Modernized Semi-Detached Home with Water Views in Regenboogbuurt
Key Features
Upsides
- The property has been extensively renovated and extended since 2024 with high-quality materials and modern appliances, including a 2023 Bora induction cooktop, Bosch kitchen appliances, and updated bathroom and toilet facilities throughout.
- The location offers unobstructed views over the Lage Vaart waterway and adjacent greenery from the front of the property, with direct proximity to Meridiaanpark and the Spectrumdreef with its cherry blossom trees.
- Private parking is available on the premises for two vehicles, a notable advantage in a neighborhood setting where on-street parking can be competitive.
- The energy efficiency is strong with an Energy Label A rating, supported by comprehensive insulation (roof, walls, floor, double glazing) and 10 solar panels, which should result in lower ongoing utility costs.
- The ground floor has been opened up with the garage conversion creating a spacious live-in kitchen that connects seamlessly to the living room and the 2025 glass conservatory, providing flexible living space for modern family life.
Downsides
- The rear garden faces north, which typically receives less direct sunlight compared to south-facing gardens, despite the listing's claim of afternoon and evening sun exposure.
- The original garage has been converted to living space, meaning there is no covered garage parking available, which may be a disadvantage for vehicle owners seeking protection from weather or additional secure storage.
- The property is a semi-detached house (2-onder-1-kap), meaning it shares at least one wall with an adjacent property, which can result in noise transfer between homes compared to fully detached properties.
- The asking price of 640,000 euros is presented as a minimum bid price (bieden vanaf), which creates uncertainty about the final purchase price and may lead to a bidding process above the stated amount.
- The property was originally built in 1997, and despite extensive renovations, certain structural elements such as the flat bitumen roof represent older construction methods that may require future maintenance or replacement.
Description
The property is located in the Regenboogbuurt district of Almere Buiten, positioned directly opposite Meridiaanpark and the Lage Vaart waterway. The front of the residence offers unobstructed views of greenery and water, creating a connection with the natural surroundings from the moment of arrival. The Regenboogbuurt is a well-established neighborhood with approximately 2,000 homes, originally constructed in the late 1990s. Between 2018 and 2023, the area underwent significant renewal including street elevation, additional parking spaces, and improved public green spaces, resulting in a contemporary and well-maintained neighborhood character.
The property itself was built in 1997 and has been substantially renovated and extended since 2024. The current living area measures 185.4 square meters according to the NEN2580 measurement standard, with an additional 33 square meters of internal storage space and 7 square meters of external storage. The total plot covers 259 square meters with a building volume of 741 cubic meters. The property has achieved Energy Label A, supported by roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, double glazing, and 10 solar panels.
The front garden faces south and provides a paved driveway with parking space for two vehicles. The driveway is equipped with camera security. A generous terrace at the front allows for outdoor seating with views over the Lage Vaart. The front area is enclosed by a steel fence for privacy and includes an outdoor water tap.
Upon entering through the front door, the hallway features a high ceiling with a mezzanine level above, creating an immediate sense of volume and light. A large window above the entrance door contributes additional natural light. The guest toilet has been renovated with anthracite floor tiles and warm beige wall tiles, fitted with a modern wall-hung toilet and washbasin. A storage cupboard is located beneath the staircase. The entire ground floor is finished with herringbone pattern PVC flooring.
The former garage has been integrated into the living space and transformed into an open-plan kitchen and dining area. The original wooden garage doors have been preserved at the front, with practical storage space behind them for bicycles or additional items. The kitchen features a central island with bar seating and a Bora induction cooktop installed in 2023. Bosch built-in appliances were also installed in 2023, including a refrigerator, convection oven, and combination microwave oven. Additional kitchen amenities include a hot water tap, dishwasher, and a dedicated coffee corner. The layout accommodates a large dining table.
The living room area at the front includes a lounge section with a cinema wall installation. Large windows provide views of the Lage Vaart and surrounding greenery, with French doors opening to the front terrace. The open connection between the living room, kitchen, and dining area creates a unified ground floor living space.
At the rear of the property, a glass conservatory was added in 2025. This structure features sliding glass panels that can be fully opened to merge the interior with the garden. The conservatory floor uses the same ceramic tiles as the outdoor area, creating visual continuity between the spaces.
