Zijkanaal F Oost 111165 LX HalfwegHalfweg

In the heart of a green and water-rich environment, along Zijkanaal F near Spaarnwoude, you will find this unique water villa. Here you live in complete tranquility, with the feeling of being on holiday every day. This exceptionally well-finished houseboat (2012) is of a high standard in both finish and maintenance. Every detail has been carefully considered and executed, with comfort and ease of use as key principles. The water villa is located on open water (suitable for swimming and recreational boating) and is directly connected to the Ringvaart canal. This allows you to easily reach Amsterdam and Haarlem by boat. Via the swimming ladder on the wooden terrace, you can dive straight into the clean water, and there is ample space to moor a boat. Both the terrace and the garden offer plenty of space to relax and enjoy long evenings outdoors. The plot on the street side is arranged as a garden and partly as parking space. On the property, there is a large hobby shed with double doors, equipped with electricity and water, a separate sauna, and a second storage area or workspace. L A Y O U T Via your private parking space, you reach the charming garden with various fruit trees, two multifunctional garden houses or sheds, and a sauna. There are two verandas where you can sit outside late into the summer evenings. The houseboat features a spacious entrance hall and corridor, a toilet with washbasin, and a large, bright living area with a partially open ceiling. From the living room, sliding doors provide access to the garden and the water. The generous kitchen-diner is equipped with a cooking island and various built-in appliances. There is also an additional sleeping loft and storage space. The master bedroom is spacious and features an open ceiling, with access to the waterside terrace. The bathroom and second bedroom also provide access to the terrace. The bathroom is fitted with underfloor heating, a sunken double bathtub, a walk-in shower, a washbasin, a second toilet, and a built-in cupboard with a washing machine. L O C A T I O N The Spaarnwoude recreational area offers a wide variety of sports and leisure activities, including golf, horse riding, climbing, swimming, a cycling track, and an indoor ski slope. Shops and other amenities are approximately a 10-minute bike ride away. Major roads to Amsterdam and Haarlem are nearby. An NS railway station is located just a 10-minute walk away, with a direct connection to Amsterdam and Haarlem, with trains running every 15 minutes. This means you can enjoy peaceful, green surroundings while reaching the city centers of both Amsterdam and Haarlem within 10 minutes. On the site of the former sugar factory, SugarCity, you will find The Style Outlets, offering around 115 shops and various restaurants and cafés. All of this is approximately a 15-minute walk from the houseboat. F E A T U R E S + Living area: 96 m², excluding outbuildings and storage space + Plot size: 388 m² + Beautiful garden with various fruit trees, including apple, raspberry, fig, currant, plum, and cherry + Sunscreens all around + Private parking on the property + Available for a fixed rental period of 12 months (Model I houseboat rental agreement) + Gas, water, electricity, television, and internet to be registered in the tenant’s name and at the tenant’s expense + NO pets allowed A unique opportunity to live on the water for a temporary period, enjoying an outdoor lifestyle while still having the charm of both village and city within easy reach.