Well-maintained terraced house with sunny southeast-facing garden in family-friendly Sterrenbuurt

This terraced house is situated at Castor 25 in the Sterrenbuurt neighborhood of Berkel en Rodenrijs. The property is presented as an ideal home for first-time buyers looking for a well-maintained family residence in a child-friendly environment. The asking price is set at 389,500 euros, which is costs to be paid by the buyer.

The Sterrenbuurt is known as a family-oriented neighborhood where children can play safely. At the front of the property, there is a planted area with a children's playground, contributing to the family-friendly character of the location. The immediate surroundings offer all daily necessities within walking distance, including primary schools, childcare facilities, playground De Kievit, and a local supermarket.

For those who enjoy nature and recreation, the Groenzoom nature and recreation area is easily accessible by bicycle. The center of Berkel en Rodenrijs with its various shops and amenities is also within comfortable cycling distance, as are several sports facilities and the Annie M.G. Schmidtpark. The property benefits from excellent connections to public transportation, with both bus services and RandstadRail nearby. Additionally, the location provides quick access to several major roads including the A12, A13, A16, N209, and N472 highways, making cities throughout the Randstad region easily reachable.

The house has a total living area of 86 square meters and is built on a plot of the same size. The property was constructed in 1973 and features a pitched roof covered with tiles. Inside, the total volume measures 298 cubic meters. The house spans two residential floors and contains a total of four rooms, consisting of three bedrooms and one bathroom, plus a separate toilet.

Upon entering the property on the ground floor, you arrive in the hallway which provides access to the meter cupboard, a storage closet under the stairs, the toilet, the staircase leading to the first floor, and the living room. The living room is located at the rear of the house and benefits from abundant natural light thanks to a skylight and the patio doors that open directly to the backyard.

The kitchen is positioned at the front of the house and features a practical L-shaped layout. It comes equipped with various built-in appliances including a dishwasher, gas stove, extractor hood, oven, and a refrigerator-freezer combination. The kitchen also houses the connections for both a washing machine and a dryer, making it a functional space for household tasks.

The first floor is accessed via the landing, which provides access to all rooms on this level. The central heating boiler, a Remeha gas-fired combination boiler from 2024 that is owned by the current owners, is installed on this landing. The first bedroom is located at the front of the house. The second bedroom is situated at the rear and features a skylight for natural light. The third bedroom, also at the rear, is equipped with knee wall storage spaces and a built-in closet, providing additional storage capacity.

The bathroom on this floor is neatly finished and includes a shower, a washbasin, and electric underfloor heating, adding comfort during use. There is also a separate toilet on the ground floor for convenience.

The outdoor space consists of a backyard located at the rear of the property, facing southeast, which ensures plenty of sunlight throughout the day. The garden measures 29 square meters with dimensions of 6.5 meters in depth and 4.5 meters in width. In the garden, there is a detached wooden storage shed for garden equipment and bicycles. The garden is accessible via a back path that also leads to a spacious parking area where residents can park their vehicles.

The property has an energy label C, indicating a reasonable level of energy efficiency. The windows are fitted with high-efficiency glass (HR-glas) to improve insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by the recently installed combination boiler.

The property is part of an active Homeowners Association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of 246.35 euros. This contribution covers the maintenance and management of shared elements within the residential complex.

The house is described as move-in ready, with both the kitchen and bathroom in good condition. The central heating boiler was replaced in 2024, which is a significant advantage for the new owners as this represents a considerable expense that has already been taken care of.

Given the construction year of 1973, the purchase agreement will include an age clause, which is standard practice for properties older than 30 years. Similarly, an asbestos clause will be included as is customary for buildings constructed before 1993. These clauses are standard legal provisions and do not necessarily indicate any specific issues with the property.

The delivery of the property is by mutual agreement and will be in accordance with a List of Items specifying the condition and contents of the property at the time of transfer. It is important to note that under Dutch law, a verbal agreement between a private seller and a private buyer is not legally binding. Only when both parties have signed the purchase agreement does a legally valid sale exist, as stipulated in Article 7:2 of the Dutch Civil Code. A confirmation of verbal agreement by email or a draft purchase agreement sent does not constitute a signed purchase agreement.

The property measurements have been taken in accordance with the Branch-wide Measurement Instruction (BBMI), which is intended to provide a more uniform method of measurement to give an indication of the usable surface area. However, this Measurement Instruction does not completely eliminate differences in measurement results due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations when carrying out the measurement.

The asking price per square meter of living space is 4,529 euros. The property is currently available on the market and is listed as a new listing on the Funda real estate platform. The external storage space measures 10 square meters, which includes the detached wooden shed in the garden.

The property features modern connectivity with both fiber optic cable and TV cable connections available. For parking, the property relies on public parking in the vicinity, with the back path providing access to a spacious parking area near the property.