Monumental Canal House with Front and Rear House in The Hague City Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime canal location on De Nieuwe Uitleg, one of the most beautiful and sought after canals in The Hague, within walking distance of the Binnenhof, shopping streets, and embassies.
- Indoor garage, which is a rare luxury in the center of The Hague where parking is typically difficult and expensive.
- Monumental national monument property from 1830 featuring authentic details such as marble fireplaces, high ceilings, a wine cellar, and wrought iron window grilles.
- Spacious layout of 311 square meters with a front and rear house configuration offering flexibility for large families, guest accommodation, or live work combinations.
- Recently updated central heating boiler from 2025 that is owned by the property.
Downsides
- Both an asbestos clause and an age clause will be included in the purchase agreement due to the 1830 construction year, indicating potential concerns about building materials and condition.
- Only partial double glazing is present, which means energy efficiency is likely limited and heating costs may be higher than in modern properties.
- No energy label is required due to the monumental status, which may indicate the property does not meet current energy efficiency standards.
- Monument status typically means restrictions on renovations and modifications, limiting the ability to make changes to the property.
- The asking price of 2,250,000 euros represents a significant investment that limits the potential buyer pool.
Description
This monumental canal house is situated on De Nieuwe Uitleg, one of the most beautiful and sought after canals in The Hague. The property dates back to 1830 and holds the status of a national monument, which speaks to its architectural and historical significance. Hidden behind the stately Lange Voorhout in the heart of the city, this residence offers a unique combination of classical grandeur and contemporary comfort that is rarely found in the current real estate market.
The property consists of both a front house and a rear house, connected in a playful manner that gives the entire building a special dynamic. With a total living area of approximately 311 square meters spread across four main living floors, plus an additional 73 square meters of other indoor space and a cellar, this canal house provides an impressive amount of space. The building has a volume of 1,454 cubic meters and sits on a parcel of 148 square meters. The layout offers four to five bedrooms, making the property suitable for a large family, hosting guests, or combining living with working from home.
Upon entering through the ground floor, visitors are welcomed into a spacious hallway featuring a beautiful marble floor. This entrance area contains a toilet, a wardrobe closet, the meter cupboard, and the staircase leading to the first floor. From the hallway, one can access the various rooms on this level including the kitchen living area, the living room, and the atmospheric wine cellar. Double doors lead from the hallway into the dining room, which benefits from abundant natural light thanks to the large tall windows that provide a view over the canal. A beautiful marble mantelpiece with a gas fireplace serves as a focal point in this room.
The dining room connects to the spacious kitchen living area, which offers ample storage space and is equipped with various built in appliances. There is room for a dining table, allowing for informal meals in a cozy kitchen atmosphere. The high windows in the kitchen contribute to the sense of light and space, enhanced by the high ceiling. The kitchen continues in a Z shape towards a utility room where additional appliances can be found, along with a door leading to the inner courtyard. The flooring in this area consists of natural stone in a neutral gray and black color scheme.
From the courtyard, the large indoor garage is accessible, which is described as a unique feature in the heart of The Hague where parking is typically challenging. The garage has skylights that allow natural daylight to enter, and the large garage door is electric and can be operated remotely. The central heating boiler is also located in the garage. A hallway from the garage contains the staircase leading to the first floor of the rear house.
The first floor of the front house is reached via a distinctive staircase from the entrance hallway. On this level, two living rooms are located at the front of the property. The front room features another marble fireplace with a gas insert and spans the full width of the house, offering views over the canal. This sitting room connects to what is currently used as a study, though this space could serve various purposes such as a playroom or additional bedroom. The floor on this level consists of wide wooden planks, and the high ceilings and large windows again emphasize the grandeur of the building. A bathroom finished in gray marble is located between the front and rear sections of the house on this floor, featuring a wall mounted toilet, a vanity unit, and a shower.
The second floor of the front house is accessed via the main staircase. At the front of this level is a very spacious bedroom with canal views through three French windows featuring wrought iron grilles on the exterior. This bedroom is equipped with air conditioning. A separate door leads to a large dressing room with built in wardrobes that receives plenty of natural light and could potentially be converted back into a bedroom. The second bathroom on this floor is finished in marble and includes a vanity unit, wall mounted toilet, a bidet, and a bathtub with a shower section featuring a rain shower.
