Elegant 4-story terraced home with authentic features and private city garden in Zeeheldenkwartier
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious 4-story layout with 6 bedrooms and approximately 183 m² of living space.
- Excellent maintenance condition and a tasteful interior blending authentic elements like marble fireplaces and panel doors with modern comforts.
- Prime location in the lively Zeeheldenkwartier near shops, restaurants, and the city center.
- Freehold ownership (located on own ground).
Downsides
- The property is located in a municipal protected cityscape, which may impose restrictions on exterior modifications.
- Parking is available only via paid parking or permits, which is common in this area but an extra cost.
- The garden is compact (25 m²) and located on the northeast, meaning it might have limited direct sunlight during parts of the day.
- Age clauses (lead/asbestos) are applicable due to the construction year of 1881.
Description
Located in the vibrant Zeeheldenkwartier, this property at Da Costastraat 167 presents a very tasteful and bright four-story terraced house. The residence is in a very good state of maintenance and features a private city garden. The interior combines distinctive features with authentic elements and personal style, creating a unique atmosphere. In 2023, the Da Costastraat was recognized as one of the three sweetest streets in The Hague, adding to the appeal of this location.
The layout begins with a double entrance featuring original front doors, setting a tone of character immediately. The hallway is equipped with a beautiful granito floor that includes a red border, adding a touch of classic elegance. There is a recessed stair cupboard for storage and a spacious toilet fitted with a handbasin. Between the hallway and the living room, a large glass partition with French doors provides access to the en-suite room. This space includes a sliding partition with four built-in wardrobes, a black marble fireplace, and PVC flooring. The open kitchen is well appointed with various built-in appliances, including a dishwasher, a sink with a shower tap, and a 6-burner gas stove with two ovens. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room has an open connection to the former kitchen area where a second kitchen unit is situated. At the rear of the property, there is a compact but cozy back garden conveniently located within the plot.
The first floor features a landing leading to an L-shaped room. This spacious area was formerly an en-suite room with a side room. It is finished with a herringbone parquet floor and boasts two black marble fireplaces and an ornamental ceiling. A large glass facade with French doors opens onto a rear side room, which includes a bookcase, two built-in wardrobes, a gas fireplace, and a French balcony.
Moving to the second floor, the landing has pine floorboards that extend throughout all rooms on this level. The floor has an atmospheric quality due to the wooden beam ceilings. There is a front bedroom and an L-shaped second front bedroom. The facilities include a modern, beautifully tiled second toilet and a beautifully tiled bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub, a classic vanity unit, and a walk-in shower. There is also a bright rear bedroom on this floor.
An open staircase leads to the spacious attic room. This area features pine floorboards, four skylights, and storage space, offering a versatile area for various uses. For specific dimensions of the rooms, reference is made to the floor plans.
The property is situated on its own ground, meaning it is freehold. Acceptance is by agreement. Sewage charges for 2026 are noted as 195.40 Euros. The electrical installation includes 11 groups with three circuit breakers and a main switch. Heating and hot water are provided by two central heating combi-boilers, one of the brand Remeha and one of the brand Nefit. The maintenance condition of the sanitary facilities and the kitchen is described as good to excellent, while the general maintenance condition of both the interior and exterior is good. The house is fitted with wooden window frames with double glazing, with the exception of the bathroom and bedroom on the rear of the second floor, which have synthetic window frames with double glazing. Authentic elements are preserved throughout, such as panel doors, sliding separations, and ceiling moldings. The property is located in a municipal protected cityscape.
The buyer is free to choose the notary, provided they are located in the Haaglanden region. Lead, asbestos, and age clauses will be applicable. The approximate build year is 1881. The living surface is approximately 183 square meters, and the volume is approximately 715 cubic meters. A technical survey is available. The property is part of a conservation area. The NVM model deed is applicable.
The location offers proximity to the shops, cafes, and restaurants of the Piet Heinstraat and Prins Hendrikstraat. It is a stone throw away from the city center, public transport connections, and arterial roads. Additionally, the seaside resort of Scheveningen is within cycling distance. The cadastral information indicates the municipality is s-Gravenhage, section O, number 7379, with a plot size of 87 centiares. The measurement instruction is based on NEN2580.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloop(stort)douche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom section.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'vrijstaand ligbad' (freestanding bathtub) in the bathroom section.
Ensuite Bathroom
The 'kamer ensuite' mentioned refers to the ground floor living room layout, not a bedroom with an attached bathroom. The bathroom is located on the 2nd floor landing, shared by multiple bedrooms.
