Move-In Ready 1930s Townhouse in Utrecht Noordwest
Key Features
Upsides
- The property has been thoroughly renovated in 2022 and further upgraded in 2025, including a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, electrical installation, wall and floor insulation, and HR++ glazing, making it essentially move-in ready.
- The home is fully gas-free and equipped with eight solar panels, underfloor heating, and high-quality insulation, offering lower energy costs and a reduced environmental footprint.
- The location in Utrecht's popular Noordwest district provides convenient access to supermarkets, schools, parks, the city centre, and major transport links including two train stations and the A2 and A27 motorways.
- The property retains authentic 1930s character features such as the stained-glass bay window while offering modern comforts like a roof terrace and a versatile second floor space.
Downsides
- The property officially has only two bedrooms, with the second floor being an open space that would require additional work to create a fully enclosed third bedroom.
- The rear garden is relatively small at 18 square metres, which may be limiting for those seeking a larger outdoor space for children or gardening.
- Parking is only available on public roads, which may require searching for a space during busy periods and could involve permit requirements.
- The energy label is rated C, which, despite the recent improvements, may affect mortgage conditions or perceived value until an updated assessment is obtained.
- The rear door retains only standard double glazing rather than the HR++ glazing installed elsewhere, representing a minor inconsistency in the insulation upgrades.
Description
Cornelis Dirkszstraat 12 presents a well-maintained family home that was originally constructed in 1931 and has undergone significant modernisation in recent years. The property is located in the Noordwest district of Utrecht, a residential area known for its convenient position close to various amenities and the city centre. This terraced house combines authentic period features with contemporary living standards, resulting in a home that balances character with practicality.
The ground floor of the property features an entrance hall with access to the meter cupboard and a modern toilet room fitted with a wall-hung toilet and a small washbasin. From the hall, you enter the living room, which benefits from natural light coming through the characteristic bay window at the front with its original stained-glass details, as well as the large windows at the rear. The living space offers sufficient room for both a seating area and a dining area. The floor is finished with wooden flooring, and the walls and ceilings are smoothly plastered. Underfloor heating has been installed throughout the ground floor for additional comfort.
At the rear of the ground floor, the open-plan kitchen is situated. The kitchen features high-gloss white cabinet fronts and a black granite worktop. The corner layout includes an induction hob, dishwasher, extractor hood, and a Quooker tap providing instant boiling water. Opposite the main kitchen unit, a separate wall unit houses the oven, microwave, and refrigerator-freezer combination.
The rear doors open to the backyard, which is fully paved and requires minimal maintenance. The garden faces northwest and includes a freestanding stone storage shed with access to a rear path. At the front of the property, there is a small front garden facing southeast.
The first floor is accessed via a staircase in the living room. The landing provides access to two bedrooms, the bathroom, and the stairs to the second floor. The front bedroom is a versatile space suitable as a child's room, home office, or guest room. The bathroom is also located at the front and is finished with black floor tiles and wood-look wall tiles. It contains a shower cubicle, a bathtub, a vanity unit, underfloor heating, a window for natural ventilation, an electric heated towel rail, and a connection for the washing machine.
The larger bedroom at the rear serves as the master bedroom and includes a built-in wardrobe. This bedroom has direct access to the roof terrace at the rear, which faces northwest and offers a private outdoor space to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The first floor is finished with laminate flooring and smoothly plastered walls and ceilings.
The second floor consists of a surprisingly spacious open area. While this space is not fully partitioned, the presence of a dormer window at the rear makes it straightforward to create a proper bedroom, home office, or hobby room. The sloping walls provide practical storage space through the knee walls. This floor is also finished with laminate flooring and plastered walls and ceilings.
The property has been fully made gas-free, with heating provided by electric means and hot water supplied by an electric boiler. In 2022, the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, flooring, and electrical installation were all renewed. In 2025, additional insulation measures were carried out, including cavity wall insulation using HR++ EPS pearls and floor insulation using PIF++ material. Also in 2025, virtually all windows were fitted with HR++ glazing, with the kitchen window having already been upgraded in 2022. The only exception is the rear door, which retains standard double glazing. A new fence was installed in the backyard in 2025.
