Historic Character Home in Protected Wassenaar Village Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Unique historic character with 17th century origins in a protected village view, offering a living experience connected to local heritage.
- Fully renovated in 2010 with modern comforts including full insulation, updated bathroom, and mechanical ventilation while preserving authentic details.
- Prime location in the old village center of Wassenaar, a highly desirable residential area known for its character and amenities.
- Private enclosed inner garden of 42 m² providing a peaceful outdoor retreat in the heart of the village.
- The impressive double height void in the living room creates a sense of space and architectural interest that enhances the living experience beyond the actual square meterage.
Downsides
- Very limited living space of only 62 m² with just one bedroom, which may be insufficient for many household sizes or lifestyles.
- High price per square meter at approximately 9,597 euros, reflecting the character and location rather than practical living space value.
- No private parking available, with residents relying on public parking in the village center where spaces may be limited.
- Energy label D indicates only moderate energy efficiency, which may result in higher utility costs compared to more modern properties.
- Multiple restrictive clauses in the purchase agreement including a non self occupation clause, age clause, and asbestos clause, which may limit flexibility or indicate potential concerns.
Description
Located in the picturesque old village center of Wassenaar, Berkheistraat 17 presents a unique opportunity to own a nearly detached home with origins dating back to the 17th century. This property is part of a distinctive group of former agricultural buildings that have been preserved over the centuries, situated on a remarkable triangular plot between the Berkheistraat and the Kerkhoflaan. The original positioning and main form of the building remain recognizable today, allowing residents to experience the historical significance of this location in their daily lives.
The facade of the property exudes the charm and character one would expect from a building with such a rich history. Behind this traditional exterior, however, lies a home that was extensively renovated in 2010. This renovation successfully balanced the preservation of authentic details with the introduction of contemporary living comforts. The result is a residence that respects its heritage while meeting modern expectations for comfort and convenience.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by an entrance hall that includes a cloakroom area and a separate toilet. This practical entry space leads to the main living area, which features an impressive double height ceiling that extends all the way to the ridge of the roof. This architectural feature creates an exceptional sense of space and openness that belies the modest square meterage of the home. Natural light floods into this area through the double doors that open onto the sheltered inner garden, creating a bright and airy atmosphere throughout the day.
The ground floor also includes an additional room that currently serves as an office space. This versatile room could equally function as a workspace, hobby room, or guest bedroom depending on the needs of the occupants. A compact but practical kitchen is also situated on this level, providing the necessary facilities for daily meal preparation.
Access to the upper floor is achieved via the impressive void in the living room, leading to the sleeping area. This upper level contains an open sleeping space and a complete bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a walk in shower, a washbasin, and a toilet, providing all the essential facilities in a well designed layout. The open nature of this floor creates an intimate and comfortable living environment that makes efficient use of the available space.
The inner garden is a particular highlight of this property. Tucked away from the street, it forms a peaceful oasis in the middle of the village center. Measuring approximately 42 square meters with dimensions of 12 meters in depth and 3.5 meters in width, this northeast facing garden provides a private outdoor space where residents can enjoy the outdoors in complete privacy. A terrace has been laid out to make the most of this outdoor area. The garden is accessed from the living room through the double doors, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The property is located within a protected village view, which ensures that the historical character of the surrounding area will be preserved for future generations. Additionally, the building has been designated as a landmark structure, recognizing its importance to the visual identity of the area. These designations speak to the special nature of this location and the responsibility that comes with owning such a property.
Despite its historical origins, the home has been fully insulated, with insulation applied to the roof, walls, and floor. This helps to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combination boiler, and the property benefits from both mechanical and natural ventilation systems. A television cable connection is also available.
The property has a living area of approximately 62 square meters and sits on a plot of 102 square meters. The total volume of the building is 233 cubic meters. The asking price is 595,000 euros, which reflects the unique character and location rather than the sheer size of the property.
Parking is available on the public road, as the property does not include private parking facilities. This is typical for homes in the historic village center where space is at a premium.
Prospective buyers should be aware of an easement that applies regarding a tree on the adjacent property numbered 21. The purchase agreement will also include standard clauses regarding the age of the property, a non owner occupation clause, and an asbestos clause, which are common in transactions involving older buildings.
The energy label for this property is D, which is reasonable given the age and character of the building, though the full insulation does help to mitigate energy costs compared to uninsulated historic properties.
Properties of this nature rarely come on the market. The combination of centuries of history, architectural charm, and renovated modern comfort makes this a special opportunity for those who appreciate authentic living spaces with their own story to tell. The location in one of the most characterful parts of Wassenaar adds further appeal, offering village center living with all the amenities and atmosphere that entails.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a walk-in shower (inloopdouche) in the complete bathroom.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub in the description or the list of bathroom fixtures.
Ensuite Bathroom
The complete bathroom is located on the sleeping floor alongside the open sleeping area, effectively serving as an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The description states there is a separate toilet (separaat toilet) on the ground floor.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned anywhere in the property description or features.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the text.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home, so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home, so the toilet is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list mentions only a single sink (wastafel) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
The features explicitly list a 'Zijtuin' (side garden) of 42 m².
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'fraai aangelegde binnentuin met terras' (beautifully landscaped courtyard garden with terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Patio
While a terrace is mentioned, a distinct paved patio area is not specified.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the text.
