modern elements, but the overall character is predominantly classic/period.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. This is a stately classical apartment with original ornamental details.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned. The property is a traditional Dutch canal house.
Classic
Overwhelmingly classic - listed building from circa 1870 with original marble fireplace, stained glass doors, French oak parquet, high ceilings, and preserved authentic details throughout.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building is a rijksmonument (national monument) from circa 1870 with original features including marble fireplace, stained glass, and classical details.
Early 20th Century
The building dates from circa 1870, which is late 19th century, not early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
This is a pre-1900 monumental canal house, definitely not post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
While the apartment has modern updates (kitchen, bathroom), the building itself is classical/historic, not modernist in style.
Newly Built
The building dates from circa 1870 and is described as a national monument. Definitely not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No mention of kitchen island. Kitchen is in a classical style within a monumental building from 1870 with original features preserved.
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing mentions stained-glass doors ('glas-in-lood deuren') providing access to living room and kitchen, indicating they are not open plan.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: Boretti Majestic cooker, 100 cm wide with six-burner cooktop, griddle, pizza oven and rotisserie.
Induction Stove
Boretti Majestic range with 6 burners is a gas cooker, not induction.
Built-in Coffee Maker
Not mentioned among the high-end kitchen appliances listed.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment, not a shared living arrangement.
Designer Kitchen
Recently renewed kitchen combining classic and modern styles with original Winckelmans tiles and high-end Boretti Majestic cooker. Clearly a designer-quality kitchen.
New Kitchen
Explicitly stated as 'recent vernieuwde keuken' (recently renewed kitchen) in the listing.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing states 'Goede parkeermogelijkheden voor de deur' (Good parking facilities directly in front) and 'Openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'
Storage Room
Listing mentions shared basement and storage area: 'Ruime hal met toegang tot de gezamelijke kelder en berging' and 'Gezamenlijke bergingen voor fietsen en opslag'
Garage
No garage mentioned; parking appears to be street/public parking only
Automatic Garage Door
No garage mentioned, so no automatic garage door
Double Garage
No garage mentioned in the listing
Attic
No attic mentioned; property is an upper-floor apartment with roof terrace, not an attic
Cellar
Listing mentions 'Ruime hal met toegang tot de gezamelijke kelder en berging' (access to shared basement and storage)
Bike Storage
Listing explicitly states 'alwaar mogelijkheid tot fietsenstalling' (possibility for bicycle storage) and 'Gezamenlijke bergingen voor fietsen en opslag'
Covered Parking
No covered parking mentioned; only public street parking is referenced
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned in the listing
Workshop
No workshop mentioned in the listing
Shed
Listing indicates 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' (Shed/storage: Indoor)
Free Street Parking
Listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits), suggesting parking is not free
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly states 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under parking information
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions 'Actieve en gezonde VvE' and lists VvE details including monthly contribution of €27.22.
Leasehold
Kadastrale gegevens states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating freehold rather than leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist clearly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Owners Association Fees
VvE checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 27,22 per maand)'.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes an upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) in a building from circa 1870 with entrance at street level and staircase to the apartment. No elevator is mentioned, and monumental canal houses from this era typically do not have elevators.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate. This is a monumental canal house from 1870, which would not typically have such modern features.
Gated Community
This is a standalone monumental canal house on Koninginnegracht in The Hague, not a gated community. The listing describes urban canal-side living with public parking and tram stops at the door.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment spans 2 living levels (2 woonlagen) with stairs, has charming level differences (niveauverschillen), and is in a monumental building from 1870 with stairs from street level. No elevator is mentioned. This property would be very difficult or impossible to access with a wheelchair.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions a room that 'fungeerde als washok' (functioned as laundry room), which would logically have connections for a washing machine.
Laundry Room
Listing explicitly states 'een extra kamer dat fungeerde als washok en inloopkast' (an extra room that served as laundry room and walk-in closet).
Cable TV
Under 'Voorzieningen' (amenities), the listing explicitly states 'TV kabel' (TV cable) is available.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. As a rijksmonument (national monument) with a roof terrace, installation may be restricted.
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly states 'overal dubbelglas' (double glazing everywhere) and characteristics section confirms 'Grotendeels dubbelglas' (mostly double glazing).
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Only double glazing is referenced. Unlikely in a monument building from 1870.
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly states 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) as the heating system, indicating no heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery anywhere in the listing. Unusual for an apartment in a monument building.

