Prins Mauritslaan 1 Sold

Description

AN ABSOLUTE GEM!
Exquisite detached villa measuring 670m2 of living space plus an extra 104m2 in the basement level.
This exceptional property is listed as a designated monument on the national register of historic buildings. Originally built in 1903, it was thoroughly renovated in 2017 whilst preserving the essential structures and historic character.

The villa is located in the ever-popular Statenkwartier, a lively neighborhood situated between the city centre and the seaside that is much in demand among locals and expats alike. Within a short walking distance is the best of urban living: The Hague’s best-loved shopping and eating destination, “de Fred”, the French, German, and European schools, ample public transport, and many embassies and international organisations.

Layout:
A path through the big, beautifully landscaped front garden adorned with hedges and sunny terraces leads to the porticoed front entrance. Past the imposing front door is a vestibule with stunning leaded glass windows which opens to a majestic central hall with a roomy guest lavatory, a cloakroom with fitted cupboards, marble wainscoting, storage, and a grand oak staircase illuminated by gorgeous leaded glass windows.

The captivating living/sitting room features a wood-burning fireplace and a gorgeous oak coffered ceiling decorated with silhouettes of birds; the adjacent conservatory has French doors to the garden and a door to the terrace. The huge eat-in kitchen, which also has French doors to the terrace and garden, is outfitted with a central U-shaped countertop and seating, ample cupboards, 2 dishwashers, extra ovens, and a fridge/freezer. Adjoining the kitchen is a laundry room with a wall of cupboards, which leads to a studio. This room has a separate kitchenette with a fridge and cooktop plus a bathroom with shower, washbasin and wc – ideal for guests or an au-pair.

From the central hall there is access to a huge media room with fitted storage and an adjoining garden room with double doors to the outside. A second hallway has coat cupboards, a guest lavatory and a door to the garden with a terrace and patio, where there is a fantastic outdoor kitchen with a built-in braai (barbecue + rotisserie), a dishwasher and fridge, and a heater. Yet another plus: a big bicycle shed and enough off-street parking for 3 vehicles.

In the spacious basement level (ca. 104m2) are 4 separate rooms with natural light, of which one houses the central heating unit, boiler, water softening installation and pressurised water system. These areas, which are accessible from both in- and outside the house, currently serve as storage space but could easily be used as a home gym or cinema.

1st floor:
At the top of the beautiful wooden staircase is a big landing with a separate wc and a built-in cupboard. Three large bedrooms with lots of fitted wardrobes, of which one has a balcony with a grand view, face the front. They share a bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, and double washbasin.
On the other side of the landing is the primary bedroom with French doors to an idyllic covered balcony and an en-suite bathroom with a round soaking tub, walk-in shower, and twin vessel sinks. A fifth bedroom is now a luxurious dressing room with made-to-measure wardrobes.

The top floor of the villa has been converted into a self-contained penthouse apartment featuring 10-meter-high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, a luxurious open kitchen, two spacious bedrooms, and two modern bathrooms. The apartment, which has its own sunny private garden and off-street parking, is accessible via a secure private entrance on the Eisenhowerlaan.

Apartment layout:
A beautiful stately front door opens to a good-sized hall and separate wc. From here, a wide staircase ascends to a first floor landing with a second wc; another staircase leads to a roomy hall with access to a bedroom with a wall of fitted wardrobes and a luxurious bathroom.
The elegant living space, accessible via large steel double doors from the hall and anchored by the modern open fully equipped kitchen, is divided into a cozy sitting area, a dining room, and a workspace with an adjoining balcony. A second bedroom and en-suite bathroom is reachable from the living area; each of the two luxurious bathrooms is outfitted with a bath, , walk-in rain shower, double washbasin, and wc. There is also a utility/laundry room with an oversized side-by-side refrigerator.

The entire apartment is laid with beautiful heated wooden flooring. The large windows, fitted with wooden shutters, and the high ceilings ensure the space is awash in natural light.

Facts, figures and features:
- freehold
- nationally designated historical monument
- off-street parking behind an electrically operated gate
- self-contained penthouse with private entrance allows dual occupancy
- gorgeous herringbone-patterned oak and plank floors
- wooden shutters throughout
- beautiful designer radiators in hall and kitchen
- all windows fitted with monument glass
- insulated walls and roof
- ground floor studio, ideal for guests or an au pair
- alarm system
- possibility to install and internal lift
- older construction and materials disclaimers will be included in the NVM purchase agreement
- available by mutual agreement