The property is equipped with eight solar panels, each with a capacity of 370 Wp, contributing to reduced energy costs. The energy label is currently rated C, though the recent insulation and glazing improvements may qualify for a reassessment.
The Noordwest district offers a central location within Utrecht. Daily necessities such as supermarkets, schools, sports facilities, and various dining options are within easy reach. The Julianapark and the River Vecht are nearby, providing opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. The property is well-connected in terms of transport, with both Utrecht Zuilen and Utrecht Central stations easily accessible by bike or public transport. The A2 and A27 motorways are also within short driving distance. The historic city centre of Utrecht can be reached by bicycle in just a few minutes.
With a living area of approximately 84 square metres, a built-up outdoor space of 9 square metres, and external storage of 3 square metres, the property sits on a plot of 73 square metres. The total volume is 309 cubic metres. The property is offered at a price of 500,000 euros, payable by the buyer (kosten koper). The delivery date is to be agreed upon. Parking is available on public roads in the vicinity. The property is connected to fibre optic and TV cables.
This home represents an opportunity to acquire a period property that has been thoughtfully updated to meet modern standards of comfort and sustainability, situated in a well-regarded residential area of Utrecht with excellent connections to the wider city and beyond.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located at the front of the house, while the master bedroom is located at the rear with access to a roof terrace, indicating it is not an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate 'moderne toiletruimte' (modern toilet room) accessible from the hall.
Heated Towel Rail
The listing explicitly mentions an 'elektrische handdoekradiator' (electric towel radiator) in the bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a shower cabin but does not specify a rain shower head.
Double Shower
No double shower is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home, so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilet is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (washbasin cabinet), not dual sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states that the bathroom is equipped with 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a rooftop terrace (dakterras) but no balcony is described in the property layout.
Rear Garden
Explicitly stated: 'Achtertuin 18 m² (4,37 meter diep en 4,19 meter breed)' - an 18m² rear garden is present.
Front Garden
Explicitly stated: 'Aan de voorzijde beschikt de woning over een verzorgd voortuintje op het zuidoosten' - a front garden is present.
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced/row house) built in 1931, which typically does not have side gardens. No side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The property has a rooftop terrace (dakterras), not a ground-level terrace. The garden is fully paved but not described as a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly stated: 'Dakterras aanwezig' and described as accessible from the master bedroom, located on the northwest side for afternoon and evening sun.
Fenced Yard
Explicitly stated: 'Nieuwe schutting geplaatst in 2025' - a new fence was installed in the rear garden in 2025.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned anywhere in the listing or property features.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. The second floor is described as a potential bedroom, office, or hobby room, not a separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
The Vecht river is mentioned as being at short distance, but the property itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned. The rear garden is fully paved and maintenance-friendly, not used for growing vegetables or herbs.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in an urban Utrecht townhouse.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned or expected in an urban Utrecht townhouse.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned or possible on a 73m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is in a flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains. No mountain views are possible.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a residential neighborhood (Noordwest). While upper floors might have some city views, nothing remarkable is described in the listing.
Remarkable Garden View
The master bedroom and rooftop terrace have garden access and views, but these are not described as remarkable in the listing.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland, approximately 50km from the sea. No sea view is possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned or present in the area. Utrecht's harbours are in the city center, not in Noordwest district.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned. The Julianapark and Vecht river are nearby but not visible from the property according to the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing
Central Heating
Listing states fully gas-free with electric heating and underfloor heating; no central heating boiler mentioned
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the property description
Hardwood Floors
Ground floor has 'houten vloer' (wooden floor) which could be hardwood
Tiled Floors
Bathroom has 'zwarte vloertegels' (black floor tiles)
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly states 'laminaatvloer' on first and second floors
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; wooden floor and laminate specified
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned on ground floor and in bathroom
Walk In Closet
Master bedroom has built-in closet, not a walk-in closet
Home Office
Second floor described as suitable for home office but not a dedicated feature
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; has dormer window (dakkapel) instead
Exposed Beams
Ceilings described as stuccoed; no exposed beams mentioned
Bay Window
Explicitly mentions 'karakteristieke erker' (characteristic bay window) with stained-glass
Private Indoor Pool
Standard townhouse with no pool facilities
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing
Built-In Wardrobes
Master bedroom has 'praktische ingebouwde kast' (practical built-in closet)
French Doors
Listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French/patio doors) to the garden
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; high-gloss white and black granite kitchen is not typical Scandinavian style
Modern
Explicitly described as 'modernly finished' with 2022/2025 renovations, modern kitchen and bathroom, sleek finishes
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or raw materials
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements present; this is a Dutch 1930s townhouse
Classic
1931 build with preserved character elements including stained-glass bay window typical of 1930s Dutch architecture
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is explicitly described as a 'Sfeervolle jaren '30 woning' (1930s home) with original stained-glass windows (glas-in-loodramen) in the bay window, preserving its historic character despite modernizations.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1931 and explicitly called a 'jaren '30 woning' (1930s home). This is the quintessential early 20th century Dutch architectural style with characteristic bay windows and stained glass.
