House for sale, Nieuwe Gracht, in Haarlem, Netherlands

Close to Amsterdam and the beach! Discover a unique opportunity in Haarlem: a monumental canal house from the 18th century, located on one of Haarlem's most beautiful canals, the "Nieuwe Gracht", ready to be completely transformed to your modern wishes and requirements. With an impressive living area of approximately 450m², a facade width of 10 meters, and a 22 meter deep, sunny city garden, this property offers the perfect basis for creating your dream house on the canal. This characteristic canal house, currently with 12 rooms, 2 bathrooms, and a yet to be divided second floor, awaits an enthusiast who can appreciate the historical charm while adding contemporary comfort and luxury to the property. Authentic elements such as marble tiles, stained glass, panel doors, beautiful high wooden roof trusses and original ceilings are the jewels that with the right modern touch will make a unique luxurious living experience. A significant milestone in the journey to renovate this monument canal house is the recent approval of the building permit by the City of Haarlem, after a two-year period. This means the new owner can immediately start transforming this property into a modern living and/or working paradise, without the usual delays in the monumental permit process. Located just steps away from the city center, this property offers not only a beautiful view of the canal and monumental buildings, but also proximity to the train station, Haarlem's best restaurants, cafes, cultural institutions and lively markets. The A9 and A5 freeways can be reached within minutes, making the location ideal for both private and business use. The backyard (approx. 375m2) is a quiet, green oasis in the city, where privacy and sunlight come together to create a unique outdoor space that is rare in the city center. The layout of the house offers possibilities for both family living or combining living and working. For the current remodel-ready layout see floor plans and for an optional future layout see Architect Studio Ruim's presentation (brochure). Details: A unique opportunity to modernize a monumental building completely to your own taste A building permit has already been granted by the municipality of Haarlem, so the renovation can start immediately The architect of Studio Ruim in Amsterdam has made a beautiful presentation with layout and impressions Ideal for a family home or a combination of living and working A beautiful, deep city garden that offers sun, tranquility and privacy (garden plan by architect available) Parking through a municipal parking permit, no waiting list Located on one of the most beautiful canals of Haarlem, with all city amenities within easy reach This property offers the rare opportunity to live in a piece of Haarlem history, with all modern conveniences within reach after renovation. Are you ready to transform this monumental property into your dream home? Take this opportunity and start planning your ideal living and/ or working environment right away. We look forward to seeing you at a viewing!