Spacious Gas-Free Detached Home with Double Garage in Rural Westzaan

The property is located at Zuideinde 94 in Westzaan, a village in the municipality of Zaanstad in North Holland. This detached house was originally built in 1910 and has been significantly renovated and extended over the years.

The house sits on a plot of 510 square meters and has a living area of 118 square meters. Additionally, there is an external storage space of 33 square meters in the form of a double garage or shed. The total volume of the house is approximately 408 cubic meters.

One of the most important improvements to the property was the installation of a completely new foundation in 2016. In 2017, a substantial extension was added to the rear of the property, measuring nearly 40 square meters. This extension houses the spacious open-plan kitchen and living area, along with a rear entrance, a toilet, and a closet for the washing machine and dryer.

The kitchen, installed in 2017, is characterized by abundant natural light. This is achieved through a skylight on the roof and largely glass side walls set in black steel frames. There are three sets of French doors opening to the outside. The combination of steel frames with wooden doors and a beamed ceiling gives the kitchen a robust and characterful appearance. The kitchen is equipped with a large refrigerator, a dishwasher, an induction cooktop, and an oven. The floor features anthracite-colored tiles with underfloor heating.

In 2020, the property was made significantly more sustainable and became gas-free. A heat pump was installed in combination with a pellet stove, along with 32 solar panels installed on the shed in 2018 and on the house in 2021, as well as air conditioning. An electric Ferroli boiler from 2020 provides hot water. Through these measures, the property achieved energy label A, meaning energy costs are minimal. The entire house is fully insulated.

The ground floor features an entrance hall with stairs and a meter cupboard. The living room has a wooden floor and a charming wood-burning stove. The extension at the back contains the large kitchen-living area as described above.

The first floor contains two bedrooms. The rear bedroom is particularly spacious, with the ceiling opened up to expose the beams and roof structure, creating an atmospheric space. The front bedroom is well-sized and adjacent to the bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a sink, a second toilet, and a walk-in shower. Currently, the front bedroom and bathroom are directly accessible from the large rear bedroom, but the listing notes that it would be relatively straightforward to install a partition wall to create a hallway.

Above the front bedroom and bathroom, there is a storage attic. The listing also mentions that it is structurally possible to add an extension on top of the rear addition, which would allow for the creation of a third and potentially fourth bedroom.

The outdoor spaces are generous and varied. On the side of the house, there is a sunny south-facing garden with a terrace by the water. This is not through-water, meaning no boats can pass by. Behind the house, there is a large carport alongside the double garage or shed, measuring 5.78 by 5.67 meters or 33 square meters. This space offers many possibilities for hobbies, storage, or parking vehicles and boats. At the front of the property, there is an overhang or canopy with a wooden shed next to it for additional storage.

The location of the property is described as very convenient. Westzaan is a village with a rural character, yet it offers good amenities within walking distance, including a supermarket, a primary school currently being rebuilt, a sports complex with football and tennis facilities, and an ice rink. The center of Zaandam, with extensive shopping facilities and a train station, is about an 8-minute bike ride away. Amsterdam can be reached by car in approximately 15 minutes. From Zaandam station, the train takes 12 minutes to reach Amsterdam Central Station. Schiphol Airport is also easily accessible by train, taking about 20 minutes.

An important detail mentioned in the listing concerns the neighboring property. Next to the house, where the former wood sheds of the previous owner Mooy once stood, preparations are being made for a development called Plan Mooy. This project will consist of 11 homes built perpendicular to Zuideinde, with construction expected to start in early 2026. The homes will be designed in the style of a traditional farmstead, with a main house featuring a hay barn at the front, followed by 10 homes divided over three blocks designed to resemble farm sheds. The listing states that these homes will fit well with the existing buildings and will honor the landscape character of the village. It is also noted that next to the property, there is a 3.5-meter zone from the facade with an exclusive right of way for number 94, of which approximately 1.5 meters is full ownership.

The property is classified as a detached single-family home of existing construction. The roof is a mansard roof covered with tiles. The property has five rooms in total, of which two are bedrooms, spread over two residential floors. Amenities include air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, and solar panels.

The property is fully insulated and features a wood stove, pellet stove, and partial underfloor heating. Hot water is provided by an electric boiler. The property sits on its own land and is located by water in a rural setting. There is a garden surrounding the house. Parking is available on the property itself, with a carport and a detached wooden garage with space for two cars, equipped with electricity.

The decision to invest in a new foundation in 2016 is particularly significant. Foundation problems are a known issue in many parts of the Netherlands, especially in areas with softer soil conditions. Having a new foundation provides peace of mind and represents a substantial investment that future buyers will not need to make themselves.

The sustainability measures implemented in 2020 reflect both environmental awareness and a practical approach to reducing ongoing living costs. Becoming gas-free is increasingly valued in the Dutch housing market, and the combination of a heat pump, pellet stove, and 32 solar panels creates a comprehensive energy system. Achieving energy label A places this property among the more energy-efficient homes available.

The garage and storage facilities exceed what is typically found with a property of this size. The 33-square-meter double garage offers space not just for parking but for hobbies, storage, or workshop activities. The additional wooden shed at the front provides even more storage capacity.

The waterfront terrace, while not on navigable water, still offers the aesthetic and recreational benefits of living by water. Many buyers in the Netherlands place a premium on properties with water features, even when the water is not suitable for boating.

Delivery of the property is by agreement between buyer and seller.