Modern and energy-efficient terraced house with unobstructed water views in Westerdel
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is modern and energy-efficient, featuring an A energy label, full insulation, and 10 solar panels.
- It enjoys a unique and scenic location with unobstructed views over water and a harbor, situated in a popular, green, and family-friendly neighborhood.
- The house offers spacious and practical family living with four bedrooms, an extended living room, and a deep south-facing backyard with potential to create a private parking space.
Downsides
- As a terraced house, it will have neighbors on both sides, which may affect privacy and noise levels compared to a detached property.
- There is no designated private parking, with the current option being public street parking. Creating a parking space in the garden would require modifications.
- Access to the storage attic on the second floor is via a loft ladder, which may not be as convenient as a permanent staircase for frequent use or for individuals with mobility issues.
Description
Nestled within the popular and well-planned Westerdel neighborhood, this modern terraced house presents a unique opportunity for comfortable and energy-efficient living. Built in 2016, the residence is situated on a wide and quiet street, offering a serene environment for its inhabitants. A defining feature of this property is its prime location, which provides a stunning, unobstructed view over the water and a charming harbor where various boats are moored. This setting combines the tranquility of a water-rich, green environment with the convenience of modern family living, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a balance between relaxation and accessibility.
The house itself is a testament to modern construction standards, boasting full insulation and an impressive energy label A. This high energy efficiency is further enhanced by the installation of ten solar panels, which contribute to lower energy costs and a more sustainable lifestyle. The heating and hot water are provided by city heating, a reliable and efficient system that adds to the home's modern comforts. The layout of the property has been carefully designed to maximize space and functionality for its residents.
Upon entering the home, you are welcomed into a spacious hall that houses the meter cupboard and a separate toilet room equipped with a washbasin. The staircase to the first floor is also located here. The ground floor is dominated by a wonderfully spacious living room, which has been extended at the rear to create a generous area for both a comfortable seating corner and a large dining table. This extension has significantly increased the living space, making the room the heart of the home where families can gather and relax. At the front of the house, the open kitchen is fully equipped with a range of modern appliances. These include a five-burner induction cooktop, an extractor hood, an oven, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and a separate freezer, ensuring that culinary enthusiasts and busy families alike have everything they need.
From the living room, one can step out into the deep backyard, which is a true asset of the property. The garden is situated on the sunny south, ensuring it is a delightful space to enjoy throughout the day. It is currently landscaped as a green garden, offering a peaceful outdoor retreat. A practical detached wooden shed is located in the garden, providing ample storage for gardening tools, bicycles, or outdoor furniture. The garden also features a back entrance for added convenience. A notable feature of the outdoor space is the presence of a double gate, which offers the exciting possibility of creating a private parking space on the property with some simple adjustments, a valuable feature in a residential area.
The first floor of the house accommodates three good-sized bedrooms and a complete, modern bathroom. The bathroom is well-appointed with a bathtub, a separate shower, a washbasin, and a toilet, providing all the necessary facilities for a family. The landing on this floor is spacious and provides access to all these rooms. The second floor of the property is dedicated to a fourth, very spacious bedroom and practical utility areas. This top floor features a landing that hosts the connection for a washing machine and the setup for the mechanical ventilation unit. The fourth bedroom is a large room, enhanced by two Velux skylights that allow for plenty of natural light, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere. A practical storage attic is accessible via a loft ladder on this floor, offering additional space for storing seasonal items or belongings.
The Westerdel neighborhood is a young, spacious, and water-rich area known for its green character and child-friendly design. It offers a pleasant living environment with open waterways, making it a perfect location for nature lovers and families. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the recreational area Geestmerambacht and the beautiful Rijk der Duizend Eilanden (Realm of a Thousand Islands) are in the immediate vicinity, offering endless possibilities for relaxation and activities in nature. Furthermore, the area is well-equipped with various playgrounds, schools, sports clubs, and shopping facilities, all located within a short distance.
The location of this property is also exceptionally favorable in terms of general amenities. For daily groceries, the Broekerveiling shopping center is just a short distance away. For more extensive shopping needs, the Middenwaard in Heerhugowaard, which is the largest covered shopping center in North Holland, is also easily accessible. For a taste of city life, the charming and historic city center of Alkmaar is located only about fifteen minutes away by car. Here, one can enjoy a wide range of shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and events. This location truly offers the best of both worlds: peaceful living in a green, water-rich environment, with all urban amenities and vibrancy within easy reach. The property is offered with a transfer in consultation, making it a flexible option for potential buyers.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douche' (shower) in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom facilities.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the bathroom is accessible via the landing, not directly from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The ground floor layout mentions a separate toilet room ('toiletruimte met fonteintje').
