Characterful Town Villa from 1903 in Peaceful Hoog Baarn
Key Features
Upsides
- Authentic character features from 1903 including stained glass windows, en-suite doors, high ceilings with stucco moldings, and original details that create a warm period atmosphere.
- Excellent location in the desirable Hoog Baarn neighborhood, walking distance to the town center with shops and restaurants, the forests of Baarn, and the NS railway station.
- Multiple outdoor spaces including a front garden with trees, a side garden with partially covered terrace, and an enclosed rear patio, plus a stone outbuilding with attic in matching style.
- Recent improvements with seven solar panels added in 2023 and previous renovation approximately 20-25 years ago including new roof, double glazing, and insulation.
- Full-height wine cellar adds a unique feature rarely found in modern homes.
Downsides
- The property requires renovation and attention according to the listing, indicating it is not move-in ready and will require additional investment.
- The bathroom toilet is defective, which is an immediate issue that needs to be addressed by a new owner.
- Energy label D indicates below-average energy efficiency, which may result in higher utility costs compared to more modern or better-insulated properties.
- No on-site parking available, with only public parking in the vicinity.
- Semi-detached construction means sharing a wall with the neighboring property, which may affect privacy compared to a fully detached home.
Description
This distinctive town villa is located in a quiet, tree-lined street in the desirable Hoog Baarn neighborhood of Baarn. Built in 1903, the property represents the right half of a double villa and retains much of its original character and charm from the early twentieth century. The residence offers a living area of 124 square meters situated on a plot of 174 square meters, providing more interior space than the exterior might initially suggest.
The ground floor welcomes visitors through a covered entrance with a characteristic front door. The vestibule features floor tiles, leading to a hallway laid with marble tiles and benefiting from a high ceiling that enhances the sense of space. A toilet with a small sink is located on this level. A side portal provides access to a full-height cellar, which is currently used as a storage and wine cellar.
The dining room is accessible through an archway and features wooden floorboards, a fireplace with the potential for a wood-burning stove, and a radiator cover. The front-facing living room connects via en-suite doors with original stained glass panels. This room also has wooden flooring, high ceilings with decorative stucco moldings, a fireplace, a matching radiator cover, the electricity meter box, and stained glass windows. At the front of the property, a light-filled sunroom with stained glass windows and French doors opens onto the front garden.
The robust contemporary L-shaped kitchen is generously proportioned and equipped with various built-in appliances. A Belgian bluestone worktop provides ample workspace. At the rear of the kitchen, there is sufficient space for a seating area to enjoy the cooking activities. A door from the kitchen leads directly to the side garden.
The first floor is reached via a wooden staircase. The landing provides access to three bedrooms of varying sizes, all with wooden floors. The front bedroom features a dormer window. The modern bathroom includes a corner bathtub, a separate walk-in shower with a glass wall, a large tilt window, a washbasin, and a macerator toilet, though the toilet is currently defective.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where a front landing houses the central heating boiler, a washing machine connection, and a tilt window. Adjacent to this is a functional fourth bedroom or attic room with a Velux window, considerable additional storage space behind cabinets, and an exposed beam construction that adds character to the space.
The exterior spaces are varied and appealing. The front garden measures 36 square meters with a depth of four meters and a width of nine meters, featuring attractive trees. A cozy and secluded sun terrace is situated at the front. The side garden includes a partially covered terrace, while the rear offers an enclosed patio garden. A large stone outbuilding with an attic space complements the property and is designed in the same style as the main residence.
The villa underwent significant renovation approximately twenty to twenty-five years ago, during which a new tiled roof was installed along with various insulation measures including double glazing and roof insulation. More recently, in 2023, seven solar panels were added to the property.
The location is notably convenient while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. The center of Baarn, with its shops, supermarkets, coffee shops, and other dining establishments, is within walking distance. The forests of Baarn and the NS railway station are also reachable on foot, making this an well-connected location for both nature enthusiasts and commuters.
The property has an energy label D. Heating is provided by an Intergas HRE gas-fired combi boiler from 2017, which is owned by the property. Hot water is supplied by the central heating boiler and an electric boiler. The property features mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation, and a smoke channel.
Parking is available on public roads in the vicinity. The property is situated on the west side, meaning the outdoor spaces receive afternoon and evening sunlight.
While the villa requires some attention and modernization, it offers considerable potential to once again become a standout property in this attractive street. The combination of original features, solid construction from the early 1900s, and a prime location in Hoog Baarn makes this a property with authentic character and future possibilities.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a separate walk-in shower ('aparte inloopdouche').
Bathtub
The listing mentions a corner bathtub ('hoekligbad').
Ensuite Bathroom
The en-suite doors mentioned in the listing connect the living room and dining room, not a bedroom and a bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies a separate toilet with a small sink on the ground floor ('Toilet met fonteintje').
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
The listing only mentions a single separate walk-in shower ('aparte inloopdouche').
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family villa, so there is no shared shower.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family villa, so there is no shared toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single sink ('wastafel') in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'besloten patiotuin aan de achterzijde' (enclosed patio garden at the rear).
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'mooie voortuin met fraaie bomen' (beautiful front garden with beautiful trees).
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zijtuin' (side garden).
Terrace
The listing mentions a 'knus en besloten zonneterras' (cozy and enclosed sun terrace) and a 'deels overdekt terras' (partly covered terrace) in the side garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned or implied in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The gardens are described as 'besloten' (enclosed/private), which typically implies some form of boundary like a fence or wall, though a fence is not explicitly mentioned.
Patio
The listing explicitly mentions a 'besloten patiotuin' (enclosed patio garden).
