Rijn en Schiekade 1432311 AW LeidenVreewijk

Living on the water, in the heart of Leiden, with a view that changes every day. This recently fully renovated houseboat is located in a unique spot within a protected historic cityscape. From the living room you look out over the waterway toward the characteristic Wouteren Bridge and the monumental building “Ons Eiland.” Boats glide past, birds fly low over the water, and the view never becomes boring. Inside, the first thing you notice is how bright the houseboat is. Large windows spanning almost the entire width bring the outside in and provide a beautiful panoramic view over the water. The living room feels spacious and open, further enhanced by a skylight in the renovated roof, allowing abundant daylight to flow inside. On the waterside there is a floating terrace where you can sit in peace and enjoy the view and the passing boats. On the other side of the houseboat there is a second terrace running the entire length of the home, perfect for letting laundry dry or simply relaxing in the sun. Outdoor living plays an important role here, and the waterside location creates a true holiday feeling. The houseboat has a pleasant and practical layout. The bright living room with open kitchen forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances, including an induction stove. From the living area you reach the hallway with access to the toilet with a small sink, a spacious storage cupboard, the bathroom, and two bedrooms. The main bedroom features many built-in hanging and shelving wardrobes. The second room has direct access to the outdoor terrace. The bathroom is adjacent to the main bedroom. The houseboat is completely gas-free and equipped with 12 solar panels and an efficient water-to-water heat pump located in the hull, which extracts heat from the surface water for the underfloor heating and boiler tanks. On the shore next to the houseboat there is a practical heated storage space, with a washer-dryer combination and a small sink at the back. On the other side of the bike path there is a second plot of land that belongs to the houseboat. Here you will find a heated garden studio with lots of light and views of the greenery, currently used by the owner as a workspace and painting studio. When you open the large sliding doors, you step into a sheltered garden where you have surprising privacy, can sit comfortably in the sun, and even watch kingfishers hunting. It is an ideal place to work, create, or relax, but it could also relatively easily be converted into an extra bedroom or guest accommodation. At the back of the garden studio there is a shed with plenty of light and space for bicycles and garden or DIY tools. Next to it, the current owner parks his Mini; in the future this spot could be adapted for charging an electric car. The location is particularly convenient. You live here peacefully, yet with all the liveliness of the city within easy reach. The historic center of Leiden is within walking distance, offering a wide variety of shops, restaurants, terraces, and museums. For daily groceries you can visit the charming Herenstraat or the Luifelbaan, where you will find supermarkets and various specialty shops. By boat, you can reach the heart of Leiden’s city center within five minutes. Leiden Central Station and Lammenschans Station are easily accessible by bicycle, and the nearby A4, A44, and N11 highways quickly connect you to The Hague, Amsterdam, or Utrecht. Would you like to come and see it for yourself during a viewing?