The third floor of the front house contains an atrium and a spacious attic that can be accessed from the landing.
The rear house can be reached via the Jan Evertstraat or internally from the garage. On the first floor of the rear house, there is a pleasant living room with a marble fireplace and gas stove, along with a kitchen at the back that has various built in appliances. French doors from this kitchen lead to an outdoor space overlooking the courtyard. The second floor of the rear house is accessed via an internal staircase and contains two bedrooms, a closet, and a bathroom with a sink, bathtub, and wall mounted toilet.
In total, the property has three bathrooms and one separate toilet. The bathrooms are equipped with showers, three toilets, three washbasins, a bidet, and two bathtubs. The property features air conditioning, an alarm system, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation, and TV cable connections. The heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combination boiler from 2025 that is owned by the property.
The location on De Nieuwe Uitleg offers a combination of tranquility and greenery alongside the vibrancy of city life. The Binnenhof, shopping streets, and various embassies are within walking distance. The Central Station is approximately a five minute bike ride away, and the main roads leading to the beach, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Amsterdam are easily accessible. The property is situated in a protected city or village view.
The outdoor space consists of a patio or atrium measuring 11 square meters, with dimensions of 3.00 meters deep and 3.50 meters wide, located on the northeast side and accessible via the rear. Parking facilities include the indoor garage and parking permits.
Given the construction year of 1830, both an asbestos clause and an age clause will be included in the purchase agreement. The property has partial double glazing and floor insulation, though no energy label is required due to its monumental status. The asking price is 2,250,000 euros, which translates to approximately 7,235 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available and transfer is subject to consultation.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a shower on the first floor and a shower section with a rain shower on the second floor of the front house.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions two bathtubs ('2 ligbaden') in the features and describes them in the layout for both the front and rear houses on the second floor.
Guest Toilet
The layout mentions a separate toilet ('apart toilet' and 'wc') in the hallway on the ground floor.
Bidet
The listing explicitly mentions a bidet in the second-floor front house bathroom and includes it in the general bathroom features.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'regendouche' (rain shower) in the second-floor front house bathroom.
Shared Shower
The property is described as a single-family monumental canal house, not a shared living arrangement, so it does not have a shared shower in the traditional real estate sense.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, not a multi-tenant building with shared facilities.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
There is an inner courtyard (binnenplaats) and a patio, but no traditional rear garden is described.
Front Garden
The property is a monumental canal house built directly on the street/canal with no front garden.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned; it is a terraced house (tussenwoning).
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard is described.
Patio
The features list explicitly includes 'Patio/atrium' measuring 11 m².
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Waterfront
The listing explicitly states it is located on a canal ('grachtenpand', 'aan water') with views over the canal.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present in this city center property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in The Hague, which has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is in the city center, but the views described focus on the canal and courtyard, not a remarkable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a view of a small courtyard/patio, but it is not described as a remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Although The Hague is near the sea, this property is located in the city center near the Binnenhof, with no sea view mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is in the city center, not near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The property is near landmarks like the Binnenhof and Lange Voorhout, but the described views are specifically of the canal.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The text explicitly states that the master bedroom on the second floor is equipped with air conditioning.
Central Heating
The features list a gas-fired combi boiler (CV-ketel) from 2025 for central heating.
Fireplace
The listing mentions multiple original marble mantelpieces with gas fireplaces throughout the house.
Hardwood Floors
The first floor is specifically described as having a beautiful wide wooden plank floor.
Tiled Floors
The hallway has a marble floor and the kitchen has a natural stone floor in gray/black.
Laminate Flooring
No mention of laminate flooring; the house features authentic wooden planks and natural stone/marble.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors in the description.
Walk In Closet
The second floor has a separate spacious dressing room (kleedkamer) accessible from the master bedroom.
Home Office
The first floor currently features a room explicitly used as a study (studeerkamer).
Skylight
Skylights (daklichten) are explicitly mentioned as being installed in the garage to provide natural daylight.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; monumental canal houses from 1830 typically have plastered ceilings.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window; windows are described as large, tall, or French windows.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool in the property.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the property.
Built-In Wardrobes
The dressing room is described as having built-in wardrobes (vaste kasten).