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or feature list.
Shared Shower
The shower is located in the main bathroom accessible from the landing, serving multiple bedrooms.
Shared Toilet
The main bathroom contains a toilet that is shared by the bedrooms on the first floor.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular), indicating a single sink.
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) built in 2016. The layout and description mention a backyard and a second-floor bedroom, but no balcony is specified.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a 'deep, green south-facing backyard' (diepe, groene achtertuin op het zonnige zuiden) with an area of 66 m².
Front Garden
The front of the house faces the water and a harbor ('vrij uitzicht over het water'). No front garden is mentioned; it appears to be directly adjacent to the quay or street.
Side Garden
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning), which typically shares walls with neighbors and does not have side gardens.
Terrace
The text mentions a 'green garden' (groene tuin) and a backyard, but does not explicitly mention a terrace (terras).
Rooftop Terrace
The layout description describes a second floor with a bedroom and a storage attic, but there is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property features a 'double gate' (dubbele poort) and a back entrance, which implies the yard is enclosed, though specific fencing details are not provided.
Patio
The backyard is described as a 'green garden', without specific mention of a paved patio area.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the property description.
Guest House
There is a detached wooden shed (vrijstaande houten berging), but no guest house.
Waterfront
The listing highlights a 'stunning unobstructed view over the water and the charming harbor' and lists the location as 'at waterfront' (aan vaarwater).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a residential terraced house in a neighborhood with no mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned in this residential listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
The property is a terraced house on a 140 m² plot, insufficient space for a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in North Holland, Netherlands, a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a quiet, green, water-rich neighborhood (Westerdel), not in a high-density city center, though it is near Alkmaar.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a backyard, but the primary 'remarkable' view emphasized in the text is the water and harbor.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland near Langedijk and Alkmaar, connected to inland waterways, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The listing specifically highlights the 'unobstructed view over the water and the charming harbor' (haventje).
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks, monuments, or famous buildings are visible from the property based on the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing doesn't mention air conditioning, and it's not typical for Dutch homes built in 2016 to have air conditioning.
Central Heating
The listing mentions 'Stadsverwarming' which is a form of central heating.
Fireplace
The listing doesn't mention a fireplace, and it's not typical for modern Dutch homes to have fireplaces.
Hardwood Floors
The listing doesn't specify the type of flooring.
Tiled Floors
The listing doesn't specify the type of flooring.
Laminate Flooring
The listing doesn't specify the type of flooring.
Carpeted Floors
The listing doesn't specify the type of flooring.
Underfloor Heating
The listing doesn't mention underfloor heating, and it's not explicitly stated as a feature.
Walk In Closet
The listing doesn't mention a walk-in closet, and it's not typical for Dutch homes of this size to have walk-in closets.
Home Office
The listing doesn't mention a separate home office, but with four bedrooms, one could potentially be used as a home office.
Skylight
The listing mentions 'Velux dakramen' in the fourth bedroom.
Exposed Beams
The listing doesn't mention exposed beams, and it's a modern home built in 2016, which typically wouldn't have exposed beams.
Bay Window
The listing doesn't mention a bay window, and it's not typical for modern Dutch terraced houses to have bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
The listing doesn't mention an indoor pool, and it's not typical for Dutch homes of this size to have indoor pools.
Private Indoor Sauna
The listing doesn't mention an indoor sauna, and it's not typical for Dutch homes of this size to have indoor saunas.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing doesn't specify the type of storage in the bedrooms.
French Doors
The listing doesn't specify the type of doors to the garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The listing doesn't mention ornamental plasterwork, and it's a modern home built in 2016, which typically wouldn't have ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing doesn't describe the interior style in detail, so I can't determine if it has Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
The listing describes the house as 'modern and energy-efficient' and mentions a 'modern bathroom'.
Industrial
The listing doesn't describe any industrial design elements, and it's a typical suburban terraced house.
Mediterranean
The listing doesn't describe any Mediterranean design elements, and it's located in the Netherlands, which is not typical for Mediterranean-style homes.
Classic
The house was built in 2016 and is described as modern, which suggests it doesn't have classic design elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 2016, making it a modern construction rather than traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2016, it does not represent an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
Built in 2016, it is not a post-war reconstruction building.
Modernist
The house is modern and energy-efficient, built in 2016. While it features modern elements, it is a standard terraced house rather than a specific architectural modernist style.