The rear garden measures 61 square meters with dimensions of 6.55 meters in depth and 9.34 meters in width. The garden faces north but receives sunlight from midday through the evening according to the listing, due to its open position. The garden is laid with ceramic tiles and fully enclosed by a wooden fence with concrete posts. A freestanding plastic storage shed is located in the garden, along with an outdoor water tap and multiple seating areas designed for varying sun and shade conditions throughout the day.
The first floor is accessed via a fixed staircase and features a landing with mezzanine that enhances the sense of space. This level contains three bedrooms and one bathroom. Two bedrooms face the front with views over the water and greenery, including one XL-sized bedroom. The third bedroom is at the rear overlooking the garden. The front XL bedroom and the rear bedroom share a walk-in closet.
The bathroom has been renovated with light-colored large-format floor and wall tiles. It includes a double washbasin unit, illuminated heated mirror, double walk-in rain shower with thermostatic controls, towel radiator, and a modern toilet. Tilt windows provide ventilation. All internal doors on this floor are Svedex brand. The technical room on this floor houses the Remeha Tzerra Ace-Matic 35c CW5 combi boiler installed in 2023.
The second floor is reached via an open staircase. The landing area accommodates a home office or study space on one side and a laundry area with connections for a washing machine and dryer on the other. The master bedroom spans the full width of the front of the house and includes a spacious walk-in wardrobe. Large windows provide panoramic views over the Lage Vaart and greenery.
The property is classified as a semi-detached house with a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. It includes a fiber optic cable connection, mechanical ventilation system, and alarm installation.
The location offers connectivity via the Spectrumdreef to the A6 motorway toward Amsterdam, Lelystad, and Emmeloord, as well as the A27 toward Hilversum and Utrecht. Bus stop M7 is within walking distance. Almere Buiten railway station and Oostvaarders station are both accessible by bicycle. Shopping centers Almere Buiten Centrum and DoeMere are approximately five minutes by bicycle. Local amenities within the neighborhood include schools, shops, childcare facilities, a gym, and the Meridiaanpad playground.
The property is being offered with an asking price starting from 640,000 euros, with transfer costs payable by the buyer. The delivery date is to be agreed upon. The property is registered in the land registry as ALMERE B 1393 with full ownership status.
The extensive renovations completed since 2024 have transformed this 1997-built property into a contemporary home with modern specifications. The combination of the open-plan ground floor layout, the addition of the glass conservatory, and the various high-quality finishings throughout create a cohesive living environment. The property appears suited for families seeking a home in an established neighborhood with good infrastructure connections to the broader Almere and Amsterdam regions.
The preservation of the original garage doors at the front, while converting the interior to living space, represents a design choice that maintains some of the original architectural character while expanding the usable interior area. The multiple walk-in closets across different floors provide considerable storage capacity beyond standard options.
The heating system, a 2023 Remeha combi boiler with a capacity suitable for the property size, along with the comprehensive insulation measures and solar panel installation, contribute to the Energy Label A rating. This rating indicates relatively low energy consumption compared to older properties of similar size and construction type.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
A double walk-in rain shower is explicitly mentioned in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ensuite Bathroom
The main bathroom is located on the first floor, while the master bedroom is on the second floor.
Guest Toilet
A renovated guest toilet on the ground floor is explicitly described.
Heated Towel Rail
A 'handdoekradiator' (towel radiator) is listed among the bathroom features.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the sanitary descriptions.
Rain Shower
The listing specifies a 'regendouche' (rain shower) in the bathroom.
Double Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dubbele inloop-regendouche' (double walk-in rain shower).
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home, so the shower is not 'shared' in the multi-tenant sense.
Shared Toilet
There is a guest toilet and a toilet in the main bathroom, but no separate shared toilet for multiple tenants.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom features an 'XL-wastafelmeubel met dubbele waskom' (double washbasin).
Bathroom Heated Floor
A heated mirror is mentioned, but underfloor heating is not listed in the bathroom features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a vide (mezzanine/opening) but no actual balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing clearly describes a rear garden (achtertuin) of 61 m² with ceramic tiles, wooden fence, storage shed, and multiple seating areas.
