Spacious terraced house with sunny southwest garden and modernization potential in Katwijk
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a spacious layout with 4 bedrooms and the potential to create a 5th bedroom on the attic floor, offering ample room for families.
- The backyard is located on the southwest, providing optimal sunlight conditions throughout the day, complemented by a roof terrace on the first floor.
- The house has an energy label A and is equipped with a relatively new HR combiketel from 2019, ensuring lower energy costs and reliable heating.
Downsides
- The property requires modernization, specifically mentioning the simple kitchen and the need to create a personal living style.
- There is a significant restriction on the sales process where tenants of Dunavie have priority until June 2026, meaning external buyers must wait over two years to purchase.
- A self occupancy obligation applies with a penal clause, preventing the buyer from renting out the property immediately.
Description
This spacious terraced house is situated on a quiet, child friendly street in the Hoornes district of Katwijk. The property offers a generous living experience with a total living area of 111 square meters spread over two floors and an attic. The home is built on a plot of 105 square meters of private land and features a delightful backyard facing the southwest. This orientation allows residents to enjoy the sun throughout a large part of the day, making the outdoor space a true asset during the warmer months. The house was originally built around 1966 and 1968 and has been preserved over the years. While the property is in sound condition, it requires modernization. This provides an excellent opportunity for buyers to implement their own style and taste, creating a custom living environment for a comfortable period of residence.
Entering the home on the ground floor, you arrive in a spacious hall which grants access to the toilet and a practical understairs storage cupboard. At the front of the house, the simple kitchen is situated. Adjacent to the kitchen is an internal storage room equipped with water and electricity connections. The living room is located at the rear of the property and has been extended. With an area of 28 square meters, it offers ample space for a comfortable seating and dining area. The room is garden oriented, meaning there is plenty of natural light and a direct visual connection to the outside. Through the living room, one can access the secluded and sunny backyard. The garden is located on the southwest and covers an area of 33 square meters. It has a depth of over six meters and a width of over five meters. There is also a stone storage room attached to the front of the house, providing additional space for storage or parking bicycles.
The first floor of the residence hosts four bedrooms, making the layout particularly generous for families. All bedrooms on this floor are fitted with fixed wardrobes, offering convenient storage solutions. Two of the bedrooms provide access to a large roof terrace, which is a pleasant feature for enjoying fresh air and morning sun. The bathroom on this floor is finished in a light color scheme and fully tiled. It is equipped with a shower, a washbasin, and a design radiator. The layout ensures privacy and comfort for all residents.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, which comprises the attic. This level currently serves as a large open space featuring two Velux dormer windows that ensure plenty of daylight enters the area. The attic offers significant storage space and houses the central heating boiler installation. The open structure of this floor presents a fantastic opportunity to realize a fifth bedroom, adding further value and versatility to the property. This flexibility makes the house suitable for various family sizes and life stages.
From a technical perspective, the property is well maintained. The central heating is provided by a High Efficiency combi boiler from the brand Intergas, which was installed in 2019. The boiler is owned by the property, ensuring no additional lease costs. The property has an energy label A, which indicates good energy efficiency. This is achieved through roof insulation and double glazing. The presence of mechanical ventilation, a TV cable, and glass fiber connections adds to the modern convenience of the home.
The sales process for this property is managed under a specific protocol by housing corporation Dunavie. There are several important conditions regarding the purchase. Dunavie is the seller of the property. Current tenants of Dunavie have priority when reacting and bidding on this house until June 19, 2026. After this specific date, the property will be offered on the open market. Third parties and external buyers can schedule viewings only after the aforementioned date. The seller reserves the right of allocation, meaning they are not obligated to accept the highest bid. A self occupancy obligation applies to this property, meaning the buyer must intend to live in the house themselves and cannot rent it out immediately. This obligation is enforced by a penal clause. Additionally, a non occupancy clause applies, which prohibits the buyer from living in the property before the transfer of ownership at the notary. Because of the construction year, an old age clause is included in the purchase agreement to protect both parties regarding potential defects related to the age of the building. The transfer will take place at the project notary, Verhees Notarissen in Katwijk.
In summary, this is a spacious family home with four potential bedrooms and the possibility to create a fifth. The southwest facing backyard and the roof terrace provide excellent outdoor living spaces. While the home needs updating, it offers a solid foundation with an energy label A and a relatively new central heating system. The location near the Hoornespassage shopping center ensures daily amenities are within easy reach. The priority period for tenants means the listing is currently looking for a specific buyer profile, but it presents a unique opportunity for those eligible or willing to wait until mid 2026.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom has a 'douche' (shower).
