Semi-detached dike house with panoramic polder views and 700m² plot in peaceful Zuidzijde
Key Features
Upsides
- Large 700m² private plot with a southwest-facing backyard measuring 31.5 meters wide, providing ample outdoor space and afternoon sunlight.
- Exceptional unobstructed views over the polder landscape from the rear of the property, offering a peaceful and ever-changing natural backdrop.
- Very quiet location in a small rural hamlet with only local destination traffic, ensuring minimal noise and disturbance.
- Two outbuildings (stone and wooden garages) providing 49m² of additional storage space for vehicles, tools, or hobbies.
- Four bedrooms offering flexible living arrangements for families or those needing home office space alongside living quarters.
Downsides
- Energy label G indicates very poor energy efficiency, suggesting high energy costs and the need for significant insulation and sustainability improvements.
- The stone garage has an asbestos roof that will eventually require professional removal at considerable expense.
- The property is described as a fixer-upper requiring substantial renovation work, modernization, and finishing throughout.
- Heating is provided by gas stoves rather than a central heating system, and hot water comes from a rented geyser, both indicating outdated infrastructure.
- Remote rural location means limited immediate access to shops, services, and public transportation compared to more urban areas.
Description
This semi-detached dike house is situated in the small rural hamlet of Zuidzijde, located near the village of Den Bommel in the Netherlands. The property was originally built in 1901 and is classified as a so-called dijkwoning, which refers to the traditional building style found along Dutch water defenses and dikes. The house presents itself as a renovation project that requires attention, modernization, and finishing work throughout. Buyers interested in this property should be prepared to invest time and resources into bringing the home up to contemporary standards.
The location of this property is notably quiet and peaceful. Zuidzijde is a small neighborhood without through traffic, meaning the street sees only local destination traffic from residents. This setting appeals to those who prioritize tranquility, privacy, and a connection to the natural surroundings while still maintaining reasonable access to the facilities and amenities available in the surrounding villages. The immediate environment is characterized by open polder landscapes, greenery, and a distinct sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find in more urbanized areas of the Netherlands.
One of the most significant features of this property is the generous plot size of 700 square meters of privately owned land. The backyard, facing southwest, measures approximately 31.5 meters in width and 13 meters in depth. This substantial outdoor space offers numerous possibilities for new owners to create their ideal garden setting. The southwest orientation ensures that the garden receives sunlight throughout the afternoon and into the evening hours, making it suitable for outdoor living, terraces, vegetable gardening, or recreational space for children and pets. The rear of the property provides what the listing describes as a phenomenal view over the expansive polder landscape. This unobstructed vista changes with the seasons and weather conditions, offering a constantly evolving backdrop to daily life in the home.
The house itself has a multi-level layout that reflects its character as a dike dwelling. Notably, the kitchen is situated at a lower level than the living room, creating a split-level arrangement that adds spatial interest to the interior. The living room features laminate flooring, a gas stove for heating, and roll-down shutters. The kitchen area has tiled flooring, a staircase leading to the upper level, roll-down shutters, and built-in storage space. This kitchen area is described as spacious and has the potential to become a warm and inviting living space with appropriate renovation.
The ground floor also includes an entrance hall with tiled flooring and a toilet that is partially tiled. A bathroom on this level contains a shower, a washbasin, and is three-quarters tiled. This arrangement suggests that the ground floor serves as the main living area with essential facilities, while the upper level is dedicated primarily to sleeping quarters.
The first floor contains four bedrooms, all with carpet flooring. One of the bedrooms additionally features a washbasin. The landing area has laminate flooring and provides access to a storage attic. With four bedrooms, the property can accommodate a family or provide ample space for a home office, guest room, or hobby space in addition to the main sleeping areas.
As a renovation property, the house requires substantial work. The current energy label is G, which indicates poor energy efficiency. The property has partial double glazing, meaning some windows have been updated while others likely still have single glazing. Heating is provided by gas stoves rather than a central heating system, which is relatively uncommon in modern Dutch homes and may indicate an outdated heating infrastructure. Hot water is supplied by a rented geyser, which represents an ongoing rental cost that new owners would need to consider or potentially replace with their own system.
The roof is a gable roof covered with bituminous roofing material. Given the age of the property, the condition of the roof and underlying structure should be carefully assessed during any inspection.
The property includes two outbuildings that provide additional practical space. There is a stone garage and a separate wooden garage. The stone garage is noted to have an asbestos roof, which is an important consideration for future planning. Asbestos removal, when necessary, must be carried out by certified professionals and can represent a significant expense. The wooden garage offers additional storage or parking capacity. Together, these outbuildings provide space for vehicle parking, storage of tools and equipment, bicycles, or hobby activities.
The total living area of the house is 89 square meters, with an additional 49 square meters of external storage space in the outbuildings. The volume of the main dwelling is 332 cubic meters. The property sits on a corner or end position as a semi-detached house, which typically provides more light and privacy than a mid-terrace position.
The asking price for this property is 365,000 euros, payable by the buyer (kosten koper). This translates to approximately 4,101 euros per square meter of living space. However, potential buyers should factor in the substantial renovation costs that will be required to bring the property to a modern standard of living. The combination of the energy label G rating, the need for potential roof work, asbestos removal considerations, possible heating system upgrades, and general finishing work means that the total investment will significantly exceed the purchase price.
The property is being offered with flexible acceptance terms to be negotiated. The cadastral designation is DEN BOMMEL F 296, and the land is held in full ownership (volle eigendom). Public parking is available on the street for visitors.
