Energy-efficient detached home in green oasis near Hoorn center

This detached residential property is located at Commandeur Ravenstraat 1 in the city of Hoorn, specifically in the Noord district, Buurt 12 02. The home was originally constructed in 1946 and has since undergone a comprehensive renovation and modernization in 2018, transforming it into a highly energy-efficient residence with an A+++ energy label.

The property is situated on a plot measuring 283 square meters and offers a total living area of 114 square meters. Additionally, there is 18 square meters of other indoor space and 5 square meters of external storage. The total volume of the building is 494 cubic meters. The asking price is 695,000 euros, which translates to approximately 6,096 euros per square meter of living space.

One of the most notable features of this property is its exceptional energy efficiency. The home achieves an A+++ energy rating, consuming less than 50 kilowatt-hours of electricity per square meter annually. This level of efficiency is accomplished through a combination of factors including a ground-source heat pump system (Ecoforest EcoGeo 3-12 A++ with buffer), 16 solar panels, comprehensive insulation across the roof, walls, and floors, and the use of high-efficiency HR++ glass in all plastic window frames and doors. The property is completely gas-free, relying entirely on electricity and geothermal energy for its heating and hot water needs.

The heating system utilizes a ground-source heat pump that was installed with two 80-meter deep ground boreholes. The heat pump is accompanied by a 200-liter hot water boiler, both located in the basement. The electrical system includes a three-phase meter box with 12 circuits distributed across three earth leakage switches, with dedicated three-phase circuits for the heat pump, solar panels, and induction cooktop. The basement also has space available for the installation of a home battery system.

The ground floor features underfloor heating with cooling capability, laid with natural stone flooring in light natural tones. The entrance hall is positioned on the west side of the property and includes a tidy toilet room with a wall-hung toilet and a small window. From the hall, there is access to the staircase leading to the first floor, as well as entrances to the kitchen and living room.

The living area combines a sitting section and a dining section, with views of the garden on all sides. The modern open kitchen is equipped with a spacious cooking island featuring a Quooker instant boiling water tap, a Bora induction cooktop with integrated extraction, and an A++ dishwasher with a comfort lift mechanism. The island contains eight large drawers. Three tall cabinets house the combination oven and refrigerator-freezer. The municipal permit for the removal of load-bearing walls to create this open layout is available.

An extension accessible from the kitchen contains a utility area and a room currently suitable as a bedroom or workspace, with a loft above. This space has its own entrance via the back path, making it particularly suitable for use as a home office or practice space.

The garden surrounds the property and includes fruit trees (cherry, apple, and fig) along the path to the front door. A large terrace on the south side features various plants, raspberry bushes, and butterfly bushes. The garden offers privacy with no overlooking from neighbors. There is a storage shed and a rain barrel. The listing notes that parking on the property could potentially be realized.

The first floor is heated by a low-temperature heating system and contains two spacious bedrooms and a hobby room. The largest bedroom has two built-in closets, while the second bedroom features a French balcony. The hobby room is located at the rear and includes a built-in closet, washing machine connection, and a pull-down staircase to the attic room. All rooms on this floor have tilt-and-turn windows and individual thermostats.

The first-floor bathroom is described as modern and spacious, containing a bathtub, walk-in shower, wall-hung toilet, washbasin, bathroom furniture, underfloor heating, ventilation with a humidity sensor, and a tilt-and-turn window.

The second floor, also heated by low-temperature heating, consists of an insulated and heated attic room that spans the entire footprint of the house. This space has two extra-large skylights and can serve as a fourth bedroom or hobby room. It also has its own thermostat.

The property is located on a quiet road in a sheltered position within the center of Hoorn, while also being part of a residential neighborhood with open views. The location offers proximity to the charming city center of Hoorn, the Park theater, sports facilities, the hospital, the steam train, and schools, all within walking distance. The Hoorn NS train station is approximately two minutes away, offering a 30-minute connection to Amsterdam Central Station. By car, the A7 highway is accessible within minutes. Hoorn recently gained the largest city beach in the Netherlands, and the area offers pleasant walking routes along the canals toward the atmospheric harbor and the IJsselmeer.

The property is available immediately and is offered with a structural inspection certificate. Parking in the area requires permits. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles.