Spacious Detached Residence with Expansive Park-Like Garden in Waddinxveen
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features an exceptionally large plot of 2,640 m² offering significant privacy and a park-like garden setting.
- The home is energy efficient with an Energy Label A and is equipped with solar panels.
- There is ample living space with five bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it highly suitable for large families or those requiring a home office.
- The location provides a quiet living environment while remaining well connected to major cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht via the nearby N207.
Downsides
- The garden is located on the north side, which may result in less direct sunlight on the main terrace during parts of the day.
- The heating system is a mix of air conditioning and infrared panels rather than a traditional central heating system throughout, which might not appeal to all buyers.
- The sale requires the use of a project notary, which limits the buyer's freedom to choose their own legal representation.
- The asking price per square meter of living space is high, as the price is largely driven by the value of the land.
Description
Situated in the peaceful and desirable location of Waddinxveen, this detached residence offers a unique opportunity for those seeking space, comfort, and privacy. The property is located on the Brugweg, a street known for its generous plots and detached homes. Set on an exceptionally large plot of 2,640 square meters, the home provides a sense of freedom that is rare to find. The location combines the tranquility of a rural environment with the convenience of nearby urban amenities. Residents can enjoy the views over the surrounding polder while benefiting from a short distance to the center of Waddinxveen, schools, and public transport. The connectivity is excellent, with quick access to the N207 and major cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, making it an ideal base for commuters who do not wish to compromise on their living environment.
The house itself, built in 1957, has been maintained and updated to meet modern standards while retaining its character. With a living area of 197 square meters, the interior is spacious and well laid out. Upon entering, one is welcomed by a bright and airy atmosphere created by the large window areas. These windows not only provide a pleasant amount of daylight but also frame the views of the garden, bringing the outside in. The living room serves as the heart of the home. It is a generous space where the family can gather. A focal point of this room is the open fireplace, which adds warmth and creates a cozy atmosphere during the colder months. The layout of the living room facilitates various furniture arrangements, allowing for both a seating area and a dining space if desired.
Adjacent to the living room is the open kitchen, a true focal point for culinary activities. The kitchen features a cooking island, providing ample workspace and serving as a natural meeting point for family and guests. There is sufficient space for a large dining table, making the transition from cooking to dining seamless. The kitchen is designed for those who love to cook and entertain, offering both functionality and a social setting. The ground floor further emphasizes comfort and accessibility, aligning with the principles of life cycle proof living. Having essential facilities on the main level ensures that the home is suitable for various life stages and provides ease of living.
The first floor accommodates the sleeping quarters. The property boasts five bedrooms, offering ample space for a large family, guests, or a home office setup. The flexibility of the floor plan allows residents to utilize the rooms according to their specific needs, whether that involves creating a quiet workspace or hobby rooms. There are two full bathrooms, which enhances the morning routine convenience for a full household. The bathrooms are equipped with modern amenities, including walk in showers, washbasins, and a bathtub. The presence of a separate toilet adds to the practicality of the layout.
A distinctive feature of this property is its energy performance and heating installation. The home holds an energy label A, indicating high efficiency. To achieve this, the property is equipped with numerous solar panels that help reduce energy costs. The heating system is a mix of modern solutions. The ground floor is heated by air conditioning units and the open fireplace, providing a comfortable climate throughout the year. The upper floor utilizes infrared panels for heating. This setup offers individual control over the temperature in different zones. The property also features double glazing and HR glass, contributing to the insulation and overall comfort. Hot water is provided by a gas fired combi boiler which is owned by the seller.
The outdoor space is arguably the most impressive aspect of this listing. The plot is vast, measuring over 2,600 square meters, and is described as more of a park than a standard garden. It offers a high degree of privacy due to its size and open location. The garden is situated to the north, but the sheer size ensures that there are always sunny spots to be found throughout the day. The property is intersected by ditches, adding to the scenic and varied character of the landscape. A large terrace is located directly behind the house, providing a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the view over the land and the polder beyond. The garden offers endless possibilities for landscaping, gardening, or recreational activities, making it a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Practical needs have not been overlooked. The property includes a detached garage with two electric doors. The garage is spacious enough to accommodate two cars, bicycles, and storage or hobby equipment. Additionally, there is a wide driveway offering parking space for multiple vehicles on private land. This ensures that parking is never an issue for residents or their visitors. The presence of 34 square meters of external storage space further adds to the practical utility of the estate.
