***This property is listed by a MVA Certified Expat Broker***
***Charming and Spacious Single-Level Houseboat of approx. 75 m² in a Prime Location on the Stadhouderskade***
The Singelgracht—known under various names along its course—encircles the entire historic center of Amsterdam. At several points, the canal subtly curves where the city’s former fortifications, so-called donjons, once stood to protect against intruders.
Between Ferdinand Bolstraat/Weteringplantsoen (home of the Heineken Experience) and Van Woustraat and Westeinde (location of the Dutch National Bank), you’ll find this houseboat (built in 2002) featuring approx. 75 m² of living space, a spacious rooftop terrace, and a large private jetty with storage on the quay.
Houseboat De Narwal is a modern, single-level water residence built with a concrete hull by the EMK shipyard in Lelystad in 2002. The hull measures 16.20 x 5.00 meters, offering approx. 75 m² of living space. The house is well-insulated, well-maintained, and topped with a sustainable “green” sedum roof.
On the water side, there’s a slightly sunken rooftop terrace (0.7 m deep) measuring 5.00 x 2.75 m—perfect for enjoying the sun. The canal here runs east-west, providing phenomenal open views toward Westeinde, the Weteringplantsoen, and the Amstel River.
On the quay side, there’s a wide private jetty (24 m²) with a storage unit, sheltered by surrounding greenery. Parking is available with a permit on the Stadhouderskade. Since this road has become a 30 km/h zone, noise levels have decreased significantly. Thanks to excellent insulation and its location along a service road, the houseboat is remarkably peaceful inside.
Layout
• Private jetty on the quay with storage
• Entrance with hallway leading to the living area
• Living room with large glass doors facing the water, spacious sitting area
• Open-plan kitchen (including Quooker) in a corner layout
• Stairs leading to a semi-sunken and sheltered rooftop terrace of approx. 14 m²
• Bright and spacious dining area with overhead skylight
• Hallway also includes a separate toilet, bathroom with shower, sink, and washing machine connection
• Second bedroom
• The east side of the house features the master bedroom with beautiful canal views toward Westeinde
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Who will be the next residents of this spacious houseboat with registered mooring on the Stadhouderskade—on the border of the city center and De Pijp, and just 5 minutes by foot, bike, or boat from the heart of Amsterdam?
Features
• Spacious houseboat with concrete hull
• Prime location on the Stadhouderskade
• Approx. 75 m² of living space
• 2 bedrooms and a rooftop terrace
• Well-maintained and recently painted
• Low-maintenance green (sedum) roof
• Energy label: C
• Private jetty with storage
• Underfloor heating with radiator support (central heating system)
• Dimensions: 16.20 x 5.00 meters (hull)
• Registered mooring
• Annual mooring fee (precario): approx. €970
• Full utilities: gas, water, electricity, internet, and sewer connection
• Built by: EMK Lelystad
• Delivery: Q4 2025
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***This property is listed by an MVA Certified Expat Broker***
