Heerenwal 538556 XW SlotenSloten

This stunning detached canal house from the Renaissance, with its richly decorated facade and double stepped gable, exudes a sense of grandeur and refinement. The sculptures and detailed decorations possess a timeless beauty. Located magnificently along the city canal in the Eleven Cities and car-free fortified town of Sloten, it offers open water connections to all Frisian lakes and the IJsselmeer. Sloten is centrally located in the southwestern corner of Friesland and is part of the municipality of De Fryske Marren. From Sloten, there is a direct open water connection to the Slotermeer/Fluessen and to the Brekken, heading toward the IJsselmeer. The varied sailing routes take you through beautiful nature reserves and various water sports villages. There are good mooring facilities along the city canal in front of the house. Sloten offers a good range of amenities, marinas, and restaurants. The property is a national monument, with the right side built in 1610 and the left side in 1671. The house has been inhabited by Frisian administrators and notables and has a rich history. Since 1671, it has always been used as a single residence. In the late 18th century, the adjacent Reformed Church acquired the property as a parsonage. In 1971, it was purchased by the then Chief Government Architect, Ir. J.J.M. Vegter, who thoroughly restored it in the following years, preserving its 17th and 18th-century character. The charming square 17th-century rooms provide plenty of natural light and a warm, homely atmosphere. The thick walls keep the rooms cool in summer and retain warmth in winter. The attics are equipped with Velux tilt windows. Moreover, the house is equipped with a heat pump. The property sits on a spacious plot of 1564 m² and features a charming garden at the rear with a sun terrace, various blooming borders, trees providing shaded spots, a gazebo with a shaded terrace, a private driveway with a double garage, and a wooden shed. The sale is subject to approval. LAYOUT GROUND FLOOR Wide representative hall with a marble floor, featuring a beautiful Renaissance gate and access to the "Salon" at the front. The front salon boasts an original 17th-century ceiling painting, a wall of cupboards, a mantelpiece, and paneling dating back to the 18th century. Through the oak Renaissance gate, you enter the hallway with a marble floor. On the right is a spacious (dining) room with an original 17th-century bed cabinet overlooking the garden. On the other side of the hallway is a garden-facing kitchen with authentic wall tiling, a mantelpiece, a stone floor, and an antique crockery cabinet. The U-shaped kitchen has a granite countertop with a double sink, ample cupboard space, and various built-in appliances, including an instant hot water boiler, 5-burner Smeg gas stove, AEG steam oven with grill function, AEG microwave with grill function, Miele dishwasher, and Bosch refrigerator. Opposite the kitchen is the basement, with its original floor—paved with Frisian tiles, and windows at the front equipped with original shutters. The front part of the basement offers plenty of natural light and height and is used as an atelier. A small staircase leads to the "Sael," an impressive room with a surface area of 42 m² and a height of approximately 4 meters. In the Sael, there is a mantelpiece in the style of the 17th century, equipped with a wood stove and a richly decorated 17th-century cabinet. FIRST FLOOR AND ATTIC Landing with a bedroom and a library/office with a walk-in closet, as well as a fully tiled bathroom with two sinks, a whirlpool bath, a shower, a toilet, and a bidet. A fixed staircase leads to the attic with the central heating area, equipped with two Nefit HR Topline boilers (2008, revised in 2018/2019) and a boiler. The attic stretches over the entire length of the house with a ridge height of 4.45 meters. From the hallway, there is a second staircase to the upper floor with a landing, bedroom, and a second bathroom, also with a bathtub, toilet, and sink. From the landing, there is a fixed staircase leading to the attic with sleeping quarters and an infrared sauna. GARDEN The inner garden has a depth of approximately 38 meters. Adjacent to the house is a spacious sun terrace and a gazebo with a shaded terrace, built from Frisian tiles. The garden is planted with special plants, shrubs, trees, and a wooden shed. Through the beautiful antique wrought iron gate, you enter the wide gravel path with access to the double garage. GARAGE The double wooden garage, with a tiled roof, offers space for two cars. LOCATION Sloten has a long history. As early as 1284, Sloten was granted city rights, and many monuments still stand. The part of the town within the original fortifications is classified as a "protected cityscape" and is car-free. A main waterway (standing mast route) connects Sloten to the IJsselmeer and the Frisian lakes, offering endless opportunities for water sports enthusiasts. As for amenities, Sloten has a supermarket, a bakery, a marina, a museum, several restaurants, a dentist, a nursery, a primary school, and various sports clubs. Additionally, Sloten has several active associations and foundations dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the city's monuments. More extensive facilities can be found in Balk, 6 km away, in Lemmer, 10 km away, and in Heerenveen or Sneek, approximately 20 km away. Groningen is 75 km away, and Amsterdam is 115 km away, both easily accessible via the A7 and A6, respectively. Besides the extensive opportunities for water sports, there are two golf courses nearby and lovely cycling and walking routes through the forests of Gaasterland and along the IJsselmeer.