Watersteeg 4-A2311 HZ LeidenLevendaal-Oost

'ATTENTION CITY- AND WATERFRONT CANAL LOVERS!' UNIQUE! A basement apartment directly on the banks of the Oude Rijn. You won’t find another like it – a home right on the water with its own riverside terrace. This property is located in a beautifully maintained national monument called De Lepelaer and is part of a small, active, and financially healthy homeowner’s association consisting of just four apartments. The apartment was once part of the well-known local establishment “Odessa” and has now been tastefully restored to its original layout and residential function. A truly unique opportunity to experience the heart of Leiden from the water’s edge. Layout: Enter through the grand, monumental front door on the Hooigracht side (and take a moment to admire the beautiful facade and ornamental transom window). You step into a spacious hall with a stunning marble entrance. The vestibule is already impressive, but once you pass through the inner door, the hall with staircase to both the upper floor and basement is even more breathtaking. It’s hard to imagine a more elegant entrance. This entrance provides access to four apartments. And now for the good part! Passing the stairs and taking the first doorway, you descend into the basement via a staircase. You’ll reach a hallway/landing with a storage room to the right (more on that later) and the entrance to the apartment on the left. Upon entering, a hallway appears with a beautiful antique door on the right – complete with authentic hardware – which opens to reveal a cozy cupboard housing a practical laundry space. A washer and dryer can be installed here with ease. Back to the hallway. As you continue, there’s a preserved niche on the left for coats. On the right, light pours through an open doorway, drawing your attention to a large open space that might just leave you speechless. The authentic kitchen cupboard on the right, the two original support columns beneath the monumental beam ceiling, the red marble floor, and especially the view of the Oude Rijn through two windows and French doors to the first terrace… it's breathtaking. Even we had to take a moment to absorb it all! The current owner chose not to install a kitchen in this room. All connections (gas, water, electricity, drainage) are available, so you can design and install your dream kitchen (not included in the sale). The seller deliberately left this open, knowing how many different visions future owners might have for this space—or for the two additional rooms this apartment has to offer. Returning to the hallway, we open the next door on the right. Here you’ll find a second charming, cozy room with views of the canal through two windows and a door. The floor plan shows this as a bedroom, but we wouldn’t be surprised if you decide to place your kitchen here instead! From this room (or future kitchen), you access the first terrace and step onto the floating deck on the Oude Rijn. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or watching the sunset behind the city hall’s carillon, this spot offers endless charm. And the vibrant city life visible from your “garden” will never cease to entertain. Back to the room/kitchen—you decide! Off the hallway, the door to the right opens to a modest bathroom. Everything you need is there: a walk-in shower, vanity unit, and toilet. Ventilation is via an electric fan. We imagine most buyers will want to update this bathroom to their own taste. Finally, there's a lovely additional room with a large skylight that can be opened manually for ventilation. This space makes for a perfect snug bedroom. In this room, behind a closet door, is the new central heating system (Vaillant Eco Plus, 2024). That concludes the tour of the apartment itself. But we’re not done yet. Let’s go back to the front door (remember, at the bottom of the stairs?). Just before you opened it, there was another door on your right—directly across from the apartment door. This leads to three storage units for the complex and four separate utility cabinets (gas, water, and electricity), one for each apartment—so no shared metering. A nice bonus: there’s a door from the storage room leading outside. Via a staircase, you’re back on the Hooigracht, with the grand front door to your left. Full circle! Are you as excited about this property after reading the description, watching the video, attending the Instagram Live tour, or viewing the virtual Matterport walkthrough? Then give us a call at +31 (0)71-5138000 to schedule a personal visit. We bet you’ll fall in love even more in person! See you soon! Good to know: - Built around 1839 - Floor area approx. 72 m²; based on NEN2580 measurement method, with a minimum ceiling height of 2.00 m, approx. 64 m² of official living space - Active, small-scale, and financially healthy HOA; documents available via MOVE account through the realtor - National monument (listing no. 25650); subsidies may be available for restoration and preservation - Recently modernized (2024/2025) - Beautiful, charming features - Atmospheric living room with French doors to the riverside terrace and floating deck on the Oude Rijn - Permit for floating terrace in place; detailed history available - Non-owner-occupied clause applies - Age and materials clause, and NEN2580 basement clause apply - No energy label required due to monument status Additional highlights: - Real VIDEO tour on Funda and lekmakelaars.nl! No stitched slideshow or repurposed photos - Check out the 2D & 3D floor plans on Funda for an even clearer view of this apartment’s layout - Virtual walkthrough available via Matterport; click the walk icons to explore every room in 3D at your own pace—highly recommended! ----------------------------------------------------- General information: - Parties are only bound once a written (or digitally signed) purchase agreement has been executed. - The contract will be drafted using the latest NVM model. Additional clauses may apply (e.g., age clause for properties older than 50 years, materials/asbestos clause for pre-1993 homes). - A 10% deposit or bank guarantee will be required from the buyer. - All information has been compiled with care by LEK Makelaars but is non-binding. No rights can be derived from inaccuracies or omissions. All measurements are indicative. NVM terms and general conditions apply. - LEK Makelaars respects the privacy of clients, interested parties, and buyers. 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