Leidsevaart 662013 HB HaarlemLeidsebuurt-oost

Unique living in a classic and attractive property with authentic details and beautiful views of open waterways! An insanely light house with a fantastic city garden facing west with lots of privacy and a back entrance. Modern kitchen, beautiful bathrooms and six bedrooms. In popular, central Haarlem Zuidwest: at the edge of the centre with shops, culture and nature within easy reach. This special family house offers enough space for working from home and has numerous layout possibilities. A property with lots of character! You feel it immediately upon entering the beautiful entrance hall (vestibule); the ornamental ceiling, the marble floor and the stained glass are just a hint. This house contains a multitude of stained glass, ornamental ceilings, carvings and other special historical elements. The spacious living room consists of a front and back room, each with a classic fireplace. As an extension, there is a spacious conservatory with French doors to the garden. The city garden is modern, planted and attractively lit with lights in the trees and floor lighting in the terrace. There is a separate kitchen that is connected to the living room thanks to a recess in the wall and to the garden via an additional exterior door. The high ceilings and fine light create a sense of spaciousness. Also on the first floor, where again many authentic details can be found. Another lovely detail is the Escher floor, which comes from the old conservatory and was reused in the bathroom during renovation. The underfloor heating provides extra comfort here in winter. The spacious rooms enable many layout options. For the home-based worker, there is the possibility of creating a luxurious study on the first floor. The room at the back is adjacent to the flat roof. A special place with views of St Bavo and the gardens of the Leidsebuurt. Unique to the rooms at the front is the view of the Leidsevaart. Between Westergracht and Raaks with a view of the Sint Bavo Basilica and close to the thoroughfare to the lively Botermarkt. Within walking distance of the Stadsschouwburg, Haarlem city centre and in the welcoming Leidsebuurt. A very child-friendly residential area with various playgrounds, sports clubs, the outdoor swimming pool De Houtvaart, a petting farm and a wide choice of childcare, primary and secondary schools within walking and cycling distance. The nature of Buitenplaats Elswout, the dunes and the beach are within easy reach. The beautiful city forest the Haarlemmerhout and the Frederikspark with many fun events are at 4 minutes cycling distance. Haarlem and Heemstede-Aerdenhout train stations are within easy reach by bicycle and by car, you can easily reach the A9 motorway towards Amsterdam, Schiphol, The Hague and Alkmaar. Good to know * Built in 1890 * Lots of original details * Front and back room with a beautiful fireplace (incl. 1 hearth) * Living room with oak herringbone floor * Sunny backyard facing west with back access to the Oranjestraat * Bedroom with a beautiful fireplace and hearth * Six bedrooms * View from the flat roof towards the Sint Bavo Basilica * Bathroom on first floor with underfloor heating, washbasin and bathtub * Bathroom on second floor with washbasin and walk-in shower * Each floor has a toilet * Parking in front of the door by means of a parking permit * Close to schools, including the international school * Various local shops in the immediate vicinity * A9 motorway within 10 minutes * Delivery in consultation Cellar Spacious basement equipped with shelving, lighting and wooden potato shed/wine storage. Ground floor Beautiful entrance hall (vestibule) with ornamental ceiling, stained glass and marble floor, here is the meter cupboard. Spacious hall with original tiled floor and coal hatch. Under the stairs is the toilet. The kitchen is an extension of the hall and is connected to the dining room thanks to a recess in the wall. There is also a private exterior door to the garden. The stylish kitchen with pretty wide kitchen worktop has underfloor heating, a large sink, SMEG gas hob with oven, a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The living room consists of a pleasant front room, back room and a conservatory with French doors to the attractive and sheltered back garden. Both the front and back rooms feature a beautiful fireplace. The high windows can be darkened with original wooden shutters. There is a gas fireplace and the convector radiators are tastefully concealed in the wooden floor. Conservatory, accessible via original suited doors. French doors open onto the spacious city garden. First floor Landing. Toilet. Room at the front currently used as office space, but also good to use as (children's) bedroom. Second very spacious front bedroom fitted with built-in wardrobes and with beautiful fireplace and working gas fire. Unique to the front rooms is the soothing view of the rippling water. The back room is prepared to serve as a luxurious home office: insulated for sound and with sockets in the floor. This room (currently a bedroom) is adjacent to the flat roof that can be accessed through French doors. A special place to enjoy the setting sun and beautiful views of St Bavo's. Bathroom with heated Escher tiled floor, washbasin and bathtub. Second floor Landing. Third toilet. Enclosed laundry room with connection for washing machine. Spacious room at the front, ideal as bedroom(s) for the kids with possibly a walk-in closet or as an office with again stunning views over the water and the city centre. Central on this floor is a bathroom equipped with a sink and a walk-in shower. Two spacious bedrooms at the rear with dormer windows, one with a playful sleeping loft, accessible via the staircase. Attic Spacious attic (accessible via loft ladder) with plenty of storage space and roof hatch to the roof.