LUXURY 3-STORY HISTORIC WATERFRONT CANAL HOUSE - NEAR UTRECHT/AMSTERDAM.
Fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom private home, centrally located in the historic village center near Utrecht, Amsterdam, Nijenrode University, and the Loosdrecht Lakes. Shops, stores, and restaurants are nearby. Air conditioning on every floor. Free parking in front of the house.
It features a modern, fully equipped kitchen with two Bosch refrigerators and combi ovens, an induction stove, and a large kitchen island—perfect for entertaining and cooking. Wedgwood china, Villeroy Boch silverware, and plenty of crystal glassware.
The garden features a lounge set and a dining area. Direct views of the river with moored boats and the adjacent castle.
BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC WATERFRONT CANAL HOUSE with AC
Stay in this beautiful, fully restored 3-story private canal house on the Vecht River, right in the historic center of Maarssen, with a view and surrounded by many 17th-century canal houses and numerous traditional Dutch boats moored in front. This canal house is adjacent to an old castle with a moat right next door. This unique, historic property combines authentic charm with modern comfort and is fully air-conditioned.
CENTRAL LOCATION
The location is exceptional. Right on the Vecht River, surrounded by historic buildings, cozy restaurants, and outdoor dining areas. Utrecht and Amsterdam are easily accessible, while Nyenrode University and the beautiful Loosdrecht Lakes are also just a short distance away by foot, bicycle, boat, or car. Within a few minutes, you can walk to bars and restaurants along the Vecht Canal, as well as to the shopping street and several grocery stores. The train to Utrecht Central Station takes only 9 minutes, and 25 minutes to Amsterdam Amstel Station. Schiphol Airport is just a 25-minute drive away. Free parking in front.
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
This luxury private home spans three floors and features three spacious bedrooms (2 King and 1 Double) and 2.5 stylish bathrooms, plus an office area in the attic that sleeps two. Thanks to the high-quality renovation, you can enjoy all modern conveniences, while characteristic elements such as high ceilings, historical details, and the distinctive canal house charm have been carefully preserved.
KITCHEN AND DINING
The spacious eat-in kitchen with 4 bar stools forms the heart of the home and is equipped with a large kitchen island and a Quooker hot-water faucet, two combi ovens/microwaves, two refrigerators with a small freezer, a dishwasher, a five-burner induction stove, a trash compactor, a toaster, a Nespresso machine, an air fryer, and a wine fridge. Meals can be served at the elegant wooden dining table with 8 chairs for long dinners and cozy evenings, or outside in the garden.
GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT
At the rear, there is an atmospheric and private sunny garden facing south. Here you can relax on the lounge set, enjoy a meal at the large dining table, and use the gas barbecue on warm summer evenings. At night, the Malibu spotlights illuminate the garden, trees, and Bali umbrellas to the sound of a small fountain.
HOUSE LAYOUT
- First floor. Entryway with coat rack, hallway with storage, restroom, large fully equipped kitchen with ample storage space, dining area, living room with gas fireplace and flat-panel TV with surround sound system.
- First floor. Double-sink bathroom with marble floors and recessed lighting, ample drawer space, mirror cabinet, walk-in shower with rain showerhead, waterfall feature, and handheld shower.
- The large master bedroom features a king-size box-spring bed, a flat-panel TV, and designer curtains with a view of the garden. Between the two bedrooms is a walk-in closet. The second bedroom faces the river and has a double bed with a closet, while adjacent to it is a separate dressing room with large closets and a balcony facing the river.
- On the second floor (attic), facing the front of the house and the river, there is a king-size box-spring bed and a large closet area. The bathroom has a single sink with a faucet, a toilet, and a shower that doubles as a Japanese soaking tub.
- There is also a sunny office space separated from the sleeping area, facing south and the garden, with two large desks, a color printer, and a high-speed KPN fiber network. Separate from this is a laundry room with a large washer/dryer, a small kitchenette, a high-power steam iron, and drying racks.
ENVIRONMENT
This is a typical Dutch canal house surrounded by many 17th-century canal houses, old-style boats moored along the river, many large old-style mansions, and some castles, tea domes, and beautiful scenery. From the master bedroom and the attic, you can see the entrance and clock tower of a neighboring castle with a moat called Bolenstein.
Optionally, the sloop moored in front of the canal house can be rented for up to 9 people (for an additional fee—with or without a captain—to sail down the river to other villages such as Breukelen, Nieuwersluis, Loenen, and Vreeland; pass under the bridges and/or go through the locks to the Loosdrecht Lakes and Utrecht. There are numerous restaurants along the Vecht River that are accessible by car, on foot, by bicycle, or by boat, all offering beautiful views of the water. Two beach cruiser bicycles with 21 gears are available free of charge.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique historic canal house on the Vecht
- Fully and luxuriously renovated while preserving authentic details
- 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus an office area in the attic
- Air conditioning throughout the home and on each floor
- Large, fully equipped designer kitchen with a kitchen island and appliances
- Private garden with lounge set, dining area, and gas grill
- Located in the historic center of Maarssen, with everything within walking distance
- Ideal base for Utrecht, Amsterdam, Nyenrode University, and the Vecht region
A rare combination of historical grandeur, contemporary luxury, and a prime location on the Vecht. Perfect for a relaxing stay with family, friends, or business guests.