This property will appeal primarily to buyers who are comfortable taking on renovation projects and who value the specific qualities of this location. The combination of a large plot, exceptional views, peaceful surroundings, and the character of a historic dike house creates a distinctive offering that differs considerably from standard suburban housing. Buyers with construction skills, creative vision, or experience with renovation projects may find particular value in the opportunity to customize a home in such a remarkable setting.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states 'Douche' (shower) in the bathroom fixtures.
Bathtub
The bathroom description only lists a shower and sink; no bathtub is mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a single bathroom accessible from the landing, with no mention of an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet).
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the bathroom description.
Bidet
No bidet is listed in the bathroom features.
Rain Shower
The shower is mentioned generically without specifying a rain shower head.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, meaning the toilet is private to the residents.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of underfloor heating in the bathroom; it is described as a fixer-upper needing modernization.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or layout.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a large rear garden facing southwest, measuring 31.5 meters wide and 13 meters deep.
Terrace
Terraces are mentioned only as a future possibility for the buyer to create, not as an existing feature.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; only a stone garage and a wooden garage are present on the plot.
Waterfront
The property overlooks a polder landscape, but there is no mention of being directly located on the water.
Kitchen Garden
A kitchen garden ('moestuin') is mentioned as a possibility for the buyer to realize, not as an existing feature.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
Space for animals is mentioned as a future possibility, but no existing livestock facilities are described.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in a polder landscape in the Netherlands, which is completely flat.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a quiet, rural hamlet with no city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is explicitly described as a phenomenal view over the polder landscape, rather than a garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
The property overlooks a polder, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned or visible.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in a 1901 fixer-upper, and it is highly uncommon in this type of rural Dutch property.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states that heating is provided by 'Gaskachels' (gas stoves), meaning there is no central heating system.
Fireplace
The listing mentions a 'gaskachel' (gas stove/fireplace) in the living room.
Tiled Floors
The entrance and kitchen are explicitly described as having a 'Plavuizen vloer' (tiled floor).
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies a 'Laminaatvloer' in the living room and the first-floor landing.
Carpeted Floors
All four bedrooms on the first floor are listed as having 'Tapijt' (carpet).
Underfloor Heating
Heating is via gas stoves, and there is no mention of underfloor heating in this 1901 fixer-upper.
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a walk-in closet in the room descriptions or layout.
Home Office
The layout describes 4 bedrooms and standard living areas, with no mention of a dedicated office space.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a fixer-upper with no mention of a pool, and an indoor pool would be highly unusual for this type of house.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1901 dike house described as having a rural character, which contradicts the minimalist, light wood aesthetic of Scandinavian design.
Modern
The listing explicitly states it is a fixer-upper built in 1901 that requires modernization, indicating it does not currently have a modern style.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements like exposed metal, brick walls, or open lofts; it is described as a characterful rural dike house.
Mediterranean
The house is located in the Dutch polders and features a traditional gable roof with bituminous covering, entirely distinct from Mediterranean architecture.
Classic
Built in 1901, the house is described as a characterful half-detached dike house with a traditional layout and multilevel design typical of older rural homes.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Does this building represents a traditional or historic style?
Early 20th Century
Does this building represents an early 20th century building style? In countries like the Netherlands buildings to which this applies are sometimes called things like a 'jaren-30 woning'
Post War Functional
Does this building represents a post war building style, that had to be functional and mass produces for the rapid increase in population numbers?
Modernist
Does this building represents a modern building style?
Newly Build
Does this building looks like it was newly build?
Kitchen
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning) described as half-detached, not an apartment or shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
This is a 1901 dike house described as a fixer-upper requiring modernization. It is explicitly not a modern design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes this as a 'kluswoning' (fixer-upper) from 1901 that requires modernization, work on finishing, and updating. The kitchen is definitely not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features list 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) and there is a garage on the property.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'bergruimte' (storage space) in the kitchen and 'Externe bergruimte 49 m²' (external storage space).
Garage
The listing explicitly mentions a stone garage and a wooden garage.
Double Garage
Although there are two separate garages (stone and wood), the total parking capacity is listed as 1 auto.
Attic
The layout mentions 'toegang tot bergzolder' (access to storage attic).
Covered Parking
The property includes a stone garage and a wooden garage, providing covered parking.
Underground Parking
The property is a 1901 dike house in a rural area; underground parking is not present.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold.
Open Viewing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-story single-family home built in 1901; an elevator is not mentioned and would be highly uncharacteristic for this type of dwelling.
Private Entrance
The property is a semi-detached single-family house with a clearly defined 'Entree' (entrance) in the layout.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned; the listing only notes a private back entrance ('eigen achterom').
Gated Community
The house is located in a small, quiet rural hamlet ('Zuidzijde') and is not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a multi-level dijk house built in 1901 with inherent level changes (kitchen is lower than the living room) and stairs, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair access.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
The house is from 1901, has an energy label G, uses individual gas heaters, and is described as a fixer-upper requiring full modernization. It definitely does not have smart home features.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly unusual in standard Dutch residential properties and are not mentioned here.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned in the listing, and highly unlikely for a 1901 fixer-upper with an energy label G.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partial double glazing) under the insulation section.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned, and inconsistent with a 1901 home with energy label G that only has partial double glazing.
Wall Insulation
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the construction year of 1901 and the poor energy label G, it is highly unlikely to have modern wall insulation.
Floor Insulation
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the construction year of 1901 and the poor energy label G, it is highly unlikely to have modern floor insulation.
Roof Insulation
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the construction year of 1901 and the poor energy label G, it is unlikely to have adequate roof insulation.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating is provided by 'Gaskachels' (gas stoves), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
Not mentioned in the listing, and extremely rare to find in a 1901 fixer-upper without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing explicitly states that the home requires modernization and potential sustainability improvements ('verduurzaming'), indicating an absence of notable energy efficiency measures.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.