Versatile Corner Home with Ground Floor Extension in Daalmeer
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a highly versatile ground floor extension with its own entrance and bathroom, making it ideal for a home office, practice space, or accessible bedroom for elderly or disabled family members.
- The first floor walls go straight up without slants, maximizing the usable space in the three bedrooms and ensuring no floor area is lost to roof angles.
- The location in Daalmeer offers a quiet, green environment with a safe play area directly in front of the house, while still being close to shopping centers, schools, and nature reserves like Geestmerambacht.
- Residents can park directly next to the house without needing a parking permit, which is a significant convenience in many Dutch neighborhoods.
- The west facing backyard is sheltered on two sides by the house and the extension, creating a private outdoor space that benefits from afternoon and evening sunlight.
Downsides
- The main house utilizes a hot air heating system rather than traditional radiators or underfloor heating, which is generally considered less efficient and provides less precise temperature control compared to modern central heating systems.
- The kitchens and bathrooms are described as simple or basic in their tiling and finish, suggesting they may require updating or modernization to meet current tastes or standards.
- The ground floor pine wood flooring requires maintenance before it will be fully ready for a new occupant, representing an immediate additional task or expense.
- The electrical system appears somewhat limited with only five circuit breakers, which may be insufficient for modern household electrical demands without an upgrade.
- There is a discrepancy in the plot size between the cadastral data split into two parcels and the general listing features, which might cause minor confusion during the purchasing process.
Description
Located in the spacious and green neighborhood of Daalmeer in Alkmaar, this corner house at Daalmeerpad 49 offers a highly adaptable living arrangement suited for various lifestyle needs. The property distinguishes itself primarily through a sizeable ground floor extension that includes a bedroom and an en suite bathroom, providing a valuable additional space that can serve multiple functions depending on the requirements of the occupants.
The ground floor extension is accessible both through the main house and via its own separate exterior entrance. This dual access makes the space exceptionally versatile. It can function as a comfortable bedroom for a family member with mobility challenges, as the room is wheelchair accessible. Alternatively, it serves well as a dedicated home office, a practice room for professionals such as therapists or music teachers, or a quiet hobby space. Having a private entrance allows homeowners to receive clients or patients without compromising the privacy of the main living areas. Both the extension and the main living room offer pleasant views of the west facing backyard, allowing residents to enjoy afternoon and evening sunlight.
The main living area on the ground floor features a spacious living room measuring approximately 6.84 by 5.19 meters. The room is oriented towards the garden and benefits from a large sliding patio door that integrates the outdoor space into the living experience on sunny days. An additional high window in the side wall ensures that the room remains bright even during overcast weather. Beneath the staircase, there is a practical storage closet. The ground floor is largely finished with pine wood floorboards which, following some maintenance, can provide many more years of service.
Situated at the front of the house is the closed kitchen, measuring approximately 3.34 by 2.13 meters. This kitchen features windows on two sides, creating an alcove like effect that provides abundant natural light and an open view. The front view looks out over a green public square equipped with play facilities, offering a safe environment for young children and a friendly, open atmosphere for the street. The main entrance hall houses the meter cupboard, which has five circuit breakers and two earth leakage switches, as well as a simply tiled guest toilet with a small sink.
Moving to the first floor, the design maximizes usable space because the exterior walls continue straight up without any roof slopes reducing the floor area. This floor contains three well proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom is located at the rear facing west, measuring approximately 4.54 by 3.11 meters. Because the afternoon sun arrives later in this room, it tends to stay cooler for sleeping. The large windows offer views of the property's own backyard and partially over neighboring gardens, ensuring a good degree of privacy. The second bedroom measures approximately 3.54 by 2.02 meters and is suitable as a nursery or a compact home office. The third bedroom is located at the front facing east, measuring approximately 3.24 by 3.11 meters, where occupants can enjoy the morning sun and an unobstructed view of the green square below.