Newly Build
The house was built in 2016 and is described as modern and energy-efficient with Energy Label A.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned in the layout section ('vaatwasser' / 'dishwasher').
Oven
Explicitly mentioned in the layout section ('oven').
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned in the layout section ('koelkast' / 'refrigerator').
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned in the layout section ('vriezer' / 'freezer').
Kitchen Island
The listing describes the kitchen at the front of the house and does not mention an island. Standard layouts for terraced houses of this type typically feature wall-mounted kitchens rather than islands.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly states 'open keuken' (open kitchen).
Pantry
A 'trapkast' (staircase cupboard) is mentioned, but no separate pantry is listed or implied for the kitchen.
Stove
The listing includes a 5-burner induction hob which functions as the stove.
Induction Stove
Explicitly mentioned as a '5-pits inductiekookplaat' (5-burner induction hob).
Build In Coffee Maker
The appliance list is specific (hob, hood, oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer) but does not include a built-in coffee maker.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the feature list.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing specifies an 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), typically indicating a standard overhead unit rather than a downdraft system.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' and 'complete', but lacks specific high-end brand names or distinctive design feature descriptions that would classify it as a high-end 'design' kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 2016, and the kitchen appears to be the original one. While modern, it is approximately 8 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'Parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Parking: Public parking), indicating parking is available on the street.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'trapkast' (storage cupboard under stairs) on the ground floor and a 'bergvliering' (storage attic) on the second floor.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The description mentions a 'bergvliering' (storage attic) accessible via a loft ladder ('vlizotrap') on the second floor.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
The property includes a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed), which typically serves as bike storage, though not explicitly labeled as such.
Covered Parking
There is no mention of a carport or covered parking area; parking is 'Openbaar parkeren'.
Underground Parking
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') and there is no mention of underground parking.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) in the backyard.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no private parking spot for rent associated with the property.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot for sale associated with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing describes a terraced house ('tussenwoning') with 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) and does not list a 'Vereniging van Eigenaren' (VvE) section or service costs in the provided features, which is mandatory if a VvE exists.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Full ownership/Freehold) under cadastral data.
Other Rules
No specific restrictive rules (such as age restrictions, pet bans, or anti-speculation clauses) are mentioned in the description.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a terraced house spread over three floors (ground, first, second) with stairs to the upper levels and a loft ladder to the attic. There is no mention of an elevator, which is atypical for this type of dwelling.
Intercom
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not an apartment complex. Intercoms are standard in multi-unit buildings but rare in individual terraced houses unless specifically installed as a luxury add-on, which is not mentioned.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family terraced house. The layout description explicitly states 'Via de entree kom je in de ruime hal' (Through the entrance you enter the spacious hall), indicating a direct, private front door.
Automatic Gate
The text mentions 'aanwezige dubbele poort' (existing double gate) for the possibility of creating a parking spot, but it does not describe it as automatic. It implies a manual or static gate structure.
Smoke Detectors
The house was built in 2016. Dutch building regulations (Bouwbesluit) mandate smoke detectors on every living floor for homes built from 2003 onwards.
Security Door Window Hardware
The house was built in 2016 with 'full insulation' and an energy label A. Modern Dutch building codes from this period require standard security hardware (e.g., SKG-approved locks) on doors and windows.
Gated Community
The description states it is located on a 'wide, quiet street in the popular residential area Westerdel' and mentions open waterways and facilities. There is no indication of a perimeter fence or controlled access characteristic of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
While there is a toilet on the ground floor, the house spans three floors. Bedrooms and the bathroom are located on the first and second floors, accessible only via stairs. The attic is accessible via a loft ladder. Without an elevator or ground-floor bedroom/bathroom, it is not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The layout description explicitly states 'de overloop met de wasmachineaansluiting' (the landing with the washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
The washing machine connection is located on the landing ('overloop') of the second floor; there is no mention of a separate dedicated laundry room.
Fibre Internet
The 'Voorzieningen' (amenities) section lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
The 'Voorzieningen' section lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation), and the layout mentions the 'opstelling van de mechanische ventilatie-unit'.
Cable Tv
The 'Voorzieningen' section lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states '10 zonnepanelen' (10 solar panels) in the features and description.
Double Glazing
Built in 2016 with Energy Label A and 'fully insulated' implies modern glazing standards, though not explicitly verified in text.
Wall Insulation
The listing states 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Floor Insulation
The listing states 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Roof Insulation
The listing states 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as 'Stadsverwarming' (District heating), not a heat pump.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.