Luxury Penthouse with Rooftop Terrace and Water Views in Amsterdam Houthavens
Key Features
Upsides
- High-end luxury finish with custom oak cabinetry, designer wallpaper, and high-quality Siemens appliances throughout the property.
- Prime location in the Houthavens with a sunny southwest-facing roof terrace offering spectacular views over the water and proximity to local hotspots.
- Sustainable and comfortable living with Energy Label A+, underfloor heating and cooling via the city heat network, and a switch to perpetual leasehold already finalized.
- Privacy and convenience offered by a private floor with no upstairs neighbors, a private entrance, and a lift providing direct access to the apartment.
Downsides
- Additional cost for parking spaces, which are offered at an extra price of 100,000 euros on top of the purchase price of the apartment.
- Ongoing leasehold costs of over 3500 euros per year for the property, despite the favorable conditions for the perpetual leasehold switch.
- The interior styling is very specific with bold choices like designer wallpaper and specific paint colors, which may not appeal to every buyer's personal taste and could require changes.
- Monthly service costs are relatively high, especially when combining the costs for the apartment, storage, and potential parking spaces.
Description
This luxurious and exquisitely finished penthouse offers a generous living space of 140 square meters, featuring a private entrance, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lift, and a sunny roof terrace of 30 square meters with a fantastic view over the water. Situated in the vibrant Houthavens district, this residence combines comfort, style, and sustainability in a unique way. The property is located on the fourth floor, where the lift opens directly onto a private floor. As there are no upstairs neighbors, residents enjoy maximum privacy and tranquility. The apartment is move-in ready, boasting a high-end finish with custom oak cabinetry, solid oak floors, and underfloor heating and cooling throughout the entire home. The energy efficiency is rated with an A+ label, ensuring the home is future-proof. Additionally, the property has switched to perpetual leasehold under favorable conditions. To complete the comfort, a spacious private car parking space and a motorcycle parking space are available for purchase in the underlying parking garage for a combined asking price of 100,000 euros, costs payable by the buyer.
The energy-efficient new construction home, built in 2018, is located in the Houthavens on a wide, car-free park. Thanks to smart urban planning with underground parking garages, there is ample space for greenery and water. The neighborhood has developed rapidly into a popular residential area with numerous hotspots such as Vessel, Bar Hout, Brasserie George, and the beloved swimming jetty. Schools, childcare, a theater, and a cinema are also located nearby. From the Houthavenpark, one can walk directly to the Spaarndammerbuurt, where all shops for daily groceries can be found. Logistics are also well organized here, with several bus lines around the corner, the ferry to North, and Central Station just a few minutes by bike. By car, you are quickly on the A10 ring road, and parking is available in the underlying garage. Here you live in a neighborhood that brings history and future together: a penthouse with lift, roof terrace, and parking space with plenty of amenities and the Jordaan around the corner.
The layout is designed for optimal living comfort. Through the neat communal entrance, you have access to the lift and staircase. When you step out of the lift on the fourth floor, you stand directly on your private floor without upstairs neighbors. The entrance hall features a custom-made wardrobe closet and a guest toilet with a Geberit AquaClean, which is a shower toilet with remote control and heated toilet seat. You enter the remarkably light and sunny living room, which has access to a spacious roof terrace of approximately 30 square meters through sliding doors. Here you can enjoy the sun from the beginning of the afternoon until sunset. Your roof terrace is thus an extension of your living room, with spectacular free views over the water. The living room offers ample space for a comfortable seating area and features a custom-made bookcase. The living room flows seamlessly into the stylish custom kitchen, which is equipped with all desired high-quality built-in appliances from Siemens, including 3 ovens, one of which is a steam oven, a large American refrigerator, two Quookers, and a cozy eat bar. At the front, the kitchen continues into a cozy dining room, the perfect place to cook, dine, and gather.