The first floor also contains a simply tiled bathroom equipped with a bathtub, a sink, and a second toilet. A window in the front facade provides natural daylight and ventilation.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, which houses a generous attic room. This space features a large skylight in the rear roof slope, bringing in significant natural light. Under the sloping ceilings on both sides, convenient storage areas have been created. A small landing area at the top of the stairs offers additional space for storing items, aided by a window in the side wall that illuminates the stairwell.
The outdoor space consists of a green backyard located on the west, measuring 66 square meters with a depth of 12.26 meters and a width of 5.35 meters. The garden is enclosed by the main living room and the ground floor extension on two sides, creating a sheltered and private outdoor area. At the rear of the garden stands a detached stone storage shed measuring 2.81 by 2.10 meters, featuring a tiled roof and electrical connections. Additionally, there is a wooden shed located behind the extension measuring approximately 3.51 by 2.40 to 1.66 meters. The garden is accessible via a rear path.
The location in Daalmeer is characterized by its green layout and proximity to daily amenities. The Daalmeer shopping center is nearby, offering a variety of stores for daily groceries. Schools, daycare centers, sports facilities, and healthcare services are also located in the immediate vicinity. The center of Alkmaar is easily accessible by bicycle or public transport.
For those who appreciate nature and recreation, the property is well positioned. The nature reserve Geestmerloo and the larger recreational area Geestmerambacht are within cycling distance, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, swimming, and relaxing by the water. The surrounding polders and the broader North Holland landscape are also easily reachable. The beaches of Bergen and Schoorl are also conveniently accessible for a day trip to the coast.
Parking is straightforward, as residents can park their car directly next to the house without the need for a parking permit. The property is built in 1989 and has an energy label C. It features roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The original section of the house uses hot air heating, while the extension has its own central heating boiler system for hot water and heating.
With a total living area of 145 square meters, a plot size of 180 square meters, and a volume of 535 cubic meters, this corner house provides ample space for a family. The layout includes six rooms in total, five of which are bedrooms, along with two bathrooms and a separate guest toilet.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a shower (douche) in the ground floor bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a bathtub (ligbad) in the first floor bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The ground floor room has an adjoining bathroom accessed through the room, but the description suggests it may be accessed via a hallway rather than being a true ensuite directly connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate toilet room with a sink near the entrance on the ground floor, which functions as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the listing. Absence of mention suggests it's likely not present as it would typically be highlighted as a feature.
Bidet
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Bidets are typically mentioned if present as they are a notable feature in Dutch homes.
Rain Shower
Not specifically mentioned. The listing only states 'douche' without specifying the type of shower head.
Double Shower
Not mentioned. The listing only references a single shower (douche) without indicating it's a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home, not a shared living arrangement. Showers are for the household's private use.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home with private toilet facilities. There are 2 toilets in total for the household's use.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular sink) in each bathroom, not double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Not mentioned in the listing. Bathroom heated floors are typically mentioned as a selling point if present.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions an 'Achtertuin' (rear garden) of 66 m² located on the west.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a 'voortuin' (front garden) in the features section.
Side Garden
There is no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The features section lists a 'zonneterras' (sun terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description.
Guest House
Although there is an added ground-floor bedroom with its own bathroom and private entrance, it is structurally an extension (aanbouw) of the main house rather than a separate guest house building.
Waterfront
While water recreation is nearby, the property itself is not located directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in the Netherlands, which is entirely flat, so there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The views described look out over a green square, gardens, and public green spaces, not a cityscape.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly highlights views of a lovely green garden from both the living room and the ground-floor extension, as well as views over public greenery from the front bedrooms.
Remarkable Sea View
Although the sea is reachable, the property does not have a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned or possible based on the inland location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Hot air heating (heteluchtverwarming) in original house and separate CV installation in extension - both are forms of central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Pine wood floor boards (grenenhouten vloerdelen) are mentioned - pine is a softwood, not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
Bathrooms described as simply tiled (eenvoudig betegeld), but main living areas have pine wood floors. No tiled floors in main areas mentioned.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned; ground floor has pine wood boards.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeting mentioned in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned; hot air heating system is used instead.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned; only storage spaces under sloped roof and a trapkast (under-stair cupboard) described.