Bathtub
The bathroom facilities are listed as 'Douche en wastafel' (shower and sink), with no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a bathroom on the landing ('overloop') accessible to multiple bedrooms, not a private en-suite.
Guest Toilet
The ground floor hall is explicitly described as having a toilet ('hal met toilet').
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or features list.
Rain Shower
The shower is mentioned, but not specified as a 'rain shower' or 'regendouche'.
Double Shower
No indication of a double shower setup in the description.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not a shared housing facility.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not a shared housing facility.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list only a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not listed in the features or description, and the property is described as requiring modernization.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing confirms the presence of a 'dakterras' (roof terrace) on the 1st floor.
Rear Garden
The listing describes a 'heerlijk zonnige achtertuin' (lovely sunny rear garden) located on the southwest.
Front Garden
The 'Kenmerken' section explicitly lists 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) with a shed attached to the front and a garden at the rear, making a side garden highly unlikely and not mentioned.
Terrace
The listing mentions a 'groot dakterras' (large roof terrace) on the 1st floor.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'groot dakterras' (large roof terrace) accessible from two bedrooms.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house or separate annex is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is in a residential area in Katwijk, with no mention of waterfront proximity.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable patch is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
The property is a standard suburban terraced house with no space or mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned or expected for this property type.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool is mentioned and it is not feasible for a 105 m² plot.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
A tennis court is impossible on a 105 m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in the Netherlands (Katwijk), a country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is in a residential neighborhood ('woonwijk') on a quiet road, suggesting no city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room is 'tuingericht' (garden-facing), offering a view of the sunny backyard, which can be considered pleasant but not explicitly 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Sea View
Although Katwijk is a coastal town, the property is in the 'Hoornes' district, which is inland. A sea view is unlikely and not mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no mention of a harbour view, and the location does not suggest one.
Remarkable Landmark View
No views of landmarks are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states the property is heated by a 'CV HR combiketel (Intergas 2019)'.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or the list of features.
Underfloor Heating
Only central heating via a CV combiketel is mentioned. Underfloor heating is not listed as a feature.
Walk In Closet
Bedrooms feature 'vaste kast' (fixed closets), but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
No dedicated home office is mentioned. The attic offers space for a 5th bedroom, but not explicitly an office.
Skylight
The description explicitly mentions 'twee Velux dakramen' (two Velux skylights) on the 2nd floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; typical 1960s construction has finished ceilings.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the description.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard family townhouse; a pool would be explicitly listed if present.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing states 'vier slaapkamers alle voorzien van vaste kast' (four bedrooms all provided with fixed closets), which translates to built-in wardrobes.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Built in 1968 and needs modernization; no mention of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1960s townhouse that requires modernization, featuring a 'simple kitchen' and standard layout. It lacks the minimalist, light wood aesthetic typical of Scandinavian design.
Modern
Built in 1968 and described as needing modernization. While it has a modern boiler and an A energy label, the interior fittings (e.g., simple kitchen, fully tiled bathroom) and overall state suggest a dated rather than modern aesthetic.
Industrial
This is a standard row house ('tussenwoning') with no mention of loft-style elements, exposed brick, or open-plan industrial spaces.
Mediterranean
While the garden is on the southwest, there are no architectural or decorative elements (e.g., terracotta, stucco, specific colors) indicating a Mediterranean style.
Classic
The house is from 1968, which is 'existing construction' but not typically classified as architectural 'classic' (pre-WWII). However, it retains a traditional layout structure.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1968, it is a standard post-war suburban house, not a traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
The construction year (1968) is much later than the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1968, it is a quintessential post-war 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) designed for functional, mass housing.
Modernist
While from the 1960s, the house is described as standard ('tussenwoning') and needing modernization, lacking features that would define it as a notable 'modernist' style building.
Newly Build
The house was built in 1968 and is categorized as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing mentions an 'eenvoudige keuken' (simple kitchen) and states the property needs to be 'gemoderniseerd' (modernized). It is highly probable that a simple, dated kitchen would not include a built-in dishwasher.
Oven
While an oven is a standard appliance, the kitchen is described as 'simple' and in need of modernization. It likely has an older freestanding cooker with an oven or just a hob, but this is not explicitly confirmed. Assuming it is present in some form.
Microwave
Microwaves are not typically a fixed feature in 'simple kitchens' of older homes needing renovation.