The property features three spacious bedrooms, including a comfortable master bedroom with custom wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The adjacent bathroom has a walk-in shower, a custom-made double vanity unit, luxury built-in faucets, and a second toilet. Furthermore, there is a second luxury bathroom with a bubble bath, walk-in shower, custom vanity unit with two washbasins, luxury built-in faucets, and a third toilet. The practical internal storage room with space for a washing machine, dryer, and necessary storage completes the picture. In the basement, there are two private storage units, a private car parking space, and a motorcycle parking space in the closed parking garage.
Sustainability was a priority during the construction of Memeleiland. Energy-saving and sustainable measures were used, leading to a very high insulation value. The building is completely gas-free and uses the city heat network for heating via underfloor heating and for warm water. Additionally, the installation can cool the apartment by pumping cold water from the IJ through the floor. This ensures that the floor feels pleasantly cool on warm days and prevents the building structure from heating up. The active Owners Association (VvE) is professionally managed by Newomij Beheer. The VvE has a multi-year maintenance plan (MJOP). The monthly service costs are 318.18 euros for the apartment, 18.79 euros for the storage unit, 53.49 euros for the car parking space, and 14.09 euros for the motorcycle parking space.
Special features of this property include the living area of 140.30 square meters excluding the roof terrace and a storage unit of 10.60 square meters in the basement. The sunny roof terrace measures 30.30 square meters and faces southwest. A NEN 2580 measurement report is available. It is a turn-key apartment that can be moved into without effort. The optional spacious car parking space and motorcycle parking space in the underlying garage are offered for a combined asking price of 100,000 euros, costs payable by the buyer. The complex is well maintained and has a lift. The construction year is 2018. The property is optimally insulated and provided with underfloor heating and cooling in the entire apartment. Electric sunscreens are present over the entire front of the house. All fixed closets and the kitchen are executed as custom furniture in solid oak, designed by furniture maker Oostergracht. The entire house is painted in colors from Farrow & Ball. The living room features designer wallpaper from the brand Casamance, and the bedroom on the terrace side has wallpaper from Mulberry.
Financially, the leasehold amounts to 3503.26 euros per year for the house and storage. For the car parking space, the leasehold is 23.16 euros per year, and for the motorcycle parking space, it is also 23.16 euros per year. The switch to perpetual leasehold has already been completed under the favorable conditions of 2019, where the leasehold canon has been fixed from 2066. The property has been measured in accordance with the NVM measuring instruction. This measuring instruction is intended to apply a more uniform method of measuring to give an indication of the user surface. The measuring instruction does not completely exclude differences in measurement results, for example due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations when performing the measurement. This information has been compiled with the necessary care. However, no liability is accepted for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or otherwise, nor for the consequences thereof. All specified dimensions and surfaces are indicative and no rights can be derived from the energy label either. The buyer has his own duty of investigation into all matters that are important to him. With regard to this property, our office is the seller broker. We advise you to engage an NVM/MVA Broker who will assist you with his expertise in the purchase process.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in both bathrooms.
Bathtub
Listing mentions '(bubbel)bad' (bubble bath) and 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the features.
Ensuite Bathroom
Listing explicitly states 'masterbedroom met... badkamer en suite'.
Guest Toilet
Listing mentions 'gastentoilet' and '1 apart toilet'.
His And Hers Sinks
Listing mentions 'dubbel wastafelmeubel' (double sink vanity) in both bathrooms.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Listing confirms 'vloerverwarming/koeling in de gehele woning' (floor heating throughout the home).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing specifically describes a 'dakterras' (roof terrace). While this is an outdoor space, it is distinct from a standard balcony, especially given the separate 'rooftop_terrace' key.
Rear Garden
The property is a penthouse located on the 4th floor, making a rear garden impossible.
Front Garden
The property is a penthouse located on the 4th floor, making a front garden impossible.
Side Garden
The property is a penthouse located on the 4th floor, making a side garden impossible.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonnig dakterras' (sunny roof terrace) of 30 m².
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dakterras' (roof terrace) of 30 m² located on the southwest side.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment on the 4th floor, so it does not have a fenced yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is a roof terrace on the 4th floor, which is distinct from a ground-level patio.
Veranda
The listing refers to a 'dakterras' (roof terrace), which is open and typically not covered like a veranda.