French Doors
The listing mentions French windows (openslaande ramen) on the second floor and French doors (openslaande deuren) in the rear house.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 19th-century monumental canal house with classical grandeur, which does not align with Scandinavian design.
Modern
While it has contemporary comfort, the style is explicitly described as a classical monumental building from 1830, not modern.
Industrial
The listing describes a classic residential canal house with marble floors and original fireplaces, with no industrial elements mentioned.
Mediterranean
There is no mention of Mediterranean architectural features, colors, or materials.
Classic
The listing explicitly calls it a monumental canal house from 1830 with classical grandeur, high ceilings, and original marble mantels.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is a national monument ('rijksmonument') built in 1830, featuring original fireplaces, high ceilings, and classical grandeur.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1830, which is the 19th century.
Post War Functional
The property was built in 1830, long before the post-war era.
Modernist
The property is a 19th-century canal house, not a modernist building.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1830 and is listed as existing construction ('bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The layout describes a Z-shaped kitchen and space for a dining table, but no kitchen island is mentioned.
Open Plan Kitchen
The property is an 1830 monument with distinct rooms including a separate dining room, living room, and kitchen, indicating a traditional layout rather than open plan.
Pantry
The description mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) and 'zeer veel opbergruimte' (plenty of storage space).
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap, and as an 1830 monument without specified recent kitchen updates, it is unlikely.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a single-family monumental canal house, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen features a natural stone floor and built-in appliances, but the focus is on 'classical grandeur' and 'authentic details' rather than a modern high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property is from 1830, includes an age clause, and there is no mention of a recently renovated or new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions parking facilities including a garage and parking permits.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a utility room (bijkeuken) with additional storage space and wardrobe closets throughout the property.
Garage
Explicitly stated as 'Grote inpandige garage' (large indoor garage) and listed as 'Parkeergarage' in features.
Automatic Garage Door
The listing states 'De grote garage deur is elektrisch en op afstand te bedienen' (electric and remotely operated).
Attic
Listed as 'ruime zolder' (spacious attic) on the third floor of the front house.
Cellar
Explicitly mentioned as 'sfeervolle wijnkelder' (atmospheric wine cellar) and listed in features.
Bike Storage
The listing mentions storing bicycles in the garage, but no dedicated bike storage facility is described.
Covered Parking
The garage is described as 'inpandige' (integrated/indoor), providing covered parking.
Underground Parking
The garage is accessed from the inner courtyard, not described as underground.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property description.
Shed
Features list 'Aangebouwde stenen berging' (attached stone storage) with electricity and running water.
Street Parking Free
Located in the center of The Hague; parking permits are mentioned, suggesting street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
Features explicitly list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental price for a parking spot is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No separate parking spot sale price is mentioned; the garage is part of the house.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a single monumental canal house (Herenhuis, tussenwoning) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). There is no mention of a VvE (Owners Association).
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Other Rules
The listing explicitly states that due to the year of construction (1830), an asbestos and age clause (asbest- en ouderdomsclausule) will be included in the purchase agreement.
Open Viewing
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Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a monumental 1830 canal house spanning 5 living floors accessed via multiple staircases (e.g., 'bijzondere bordestrap'). No elevator is mentioned, and it is highly uncharacteristic of this historic property type.
Alarm System
The features section explicitly lists 'alarminstallatie' (alarm system) under provisions.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family 'Herenhuis' (townhouse) where one enters directly through a private front door into a private hallway.
Automatic Gate
The property features an electric garage door, but there is no mention of an automatic gate for a driveway or entrance.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public canal (Nieuwe Uitleg) in the center of The Hague, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has 5 living levels plus a cellar, accessed via historic staircases, making it entirely incompatible with wheelchair accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
The property is a monumental building from 1830 focusing on classical grandeur and authentic details, with no mention of smart home systems.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly states the property has 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned and is highly atypical for this type of historic Dutch canal house.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing details.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (Partial double glazing) under the Insolation section.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions partial double glazing but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing mentions floor insulation and partial double glazing, but does not specify wall insulation.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) in the features.
Roof Insulation
There is no mention of roof insulation in the provided text.
Heat Pump
The property is heated by a gas-fired combi boiler from 2025, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features mechanical and natural ventilation, and a brand new (2025) gas combi boiler. As a national monument built in 1830, major structural energy upgrades are likely restricted.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.