Cas Oorthuyskade 291087 DP AmsterdamWater

Will you become the new and proud owner of houseboat Palmgracht, complete with its own water plot and floating garden? This is the ultimate opportunity if you dream of living on the water. The vessel has been tastefully modernized and includes a self contained apartment with its own private entrance. In total, there are two living rooms, two kitchens, two bathrooms, a sauna, and in the bow of the ship a sleeping loft with views of the starry sky. The ship holds a recent CVO certificate and remains fully operational for sailing. Palmgracht enjoys a beautiful mooring within the gated community project at Cas Oorthuyskade on IJburg. The concrete jetties and the secured entrance building with bicycle storage and mailboxes create a pleasant residential setting. There is the possibility to moor a tender, and all essential utilities including electricity, water, sewage and fiber optic internet are in place. From Cas Oorthuyskade you can sail not only to the center of Amsterdam but also to the Markermeer. Schools, shops and public transport are within walking distance. LAYOUT Via the gangway you step into the wheelhouse of this magnificent houseboat, which was formerly used to transport cement. The wheelhouse and steering cabin remain entirely intact. The helm, the captain’s chair and the instrument panel are still present, you could quite literally sail away. To the right of the seating area is the staircase leading down to the dining room, once the captain’s living quarters. The wooden flooring and original windows create an authentic atmosphere, while the wall of sliding door cabinets offers ample practical storage. From the dining room, a staircase leads to the living room with open kitchen, where the round porthole windows, a Velux roof window and a skylight provide abundant natural light. This was once the hold where cement was transported. There is ample space for a seating area by the Bullerjan wood burning stove, and the kitchen features a breakfast bar. All high quality built in appliances are present, including an induction cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, combination oven microwave and coffee machine. In the bow of the ship there is a storage area accessible from the side deck. To the left of the staircase in the kitchen, a door opens to a beautiful hallway connecting two bedrooms, a separate toilet and a wardrobe closet. On either side of this storage space there is room for laundry appliances. Here too, the round porthole windows complement the beamed ceiling. The large bedroom, decorated with nautical themed patterned wallpaper, is a wonderful place to sleep. Every detail is thoughtfully executed, from the carpeting to the varying ceiling heights. The adjacent bedroom with a height of 1.78 meters is currently arranged as a children’s room. From the main bedroom you access the quarter round luxury bathroom. This space combines irresistible charm with every modern comfort, including a large bathtub, separate shower and vanity unit. The colors, materials and mosaic tiles form a beautiful composition. The forward section of the ship is currently operated as a highly successful bed and breakfast but can easily be used for private living. In essence, it is a self contained apartment with a living room, bar with dishwasher and refrigerator, bathroom and a sleeping loft with a height of 1.6 meters. A spiral staircase in this section leads directly to the deck, allowing guests to access their quarters without entering the private area. The attractive bathroom here is fitted with a shower, toilet, washbasin and sauna. EXTERIOR The houseboat Palmgracht, built in 1962, is full of character. The deck offers plenty of space to enjoy the sun. In addition, there is a floating garden shared with the neighbors at number 27. Of course, there is the possibility to moor your own boat, allowing you to explore Amsterdam and the surrounding waters directly from your home. PARTICULARS - The floating garden on the port side is privately owned and shared with the neighbors at number 27. It can also be used for a shed or storage - Your own sloop, speedboat or sailing yacht can be moored at the houseboat - Heating via a Blueburn biomass boiler from 2018 with a 200 liter buffer tank - The buffer tank is connected to solar collectors and an air to water heat pump - The houseboat is equipped with underfloor heating - Solar collectors generated 1,310 kWh over the past year - The electrical installation was partially renewed in 2019 - Electricity, water, sewage and fiber optic internet are connected - Annual ground lease has been prepaid until 2065 - The ship will be delivered with a new CVO certificate and holds a Rhine navigation patent