The location on the Brugweg is characterized by a mix of greenery and spacious homes, creating a harmonious living environment. It is a place where one can experience the quiet of village life while being just a short drive away from the bustling Randstad. The sale involves a project notary, which is a standard arrangement for specific developments or sales in this area. Delivery is in consultation, providing flexibility for the moving process. This detached house in Waddinxveen represents a unique combination of a spacious, modernized interior and an exceptionally large, private plot, making it a rare find in the current housing market. The measurement of the property is based on the NEN2580 instruction, intended to give an indication of the usable surface area, although differences in measurement results cannot be fully excluded due to interpretation differences or rounding.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions '2 inloopdouches' (2 walk-in showers) in the 'Badkamervoorzieningen' section.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the 'Badkamervoorzieningen' section.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet) in the 'Indeling' section.
Double Shower
The listing mentions two separate showers ('2 inloopdouches'), not a single shower unit with two heads.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The 'Features' section explicitly states: 'Balkon/dakterras Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The 'Features' section lists 'Achtertuin' (Rear garden) with a size of 1.847 m². The description also mentions a 'royale tuin' and views over the 'achterliggende perceel'.
Front Garden
The 'Features' section explicitly lists 'voortuin' (front garden) under the 'Tuin' category.
Side Garden
The 'Features' section explicitly lists 'zijtuin' (side garden) under the 'Tuin' category.
Terrace
The description states: 'Vanaf het grote terras, direct achter de woning heb je uitzicht over het hele achterliggende perceel'.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a 'Balkon aanwezig' (balcony present) but specifies a 'plat dak' (flat roof). While flat roofs can host terraces, the text only explicitly confirms a balcony at the back and a ground-level terrace. There is no specific mention of a roof terrace.
Patio
The listing describes a 'groot terras, direct achter de woning', which corresponds to a patio.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the text.
Guest House
The listing mentions a garage and a separate workspace inside the house, but no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The description states: 'Het perceel wordt doorsneden door sloten.' (The plot is intersected by ditches/waterways).
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of stables or equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Waddinxveen, which is in the Dutch polders (flatlands).
Remarkable City View
The location is described as 'aan de rand van Waddinxveen' with a 'vrij uitzicht' into the 'polder', emphasizing a rural/dorf character rather than a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights the large garden ('meer een park te noemen'), privacy, and views over the plot from the living room and terrace.
Remarkable Sea View
Waddinxveen is an inland town.
Remarkable Harbour View
The location is a polder with ditches, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is described as looking into the polder/nature. No specific landmarks are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The description explicitly states: 'De woning wordt beneden verwarmd met airco's' (The house is heated downstairs with air conditioners).
Central Heating
The features section lists 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) which are components of a central heating system.
Fireplace
The description mentions a 'sfeervolle open haard' (cozy open fireplace) in the living room.
Home Office
The description explicitly mentions 'een aparte werkplek' (a separate workspace).
Private Indoor Pool
The description makes no mention of a pool, and its absence in a feature list for a property of this type strongly suggests it does not have one.
Private Indoor Sauna
The description makes no mention of a sauna, and its absence in a feature list for a property of this type strongly suggests it does not have one.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The description mentions large windows and an open atmosphere, which can be associated with Scandinavian style, but the listing is in Dutch and the specific design details are not fully confirmed.
Modern
The property has energy label A, solar panels, a living kitchen with a cooking island, and air conditioning, indicating modern amenities and upgrades.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features like exposed brick, metal beams, or concrete floors.
Mediterranean
The property is in the Netherlands and no specific Mediterranean architectural elements like terracotta roofs or courtyards are mentioned.
