Exceptional Waterfront Villa in Warmond with Pool and Direct Water Access
Key Features
Upsides
- Direct waterfront location with unobstructed views over the Warmonder Leede and immediate access to navigable waterways, including a recently built 30 m² boat house.
- Heated swimming pool with a pool house that doubles as guest accommodation, adding significant lifestyle value to the property.
- Large private plot of 1,245 m² with complete privacy while still being within walking distance of Warmond village center with its restaurants, shops, and amenities.
- Excellent accessibility with the A44 highway reachable within one minute, providing quick connections to Leiden, The Hague, Amsterdam, and Schiphol Airport.
Downsides
- Energy label F indicates the property has poor energy efficiency and will likely require significant investment to improve sustainability and reduce energy costs.
- The property is from 1962 and the listing explicitly states it needs modernization, meaning additional budget will be required beyond the purchase price.
- The non self occupancy clause in the purchase agreement indicates the current owners have not recently lived there, which may raise questions about the actual current condition of the property.
- Only a carport is available for parking rather than a closed garage, which may be unexpected at this price point.
Description
Melmansdam 10 is a detached villa situated in the village of Warmond, located at the edge where the village transitions into open waterways and protected nature reserves. The property overlooks the Warmonder Leede, offering unobstructed views across the water and surrounding landscape.
Warmond has established itself over the years as one of the most sought after residential locations around the Kagerplassen. The area combines water, nature, and a relaxed lifestyle. The village has an active watersports culture while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. The region is sometimes referred to as "The Dutch Hamptons" due to its exclusive character, spaciousness, and waterfront living, all within comfortable distance of the Randstad urban area.
The villa itself provides approximately 296 square meters of living space, with a total building footprint of 469 square meters when including the pool house and guest accommodation. The property sits on a plot of 1,245 square meters. The main residence was built in 1962 and features a saddle roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles.
The interior layout comprises six rooms total, with five bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One bathroom is located on the ground floor, making single level living a possibility. The bathrooms are equipped with two showers, two toilets, two washbasins, and a washbasin cabinet. There is also an additional separate toilet. The property spans two main living levels plus an attic space. The total volume of the building measures 1,279 cubic meters.
The ground floor features air conditioning for climate control. The property has double glazing and HR glass for insulation. Heating is provided by a Nefit Topline combination boiler from 2014, supplemented by an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is currently rated F, indicating there is significant potential for energy efficiency improvements. The roof is equipped with 24 solar panels that contribute to electricity generation.
The outdoor spaces are a defining feature of this property. The garden has been landscaped and surrounds the entire villa, providing privacy from neighboring properties. A heated swimming pool is situated in the garden, accompanied by a pool house that can also serve as guest accommodation. The pool house is included in the total living area calculation.
A recently constructed boat house of approximately 30 square meters provides shelter for a boat and direct access to the water. The property has a direct connection to navigable waterways, allowing boat owners to immediately access the Leede and connected water systems. From here, residents can travel by boat to restaurants, to the city of Leiden, or to recreational areas such as the nearby island of Koudenhoorn.
Parking is available on the property in the form of a carport that can accommodate multiple vehicles. Additional external storage is provided by a detached stone outbuilding measuring 30 square meters, which has electricity, heating, and running water.
The location offers a balance between privacy and village convenience. The center of Warmond with its restaurants, terraces, shops, and daily amenities is within walking distance. The A44 highway is accessible within approximately one minute by car, providing quick connections to Leiden, The Hague, Amsterdam, and Schiphol Airport.
The current condition of the villa is described as good, with a solid and characterful foundation. The listing indicates that the property offers opportunities for modernization and sustainability improvements according to personal preferences. This allows a buyer to update the residence to contemporary standards while preserving the existing structure.
The purchase agreement will include several standard clauses: a non self occupancy clause (niet zelf bewoningsclausule) because the current owners have not recently occupied the property, an age clause, an asbestos clause, and a materials clause. These clauses are standard in Dutch real estate transactions for older properties where the seller has not been the recent occupant.
It should be noted that the presentation includes artist impressions for the first floor bedroom at the rear with views over the Leede. These images are indicative only and show visual possibilities rather than the current state of that room.
Properties of this caliber in Warmond are rarely available on the market. Waterfront locations with direct water access, unobstructed views, and substantial private plots are particularly scarce in this segment. The combination of location, views, and plot size are the distinguishing factors of this specific property.
The property is located within a protected village or townscape (beschermd stads of dorpsgezicht), which preserves the character of the area. Despite the protected status, the property is accessible for people with disabilities and elderly residents, which aligns with the possibility of single level living on the ground floor.
The asking price is 3,375,000 euros, which translates to approximately 11,402 euros per square meter of living space. The property is offered with costs borne by the buyer (kosten koper). Delivery timing is subject to agreement between parties. All measurements and information provided are indicative and cannot be relied upon as exact. No compensation will be provided for any over or under measurement. The offer is non binding.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states '2 douches' in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing or features.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions '1 apart toilet' which typically refers to a separate/guest toilet.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom facilities or anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
The listing states '2 douches' with 2 bathrooms, suggesting 1 shower per bathroom rather than a double shower in one bathroom. A double shower would likely be highlighted.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around) and describes the garden facing the water at the rear.