Guest House
The listing is for a single penthouse apartment; there is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The listing states the property is located in the Houthavens 'aan water' (by water) and has a view over the water.
Kitchen Garden
The property is a penthouse apartment with no land for a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
The property is a city apartment; no equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
The property is a city apartment; no small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
The listing mentions a '(bubbel)bad' (jacuzzi/bath) inside the second bathroom, but no outdoor jacuzzi on the terrace.
Private Tennis Court
The property is a city apartment; there is no tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Amsterdam, which is a flat landscape with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in a central urban area (Houthavens), it likely has city views, but the listing emphasizes the water and park views more than the city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions views over a 'breed, autovrij plantsoen' (broad, car-free green/park), which constitutes a garden/park view.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is a port city connected to the sea, but Houthavens is an inland harbor/waterway, not the open sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is in the Houthavens (Port of Wood) and explicitly features a 'fantastic view over the water'.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks (e.g., Central Station, A'DAM Tower) are explicitly cited as visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The property has floor cooling system using cold water from the IJ river that flows through the floor to keep the apartment cool on warm days. This is a cooling system but not traditional air conditioning.
Central Heating
The property uses the city heating network (stadswarmtenet) for heating via underfloor heating throughout the entire apartment.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property uses city heating and floor cooling for climate control.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly states 'massief eiken vloeren' (solid oak floors) throughout the entire property.
Tiled Floors
No tiled floors are mentioned. The listing specifies solid oak floors throughout the entire home.
Laminate Flooring
The floors are described as 'massief eiken' (solid oak), which is real hardwood, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned. The property has solid oak floors throughout.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly states 'vloerverwarming/koeling in de gehele woning' (floor heating/cooling throughout the entire home).
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom has 'maatwerk garderobekasten' (custom-made wardrobe cabinets), but there is no explicit mention of a walk-in closet. These are likely built-in wardrobes rather than a separate walk-in space.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace is mentioned in the listing. The property has 3 bedrooms but none are described as office space.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the listing. The natural light comes from regular windows and French doors to the terrace.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. The ceilings are not described with any beam features.
Bay Window
No bay windows are mentioned in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool is mentioned or implied in this apartment listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna is mentioned or implied in this apartment listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions 'vaste kasten van massief eiken' (fixed cabinets of solid oak), 'op maat gemaakte garderobekast' (custom-made wardrobe closet) in the entrance, and 'maatwerk garderobekasten' (custom wardrobe cabinets) in the master bedroom.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors/folding doors) that provide access from the living room to the 30m² terrace.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned. The walls feature designer wallpapers from Casamance and Mulberry, and paint from Farrow & Ball, but no decorative plaster elements are described.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Solid oak elements throughout could suggest some Scandinavian influence, but the overall luxury finish with designer wallpapers (Farrow & Ball, Casamance, Mulberry) and high-end appliances points more towards luxury modern than pure Scandinavian minimalism.
Modern
Built in 2018 as new construction with energy label A+, city heating, high-end Siemens appliances, floor cooling system, electric sun screens, and contemporary custom oak cabinetry throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, concrete floors, metal fixtures, or raw materials. The finish is described as luxurious with solid oak and designer wallpapers.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements present - no terracotta, arches, or Mediterranean color schemes. The design is contemporary Dutch luxury.
Classic
This is a 2018 new build penthouse with contemporary design, not a classic style property with period features or traditional architectural elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is new construction ('nieuwbouwwoning') built in 2018.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 2018.
Post War Functional
The property was built in 2018, which is well after the post-war reconstruction period.
Modernist
The building is new construction (2018) with high-end specifications ('luxe afwerking'), 'slimme stadsplanning', and energy-efficient features, representing a modern architectural style.
Newly Build
The listing states the building year is 2018 and refers to it as a 'nieuwbouwwoning' (new build home).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing states the kitchen is equipped with 'all desired high-quality built-in appliances' (alle gewenste hoogwaardige inbouwapparatuur), which implies a dishwasher in a luxury penthouse.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions '3 ovens (waarvan 1 stoomoven)' (3 ovens, including 1 steam oven).