Classic
The house was built in 1957, and 'Brugweg' is described as a characteristic street, suggesting some classic or traditional elements, despite modern upgrades.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1957, this is a post-war home. It is not described as having a traditional or historic architectural style.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is 1957, which is not the early 20th century (1900-1940).
Post War Functional
Built in 1957, it fits the post-war era. While modernized inside (Energy A, open kitchen), the original structure is from a period of functional housing construction.
Modernist
While the interior is modern (Energy A, open plan), the house itself is from 1957 and classified as 'Bestaande bouw' (Existing construction), not a new modernist build.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Soort bouw: Bestaande bouw' and 'Bouwjaar: 1957'.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The description explicitly states 'royale leefkeuken met een kookeiland' (spacious living kitchen with a kitchen island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes a 'leefkeuken' (living kitchen) where cooking, eating, and living merge seamlessly ('naadloos in elkaar overgaan'), which is characteristic of an open-plan kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached single-family home ('vrijstaande eengezinswoning').
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a 'royale leefkeuken met een kookeiland', suggesting a modern layout, but without specific brand names or visual confirmation, the 'design' classification is speculative.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1957. No specific renovation date or mention of a new kitchen is provided in the text.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions a 'royale oprit' (spacious driveway) with parking for multiple cars on the premises.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'Externe bergruimte 34 m²' (external storage space) and notes the garage offers space for storage ('opslag').
Garage
The listing explicitly describes a 'Ruime garage' and 'Vrijstaande stenen garage' (detached stone garage).
Automatic Garage Door
The listing states the garage has 'twee elektrische deuren' (two electric doors).
Double Garage
The listing specifies the garage has a capacity of '2 auto's' (2 cars) and 'twee elektrische deuren' (two electric doors).
Bike Storage
The description explicitly states the garage offers space for 'fietsen' (bikes).
Covered Parking
The garage provides covered parking for vehicles.
Underground Parking
This is a detached house with a garage on a plot of land; underground parking is not a feature of this property type.
Shed
The listing lists 'Externe bergruimte 34 m²' separate from the garage, which typically refers to a shed or separate storage building.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is available on the property's own grounds; there is no rented parking spot.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included with the property; there is no separate parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached house ('vrijstaande woning') on its own plot ('perceel 2.640 m²') with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE) or shared private areas.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No Owners Association exists for this property, therefore there is no registration.
Oa Annual Meeting
No Owners Association exists for this property, therefore no annual meetings are held.
Oa Fees
No Owners Association exists for this property, therefore no fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Owners Association exists for this property, therefore no reserve fund exists.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No Owners Association exists for this property, therefore no maintenance plan applies.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No Owners Association exists for this property, therefore no buildings insurance is managed by an association.
Other Rules
The listing specifies 'Projectnotaris van toepassing' (Project notary applicable), which is a rule regarding the transfer process.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a two-story detached house from 1957 and does not mention an elevator.
Intercom
No intercom system is listed in the features or description.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the property details.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the text.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached house ('vrijstaande woning') which inherently has a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned, only a driveway ('oprit') and electric garage doors.
Video Door Phone
The description does not mention a video door phone.
Security Door Window Hardware
No specific security hardware (e.g., extra locks, safety glass) is mentioned.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street (Brugweg) with a free view, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly mentions 'levensloopbestendig wonen' (life-cycle proof living) with facilities on the ground floor, suggesting high accessibility, though the 1957 construction year may imply some thresholds.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
The listing mentions standard modern amenities like solar panels and AC, but no smart home automation or integration features.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned; this is not a standard feature for this type of listing in the region.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The description explicitly states 'Meer dan voldoende zonnepanelen' (more than sufficient solar panels).
Double Glazing
The features list explicitly includes 'Dubbel glas en HR-glas' under the isolation section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Dubbel glas en HR-glas' but does not mention triple glazing, implying it is not present as a specific feature.
Heat Pump
The heating is listed as 'Cv-ketel, elektrische verwarming en open haard' (Central heating boiler, electric heating, and fireplace). A heat pump is not listed as a specific feature.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features Energy Label A, solar panels, and HR/double glazing. It uses electric heating sources such as air conditioning and infrared panels.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.