De Laat de Kanterstraat 52313 JS LeidenBurgemeesterswijk

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (upcoming) FROM 2:00 PM TO 3:00 PM — there will be a DIGITAL OPEN HOUSE via Instagram Live. Would you like to join this open house? Follow our agency on Instagram and watch the live tour from your computer during the digital viewing. Please note that joining live is only possible using the Instagram app on your tablet or smartphone. Would you prefer to view this spacious, characterful home in person? Of course, that is also possible! You can contact us to schedule an appointment for a private viewing. ------------------------------------------------------------------ “Impossible to fit into a single category! Spacious living and working in a characterful townhouse with over 260 m² of combined living/working space” De Laat de Kanterstraat 5 is an address that defies categorization. A distinctive, generously sized townhouse dating from 1920, where history and potential go hand in hand. With approximately 261 m² of living space, a surprising rooftop extension, a roof terrace, and a flexible live-work designation, this is not a standard city home but a place for those seeking space both literally and figuratively. Here, you live with character in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Leiden, with all the vibrancy of the city within reach, while still enjoying the peace of your own world behind the façade. This is one of those properties that immediately sparks ideas upon entering. Working from home? Studio? Practice space? Or simply very spacious living with multiple living areas and flexible layouts? Everything is possible here, making this property a unique opportunity for those looking for something just a little different. We are pleased to take you inside. The façade immediately draws attention with its warm reddish-brown brickwork, finely finished with light joints that create a calm horizontal appearance. The tall windows with subtle segmental arches and decorative stonework show that this building was constructed with care and attention to detail. The variation in the façade and the wrought-iron balcony add movement and create a pleasant visual balance light, elegant, and functional at the same time. At the top, the openwork balustrade gives the building that extra sense of stature, clearly distinguishing it within the streetscape. A façade full of character and craftsmanship one that captures your gaze and invites curiosity about what lies behind it. The ground floor is perhaps the most surprising part of the property. It begins with a stately, high entrance hall featuring an open staircase. The elegant staircase ascends in multiple “turns” not a straight line upward, but a flowing, almost natural route through all floors. The stairwell has been kept fully open, offering sightlines up to the second floor, creating a sense of airiness, depth, and grandeur. Original details have been preserved: turned balusters, carved wooden handrails, and robust newel posts with decorative finials subtle, yet enough to convey the home’s character. From the hall, several spaces are accessible, including a kitchen, office space, a toilet, and a spacious internal storage room. There is also access to a large multifunctional room with an en-suite layout. This generously sized space offers numerous possibilities: an office or practice at home, a studio, a showroom, or an impressive living area for those who enjoy expansive living. You decide how to use the spaces, depending on your stage of life or plans. Natural light enters beautifully, creating a calm and pleasant atmosphere. High ceilings and the depth of the building enhance the sense of space. At the rear, there is access to a service alley. This is no ordinary ground floor, but a place where your ideas can truly come to life. From the spacious landing on the first floor where a separate toilet is also located you once again experience the openness of the house. The stairwell remains a central feature, with sightlines continuing upward, maintaining an airy feel. At the front of this floor is the living room, a bright and welcoming space where the original ornamental ceiling has been preserved subtle and stylish, perfectly in keeping with the building period and the current owner’s care. The tall windows provide beautiful natural light throughout the day and offer a spectacular view over the Singel canal. This is a space where a comfortable seating area and dining area can easily be combined. French doors open onto a small balcony, handcrafted by the owners and finished by a master painter using an exceptionally rare gold paint. At the rear of the floor is the kitchen compact yet practical and logically positioned in relation to the other spaces. Cooking here is functional, with everything within easy reach. Adjacent is the bathroom, equipped with a shower, sink, and washing machine connection efficiently laid out and fully functional. The bedroom is also located at the rear, providing a private space within the home. From here, there is access to a balcony with a very quiet setting and plenty of privacy a lovely addition that brings in light and air and offers a direct connection to the outdoors. Ideal for a moment of relaxation. This floor is well-balanced: atmospheric at the front, practical at the rear, with a layout that feels logical and leaves room for personal interpretation. Continuing upward, we reach the spacious rooftop extension added in 1991, which feels distinctly different lighter, freer, almost detached from the city. This second floor offers beautiful light from above and from multiple sides. Daylight streams in deeply through the skylights, creating an open and serene atmosphere not often found in a city home with so many functions. The space is generous and versatile, currently used as an artist’s studio something that feels entirely natural given the abundance of light. The wooden floor adds warmth and character, while the predominantly straight walls and practical layout make it easy to adapt the space to other needs, such as additional bedrooms, a workspace, or a second bathroom. From this floor, you also have access to the roof terrace a place with views over the surrounding rooftops, where you can quite literally step above the city. No crowds, no overlooking neighbors—just air, space, and fantastic views. A top floor that surprises with its soft, even light and wide-ranging possibilities. Quiet, elevated, and the perfect place where the house reveals yet another side of itself. Take a moment to step inside. Pause in the hallway, look up along the staircase, and let the house speak to you. Imagine living, working, and experiencing life here. Chances are it won’t stop at just a viewing. What you get here is more than just square meters. It is the combination that makes this property truly stand out: - Approx. 261 m² of living space, exceptionally large for Leiden - Live-work zoning - Large ground floor with en-suite layout, ideal for a practice, office, or studio - Spacious rooftop extension (1991) with additional possibilities - Built in 1920, rich in character and history - Located in the Burgermeesterwijk of Leiden, centrally positioned with everything nearby - Energy label C, offering buyers the opportunity to make the property more sustainable according to their own vision - With the proper permit, it is possible to obtain a mooring spot for a boat directly in front of the property General information: - Parties are only bound once a written purchase agreement has been signed, either physically or electronically. The deed of sale will be drawn up in accordance with the latest NVM model. Additional clauses may apply, such as an age clause for properties over 50 years old, and a materials/asbestos clause for homes built before 1993. The buyer is required to provide a bank guarantee or deposit equal to 10% of the purchase price. - This information has been compiled with due care by LEK Makelaars; however, no rights can be derived from it. No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies, omissions, or consequences thereof. All stated measurements and surface areas are indicative. NVM conditions and standard general terms and conditions apply. - LEK Makelaars respects the privacy of its clients and of interested parties, bidders, and buyers. Despite the utmost care, LEK Makelaars cannot be held liable if information is unlawfully obtained by third parties.