Front Garden
The listing describes a front garden (voortuin) with a driveway for 2 cars, a south-facing terrace, and a steel fence.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden in the listing.
Terrace
The listing mentions a generous, beautifully paved south-facing terrace (terras) at the front of the property.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. The roof is described as a flat roof with bituminous covering.
Fenced Yard
The rear garden is fully enclosed by a sturdy wooden fence with concrete posts, and the front garden has a steel fence.
Patio
The rear garden is neatly laid with ceramic tiles, creating a patio-like space. The front also has a paved terrace area.
Veranda
The glass conservatory (glazen serre) with sliding glass panels that open to the garden functions similarly to a modern veranda.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The listing describes the property as being on water (aan vaarwater, aan water) with views of the Lage Vaart canal, directly opposite Meridiaanpark and the Lage Vaart.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden (vegetable/herb garden) is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Almere is in a very flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The views described are of greenery and the Lage Vaart canal, not city views. The area is residential.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing repeatedly emphasizes unobstructed views over greenery and the Lage Vaart canal from multiple rooms, with nature literally at the doorstep.
Remarkable Sea View
Almere is inland with no sea views possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned. The views are of the park and canal.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: Remeha cv-ketel (2023) and Tzerra Ace-Matic 35c CW5 combi comfort gas combi boiler.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned; the living room has a 'cinema wall' but no fireplace is described.
Hardwood Floors
The entire property has a herringbone PVC floor ('visgraat PVC vloer'), not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
Tiled floors in bathroom (XL floor and wall tiles), toilet (anthracite floor tiles), and conservatory (same tiles as garden).
Laminate Flooring
The flooring is specified as PVC, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; entire property has PVC flooring and tiles in wet areas.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned in the listing.
Walk In Closet
Multiple walk-in closets mentioned: 'praktische inloopkast' shared between two bedrooms, 'ruime inloopkast' in master bedroom on second floor.
Home Office
Explicitly mentioned: 'praktische werk-/studeerruimte' (practical work/study space) on the second floor landing.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; there is a large window above the front door and mezzanine opening, but no specific skylights described.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned anywhere in the description.
Bay Window
Large windows and panoramic views mentioned, but no bay windows specifically described.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
Walk-in closets are mentioned but no specific built-in wardrobes described.
French Doors
Multiple 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) mentioned: living room to front terrace, kitchen to garden, and conservatory with sliding glass panels.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Plasterwork is described as 'strak stucwerk' (smooth/sleek plasterwork), which is the opposite of ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as light woods, minimalist Nordic style, or hygge elements.
Modern
Extensively described as modern: 'volledig gemoderniseerde woning', 'moderne keuken', 'strak afgewerkt', 'eigentijds wonen', sleek bathroom, high-end finishes throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, raw materials, or loft-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, arched windows, or Mediterranean garden features.
Classic
The property has been fully modernized since 2024; no classic or traditional elements retained besides the exterior garage doors for aesthetic purposes.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1997 and extensively renovated since 2024 with modern finishes. Not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1997, not an early 20th century style.
Post War Functional
Built in 1997, which is post-war but not the typical functional post-war style associated with the 1950s-1960s reconstruction period.
Modernist
Fully modernized since 2024 with high-quality materials, cinema wall, Bora cooktop, glass conservatory, and contemporary finishes throughout.
Newly Build
Listed as existing construction (Bestaande bouw) built in 1997. Although extensively renovated, it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen features.
Oven
The listing mentions 'heteluchtoven' (convection oven) as part of the Bosch built-in appliances.
Microwave
The listing explicitly mentions 'combioven/magnetron' (combination oven/microwave).
Refrigerator
The listing mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator) as part of the Bosch built-in appliances.
Kitchen Island
The listing describes 'een stijlvol kookeiland met dubbele baropstelling' (a stylish kitchen island with double bar arrangement).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes 'een fraaie open verbinding tussen koken, eten en wonen' (a beautiful open connection between cooking, eating and living) and calls it a 'leefkeuken' (live-in kitchen).
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned. There is a 'koffiecorner' (coffee corner) and walk-in closets in the bedrooms, but no kitchen pantry.
