Rapenburg 45

Unique, fully renovated monumental canal house in a prime location, with beautiful sunny garden

As early as the 17th and 18th centuries, Rapenburg was praised as one of the most beautiful and distinguished canals in the Netherlands. Even today, Rapenburg, with its many monumental buildings and bridges, is still widely regarded as the most beautiful canal in Leiden.

Rapenburg 45 is a 17th-century monumental canal house located in one of the most prominent locations in Leiden. The property offers a living area of no less than 345 m², combined with a beautifully landscaped city garden with complete privacy. The property is located opposite the National Museum of Antiquities and a stone's throw from Leiden's famous 'Hortus Botanicus'. Furthermore, everything that makes living in the center of Leiden so enjoyable is within walking and cycling distance: shops, entertainment venues, the theater, museums, etc.

The two neighboring properties are occupied by private individuals, the location is quiet and offers complete privacy.

Since purchasing this property in 2010, the current owners have completely renovated and upgraded it to a very high standard; even a large number of the windows have recently been replaced with the latest vacuum glass, ensuring that this national monument meets the highest standards of quality and comfort. The interior of the house still features many beautiful stylistic elements, such as attractive beamed ceilings, a selection of Delft Blue tiles in the hallway, and a unique monumental staircase to the first floor.

Fun fact: this monument has had a number of interesting former residents, not least Princesses Beatrix and Margriet during their student days in Leiden.


LAYOUT

Ground floor:
Spacious and bright entrance hall. Door to the kitchen/diner. This is a beautiful and very atmospheric space with two tall windows on the canal side and French doors to the back garden. The luxurious Bulthaup kitchen is, of course, equipped with all the usual appliances. The wide gas fireplace on the garden side adds extra atmosphere to the dining and sitting area of this space. The long hallway with Delft Blue tiles on both sides leads to a small hall with access to the garden and a staircase to the basement. This is currently used as a laundry room. On the street side, there is a vaulted cellar for storage on this level. Back to the hallway, where you will find a guest toilet and, at the end of the hallway, a multifunctional room.

First floor:
A monumental staircase leads to the first floor. In the rear section of the house, there is a separate toilet and a bedroom with a modern en suite bathroom. In the front part of the house, you will find the very spacious and bright living room with a sitting room around the fireplace on the garden side and a lovely bright living room with beautiful views of the canal and the city on the front side (3 windows wide).

Second floor:
Landing with closet wall. At the rear is the very spacious master bedroom with its own roof terrace, closet wall, and en suite bathroom. This bathroom is also connected to the spacious room at the front. This is currently used as a study but is also ideal as a bedroom.

Third floor:
Landing, bathroom with shower, toilet, and bedroom. Very spacious and attractive bedroom at the front with dormer window and built-in closet. There is also a hatch with loft ladder for access to the large attic space, which houses the central heating system, among other things. At the rear, there is another smaller bedroom with a dormer window.

Garden:
The garden is beautifully landscaped and faces west. There are several seating areas for both sun and shade, and it is always striking how quiet it is at the rear of such a property. Here you can relax or dine with friends in the garden.


All in all, a very special and unique property. Definitely worth a visit.