Post War Functional
Built in 1931, this is a pre-war property. Post-war functional architecture in the Netherlands typically refers to buildings from the late 1940s-1960s built for rapid post-war reconstruction.
Modernist
Despite modern renovations (2022-2025), the building itself is a 1930s townhouse with traditional elements like stained glass, bay windows, and a gable roof. The modernizations are interior updates, not a modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1931. While extensively renovated in 2022-2025, it is clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen.
Oven
The listing mentions an 'oven' located in a separate wall unit opposite the kitchen.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'magnetron' (microwave) in the separate wall unit.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge/freezer combination).
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge/freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as having a 'hoekopstelling' (corner layout) with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes it as a 'moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen).
Pantry
There is a separate wall unit for appliances, but no dedicated walk-in pantry is mentioned in the description.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states the kitchen includes an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen appliances list.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Quooker-kraan' (Quooker tap) in the kitchen.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), meaning the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen features high-gloss white cabinets, a stylish black granite worktop, and a Quooker tap, indicating a modern and design-conscious finish.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen was completely renewed in 2022, making it 3 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'knieschotten' (kneewall storage) on the second floor providing practical extra storage space, plus built-in closet in master bedroom.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. There is a stone shed but it is described as a 'berging' (storage shed), not a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The second floor (third level) is described as an open space with a dormer window (dakkapel) and kneewall storage, which is typical for an attic space in Dutch 1930s row houses.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
The freestanding stone shed (berging) could be used for bike storage, which is typical in Dutch row houses, though not explicitly stated.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions 'vrijstaande stenen berging met achterom' (freestanding stone shed with back entrance) in the garden.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot rental is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) and does not list any VvE (Owners Association) details or service costs, indicating there is no active Owners Association.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), meaning it is freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No Owners Association is listed for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
No Owners Association is listed for this property.
Oa Fees
No Owners Association or service costs are listed for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Owners Association is listed for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No Owners Association is listed for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No Owners Association is listed for this property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story townhouse from 1931 with no mention of an elevator installation.
Private Entrance
The listing describes an 'Entree, meterkast en diepe hal' indicating a direct private entrance to the townhouse.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned; the property has a backyard with back passage but no gate described.
Gated Community
The property is described as being in a regular residential neighborhood (woonwijk), not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
1931 townhouse with 3 floors accessed only by standard stairs, no accessibility modifications mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly mentions 'de aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
There is no separate laundry room mentioned; the washing machine connection is located in the bathroom.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable is available, which guarantees high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
Listed explicitly under provisions as 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features, integrations, or systems are mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
Features list specifies 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) rather than a mechanical ventilation system.
Cable Tv
Listed explicitly under provisions as 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener in the property description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the property has 8 solar panels, each with a capacity of 370 Wp.
Double Glazing
The listing states virtually all windows have HR++ glazing and the rear door has standard double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies HR++ glazing and standard double glazing, but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states the cavity walls were retrofitted with HR++ EPS pearl insulation in 2025.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states the floor was upgraded with high-quality PIF++ floor insulation in 2025.
Heat Pump
The property is gas-free and uses electric heating and an electric boiler, but no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing text.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property is fully gas-free, utilizing electric heating with partial underfloor heating and an electric boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.