Spacious 5-room end terrace home with garden in popular Merenwijk, Leiden

This property is located at Beukenrode 2 in the Slaaghwijk area of Leiden, situated within the popular and family friendly Merenwijk district. The asking price is 469,000 euros costs to the buyer. The home is an end terrace house that was built in 1974 and offers a generous living space of 128 square meters. The total plot size measures 132 square meters, providing a comfortable outdoor area for residents to enjoy.

The Merenwijk neighborhood is well regarded for its family oriented character and excellent range of local amenities. Residents benefit from close proximity to Wijkpark Merenwijk, which offers various recreational facilities including pleasant walking routes, a children's farm, and multiple playgrounds for younger residents. The area provides convenient access to everyday necessities with several schools, a general practitioner practice, sports facilities, and the De Kopermolen shopping center all within easy reach. Nature enthusiasts can appreciate the nearby nature reserve, while those who enjoy water activities and beach outings can visit the recreational beach known as 't Joppe, which is located at a short distance from the property.

The historic center of Leiden is reachable by bicycle within a few minutes, offering a rich selection of museums, restaurants, cafes, and shopping opportunities. The location is also favorable in terms of connectivity, with good access to major highways including the A4, A44, and N11. Public transportation options are readily available from this location, with Leiden Central Station and various bus stops easily accessible.

The ground floor layout features a front garden facing east with a detached wooden storage shed. The entrance hall provides access to the meter cupboard and a separate toilet. From the hall, residents can reach the kitchen situated at the front of the property, which also connects through to the living room. The living room is described as being light and bright, and it provides direct access to the spacious back garden. The back garden faces west, measuring approximately 50 square meters with dimensions of 8.90 meters in depth and 5.63 meters in width, making it an attractive outdoor space for afternoon and evening sun.

The first floor can be reached via a staircase and features a landing with a fixed storage cupboard. This level contains three bedrooms in total, with one bedroom located at the front spanning the full width of the property, offering ample space. Two additional bedrooms are positioned at the rear of the house. The bathroom on this floor is equipped with a shower, washbasin, toilet, and a washing machine connection, providing all essential facilities.

The second floor is accessible via a fixed staircase and comprises a spacious landing where the central heating boiler is installed. A fourth bedroom is located on this level, providing additional accommodation space. The property thus offers a total of five rooms, including four bedrooms, making it suitable for families of various sizes.

Regarding energy efficiency, the property holds an energy label C. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combi boiler from Intergas, which was installed in 2014 and is included in the sale as owned property. The windows feature wooden frames with mostly double glazing throughout, with the exception being the windows around the front door which have single glazing. Mechanical ventilation is present in the property.

It is important to note that this property was formerly a rental home and requires modernization work. Potential buyers should factor in renovation costs when considering this purchase. The roof is a pitched roof covered with bituminous roofing material.

The property is subject to ground lease, which is a form of long term leasehold where the land is owned by the municipality. The ground lease canon has been paid in advance until September 10, 2048. Annual administrative costs of 70.91 euros apply. Buyers should be aware that municipality permission is required for the transfer of the ground lease rights.

Several contractual clauses will be included in the purchase agreement. These include an age clause acknowledging the property's construction year of 1974, an asbestos clause, a clause stating the property has never been occupied by the current seller, building regulation clauses, measurement instruction clauses, a clause regarding the establishment of easements, a delivery clause, a clause regarding potential deviations in cadastral boundaries, and a self occupation clause that prohibits renting out the property.

Parking is available on public roads in the area. The external storage space measures 6 square meters and consists of a detached wooden shed located in the front garden. The total volume of the property is 453 cubic meters.

The property is available for viewing and the asking price per square meter amounts to 3,664 euros. Transfer is negotiable in terms of timing. The designated project notary for this sale is BMS Netwerk Notarissen. Interested parties are advised to engage their own NVM certified purchasing agent to represent their interests during the transaction process.