Spacious Family Home with Energy Label A in Child-Friendly Middenbeemster

The property is a terraced house located at Belthoeve 12 in Middenbeemster, part of the municipality of Purmerend in the Netherlands. The asking price is €386,250 costs to the buyer, which is notably below the appraised value of €515,000. This is because the property is being sold through the Koopgarant scheme, which is a Dutch government program designed to help first-time buyers and people leaving social rental housing to purchase a home at a reduced price. Under this scheme, the buyer agrees to certain conditions, including self-occupation and using a project notary.

The house has a living area of approximately 120 square meters, situated on a plot of 123 square meters. The total volume of the property is 405 cubic meters. Built in 2011, the property is relatively modern and benefits from full insulation, resulting in an energy label A rating. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles.

Upon entering the property through the front garden, you reach the entrance hall. This hall contains the meter cupboard, a toilet with a small sink, and the staircase leading to the first floor. From the hall, there is access to the garden-oriented living room. This living room features a deep storage closet under the stairs and double doors that open directly to the backyard, allowing for pleasant natural light and a good connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Located at the front of the house is the open kitchen, which is fitted with two kitchen units. The kitchen is equipped with an extractor hood and a freestanding dishwasher. The kitchen offers sufficient workspace and storage capacity for daily use.

The backyard faces southeast, which is an advantageous orientation as it receives morning and afternoon sun. The garden measures 45 square meters, with a depth of 8.5 meters and a width of 5.3 meters. There are two freestanding wooden storage sheds in the garden, both of which have electricity connected. Additionally, there is a rear access path, which is practical for storing bicycles and garden equipment.

The first floor is accessed via a fixed staircase. The landing provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a toilet, a vanity unit, and a shower cabin. One of the bedrooms on this floor features a built-in wardrobe wall. Both the front and rear of this floor have dormer windows installed, increasing the usable space and natural light in these rooms.

A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where an additional room has been created. This space is suitable for use as a hobby room, home office, or fourth bedroom. On this floor, there is also a separate utility area housing the central heating boiler, which is an Intergas gas-fired combination boiler from 2010 owned by the current owner, as well as connections for a washing machine and dryer. Additional storage space is available on this level.

The property is located in a relatively new and child-friendly neighborhood in Middenbeemster. There is a nature playground just around the corner. Middenbeemster is a characteristic village within the municipality of Purmerend, known for its rural surroundings and peaceful residential atmosphere. In the immediate vicinity, there are various amenities including schools, childcare facilities, sports facilities, and shops. The center of Middenbeemster and the nearby city of Purmerend are easily accessible. Thanks to the favorable location relative to arterial roads such as the N244 and the A7, cities including Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Hoorn are well within reach.

It is important to note that this property has specific viewing restrictions and purchase conditions. The property can only be viewed during the open house on Thursday, May 7th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Furthermore, this open house is exclusively available to candidates who are leaving a social rental property in the municipality of Purmerend or Beemster. This restriction is in line with the Koopgarant scheme, which aims to assist those transitioning from social housing to homeownership.

The purchase conditions include an immediate availability date, the requirement to use a project notary, and a self-occupancy obligation. The self-occupancy requirement means that the buyer must reside in the property themselves and cannot rent it out.

The cadastral details show that the property is registered as BEEMSTER H 1669 with a plot area of 123 square meters. It is noted that the ownership situation is eigendom belast met erfpacht, which means the property is owned but subject to ground lease. Ground lease is a system common in the Netherlands where the land is owned by the municipality or another entity, and the property owner pays an annual fee for the right to use the land. Prospective buyers should inquire about the current ground lease terms and any applicable canon payments.

Parking at the property is on public streets in the neighborhood, as there is no dedicated parking space or garage associated with the property.

The property features mechanical ventilation, which is a common system in Dutch homes that helps maintain air quality by continuously extracting stale air from wet rooms like the kitchen and bathroom.

The Beemster area itself holds significant historical and cultural value, being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The Beemster Polder was created in the early 17th century through the drainage of a lake, resulting in a highly organized landscape of rectangular parcels and straight roads that exemplify Dutch land reclamation expertise. Living in Middenbeemster therefore offers not only a quiet residential environment but also proximity to a culturally significant landscape.

The specific neighborhood where Belthoeve is located represents a more modern addition to this historic area, with homes built in 2011. This means that while the wider surroundings have a traditional character, the immediate neighborhood benefits from contemporary urban planning principles, including attention to child safety and adequate spacing between properties.

The presence of two wooden storage sheds in the garden is a practical feature that adds significant utility to the property. Having electricity in both sheds increases their versatility, allowing them to be used not only for storage but potentially as workshop spaces.

The energy label A rating indicates that the property performs well in terms of energy efficiency. For a property built in 2011, this is achieved through full insulation of walls, roof, and floors, as well as energy-efficient windows and doors. This translates to lower energy bills compared to older properties and contributes to a more comfortable indoor climate.

The asking price per square meter comes to approximately €3,219, which is relatively affordable compared to the broader Dutch housing market. However, the Koopgarant pricing structure means that this figure does not represent the full market value, which according to the listing appraisal is €515,000, equivalent to approximately €4,292 per square meter.

In terms of the local community, Middenbeemster offers a range of facilities that cater to families. The mention of schools, childcare, and sports facilities in the listing suggests that the area is well-served for families with children. The nature playground mentioned as being around the corner is a particularly attractive feature for families with young children, providing a safe and engaging outdoor play environment.

This terraced house in Middenbeemster offers a practical layout with four bedrooms spread over three floors, a southeast-facing garden with two storage sheds, and an energy-efficient rating of label A. The property is being offered at a reduced price through the Koopgarant scheme, making it accessible to buyers who meet the specific criteria of leaving social rental housing in the Purmerend or Beemster municipalities.