Good Thursday morning! A stunning Dutch townhouse circa 1887 with cathedral views!
This townhouse has a striking exterior and the interior doesn’t disappoint. Stretching over three floors, this home contains so much character! It feels so chic, with an awe-inspiring view, but is still quite affordable!
From the listing on Funda:
This monumental mansion originally dates from 1887 and was built by Emmanuel Corbey (apprentice of the famous Roermond architect Pierre Cuypers). This beautiful town building is located in a beautiful yet quiet location in the middle of the historic center of Roermond, right opposite the St. Christopher cathedral and a stone’s throw from the extremely attractive and historic market of Roermond. The mansion has been completely renovated, of course, while retaining many historic details that define the atmosphere, including various facade decorations, window frames, tiled plateaus and vaulted cellars. Due to the various modernizations, the entire building meets all contemporary living comfort! It has the status of a national monument.
The format is as follows:
Basement:
The basement has been completely renovated and furnished as a living space with the bathroom and a large storage room. The beautiful vaults are beautifully incorporated in the bathroom and storage room.
The bathroom has a luxurious finish and is equipped with a bath, walk-in shower and washbasin. From the portal there is also a large storage room accessible with the white goods connections and the preparation of the central heating system and boiler.
Ground floor:
Through the covered entrance accessible via the authentic cast iron staircase, you enter the hall. In addition to the authentic staircase, the hall offers an entrance to the kitchen, the modernized toilet room and a living room.
The living space can be used for multiple purposes, such as a bedroom, work / or sitting area. The space is finished with a beautiful wooden floor and an original mantelpiece.
The separate kitchen also has a luxurious and modern finish and is equipped with a hard stone worktop and a dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and a Boretti gas stove / oven.
The kitchen also has a beautiful marble mantelpiece and is also equipped with a solid wooden floor.
First floor:
The U-shaped living room is entered via the closed staircase with lots of stained glass. The living room is over 30 m2 and also has a beautiful solid wooden floor. A unique detail is the existing balcony finished with a cast iron balustrade. The balcony offers a beautiful view of the cathedral.
Second floor:
The second floor has also been completely modernized and has a spacious bedroom where the original frame is still beautifully visible. The existing landing also offers the entrance to a spacious separate toilet room with a sink and to the loggia / roof terrace.
The roof terrace is over 10 m² and is nicely hidden with a beautiful view over the Kraanpoort. The location is Southwest.
This national monument is completely ready to move in and equipped with wooden frames with partly double glazing and roof insulation. All necessary amenities are within easy reach and within walking distance. And what about enjoying a nice glass of wine in the sun on the sun terrace at the end of the working day and enjoying the pleasant buzz of the city center. Due to its location on one of the important Roermond canals, it also offers good access to both the national and international road network. Fun shopping within walking distance of the very attractive Designer Outlet Center and Retail Park where endless shopping is possible.
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