Kitchen Island
The description places the kitchen 'Aan de voorzijde' (at the front) and the living room is 'tuingericht' (garden-oriented, back). This indicates a closed, traditional layout, making an island impossible.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text clearly describes the kitchen at the front and a separate living room at the back, confirming a closed layout.
Pantry
The layout description mentions a 'trapkast' (cupboard under stairs) and a 'berging' (storage room), but no pantry within the kitchen itself.
Stove
A kitchen would logically have a stove, but the type is not mentioned. Given the 'simple' description, it is likely present but basic.
Induction Stove
The home is from 1968 with a 'simple kitchen' requiring modernization. It is extremely unlikely to have a modern induction cooktop.
Build In Coffee Maker
This is a luxury feature incompatible with a 'simple kitchen' in need of renovation.
Boiling Water Tap
This is a luxury feature. A kitchen described as 'simple' and requiring modernization would not have a boiling water tap like a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
This is a modern design feature not found in 'simple kitchens' of 1968 homes.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) for sale as a single family unit. There are no shared amenities.
Design Kitchen
The listing explicitly calls it an 'eenvoudige keuken' (simple kitchen) and says it needs to be modernized. It is the opposite of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen is 'eenvoudige' and the house needs to be 'gemoderniseerd', indicating the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly lists 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
The listing describes an 'inpandige berging' (indoor storage) with water and electricity, and a 'trapkast' (staircase cupboard).
Garage
The listing mentions a 'fietsenberging' (bike shed) and a 'berging' (storage shed), but no garage for car parking.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so an automatic garage door is not present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present on the property.
Attic
The property has a 'zolderetage' (attic floor) accessible via a fixed staircase, described as an open space with a Velux window.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the description or features.
Bike Storage
The description explicitly mentions an 'aangebouwde stenen fietsenberging' (attached stone bike shed).
Covered Parking
The parking is listed as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), which typically implies open-air on-street parking, not covered.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
While there is an indoor storage room with water and electricity, it is listed as a 'berging' (storage) and not specifically as a workshop.
Shed
The property includes an 'aangebouwde stenen berging' (attached stone shed) at the front.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot available for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing includes a 'Zelfbewoningsplicht' (self-occupancy obligation) and 'Niet-bewonersclausule' (non-occupancy clause), which generally restrict renting out the property.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The 'Zelfbewoningsplicht' (self-occupancy obligation) typically requires the owner to live in the property, prohibiting long-term rentals.
Owners Association
The property is a single-family terraced house on its own ground ('eigen grond'), with no mention of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states '105 m² eigen grond' (own ground) and 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), meaning it is freehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association present.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association present.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association present.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association present.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association present.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association present.
Other Rules
The sale includes specific rules such as a priority period for tenants until June 2026, a self-occupancy obligation, a non-occupancy clause, and an age clause.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) built in 1968 with stairs to the first and second floor (attic). There is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a 'Eengezinswoning' (single-family home) which inherently has a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
It is a terraced house in a residential neighborhood with public parking. There is no mention of a gate or automatic entry system.
Gated Community
The property is located on a 'rustige weg' (quiet road) in a 'woonwijk' (residential neighborhood) with public parking, indicating it is not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property has multiple floors reachable only by stairs (trap naar zolderverdieping). While there is a toilet on the ground floor, all bedrooms and the shower are located on the upper floors.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing describes a property that needs modernization ('dient te worden gemoderniseerd') and does not inventory any appliances. It is standard practice that such a property is sold without appliances.
Laundry Room
The layout describes a kitchen, storage (berging), and bedrooms, but makes no mention of a dedicated laundry room or 'washok'.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, no dryer is listed in the inventory or description, and the property is being sold in a condition requiring modernization.
High Speed Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which supports high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as a facility.
Smart Home
The property was built in 1966, is described as requiring modernization, and has no mention of smart home technologies or automation systems.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softening system in the description or features list, which is consistent with typical Dutch homes of this age.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing description or features list. Given the presence of an energy label A, they might be expected, but other measures (boiler, insulation) are explicitly listed while solar panels are not.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) in the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing). It does not mention triple glazing (HR++ or driedubbel glas).
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not listed in the 'Isolatie' section, which only specifies roof insulation and double glazing. The description notes the property 'dient te worden gemoderniseerd' (needs modernization), suggesting older, less efficient features.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation is not listed in the 'Isolatie' section. Given the age (1968) and the note about modernization, it is likely absent or insufficient.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the 'Isolatie' section.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a 'CV HR combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery. As there are no solar panels listed, a home battery is highly improbable.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.