Guest House
No guest house is present.
Waterfront
The property is in the historic center of Wassenaar, not on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is present.
Remarkable Mountain View
Wassenaar is a flat coastal municipality in the Netherlands; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a village center, not a high-rise city environment, and no city views are mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
Double doors from the living room open directly to the inner garden, bringing in ample daylight and making the garden a focal point from inside.
Remarkable Sea View
Although Wassenaar is near the coast, this property is in the historic village center and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the village center of Wassenaar.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The features explicitly list a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel) for heating.
Home Office
The description explicitly states there is an extra room currently being used as an office (kantoor).
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and the 62 m2 living space makes it physically impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the property description or features.
French Doors
The description mentions 'dubbele deuren' (double doors) opening to the sheltered inner garden.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a historic 17th-century building with a classic Dutch village style, completely lacking Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
Renovated in 2010 with contemporary comfort, but the listing heavily emphasizes the preservation of its authentic, historic character over modern aesthetics.
Industrial
The property is a historic residential home in a protected village center, lacking any industrial architectural features.
Mediterranean
Located in the Netherlands with a traditional Dutch historic aesthetic, no Mediterranean elements are present.
Classic
Described as a characteristic 17th-century former agricultural building with authentic details, a mansard roof, and situated in a protected village view.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing heavily emphasizes its 17th-century origins, rich history, protected village view status, and preserved authentic character after renovation.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is listed as 1930, and it is classified as a 'Herenhuis', fitting the early 20th-century style despite its older origins.
Post War Functional
The building predates WWII and is characterized as historic, not post-war functional.
Modernist
The property is described as having an authentic character and historic charm, contrasting with modernist architecture.
Newly Build
It is explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) with a 1930 build year.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing describes a 'practical little kitchen' in a 62 m² home, making a kitchen island highly improbable.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is mentioned separately from the living space ('Daarnaast is een praktisch keukentje aanwezig'), suggesting it is not open-plan.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in a 62 m² home with a 'little kitchen'.
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is a luxury feature typically mentioned in listings and highly unlikely in a described 'practical little kitchen'.
Boiling Water Tap
A boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is usually highlighted as a selling point and is not mentioned here.
Downdraft Extractor
Downdraft extractors are specific high-end features not mentioned in this listing.
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a nearly detached single-family home, so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a 'practical little kitchen', which does not align with the high-end connotations of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property was renovated in 2010, meaning the kitchen is over a decade old and cannot be considered new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking facilities, indicating there is no private parking spot belonging to the property.
Storage Room
No storage room is mentioned. The ground floor has an entrance hall with a wardrobe and an office room, but no dedicated storage space.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present, therefore there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage present, therefore there is no double garage.
Attic
The listing mentions an impressive 'vide' (a void/opening reaching to the ridge) in the living room, but does not mention a separate, accessible attic for storage or living.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the property description or layout.
Bike Storage
No specific bike storage facility or shed is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; parking is strictly described as public.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the property features.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or preparations for one are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. There is an extra room currently used as an office, but it is not described as a workshop.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the description of the inner garden or property grounds.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no parking spot for rent associated with this property.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no parking spot for sale associated with this property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as 'nagenoeg vrijstaande' (almost detached) and 'halfvrijstaande' (semi-detached) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). No Owners Association (VvE) is mentioned.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) under the cadastral data.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association associated with this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association associated with this property.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association associated with this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association associated with this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association associated with this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association associated with this property.
Other Rules
The listing specifies an 'erfdienstbaarheid' (easement) regarding a tree on the adjacent plot, and includes an age clause, non-self-occupation clause, and asbestos clause in the purchase agreement.
Open Viewing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 2-story historic house with a 'vide' (loft) used to access the upper floor, with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is described as a 'halfvrijstaande woning' (semi-detached house) with its own 'entreehal' (entrance hall), indicating a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate; the property features a 'binnentuin' (inner garden) but no gated entry is described.
Gated Community
The property is located in a protected historic village center, which is inherently public and not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The sleeping area is reached via a 'vide' (open loft space/stairs), making it inaccessible for wheelchair users. It is a historic, multi-level house with limited square footage.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
With a total living area of only 62 m2 and only 2 rooms (living area and open sleeping area), a separate laundry room is practically impossible.
Dryer
Not mentioned. Given the very limited space (62 m2) and lack of a dedicated laundry room, a separate dryer is highly unlikely.
Smart Home
The listing emphasizes authentic character and a 2010 renovation focused on preserving history. No smart home features are mentioned.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) under the provisions/features section.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable) in the list of provisions.
Water Softener
Not mentioned and highly unusual in standard Dutch residential real estate, especially in a historic 62 m2 home.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the protected village view status, mansard roof type, and small footprint of 62 m2, it is highly unlikely to have solar panels.
Double Glazing
Not explicitly mentioned, but the property was fully renovated in 2010 and is described as fully insulated, making standard double glazing highly probable.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned. A 2010 renovation typically used standard double glazing, and the current Energy Label D suggests high-end triple glazing is not installed.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section as 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section as 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section as 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel).
Home Battery
Not mentioned and extremely rare for a small 62 m2 home without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes a mechanical ventilation system and comprehensive insulation upgrades completed during the 2010 renovation.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.