Stately Townhouse with Garden and Original Stained Glass Windows

This stately townhouse is located on Burgemeester Knappertlaan in the Schrijversbuurt neighborhood of Schiedam. The property was originally designed in 1930 by city architect Pieter Sanders for his own residence and holds significant architectural and cultural historical value for the municipality of Schiedam. The building underwent a renovation in 1968 led by architect Bakema from the architectural firm Van den Broek and Bakema, which added a glass extension to the south facade overlooking Julianapark.

The residence offers a generous living area of 290 square meters spread across three living floors and a loft space. The total building volume measures 1,176 cubic meters, and the property sits on a plot of 426 square meters. The house is classified as a monument, which reflects its architectural significance.

Upon entering through the stately entrance, visitors are greeted by a mosaic laid floor. The vestibule features marble floor and wall finishing. The hallway contains stained glass windows created by Willem Bogtman, a master in stained glass art and one of the most influential Dutch glass artists of the 20th century. The hallway also includes a wardrobe niche. The stained glass window above the staircase provides pleasant natural light to this area. A toilet room with a small sink and a window for daylight access is located near the entrance.

The living room spans approximately 45 square meters and can be divided into a spacious seating area and a large dining area. The 1968 renovation added a glass extension to the south facade, creating a bright space with a view toward Julianapark. Opening doors provide access to the corner loggia, which like the entrance features a mosaic floor. The living room includes various built-in cabinets. A beautiful wooden floor runs throughout the entire ground floor.

The kitchen measures nearly 33 square meters and features a countertop block, a sink island, and a built-in cabinet wall. The grey color scheme harmonizes well with the wooden floor. The sink island includes a double sink, a Quooker instant boiling water tap, and ample cabinet and workspace. The countertop block contains a six-burner gas stove with a large oven and additional storage and workspace. The cabinet wall houses two refrigerators, a dishwasher, and a combination microwave oven.

A notable feature in the kitchen is a work of art by Karel Appel embedded in the wall. The artist was a friend of professor Piet Sanders, the son of architect Pieter Sanders and a former resident. During the renovation, Karel Appel created test prints for the facade cladding of Erasmus University Rotterdam. These test prints were personally hung by the artist in the kitchen and bathroom of this residence.

The garden is maintained in a low-maintenance yet atmospheric style. Various materials are used alongside green borders, creating a pleasant outdoor space. A large terrace accommodates gatherings with family and friends. The garden wraps around the property and is accessible from both the living room and the storage building. A driveway in front of the storage building provides parking space for one vehicle.

The back kitchen measures approximately 15 square meters and contains a countertop with a double sink, connections for a washing machine and dryer, and considerable cabinet space. A fixed cabinet houses the central heating boiler and the electric boiler.

The storage building is accessible via the driveway and measures over 11 square meters. It includes a drain sink and a door to the eastern garden.

The first floor is reached via the staircase adorned with the Willem Bogtman stained glass window. The landing provides access to all rooms and includes a built-in closet. A separate toilet with a window for daylight is located on this floor.

The first floor contains five bedrooms. Bedroom I is located at the front and measures approximately 30 square meters. It features a sliding door leading to a pentagonal balcony with a closed masonry balustrade decorated with symbolic ceramic ornaments. This room also includes a storage closet with sliding doors.

Bedroom II is situated at the rear and measures approximately 15 square meters. It contains a wooden fireplace for atmosphere. A wooden window section separates this room from adjacent bedroom III.

Bedroom III is also located at the rear and measures approximately 16 square meters. This room includes various custom-built closets and is accessible from bedroom II. The loft space can be reached from this room.

Bedroom IV is located on the side and measures approximately 11 square meters with a built-in closet.

Bedroom V is also on the side and measures approximately 9 square meters. It includes built-in closets and a fixed sink.

The modern bathroom on this floor is fully equipped with a large vanity unit with a mirror cabinet above, a spacious bathtub, and a roomy walk-in shower with a hand shower and rain shower. Another artwork designed by Karel Appel is visible in this bathroom.

The second floor features a spacious landing with built-in closets and additional storage space above the reinforced ceilings of the bedrooms below.

Bedroom VI is located at the front and measures approximately 12.5 square meters with built-in closets.

Bedroom VII is on the side and measures approximately 11 square meters. It includes built-in closets and a dormer window.

The property has an energy label E. Insulation includes roof insulation, partial double glazing, and HR glass. Heating is provided by a Remeha Quinta Pro gas-fired combination boiler from 2012, which is owned. Hot water is supplied by both the central heating boiler and an electric boiler.

The location offers proximity to the center of Schiedam with its shops, restaurants, theater, and cinema. Julianapark and sports facilities are nearby. Schools and childcare facilities are abundantly available in the area. For travel by car, the A4, A13, A16, and A20 highways are quickly accessible. Public transportation via metro or bus provides direct connections to central Rotterdam or the beach at Hoek van Holland.

The property is offered at 995,000 euros costs to the buyer. Acceptance is by mutual agreement. The asking price per square meter is 3,431 euros. The property type is listed as a villa and detached house. The roof is a hipped roof covered with tiles. The property includes fiber optic cable, natural ventilation, a chimney flue, a sliding door, and TV cable connections.