Haparandaweg 706

High-end penthouse with two generous terraces, phenomenal views and key lift.

Welcome to this spectacular 178 m2 energy-efficient penthouse on the eighth floor in the beloved Houthaven. A unique opportunity, as a flat with views and allure of this level rarely comes along. With two spacious terraces on either side giving panoramic views of twice 180 degrees over the IJ and the city, this is a godsend. Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, insane views and an abundance of natural light surround you throughout the apartment. In the basement is a large storage room and two parking spaces (sold separately).

Layout - Exclusive entrance and sublime finish
Upon entering the building, you are welcomed in a stylish, chic hallway. The key lift takes you directly to your safe exclusive floor, where you have the entire living floor at your disposal (no neighbours). A spacious hall with two entrance doors leads to the imposing living room with an attractive wood-burning fireplace. The entire flat has a herringbone parquet floor of double-smoked oak. The open-plan kitchen, adjacent to the dining room, is a cooking enthusiast's dream. Equipped with high-end Miele appliances, including a combination microwave oven, oven, steam oven, two tall refrigerators, a wine fridge, a warming drawer a built-in Nespresso coffee machine, ceiling-integrated extractor, a dishwasher, and a Quooker.

Next to the kitchen is a practical utility room with connections for the washing machine and dryer. For your guests, there is a guest toilet with spacious vestibule next to the living room, offering optimal privacy.

The penthouse features two spacious bedrooms (24m2 each), each with a spacious ensuite bathroom. The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a custom-made walnut walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the 10m2 ensuite bathroom, equipped with an electric skylight, walk-in rain shower, bathtub, Geberit Japanese toilet and a chest of drawers with double sinks.

The second bedroom, currently furnished as a study, contains a wall-wide custom-made walnut bookcase with an integrated double fold-out bed. This room has ensuite the second bathroom (9 m2) with a walk-in rain shower, toilet and drawer unit with double sinks. The study can easily be converted into a full-fledged bedroom.

Impressive outdoor spaces
The terrace on the south-east side of the penthouse is over 38 m2 and is adjacent to both the living room and the dining room/kitchen. This terrace runs the entire width (15 metres) of the flat. The terrace features an electric sunshade across the entire width of the terrace. It is fully furnished with a lounge area and a dining table for six. There is automatic irrigation and lighting for the planters. You will enjoy the sun here from sunrise to late afternoon and breathtaking views over the water and the Amsterdam skyline. On the west side is a second terrace, also 15 metres wide, overlooking Amsterdam's dynamic harbour, where shipping provides a fascinating spectacle. A prime spot for an aperitif by the setting sun.

Finishing
The entire flat is fitted with Maretti recessed spotlights. In the living/dining area, the spotlights are zone-controllable via a Lutron control system. Lighting in the bedrooms and bathrooms is also adjustable throughout. The apartment has underfloor heating and cooling and a heat exchanger for optimal living conditions. In the basement, the penthouse has a generous storage room. This includes an enclosed vestibule with space for two bicycles (extra safe). In addition, two parking spaces in the underground enclosed car park can be purchased separately. Here, a charging point for an electric car is already present. You move indoors from your parking space with the key lift directly to the penthouse.

Leasehold
The flat is located on municipal leasehold land. The current period runs until 2064 and the annual canon is currently €4,931 for the flat and the parking space. The vendors have already switched to the perpetual ground lease system and have fixed the perpetual annual canon at €2,963. These amounts are indexed annually.

Surroundings
This penthouse is in a great location, close to the city centre, yet in the middle of a quiet, green and water-rich area. Houthaven is a modern, climate-neutral neighbourhood that offers plenty of space. On the IJ bank, you will find various jetties where you can swim in the summer or moor a boat for a relaxing day on the water. The area connects seamlessly with the lively Spaarndammerbuurt neighbourhood and the Jordaan, where you can go for daily shopping, charming specialist shops and restaurants. The popular Westerpark is also just around the corner - a vibrant city park full of cultural events, markets and festivals. There are several hotspots to discover in the vicinity, such as coffee shop Anne & Max, Brasserie George, REM island and restaurant Ferry. For lovers of fine dining, restaurant Lars Amsterdam and restaurant Bak are highly recommended.

Accessibility
Haparandaweg is easily accessible by car; within a few minutes you drive onto the A10, Amsterdam's ring road. Thanks to the nearby Pontsteiger, you can also reach the lively Amsterdam North in no time. Public transport is good too: both Amsterdam Central Station and Sloterdijk Station are within easy reach, and you can reach Schiphol Airport by car or train in no time.

Features

- Penthouse of 178 m²
- 15-metre-wide living area with spectacular views and ditto terraces
- New construction completed in 2015
- In the Houthavens; a climate-neutral neighbourhood with all amenities in the immediate vicinity
- Energy efficient with energy label A(+)
- 2 terraces: one southeast facing (morning and afternoon sun) and one northwest facing (evening sun)
- Key lift provides extra security and privacy
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- External storage room of 10 m² in the basement
- Two private parking spaces in indoor secure garage for sale for €75,000,- p.s.
- Good contact with fellow owners within the healthy VVE
- VVE service costs are €395,36,- p.m. for the flat and the parking
- Ground rent annual canon currently amounts to €4,931,-
- Switch to perpetual ground rent has already been done and sellers have latched on

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High-end penthouse with two spacious terraces, phenomenal views and key-operated lift.