Home Office
Explicitly mentioned as possible use: 'een rustige thuiswerkplek' (quiet home workspace) for the ground floor extension, and bedroom 2 described as 'zeer geschikt voor thuiswerkers' (very suitable for home workers).
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: 'groot dakraam' (large skylight) in the attic room on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; sloped roof described but beams not mentioned as visible feature.
Bay Window
Kitchen described as having windows on two sides giving the feeling of cooking in an 'erker' which is Dutch for bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; this is a standard residential home.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned; only general storage spaces described.
French Doors
Sliding patio door (schuifpui) and access doors mentioned, but no French doors (double opening doors) described.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork or decorative moldings mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements described; standard 1989 Dutch home with functional description only.
Modern
Built in 1989, described as existing construction with simple tile work in bathrooms; not modern styling.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal accents, or concrete finishes.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features described such as terracotta, arched doorways, or warm color palettes.
Classic
Standard 1989 Dutch corner house with traditional layout; no specific style mentioned but not styled in any particular modern way.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property was built in 1989, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1989, long after the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1989, this is a late 20th-century suburban corner house with a gable roof, not a post-war functionalist building from the 1940s-1960s.
Modernist
The house features a traditional gable roof (zadeldak) and a standard suburban layout, lacking the characteristic flat roofs and minimalist forms of modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing clearly states the construction year is 1989 and categorizes it as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Described as a closed kitchen room of 3.34 x 2.13 meters; no island is mentioned and the size makes it unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly describes it as a 'gesloten keukenruimte' (closed kitchen room).
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family corner house, not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
Kitchen is described as a closed room with windows, but no high-end finishes, luxury brands, or design elements are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1989 and there is no mention of the kitchen being recently renovated or replaced.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing states 'Uw auto parkeert u zonder parkeervergunning direct naast uw woning' and features list 'Openbaar parkeren'.
Storage Room
Multiple storage spaces mentioned: trapkast (staircase closet), storage spaces under the sloping roof on 2nd floor, and space on the small landing.
Garage
No garage mentioned anywhere in the listing. There is a stone shed but it's described as a 'berging' (storage shed), not a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage mentioned at all in the listing.
Attic
Listing describes 'ruime zolderverdieping' with 'royale zolderkamer' and features list 'vliering' (loft).
Cellar
No cellar or basement mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Covered Parking
Parking described as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) next to the home with no mention of any cover or carport.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned. Parking is described as being next to the home at street level.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities or laadpaal mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Shed
Two sheds explicitly described: a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (2.81 x 2.10m) with pannendak and electricity, and an 'extra houten berging' (3.51 x 2.40/1.66m). Features also list 'Schuur/berging'.
Street Parking Free
Listing explicitly states 'zonder parkeervergunning' (without parking permit), implying free street parking.
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly states parking is 'zonder parkeervergunning' (without parking permit).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No mention of renting a parking spot anywhere in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No mention of purchasing a separate parking spot anywhere in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family corner house (hoekwoning) with its own land (180m2 eigen grond). No VvE mentioned, which is typical for standalone single-family homes in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) for both cadastral parcels, indicating freehold property.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this property type.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this property type.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this property type.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this property type.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this property type.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this property type.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 3-story single-family corner house with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The text explicitly states the ground floor extension has its own exterior door and private entrance, independent from the main house.
Automatic Gate
It is a standard corner house in a residential neighborhood with open public parking; no gates are mentioned.
Gated Community
The property is located in the Daalmeer residential area with a public green space in front, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states the ground floor extension is wheelchair accessible and suitable for a disabled family member, though upper floors require stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
No smart home features or devices are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions a 'warmte terugwininstallatie' (heat recovery system) in the features, which functions as a mechanical ventilation system.
Cable Tv
The feature list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' under provisions.
Water Softener
Not mentioned in the listing and not a standard feature in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the description or features list.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
Only 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) is mentioned; triple glazing is not listed.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
Heating is described as forced air and a CV-ketel (gas boiler); no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
A heat recovery system is explicitly listed under the heating features.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.