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'grote Amerikaanse koelkast' (large American fridge).
Freezer
The 'Amerikaanse koelkast' (American fridge) inherently includes a freezer compartment.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing states 'De woonkamer loopt naadloos over in de stijlvolle maatwerkkeuken' (The living room flows seamlessly into the stylish custom kitchen).
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry (voorraadkast). There is an internal storage room (berging) for laundry, but not specifically a pantry.
Stove
The presence of 'alle gewenste hoogwaardige inbouwapparatuur' (all desired high-quality built-in appliances) strongly implies a stove or cooktop is included.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions 'twee Quookers' (two Quookers).
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private penthouse with its own entrance ('eigen entree').
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'meubelmaatwerk' (custom furniture), designed by meubelmaker Oostergracht, with high-end finishes and solid oak.
New Kitchen
The property is a new build from 2018 ('nieuwbouwwoning uit 2018').
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is a private car parking space and a motorbike parking space available for purchase.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an internal storage room and two private storage units located in the basement ('onderbouw').
Garage
The features section lists 'Soort garage: Parkeerplaats' and describes an enclosed parking garage ('afgesloten parkeergarage').
Automatic Garage Door
While the parking garage is enclosed, there is no mention of a private automatic garage door for a specific box, as the asset is a parking spot.
Double Garage
The property includes one car parking spot and one motorbike spot, not a double garage.
Attic
The property is a penthouse on the top floor with no upstairs neighbors; no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The property has storage units in the 'onderbouw' (substructure/basement) and parking in an underground cellar.
Bike Storage
No dedicated bike storage feature is listed in the description or feature set.
Covered Parking
The parking is located in an 'ondergelegen parkeerkelder' (underground parking cellar).
Underground Parking
The listing explicitly mentions an 'ondergelegen parkeerkelder' (underground parking cellar).
Workshop
The property is a luxury penthouse with no mention of a workshop.
Shed
There is no garden shed mentioned; storage is provided via internal rooms and basement units.
Street Parking Free
The features section explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spots are for sale (€100,000), not for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
The listing offers a car and motorbike parking spot for sale at a combined asking price of €100,000.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions an active VvE (Homeowners Association) managed by Newomij Beheer.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly mentions 'eeuwigdurende erfpacht' (perpetual leasehold) and the annual canon amount.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features section states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The features section states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing details monthly service costs (VvE contribution) of € 336,97.
Oa Reserve Fund
The features section states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The listing states 'De VvE beschikt over een meerjarenonderhoudsplan'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features section states 'Opstalverzekering Ja'.
Other Rules
No additional specific rules are mentioned in the description or features.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'De lift brengt je naar een privé-etage' (The lift takes you to a private floor) and lists 'lift' in the features.
Private Entrance
The description states 'penthouse ... met eigen entree' (penthouse with own entrance) and specifies that exiting the lift leads directly to the private floor.
Gated Community
The property is located in the Houthavens district of Amsterdam, a public urban development, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has a lift and the apartment is on the 4th floor. It features floor-level showers and floor heating which suggest level access. However, specific wheelchair adaptations (like widened doors or support rails) are not explicitly mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing states the internal storage room has 'ruimte voor' (space for) a washing machine, implying the appliance itself is not included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing mentions a practical internal storage room with space for a washing machine and dryer, which typically implies the presence of necessary connections in a modern apartment built in 2018.
Laundry Room
There is a 'praktische interne berging' (practical internal storage) designated for the washing machine and dryer, functioning as a laundry room.
Dryer
The listing states 'ruimte voor' (space for) a dryer, indicating the appliance is not present.
High Speed Internet
The feature list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Fibre Internet
The feature list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
The feature list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The feature list explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The features section explicitly lists 'zonnepanelen' (solar panels).
Double Glazing
The features section lists 'HR-glas' (High Efficiency glass), which indicates double or triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The listing states the property uses 'stadswarmtenet' (district heating) and is gas-free. It uses IJ water for cooling, but the primary heating method is the district network, not a local heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or electricity storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing describes several specific measures beyond insulation and glazing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.