Veranda
The property has a 'serre' (conservatory/sunroom) and an 'overdekte entree' (covered entrance), but no veranda is explicitly mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
No waterfront location is mentioned; the property is in a residential area near woods.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Baarn, Netherlands, which is a flat area with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The views described are of trees, gardens, and a quiet street, not a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The property features a front garden with beautiful trees and a luscious green ('lommerrijk') environment, but it is not explicitly described as a 'remarkable' view in a grand sense.
Remarkable Sea View
Baarn is an inland municipality, so there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour or harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a CV-ketel (central heating combi boiler) from 2017 and radiator enclosures throughout the home.
Fireplace
The listing mentions two fireplaces ('schouwen'), one in the dining room with the possibility of a wood stove, and one in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
The description specifies wooden floorboards ('houten vloerdelen') in the dining room, living room, and all three first-floor bedrooms.
Tiled Floors
The entrance areas feature floor tiles ('vloertegels') and marble tiles ('marmeren plavuizen').
Laminate Flooring
The floors are specifically described as real wooden floorboards ('houten vloerdelen'), not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors; surfaces are described as wood, tiles, or marble.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating is mentioned; the heating system relies on a central boiler and radiators.
Walk In Closet
The layout description includes no walk-in closets.
Home Office
While a room could theoretically be used as an office, the listing only specifies 4 bedrooms and does not mention a dedicated home office.
Skylight
The listing mentions a Velux window (skylight) on the second floor and pivot windows ('tuimelvenster') in the bathroom and attic.
Exposed Beams
The second-floor room explicitly features a 'stoere balkenconstructie in het zicht' (sturdy beam construction in sight/exposed beams).
Bay Window
The description explicitly notes an 'erker aan de voorzijde' (bay window at the front).
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of any indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of an indoor sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The second floor has storage space behind 'kastjes' (cabinets), but no dedicated built-in wardrobes are listed as a feature in the bedrooms.
French Doors
The front serre has 'openslaande deuren naar de voortuin' (French doors to the front garden).
Ornamental Plasterwork
The living room features 'hoge plafonds met stuukbies' (high ceilings with ornamental plasterwork/cornices).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1903 classic villa with stained glass, ornamental plasterwork, and heavy historic details, which is the opposite of Scandinavian minimalist design.
Modern
While the kitchen and some systems (solar panels, 2017 boiler) are modern, the core architecture and interior details are entirely historic.
Industrial
There are no industrial elements such as raw concrete, steel fixtures, or open commercial lofts; it is a traditional residential villa.
Mediterranean
The home lacks any Mediterranean characteristics like terracotta roofs, stucco exteriors, or distinct courtyard styles typical of that region.
Classic
Built in 1903, the home features en-suite doors, stained glass, high ceilings, ornamental plasterwork, and original character details defining a classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a 1903 'stadsvilla' (city villa) with authentic details like stained glass windows, suite doors, and ornate arches.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1903, perfectly fitting the early 20th-century architectural period.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1903, predating the post-war era entirely.
Modernist
The design is traditional with historical features, completely contrasting with modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and a construction year of 1903.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as L-shaped with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout describes distinct rooms (living room, dining room, kitchen) separated by doors and en-suite partitions, rather than an open plan.
Pantry
The listing explicitly mentions a 'sta-hoge proviand-/wijnkelder' (walk-in pantry/wine cellar).
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family villa, not an apartment or shared living situation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as robust and contemporary ('eigentijdse'), but it was installed 20-25 years ago and fits a 1903 villa style, suggesting it is not a modern high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing states the villa was renovated approximately 20 to 25 years ago, implying the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the parking option.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'veel extra bergruimte', 'Overige inpandige ruimte 10 m²', and 'Externe bergruimte 13 m²'.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage anywhere in the description or feature list.
Automatic Garage Door
The property does not have a garage, so it cannot have an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
The property does not have a garage, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The property has a second floor described as a 'zolderkamer' (attic room) and the external shed also has a 'vliering' (attic).
Cellar
The description explicitly mentions a 'sta-hoge wijnkelder' (stand-high wine cellar) and a 'sta-hoge proviand-/wijnkelder'.
Covered Parking
Parking is listed strictly as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) with no mention of covered options.
Underground Parking
There is absolutely no mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station is mentioned; only 7 zonnepanelen installed in 2023 are listed.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the property description or features.
Shed
The description mentions a 'grote stenen berging' (large stone shed) and the features list a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of renting a parking spot in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of purchasing a parking spot in the listing.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' meaning full freehold ownership.
Open Viewing
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Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story villa built in 1903 with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a dedicated covered entrance, front door, vestibule, and hall for this half of the duplex villa.
Automatic Gate
No gate is mentioned, and the parking situation is listed as public.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood with public parking and no mention of a gated perimeter.
Wheelchair Accessible
The 1903 villa requires navigating multiple staircases to access the upper floors and the cellar, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions a washing machine connection ('wasmachineaansluiting') but does not state that an actual washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states there is a 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection) on the second-floor landing.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connection is located on a landing ('Voorzolder'), which is not described or designated as a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer or a dryer connection anywhere in the description.
Smart Home
There are no smart home features mentioned; the only recent modern addition mentioned is 7 solar panels.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie, natuurlijke ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned in the property description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states that 7 solar panels were added in 2023.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) in the description and features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the energy/isolation features.
Roof Insulation
The listing mentions 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) as one of the insulating provisions added during renovations.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas HRE), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a mechanical ventilation system to improve air quality and energy efficiency, and holds an energy label D.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.