Bakenessergracht 332011 JS HaarlemBakenes

A unique opportunity to live on the most beautiful canal in Haarlem! The peace and serenity are remarkable, while the vibrant heart of the city is only a 2-minute walk away! This exceptional house truly has a soul. With its monumental details dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, it breathes history. Let us open the monumental front door. You are immediately struck by the spaciousness and lightness of the home. The house feels large — and it truly is. In addition to the 271 m² of living space, there is another 85 m² of additional usable space. These areas are not officially included as living space because the monumental beam height falls just short of the required 2.5 meters. Nevertheless, these rooms are fully equipped with electricity and windows that can be opened. It is important to mention that the house can be arranged and used in various ways according to your needs. For example, the kitchen is currently located on the first floor, but the necessary connections are also available on the ground floor. Beyond the entrance hall is a twenty-meter-long corridor with a marble floor and large windows with antique glass at the end. Here you will find a pantry, a toilet with a window, and the utility meter cupboard. The corridor leads you to the spacious enclosed garden with several seating areas to enjoy the sun during spring and summer. The beautiful mulberry tree provides pleasant shade on hot days. The garden is partly paved and also features established plants. Finally, there is an outdoor tap and a tall stone storage shed with electricity. In addition to providing access to the garden, the corridor also leads to three living rooms with original panel doors. The first is a bright front room with large windows featuring antique glass, an exceptionally high ceiling with original decorative reliefs, and a marble fireplace. The connecting middle room, the second room, serves as a pleasant passageway and, as mentioned, has the necessary connections for installing a kitchen. The third living area, also featuring decorative ceiling reliefs, contains a modern wood-burning stove and remarkable windows overlooking the garden. The three spaces can be used together as one large living and working area and are equipped with underfloor heating. At the end of the corridor is the spacious utility room with impressive ceiling beams and outward-opening windows overlooking the garden. A special feature here is the 18th-century sink. The entrance hall also overlooks the spacious staircase, inviting you to discover this remarkable house. Climbing the stairs, you first arrive at the mezzanine level. Here you will find the laundry room, equipped with a washing machine and dryer, two built-in cupboards, and a washbasin. Continuing upstairs, you arrive at the spacious and bright central landing on the first floor. This area features windows, a built-in cupboard, and access to four living spaces. All rooms have original panel doors and wooden floorboards. First, there is the spacious bright front room with a Jøtul wood-burning stove and an original decorative ceiling. Adjacent is a smaller living room with a built-in cupboard, currently used as a workspace. Both rooms offer beautiful views over the Bakenessergracht canal thanks to the large sliding windows with antique glass. The second area consists of the kitchen and dining room, also featuring a Jøtul wood-burning stove. This rear room is set slightly lower. Descending a few steps, your attention is immediately drawn to two monumental oak doors, which once provided access to the former hidden church (the Saints Anna and Maria Church from 1639). Between them is a wall depiction of “Faith, Hope and Love,” which captures your attention for a moment. The long and wide ceiling beams create an impressive atmosphere. In addition, there are windows overlooking the garden. The kitchen is by Bulthaup and is equipped with a Bora induction cooking system, a combination steam oven, refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, and very spacious cabinets. The modern functional finishes allow the monumental details to remain fully appreciated. This living area also provides a second route to the ground floor. A small spiral staircase leads to a small landing with a pantry cupboard and window, and then down to the ground floor. The fourth room on the first floor is the modern bathroom with a granite floor (with underfloor heating), ventilation system, and upper windows that can be opened. It includes a bathtub, walk-in shower, toilet, and two washbasins with original design features. The second floor. Here you will find the second bathroom with shower and toilet, also featuring a granite floor. At the front is a bright — and once again spacious — bedroom with a dormer window offering beautiful views of the Grote or St. Bavo Church and other historic buildings. The roof is further fitted with six Velux skylights. The room radiates warmth thanks to the beautiful wooden roof finish and wooden flooring. The roof was fully insulated in 2000. At the rear are two bedrooms. As with the kitchen on the first floor, you first descend a few steps to reach them. The central area offers various possibilities for use and includes a sink with water supply. Directly to the left is the bedroom with a dormer window. The room has a warm and serene atmosphere due to the beamed ceiling and monumental roof trusses. From the central area, the upper room is easily accessible via a semi-open spiral staircase. This is the second bedroom, which also radiates peace and light. Particularly striking is the exceptionally large skylight, which extends all the way to the roof ridge from the first bedroom. In short, this characterful house, offering various living and usage possibilities, is certainly worth a serious viewing! The non-binding information displayed on this website has been compiled with care based on information provided by the seller and/or third parties. We do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. We advise you to contact us if you are interested in one of our properties or to seek assistance from your own professional advisor.