Characterful living in a former university building, offering the tranquility of a courtyard setting and the vibrancy of the city just around the corner!
Housed within this landmark building is a surprisingly spacious maisonette featuring a unique layout, two bedrooms, a private balcony, a mezzanine level, and a dedicated parking space. Once part of Leiden University’s Faculty of Law, the building was redeveloped in 2007—with a keen eye for detail and quality—into a stylish apartment complex comprising 51 unique residences.
This apartment is situated in the former lecture hall, boasting magnificent high ceilings and large windows.
The second floor houses the entrance, a hallway with a wall of built-in closets, a separate toilet, and an inviting living room featuring a ceiling over six meters high and beautiful oak flooring. The semi-open kitchen flows seamlessly from the living area and is equipped with a dishwasher, a 5-burner gas hob, an extractor hood, an oven, and a fridge-freezer. The windows are fitted with solar control film and internal blinds. The third floor features a spacious mezzanine, two bedrooms, and a well-maintained bathroom with a large shower, washbasin, and heated towel rail. One of the bedrooms provides access to an east-facing covered balcony—a delightful spot to enjoy the peace and quiet of the inner courtyard garden. Additionally, there is access to a practical attic space, ideal for extra storage. A private storage unit is located in the basement. The complex has an elevator, although the apartment itself is not entirely single-level.
Its location in the charming Vreewijk neighborhood is exceptional: offering quiet, characterful living while keeping Leiden’s historic city center—along with shops, restaurants, and cafés—within walking distance. The Singelpark and various other amenities are also close by. The shared courtyard garden offers a pleasant spot to unwind and contributes to the complex's inviting, almost courtyard-like atmosphere. The combination of the listed building's distinctive charm, the playful maisonette layout, the green courtyard, and the central location makes this a truly wonderful place to live.
Key features:
- Located in the listed building "Hugo de Groot Staete";
- Former university building, redeveloped in 2007;
- Spacious hallway with a wall of built-in closets;
- Living room with high ceilings and oak flooring;
- Semi-open kitchen with various built-in appliances;
- Two bedrooms;
- Spacious laundry/utility room;
- Covered east-facing balcony;
- Shared courtyard garden;
- Spacious mezzanine, suitable for use as a study or second seating area;
- Attic space for storage;
- Private storage unit in the basement;
- Elevator available; the apartment is not entirely single-level (split-level layout);
- Private parking space included (middle spot);
- HOA contribution (including storage and parking) €355.37 per month;
- Energy label C, fully insulated;
- Central location in Vreewijk, within walking distance of the city center.
Highlights
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Living in listed monument
Maisonette in former university building Hugo de Groot Staete.
Playful maisonette layout
Spacious living room with high ceiling, mezzanine and two bedrooms.
Balcony and courtyard garden
Covered east-facing balcony and shared green courtyard garden.
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Features
Transfer of ownership
Listed since
Acceptance
Available in consultation
Asking price
€ 640,000 kosten koper
Asking price per m²
€ 6,214
Status
Available
VVE (Owners Association) contribution
€ 355.37 per month
Construction
Type apartment
Maisonnette (apartment)
Building type
Resale property
Year of construction
1898
Specific
Protected townscape or village view (permit needed for alterations), listed building (national monument) and monumental building
Type of roof
Combination roof covered with slate
Surface areas and volume
Areas
Living area
103 m²
Other space inside the building
3 m²
Exterior space attached to the building
7 m²
External storage space
4 m²
Volume in cubic meters
350 m³
Layout
Number of rooms
3 rooms (2 bedrooms)
Number of bath rooms
1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet
Bathroom facilities
Shower and sink
Number of stories
2 stories and a loft
Facilities
Elevator, mechanical ventilation, and TV via cable