Front Garden
The listing explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around), implying a front garden.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around), implying side gardens.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a two-story villa with an attic, and no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Guest House
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zwembadhuis / gastenverblijf' (pool house / guest accommodation).
Waterfront
The property is located directly on the water 'aan de Warmonder Leede' with a 'directe vaarverbinding' (direct sailing connection).
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or implied.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned or implied.
Private Outdoor Pool
The listing explicitly mentions a 'verwarmd zwembad' (heated outdoor pool).
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
A pool is mentioned, but no jacuzzi is listed.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned on the 1,245 m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
Warmond is in a flat polder area in the Netherlands; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as water and nature, not a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a beautifully landscaped garden, but the primary remarkable view highlighted is the water, not just the garden itself.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is located on a lake/river system (Kagerplassen/Leede), not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
Harbours are nearby, but the specific view from the property is of open water and nature reserves.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly listed in the features: 'Airconditioning... op de begane grond'.
Central Heating
Features list 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) as the primary heating method.
Fireplace
Features list 'open haard' (fireplace) as a heating provision.
Underfloor Heating
Features explicitly state 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating).
Private Indoor Pool
The listing mentions a 'verwarmd zwembad met bijbehorend zwembadhuis' (heated pool with pool house), which typically implies an outdoor pool setup given the garden description. No indoor pool is mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna anywhere in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No mention of Scandinavian design elements, light woods, or minimalist Nordic style.
Modern
Built in 1962, described as having a 'solid, characteristic base' that needs modernization. It is an existing build, not a modern architectural style.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal, or open ductwork.
Mediterranean
No mention of Mediterranean features like terracotta, stucco, or specific courtyard styles.
Classic
Villa from 1962, described as having a 'solid, characteristic base', fitting a classic Dutch villa style rather than a contemporary one.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1962, it has a 'characterful base' but does not represent a traditional or historic architectural style.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly stated as 1962, which is mid-century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1962, which falls into the post-war era, though as a luxury villa it is not strictly the 'functional mass housing' typical of this category.
Modernist
Built in 1962, it might have modernist influences, but the description emphasizes its 'characterful base' and the need for modernization rather than highlighting modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) built in 1962.
Kitchen
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a detached villa, making a shared kitchen highly unlikely.
Design Kitchen
The villa was built in 1962 and the listing mentions the opportunity to modernize it to a contemporary top level, implying the current kitchen is likely not a modern design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property is an existing build from 1962, and the description highlights the potential to modernize the space, indicating the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Explicitly states 'Parkeergelegenheid Op eigen terrein' (parking on own property) and mentions a carport.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'Overige inpandige ruimte 22 m²' and a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding storage room).
Garage
The property has a 'Carport', which is an open-sided structure, not a fully enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no enclosed garage to have a garage door; the property features a carport.
Double Garage
There is no garage; the property has a carport for multiple cars instead.
Attic
The features list includes '2 woonlagen en een vliering', where 'vliering' means attic or loft.
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned anywhere in the property description or specifications.
Covered Parking
The presence of a carport provides covered parking for vehicles.
Underground Parking
As a detached villa from 1962, it does not have underground parking.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station is mentioned, despite the presence of 24 solar panels.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned; the outbuildings are a boathouse and a general storage shed.
Shed
The listing specifies a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed) under storage.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a detached villa (vrijstaande villa) on its own 1,245 m² plot with no mention of a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren). Detached villas in the Netherlands typically do not have an owners association.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold) under the kadastrale gegevens (cadastre data).
Other Rules
The listing mentions several contractual clauses that will be included: 'niet zelf bewoningsclausule' (non-self-occupancy clause), ouderdomsclausule (age clause), asbestclausule (asbestos clause), and materiaalclausule (material clause). Also states measurements are indicative with no rights derivable and compensation for over/under measurement excluded.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator is mentioned, and the listing explicitly notes that ground floor living is possible, suggesting an elevator is not present.
Alarm System
The features list explicitly states 'alarminstallatie' (alarm system).
Private Entrance
The property is described as a detached villa ('vrijstaande villa'), which inherently has a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a carport but does not mention an automatic gate or any gate for the driveway.
Gated Community
The property is a standalone detached villa at the edge of the village, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states it is accessible for people with a disability and seniors, and that ground floor living is already possible.
Utilities & Technical
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) in the features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the property is equipped with 24 solar panels.
Double Glazing
The listing specifies under insulation that the property has double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing and HR-glass are explicitly mentioned; triple glazing is not listed.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly listed as a CV-ketel (gas combi-boiler). No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features HR-glass (High-Ratio/High Performance glass) alongside standard double glazing, and has partial floor heating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.