Guest Toilet
There is a toilet located on the ground floor ('ruim toilet met fontein'), separate from the bathroom, which serves as a guest toilet.
Bidet
The feature is not mentioned in the listing. In Dutch real estate listings, a bidet is typically listed if present.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a 'stortdouche' (standard shower) but does not specify a 'regendouche' (rain shower). Agents typically highlight rain showers as a luxury feature.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single 'inloop(stort)douche'. No double shower is indicated.
Shared Shower
The bathroom is located on the 2nd floor landing ('Overloop'), serving multiple bedrooms (front bedroom, 2nd front bedroom, rear bedroom), indicating it is a shared shower.
Shared Toilet
There is a '2e toilet' located on the 2nd floor landing ('Overloop'), which is shared by the bedrooms on that floor.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'klassieke wastafelmeubel' (classic vanity unit), implying a single sink. Double sinks would typically be specified.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Frans' balkon' (French balcony) on the 1st floor.
Rear Garden
The listing describes a 'besloten stadstuin' (private city garden) and lists an 'Achtertuin' (back garden) of 25 m² in the features section.
Front Garden
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') on the Da Costastraat with a 'Dubbele entree' opening to the street, implying no front garden.
Side Garden
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning'), meaning it is attached to neighboring houses on both sides, leaving no space for a side garden.
Terrace
The property has a garden, but no specific terrace is mentioned in the description or features.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a spacious attic room ('zolderkamer') with skylights, but there is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing text.
Guest House
There is no mention of a separate guest house or annex.
Waterfront
The property is located in the Zeeheldenkwartier in The Hague, not on a waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
The listing mentions a city garden, but there is no indication it is used as a kitchen garden for growing vegetables.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city terraced house with no space for equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a residential city property with no mention or space for livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
The listing makes no mention of a swimming pool, and the garden size (25 m²) is too small.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
This is a terraced city house with no room for a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat and The Hague is a coastal city; mountain views are impossible.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a city center location, but being a terraced house, the views are likely of neighboring buildings and the street rather than a 'remarkable' panorama.
Remarkable Garden View
The property features a private enclosed city garden, and rooms on the ground and first floor open towards it.
Remarkable Sea View
The listing mentions it is within cycling distance of Scheveningen, but the house itself is in the Zeeheldenkwartier with no mention of sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is not located near a harbour with a view.
Remarkable Landmark View
There is no mention of views towards specific landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing details heating systems extensively but makes no mention of air conditioning, which is not standard for this type of historic Dutch housing.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states heating is provided by '2 c.v.-combiketels' (central heating combi-boilers) of brands Remeha and Nefit.
Fireplace
The listing mentions a black marble fireplace on the ground floor, two black marble fireplaces on the first floor, and a gas fireplace in the rear side room.
Hardwood Floors
The property features 'visgraat parketvloer' (herringbone parquet) and 'grenen vloerdelen' (pine floorboards), which are types of wood flooring.
Tiled Floors
The entrance hallway has a 'granitovloer' (terrazzo) and the bathroom/toilet are described as 'fraai betegeld' (beautifully tiled).
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies parquet, pine, PVC, and terrazzo floors, but does not mention laminate flooring.
Carpeted Floors
The floor types are explicitly listed as wood, PVC, and stone/terrazzo; no carpet is mentioned.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is provided by central heating boilers, and underfloor heating is not listed as a feature in the detailed description.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions built-in wardrobes ('vaste kasten') and storage space, but does not specify a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No specific room is designated as a home office, although the presence of multiple bedrooms and a rear room with a bookcase offers possibilities.
Skylight
The attic room ('zolderkamer') is explicitly described as having '4 dakramen' (4 skylights).
Exposed Beams
The second floor is described as having a cozy atmosphere due to 'plafonds met houten balken' (ceilings with wooden beams).
Bay Window
The description mentions glass facades and French balconies, but does not mention a 'erker' (bay window).
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a standard urban terraced house; an indoor pool is not present or implied.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the inventory of features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The ground floor en-suite room has '4 vaste kasten' (4 built-in wardrobes) and the first floor side room has '2 vaste kasten' (2 built-in wardrobes).
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) on the ground floor to the garden and on the first floor to the side room.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The first floor features an 'ornamenten plafond' (ornamental ceiling) and the listing mentions 'lijstwerkplafond' (ceiling with molding/stucco work).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house is described as light and features pine floorboards, which align with Scandinavian style. However, the heavy use of marble, ornamental ceilings, and classic details reduces the overall alignment.
