Rijksweg-West, 10 h, LAREN, North Holland 1251 CK

Imagine yourself in an enchanting penthouse apartment where luxury and sophistication set the tone, situated on the Steen & Bergh estate, just a short distance from the picturesque village of Laren. This stunning penthouse offers you the very best in luxury living, both literally and figuratively. Welcome to Rijksweg-West 10 H in Laren. As soon as the gates of the Steen & Bergh estate open for you, you enter your own paradise. Park the car in the underground garage, where you have access to two parking spaces and a spacious storage room, and take the elevator to the second, and top, floor.Behind the double front doors lies an apartment of international allure. Here, excellent material choices, outstanding craftsmanship, and attention to detail come together to create a unique living experience best described as suite life. Here, the warmth of a home meets the luxury of a five-star hotel.The hallway features a beautifully finished floors combined with Onyx wall coverings and plasterwork in soft earthy tones.Through the double French doors, fully custom-made and executed in bronze, you enter the living area of this penthouse. The light immediately catches your eye, streaming in through the French doors from the terrace into the living room. The spacious seating area is oriented towards the gas fireplace, framed in marble. On the other side of the gas fireplace is the cozy dining area. Here, the beautiful custom cabinet and the stunning view outside provide a wonderful backdrop for long evenings dining with family and friends.Directly from the living area, you reach the kitchen, a tribute to culinary arts, complete with a luxurious marble countertop and state-of-the-art appliances that will delight even the most demanding gourmet. This includes an XL wine climate cabinet, dishwasher, (steam) oven, built-in coffee machine, and induction hob from the renowned brand Miele. From the kitchen, there is again a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors thanks to the bar at the kitchen island with double French doors to the terrace directly behind it. A perfect spot for a chilled glass of ros on summer evenings.Thanks to the southwest-facing roof terrace, you can enjoy the sun all day long.The two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, can both rival suites in the finest five-star hotels.The master bedroom is more than spacious with its own walk-in closet featuring custom-made cabinets from the Italian brand Porro, and a stylish bathroom with a walk-in shower, double sink, toilet with bidet function, and bathtub with access to a small balcony and views of beautiful mature trees. In short, you can skip the spa from now on.The second bedroom is wonderfully bright and offers access to the aforementioned roof terrace. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower and sink, and here too, only the finest materials have been used.The entire apartment is equipped with 'air spots.' These are built-in lighting fixtures with a ventilation function connected to the apartment's ventilation system. An ideal solution for comfortable and stylish living and one of the many examples that show that every detail has been considered. Additionally, the apartment is equipped with a home automation system, and access to the estate and apartment can be controlled via a phone or tablet.The fact that all this is located just a five-minute bike ride from the beloved village center of Laren makes this a unique living experience. Imagine, on a Saturday morning, biking to Caf 't Bonte Paard for an espresso in the sun, shopping in one of the many boutiques, or visiting the acclaimed Singer Museum. It's all within reach.Utrecht, Amsterdam, and its international airport Schiphol are also easily accessible via the A27 and A1 highways.Steen & Bergh estate, with its three stately mansions and twenty apartments, is like a fairy tale brought to life in the year 2020. The three mansions, designed by renowned architect Egbert Hoogenberk, exude a timeless beauty that