An idyllic landscape with vast polders and endless vistas over the water. You enjoy it daily when you are Marken lives, a half-hour drive from Amsterdam. Although Marken has been connected to the mainland since 1957, it still feels like an island. In this unique location, the new-build project ’t Eilandhart is rising on two artificial mounds ("terps"), featuring new construction in the traditional Marken style. On Thursday, October 9, the final 21 homes will go on sale, located on the second mound: the Osselandwerf. These include four-, three-, and semi-detached homes, as well as specials. Prices start at 449,900 euros (free on board / buyer's costs).
The housing selection at Osselandwerf is varied. Yet, thanks to the traditional, recognizable Marken architectural style, there is a strong sense of cohesion and unity. The 21 homes form their own low-traffic neighborhood, surrounded by meadows. Prices start at 449,900 euros (free of transfer tax / v.o.n.). An overview of the available homes:
In all homes on the Osselandwerf, the living room and kitchen are on the ground floor. On the upper floor are three (in some cases two) bedrooms and the bathroom. There is also a large storage attic. Depending on the home, this is accessible via a loft ladder or a fixed staircase. Furthermore, every house has a private terrace.
Thanks to a ground-source heat pump, excellent insulation, HR++ glass, heat recovery ventilation, and underfloor heating, you will live here very energy-efficiently and comfortably. Good to know: the facade cladding is low-maintenance and delivery includes a luxury and complete bathroom (and toilet) by Villeroy & Boch.
For centuries, Marken was an island in the Zuiderzee (now the IJsselmeer and Markermeer), which was regularly battered by floods. The people of Marken therefore built their houses on mounds, also known as 'werven'. Close together, with only narrow streets, alleys, and small squares in between. That intimate atmosphere will also make a complete return in this new phase of 't Eilandhart. In fact, although the threat of water is no longer there, the new homes will be built on a newly constructed mound, hence the name Osselandwerf.
The architecture is also completely inspired by the island. You see black and green cladding, long roofs with (mostly) red tiles, small dormer windows, white window frames, windows with muntin bars, and wooden ridge decorations. The private terraces are designed in such a way that they form a seamless whole with the public space on the yard. This enhances the uniform appearance of the neighborhood.
Are you interested in a home on the Osselandwerf in ’t Eilandhart in Marken? Then come to the sales event on Thursday, October 9, at the Nooitgedacht canteen of the Marken Sports Association at Walandweg 2 in Marken. That is next to the construction site. You are welcome there between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. You will receive information about the new housing supply and can speak with the sales team. You can also explore the surrounding area and the village, although it gets dark quickly after 7:00 PM. Registration is not necessary. The final registration process goes through the project site.
Would you like to explore the area while it is still light? Then arrive in the course of the afternoon. Walk past the construction site towards the iconic Het Paard van Marken lighthouse and enjoy the view over the meadows. During the breeding season, that is the home of many meadow birds, a number of which you might still spot.
During the sales event, you can also get information about the last remaining homes available in Zinkerwerf, the first sub-area that went on sale. These include apartments (starting from 310,000 euros (free of transfer tax)), semi-detached homes (starting from 545,000 euros (free of transfer tax)), and detached homes (starting from 935,000 euros (free of transfer tax)).
Marken offers you a picturesque residential environment with fantastic views over water and meadows. There is no shortage of amenities. In the charming old center of the former fishing village, you will find shops for your daily groceries and places to enjoy a nice meal out. And when the weather is nice, you can grab a table on a terrace overlooking the harbor, or head to the small beach on the Gouwzee. Furthermore, Marken has a football club, a tennis club, and a gym (located in the community center). There is also a general practitioner. Children can attend the primary school on the island. When they are a bit older, they can take the bus to one of the secondary schools in Monnickendam, Volendam, or Amsterdam Noord. Do you love water sports? Then this is the place for your heart's content. Marken is surrounded by water, and you can moor your boat in the marina.
Do you feel like experiencing the hustle and bustle of the big city for a bit? Amsterdam is just a half-hour drive away. If you take the bike, you will be on the road for a good hour. But then you will be cycling through a magnificent water- and bird-rich peat meadow area.
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