Modern
The property features modern amenities such as an open kitchen, modern tiling in the bathroom/toilet, and PVC flooring. However, the core structure is a 19th-century building with many preserved historic elements.
Industrial
There are no descriptions of industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete, or metal piping; the style is primarily classic/authentic.
Mediterranean
There are no features described that fit a Mediterranean style (e.g., terracotta, white stucco, specific courtyards).
Classic
The house is built in 1881 and retains many authentic elements: marble fireplaces, ornamental ceilings (ornamenten plafond), panel doors, sliding separations, and terrazzo flooring.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building dates from approx. 1881, is located in a protected cityscape, and retains authentic elements like marble fireplaces, panel doors, and ornamental ceilings.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1881, which is the 19th century, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1881, long before the post-war period.
Modernist
While the interior has modern updates, the building itself is a 19th-century terraced house with a traditional facade.
Newly Build
The listing states the construction year is circa 1881.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The text explicitly lists 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the description of the open kitchen appliances.
Oven
The description states '6-pits gasfornuis met 2 ovens' (6-burner gas stove with 2 ovens).
Kitchen Island
The description mentions an open kitchen and a second kitchen block in the former kitchen area, but does not describe a central island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'Open keuken' (open kitchen) and describes its connection to the dining room.
Stove
The text explicitly mentions a '6-pits gasfornuis' (6-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The stove is identified as a 'gasfornuis', not induction.
Boiling Water Tap
The text specifies a 'spoelbak met douchekraan' (sink with shower tap), which is a spray tap for cleaning, distinct from a boiling water tap like a Quooker.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), not a shared accommodation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'very tasteful' with 'distinctive features' and authentic elements, but it is not explicitly labeled as a 'design kitchen' by a specific brand.
New Kitchen
The kitchen condition is described as 'good to excellent', but the house was built in 1881 and no specific renovation date is given to imply it is brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly lists 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits), indicating parking is available on the street.
Storage Room
The text mentions a 'verdiepte trapkast' (recessed stair cupboard) on the ground floor and 'bergruimte' (storage space) in the attic room.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list; it is a terraced house with street parking.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The layout explicitly describes a 'zolderkamer' (attic room) accessible via an open staircase on the 4th floor.
Cellar
The listing mentions a recessed cupboard but does not mention a basement or cellar.
Covered Parking
The parking provided is street parking, which is typically uncovered.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned for this property.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property description.
Shed
The garden is described but no shed or external storage building is listed.
Street Parking Free
The features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The features list includes 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No specific parking spot rental price is provided, only general street parking permits.
Parkspot Sale Price
No specific parking spot is for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') on its own ground ('eigen grond'). The listing mentions no service costs (VvE contribution) or shared ownership rights, implying there is no active Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'De woning is gelegen op eigen grond' and lists the ownership situation as 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association (VvE) for this property, so no KvK registration exists.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association (VvE) for this property.
Oa Fees
There are no Owners Association (VvE) fees mentioned because the property is a freehold house without an association.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association (VvE) for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association (VvE) for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association (VvE) for this property; buildings insurance would be arranged by the individual owner.
Other Rules
The listing states the property is in a 'Gemeentelijk beschermd stadsgezicht' (Protected townscape), applies 'lood- /asbest- en ouderdomsclausules', and restricts the notary choice to the Haaglanden region.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 4-story house with an open staircase to the attic. There is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) located on a street with its own front doors and address.
Automatic Gate
The house opens directly onto the street (Da Costastraat) and there is no mention of a gate.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street in a lively neighborhood, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house spans 4 floors with stairs and was built in 1881. There is no elevator, making the upper floors inaccessible.
Utilities & Technical
Ventilation System
The 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities) section of the feature list explicitly states 'Mechanische ventilatie'.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing provides detailed information about features and installations but makes no mention of solar panels.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states: 'Het gehele woning is voorzien van houten kozijnen met dubbel glas' (The entire house is fitted with wooden window frames with double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The text explicitly mentions double glazing throughout the property but does not mention triple glazing anywhere.
Roof Insulation
The 'Energie' (Energy) features explicitly list 'Dakisolatie' (Roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as '2 c.v.-combiketels' (2 central heating combi boilers) from brands Remeha and Nefit. There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the text.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.