Description
Characteristic Modernized Mansion with 2 Multifunctional Apartments in Sneek, watercity of Friesland
In the charming center of watersport city Sneek, in a great residential area, lies this perfectly maintained mansion, featuring five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a cozy living room, a spacious new kitchen, and a delightful patio. The property's zoning and layout make it suitable for various purposes, such as a family home, live/work space, group living, intergenerational living, caretaking or B&B.
The ground floor is currently used as two complete B&B units, each with its own entrance, tastefully furnished modern living room, kitchen, spacious bedroom and luxurious bathroom. There is a shared utility room with a washing machine and a door leading to a large patio at the back of the house.
On the first and second floors, the main residence is situated, featuring a stylish living room with a wood stove, a spacious trendy kitchen with an island and built-in appliances, three bedrooms, a study, a luxurious bathroom, and the possibility for a rooftop terrace.
All amenities and the center of Sneek are within walking distance. Parking is available with a parking permit in the street. Via quick access roads, Frisian cities such as Leeuwarden, Joure, Heerenveen, and Lemmer are reachable within 20 minutes, and Amsterdam within just over an hour.
GROUND FLOOR
On the left, the entrance of “No. 3” leads to the first ground floor living space, featuring a beautiful vestibule with elegant semi-circular windows, a cozy living room with a high beam ceiling, a kitchenette, a modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and walk-in shower, a utility room, a dining room, and an adjoining bedroom with sliding doors to the terrace. There is also a connecting door to the shared utility room equipped with a laundry setup and ample storage space, plus a door to the patio.
On the right, the entrance “No. 5” features a hall with a connecting door and stairs leading to the upper residence, as well as a door to the second ground floor living space with a tastefully furnished living room, kitchenette, spacious bedroom, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. From the main hall, there is access to the shared utility room with laundry setup, storage space, and the patio at the back.
1ST FLOOR/UPPER RESIDENCE
Via the sturdy stainless steel staircase, you reach the spacious landing with a modern toilet. Stylish “loft-style” living can be accessed through sliding doors. The space, with its beam ceiling, semi-circular windows, and wooden floor, envelops you like a warm blanket, inviting you to cozy up or enjoy dining with friends. The new sleek yet warm kitchen features a sink and cooking island with various built-in appliances. The tastefully decorated semi-open living room includes a cozy wood stove, a beam ceiling, wooden flooring, and sunny windows with a bench offering a lovely view of the church. The spacious bedroom on this floor can be accessed via the open office/study area.
2ND FLOOR
The second floor is accessible via a fixed staircase. It features a charming large bedroom with a walk-in closet and a third spacious bedroom that can potentially be divided to create a fourth bedroom if desired. The stylish bathroom serves as a soothing sanctuary where you can relax for hours; it includes a whirlpool, walk-in shower, toilet, and sink unit. This floor also has a laundry room with a washer-dryer and the heating system (Remeha HR 2021). There is a fixed staircase leading to the roof, where there is potential to create a rooftop terrace.
SNEEK
Sneek, the heart of Friesland and the watersport capital of the Netherlands, is located near the A7 and is easily reachable from Amsterdam in just over an hour. Leeuwarden, Joure, and Heerenveen are within a 20-minute drive. Annually, Sneek hosts Europe’s largest sailing event on inland waters; the Sneekweek. However, Sneek, with its iconic Waterpoort, offers more than just watersports and the Sneekweek. The city has excellent amenities, NS stations, a hospital, theater, cinema, good (secondary) schools, and is bustling with events, culture, unique hotspots, and charming shops.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Recently modernized mansion within the canals
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Including 2 multifunctional integrated units/apartments with their own entrance
- New roof to be completed early November 2024
- Ground floor patio garden
- Possibility of a rooftop terrace
- Ideal for home office, intergenerational living with private access, B&B, caretaking, or
- Lifetime-friendly living
- Central zoning (residential and/or commercial)
- Amsterdam just over an hour's drive