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Set on an exceptional 3,010 m² (0.74-acre) freehold plot in the heart of the picturesque village of Broek in Waterland, this beautifully renovated family home offers an increasingly rare combination of complete privacy, open water, abundant nature and effortless access to Amsterdam. Located directly on navigable waterways and open swimming water, the property enjoys uninterrupted views across meadows and wetlands while Amsterdam city centre is just a short cycle ride and metro journey away.
With 229 m² of living space, four generous bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms and spectacular living areas overlooking the surrounding countryside, this is a home designed equally for family life, entertaining and peaceful retreat. The true centrepiece of the property is its extraordinary garden. Designed for those seeking space, tranquillity and a genuine connection with nature, the mature garden has evolved into a thriving natural ecosystem requiring remarkably little maintenance. More than 30 mature trees provide beauty, privacy and cooling shade throughout the summer, while attracting an abundance of wildlife. The wider Waterland region is internationally recognised for its exceptional biodiversity, with over 250 native and migratory bird species recorded throughout the year, many of which regularly visit the garden.
The sunny east part of the garden is currently a children’s paradise with a wooden playgym and carefully constructed pathways through the shrubs to optimise fort building but the possibilities are endless. Create your own self-sufficient homestead with orchards, vegetable gardens and chickens, keep horses, install a tennis court, create an artist's studio, or simply preserve the peaceful landscape exactly as it is. Previous planning permission was granted for a contemporary barn-style guest house with a footprint of approximately 100 m², arranged over two floors (approximately 180 m² total floor area), including Bed & Breakfast rights, providing exciting opportunities for guest accommodation, multigenerational living or a boutique hospitality business.
Every season offers its own unique charm. Summer revolves around outdoor living: long lunches with friends, dinners beneath illuminated trees, boating directly from your private mooring, swimming in the clear open water, paddleboarding through the waterways, or relaxing with a book in a hammock beneath the trees. Children enjoy endless opportunities to play, build dens and explore safely within the expansive grounds, while adults can always find a peaceful corner and hammock to unwind.
The spectacular first-floor living room was intentionally positioned to maximise the panoramic views over the surrounding waterways and meadows, offering complete privacy and breathtaking scenery throughout the year. At the heart of the living room is a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, installed in 2022. More than simply creating atmosphere, it forms part of an intelligent heating system, warming an 800-litre thermal buffer tank that significantly reduces reliance on the central heating boiler.
Although wonderfully secluded, the property remains remarkably convenient. Free parking is available on and around the property, Amsterdam is easily reached by bicycle, car or frequent public transport, and the charming village itself offers excellent restaurants, cafés, local shops, schools, sports facilities and a welcoming community. The nearby historic towns of Monnickendam, Marken, the famous cheese towns of Volendam and Edam, and the UNESCO landscapes of Waterland provide endless opportunities for walking, cycling and boating.
This property offers space, freedom and an exceptional quality of life, where nature, water and city convenience exist in perfect harmony.
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