Stove
The listing mentions a 'Bora kookplaat' (Bora cooktop).
Induction Stove
The English version explicitly states 'Bora induction cooktop'.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing mentions 'heet waterkraan' (hot water tap) which in Dutch typically refers to an instant boiling water tap like a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
Bora is a brand specifically known for downdraft extractor cooktops. The 'Bora kookplaat' mentioned strongly indicates a downdraft extractor system integrated into the cooktop.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family semi-detached home ('2-onder-1-kapwoning') with no indication of shared facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern', 'luxe', 'stijlvol' with premium materials, Bora cooktop, Bosch appliances, and stylish island - indicating high-end design.
New Kitchen
The kitchen has Bosch appliances from 2023 and Bora cooktop from 2023. The house was substantially renovated from 2024, so the kitchen is relatively new but not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Description explicitly states 'parkeergelegenheid voor twee auto's op eigen terrein' (parking for two cars on own property). Features confirm 'Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren'.
Storage Room
Description mentions 'berging (voormalige garage)' - a storage room from the former garage, plus 'trapkast' (staircase closet) and multiple walk-in closets. Features list 33m² other indoor space and 7m² external storage.
Garage
Features section explicitly states 'Soort garage: Niet aanwezig, wel mogelijk' (Type of garage: Not present, but possible). The former garage has been converted to living space.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, so no automatic garage door exists.
Double Garage
No garage is present, so there is no double garage.
Cellar
No mention of a cellar or basement anywhere in the description. Dutch homes from 1997 typically do not have cellars.
Bike Storage
Description states the former garage storage has 'voldoende ruimte voor het stallen van fietsen' (ample space for storing bicycles).
Covered Parking
Parking is described as an 'oprit' (driveway) with no mention of a carport or roof covering. The parking appears to be uncovered.
Underground Parking
This is a single-family detached/semi-detached home with no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities or charging station in the description or features.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop. The former garage has been converted to living space and storage, not maintained as a workshop.
Shed
Description mentions 'ruime berging' in the back garden. Features list 'Schuur/berging Vrijstaand kunststof' (Free-standing plastic shed/storage).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No mention of renting a parking spot. This is a single-family home with private parking, so rental parking is not applicable.
Parkspot Sale Price
No mention of a separate parking spot for sale. The property includes its own parking on-site.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning full ownership/freehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a semi-detached family home (2-onder-1-kapwoning) built in 1997. No elevator is mentioned and such homes do not have elevators.
Alarm System
The features section explicitly lists 'Alarminstallatie' (alarm system) under Voorzieningen (facilities).
Security Cameras
The description explicitly states the driveway is 'voorzien van camerabeveiliging' (equipped with camera security).
Private Entrance
This is a semi-detached house (2-onder-1-kapwoning) which by definition has its own private entrance. The description details the entrance hall.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a 'stalen hekwerk' (steel fence) for the front garden but no automatic gate is mentioned.
Gated Community
This is a house in the Regenboogbuurt, a regular residential neighborhood with approximately 2,000 homes. It is clearly not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 3-story house requiring stairs to access the first and second floors. The listing describes 'Via de vaste trap' (via the fixed stairs) to reach upper levels. No accessible features are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly stated: 'opstelling voor de wasmachine en droger' (setup for washing machine and dryer) on the second floor landing.
Laundry Room
The laundry setup is described as being on the landing ('op de overloop'), not in a separate dedicated room. It shares the landing space with a work/study area.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable (glasvezelkabel) is listed as a feature, which enables high-speed internet connectivity.
Fibre Internet
Explicitly listed in the features: 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property has modern appliances and security camera, but no smart home automation is described.
Ventilation System
Explicitly listed in the features: 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation). Bathroom also mentions tilt windows for additional ventilation.
Water Softener
Water softeners are specialty items that would typically be mentioned if present. No reference to a water softener anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states '10 zonnepanelen' in the features section and description.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the Energy/Isolation section.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the Energy/Isolation section.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the Energy/Isolation section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the Energy/Isolation section.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired combi boiler (Remeha cv-ketel / Tzerra Ace-Matic 35c CW5) for heating, with no mention of a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A and is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.