Welcome to this spectacular, energy efficient 178 m2 penthouse on the eighth floor in the popular Houthaven. A unique opportunity, as an apartment with this level of views and appeal rarely comes up for sale. With two spacious terraces on either side offering 180 degree panoramic views of the IJ and the city, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks to the floor to ceiling sliding doors, you are surrounded by stunning views and an abundance of daylight throughout the apartment. The basement has a large storage room and two parking spaces (sold separately).
Layout - Exclusive entrance and sublime finish
As you enter the building you are greeted by a stylish, chic hallway. The key-operated lift will take you directly to your secure, exclusive floor where you will have the entire floor to yourself (no neighbours). A spacious hallway with double doors leads into the impressive living room with a cosy wood burning fireplace. The entire apartment has herringbone double smoked oak flooring. The open plan kitchen, adjacent to the dining room, is a chef's dream. It is equipped with top-of-the-range Miele appliances, including a combination microwave, oven, steam cooker, two tall fridges, a wine fridge, a warming drawer, a built-in Nespresso coffee machine, a ceiling extraction system, a dishwasher and a quoker.

Off the kitchen is a practical utility room with connections for a washing machine and tumble dryer. For your guests, there is a guest cloakroom off the living room with a spacious vestibule for privacy.

The penthouse has two spacious bedrooms (each 24m2), each with a large en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a bespoke walk-in walnut wardrobe and direct access to the 10m2 en-suite bathroom, equipped with an electric skylight, walk-in rain shower, bath, Geberit Japanese toilet and a separate shower cubicle.

The second bedroom, currently used as a study, has a wall-to-wall bespoke walnut bookcase with an integrated double folding bed. This room has an en-suite second bathroom (9m2) with a walk-in rain shower, toilet and vanity unit with double sinks. The study can easily be converted into a full bedroom.

Impressive outdoor spaces The terrace on the south-east side of the penthouse is over 38 square metres and borders both the living room and the dining room/kitchen. This terrace runs the full width (15 metres) of the apartment. The terrace has an electric sunshade that covers the entire width of the terrace. It is fully furnished with a lounge area and dining table for six. There is automatic watering and lighting for the planters. Here you can enjoy the sun from sunrise until late afternoon and the breathtaking views over the water and the Amsterdam skyline. On the west side is a second terrace, also 15 metres wide, overlooking the vibrant Amsterdam harbour, where shipping is a fascinating spectacle. An excellent spot for an aperitif at sunset.

Finishing touches Maretti recessed spotlights are used throughout the apartment. In the living/dining area, the spotlights can be adjusted in zones via a Lutron control system. The lighting in the bedrooms and bathrooms can also be adjusted. The apartment has underfloor heating and cooling and a heat recovery system for optimal living conditions. The penthouse has a large storage area in the basement. This includes an enclosed vestibule with space for two bicycles (for added security). In addition, two parking spaces in the underground garage can be purchased separately. An electric car charging point is already available. You can access the penthouse from your parking space via the internal key lift.

Leasehold The apartment is situated on a municipal leasehold. The current lease runs until 2064 and the annual ground rent is currently €4,931 for the apartment and the parking space. The vendors have already converted to perpetual leasehold and have fixed the perpetual annual ground rent at €2,963. These amounts are indexed annually.

Surroundings This penthouse is in a great location, close to the city centre yet in the middle of a quiet, green and watery environment. The Houthaven is a modern, climate-neutral neighbourhood with plenty of space. On the banks of the IJ, there are several jetties where you can swim in the summer or moor your boat for a relaxing day on the water. The neighbourhood flows seamlessly into the lively Spaarndammerbuurt and the Jordaan, where you can do your daily shopping and enjoy charming speciality shops and restaurants. The popular Westerpark is also just around the corner - a lively urban park full of cultural events, markets and festivals. There are several hotspots to explore nearby, such as Anne & Max Coffee Shop, Brasserie George, REM island and Restaurant Ferry. For lovers of fine dining, Restaurant Lars Amsterdam and Restaurant Bak are highly recommended.

Accessibility Haparandaweg is easy to reach by car; the A10, Amsterdam's ring road, is just a few minutes away. Thanks to the nearby Pontsteiger, you can also quickly cross the water and find yourself in the charming Amsterdam-Noord district. Public transport is also well organised: both Amsterdam Central Station and Sloterdijk Station are within easy reach, and you can get to Schiphol Airport by car or train in no time at all.

Features
- Penthouse of 178 m²
- 15 metres wide living area with spectacular views and terraces
- New building, completed in 2015
- Located in the Houthavens; an eco-friendly neighbourhood with all amenities close by
- Energy efficient with an A(+) rating
- 2 terraces: one to the south-east (morning and afternoon sun) and one to the north-west (evening sun)
- Key-operated lift for added security and privacy
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 10m² of external storage space in the basement
- Two private parking spaces in the secure indoor garage for sale at €75,000 per space
- Well organized and healthy owners association
- VVE fees are €395.36 per month
- Ground lease is currently €4,931 per year
- Conversion to perpetual lease has already been made and the sellers have fixed the amount