Semi-Detached Corner Home with Unique Free Views in Leiden's Merenwijk

Located on a truly special spot on the edge of the Merenwijk district in Leiden, this semi-detached corner house from 1987 offers a generous living area of 170 square meters. The property includes a detached garage and stands on a unique plot measuring 663 square meters. Many local residents will recognize this home from walks towards the Kagerzoom, and now it has become available on the market. An opportunity like this does not present itself often.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this property is its free position at the rear. Across the entire width of the plot, the garden borders a canal with the Kagerzoom dike behind it. This provides the home with a pleasant and unobstructed view of the dike with sheep and the surrounding green landscape. Additionally, the property offers numerous possibilities, ranging from single-level living to converting it into a unique family home suitable for growing teenagers.

The house is situated at the end of a residential street with a playground. This location combines the best of both worlds: the green environment of the Merenwijk and the proximity to the vibrant center of Leiden. The Merenwijk district is known for its green and child-friendly surroundings with good schools and a large shopping center within walking distance. The Forellen neighborhood is located on the edge of Leiden and borders the water-rich polder landscape of the Groene Hart region.

There are also ample opportunities for sports activities nearby. The golf course, tennis and padel courts, and bowling center are all within a five-minute bicycle ride. The Merenwijk is excellently accessible by bicycle, car, and public transport. The center of Leiden with its shops, restaurants, canals, cultural attractions, and Central Station is only a few kilometers away. Other cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam are easily accessible via the A4, A44, and A12 motorways.

The ground floor layout begins with the garage, which is located at the end of the street. The garage can be entered via a roller door at the front and a side door, offering sufficient space for a car and bicycles. A path runs alongside the garage leading to the entrance of the home. Here you enter a spacious hall with a meter cupboard, toilet with small sink, coat storage, and a staircase with storage space leading to the first floor.

The living room is pleasantly bright and the spacious layout offers many arrangement possibilities. The large windows and sliding door at the rear ensure natural light intake and provide a beautiful view of the garden. There is also a small wood stove in the living room. The open kitchen with a granite countertop is located at the front of the house and is arranged in a U-shape. The kitchen is equipped with a large six-burner gas stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. There is also more than sufficient storage space.

The first floor provides access from the landing to all bedrooms, a toilet room with a wall-hung toilet, and the bathroom. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, bathtub, sink with vanity unit, and towel radiator. In total there are four bedrooms on this floor. The largest bedroom is located at the front of the house and offers a view over the polder. The second bedroom is on the side and provides access to the spacious roof terrace at the rear. The two remaining bedrooms are at the back and look out over the garden.

The second floor landing gives access to the final bedroom and a separate laundry room. This bedroom is spacious and receives sufficient natural light through the skylights present. If desired, this space could still be split into two rooms, and the high ridge offers the possibility of creating additional storage in the form of an attic. There is also a laundry room with connections for the washing machine and dryer, as well as the central heating boiler installation.

What truly makes this property special is the large plot with its free view. The green garden begins between the garage and entrance and extends around the house. Behind the garage there is additional space for storing bicycles. The largest part of the garden lies on the side and at the back of the property. Across the entire width of the plot, the garden borders the canal, with a sunken seating area at the end. The garden contains many green elements and mature trees. At the rear of the garden there is a side path that leads to a shared path.

The technical specifications include a living area of 170 square meters, external storage space in the garage of 18 square meters, and a spacious garden of 663 square meters with a free view. There is also 10 square meters of building-bound outdoor space in the form of a roof terrace. The total volume of the property is 581 cubic meters. The house was built in 1987 and has an electrical installation with sufficient circuits and earth leakage switches.

Heating and hot water are provided by a Remeha HR combination boiler from December 2021. The property has insulation in the form of floor insulation, wall insulation, roof insulation, and double glazing, largely HR++ quality. The energy label is C. The home is located in a child-friendly and quiet residential area. Parking is available for free in the vicinity or in or in front of the garage. All necessary facilities are available in the immediate surroundings. The rear garden specifically measures 311 square meters with a depth of 16.28 meters and a width of 19.13 meters, facing west and accessible via a rear path.

The asking price is 880,000 euros costs to be paid by the buyer, which equals 5,176 euros per square meter. The property is available for viewing and acceptance is in consultation. This semi-detached corner house offers a rare combination of space, a unique plot with free views, and a convenient location near both nature and urban amenities in Leiden.