Spacious family home with sunny south-facing garden in quiet Benthuizen

Located in the peaceful and welcoming village of Benthuizen, this attractive family home is situated on Christinastraat in the Dorp-Oost area. The property offers a comfortable living environment with four full bedrooms, a generous garden with excellent privacy, and well-maintained kitchen and bathroom facilities. The surrounding area provides various amenities including play facilities, primary schools, and shops, while being positioned on the edge of Zoetermeer ensures that all urban conveniences are easily accessible. The beautiful Bentwoud nature area is within walking distance, offering excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.

The ground floor layout begins with a front garden leading to the entrance hall. This hallway includes a wardrobe area, a hanging toilet with a small sink, the meter cupboard, a spacious stair cupboard providing ample storage, the staircase to the upper floors, and doors leading to both the living room and kitchen. The bright living room features large windows on both sides, allowing for the creation of a pleasant sitting area and dining space. The floor is finished with wooden flooring, and the walls have a smooth spachtelputz finish. The half-open kitchen is separated from the living room by a characteristic archway. This L-shaped kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances including a refrigerator, dishwasher, induction cooktop, extractor hood, and a combination oven-microwave.

The garden at the rear of the property is a particular highlight. Measuring approximately 13 meters in depth and facing south, this sunny outdoor space always offers a pleasant spot to relax. Without direct rear neighbors, the garden provides significant privacy. Features include an electric sun awning, an outside tap, a plastic storage shed, and access via a rear path. The total garden area measures 76 square meters.

The first floor is reached via a lit staircase with PVC covering. The landing provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. The two bedrooms at the rear of the property have PVC flooring and wallpapered walls, while the front bedroom is finished with carpet. The bathroom is neutrally tiled and includes a shower, a double sink with vanity unit, and a second toilet. A wide window in the bathroom ensures plenty of natural light and ventilation. All window frames on this floor are made of plastic, including those in the bathroom.

The second floor features another PVC-covered staircase leading to a spacious landing with a skylight. The technical room houses the Intergas CV boiler from 2020, along with space for a washing machine and dryer. The fourth bedroom has a lowered ceiling with spot lighting and a plastic Velux skylight window. This floor is carpeted and offers substantial storage space behind the knee walls and in the attic storage area. There is potential to expand this floor into two bedrooms, possibly with the addition of dormer windows at the front and/or rear.

The property benefits from several upgrades including a quality PVC floor and staircase covering, mostly plastic window frames with HR glass, and eight solar panels which are rented rather than owned. The energy label is rated A, reflecting the good insulation standards. The home was originally built in 1980 and has a gabled roof covered with tiles.

Benthuizen itself is a quiet and child-friendly village that offers the advantages of city living without the drawbacks. The nearby dike with its green surroundings and peaceful polder landscape, a traditional windmill, and the extensive Bentwoud with various walking and sports facilities are all close by. Parking is available on public roads in the vicinity.

The property has a total living area of 120 square meters measured according to the NEN2580 standard. The building-related outdoor space measures 1 square meter, and there is 7 square meters of external storage space. The total plot size is 150 square meters and the building volume is 399 cubic meters. The property is offered at 475,000 euros costs to the buyer, which translates to approximately 3,958 euros per square meter of living space.

Delivery of the property can be arranged by mutual agreement, with short-term occupancy being possible. The purchase agreement will include standard provisions such as buyer's choice of notary and an age/materials clause, which is standard practice for properties from this construction period. Interested parties will receive access to a digital environment containing relevant documents including the questionnaire B, list of items, cadastral map, and energy label prior to any viewing.

The property is offered as full ownership and is registered in the cadastral register as BENTHUIZEN B 1874. The home has three full living levels and is classified as a terraced house. The quiet street location within a residential area adds to the appeal of this family residence. Fiber optic cable is available at the property.