Charming Terraced House with Spacious Garden and Four Bedrooms in Zwijndrecht
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious deep garden of 134 square meters with a freestanding stone shed, offering exceptional privacy and a true outdoor living experience
- Four bedrooms plus additional attic space with a dormer window, providing ample room for a family or home office setup
- Extended living room with an open fireplace and aluminum sliding doors that create a seamless connection to the garden
- Favorable location in a quiet residential area close to shops, schools, Develpark, and convenient access roads to Rotterdam and Dordrecht
- Good insulation features including double glazing, Tonzon floor insulation, and insulated extension walls, along with a relatively modern 2016 boiler
Downsides
- The interior is dated and requires modernization, which will involve additional time and financial investment from the buyer
- Energy label D indicates only moderate energy efficiency, suggesting potential for improvement but also additional costs
- No private parking available, with only public on-street parking in the vicinity
- The east-facing garden receives morning and early afternoon sun but limited evening sunlight
- The property dates from 1962, which may involve typical maintenance considerations associated with older homes
Description
Located on the pleasant and quiet Develweg in Zwijndrecht, this terraced house offers a surprising amount of living space combined with a wonderful garden experience. The property presents itself as a home where one can immediately feel at ease, characterized by a warm atmosphere, abundant natural light, and a garden that truly functions as an extension of the living area. The house is situated in a friendly residential neighborhood that provides a sense of freedom, privacy, and greenery.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway that includes a cellar closet and a tidy toilet room. The hallway provides access to the various living areas of the home. The living room is notably generous in size, having been extended at the rear to create additional living space. This extension has resulted in a remarkably spacious living area that offers various layout possibilities. The living room features an attractive open fireplace that adds warmth and character to the space. Large aluminum sliding doors with a convector pit provide direct access to the garden, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor living. The sliding doors allow plenty of natural light to enter the room, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.
The kitchen is situated adjacent to the living area and is of the Italian brand Arc Linea. This kitchen is equipped with a range of built-in appliances that provide a solid foundation for many years of comfortable living. The appliances include a five-burner gas cooktop, an extractor hood, a refrigerator-freezer combination, a hot air oven, and a dishwasher. While the kitchen is functional and offers quality fixtures, it may benefit from updating depending on personal preferences and modern standards.
The first floor of the property houses three bedrooms. One of these bedrooms is located at the front of the house and features access to a balcony, which is a pleasant feature for enjoying fresh air and views of the surroundings. The other two bedrooms on this floor offer flexible use, whether as children's rooms, a home office, or a guest room. The bathroom on this floor is equipped with a bathtub with a glass shower screen, a second toilet, a vanity unit, and a towel radiator. These fixtures provide all the necessary comfort for daily use.
The second floor comprises the fourth bedroom along with additional storage space. This floor features a dormer window that adds both headroom and natural light to the space. The attic floor offers a landing area, the actual attic room with the dormer window, and useful storage areas. This configuration makes the upper floor highly practical and adds significant usable space to the property.
What makes this property particularly appealing is the combination of character and potential it offers. The house has always been lived in with care, yet certain elements have become dated over time. For buyers who wish to realize their own residential preferences and modern finishing, this presents an excellent opportunity to create a contemporary dream home. The property essentially offers a solid foundation upon which new owners can build according to their own taste and requirements.
The garden is undoubtedly one of the standout features of this property. The deep rear garden measures 134 square meters, with a depth of nearly 20 meters and a width of approximately 6.8 meters. The garden has been attractively landscaped and includes a spacious freestanding stone shed. The garden offers a high degree of privacy and a feeling of freedom that is exceptional for a terraced house. The garden faces east, which means it catches the morning and early afternoon sun. Access to the garden is possible via a rear path, adding convenience for activities such as gardening or storing bicycles.
In terms of insulation and energy efficiency, the property has several positive features. The entire house is fitted with double glazing. The floor is insulated using bubble wrap and Tonzon insulation in the crawl space. The side walls of the extension have also been insulated. These measures contribute to a more comfortable indoor climate and help reduce energy costs. The energy label is currently rated D, which indicates there is room for further improvement should the new owners wish to invest in additional energy-saving measures.
The heating and hot water are provided by an Intergas HRE gas-fired combination boiler from 2016, which is owned by the current owners. This boiler is relatively modern and should provide reliable service for years to come.
The location of the property is ideal for families and anyone seeking a spacious and quiet living environment with all amenities within easy reach. The house is centrally situated in the neighborhood, close to shops, schools, the pleasant Develpark, the neighborhood center, and various access roads leading to Rotterdam and Dordrecht. This combination of a peaceful residential setting with excellent connectivity to urban centers makes the location highly desirable.
Parking is available on the public road in the immediate vicinity of the property. While there is no private parking space or garage belonging to the house, the freestanding stone shed in the garden provides ample storage for bicycles, garden equipment, and other items.
The property was built in 1962 and has a gable roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles. The total usable living area measures 152 square meters, while the external storage space measures 8 square meters. The built-in outdoor space, in the form of the balcony, measures 4 square meters. The total volume of the house is 511 cubic meters. The plot covers an area of 257 square meters.
In summary, this terraced house on Develweg in Zwijndrecht offers a surprising amount of space, a beautiful deep garden, four bedrooms, and a favorable location in a popular residential area. The property requires some modernization, which for the right buyer represents an opportunity to create a personalized home that meets all contemporary requirements and preferences. With its solid structure, good insulation features, and excellent location, this house provides an excellent starting point for creating a comfortable family home.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing mentions a 'ligbad met glazen douchescherm' (bathtub with a glass shower screen), which indicates the presence of a shower.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly states 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing describes a standard 1960s townhouse layout with a single bathroom on the upper floor, with no mention of an ensuite bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'keurige toiletruimte' in the hall on the ground floor, and a '2e toilet' in the bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
The listing explicitly includes 'handdoekradiator' in the bathroom fixtures.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
There is no mention of a rain shower in the listing.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family townhouse ('tussenwoning'), so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family townhouse ('tussenwoning'), so the toilet is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular vanity unit) with no indication of a double sink setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing mentions floor insulation ('vloerisolatie') but does not mention underfloor heating in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions a balcony at the front bedroom and 'Balkon aanwezig' in the features section.
Rear Garden
Listing describes a 'prachtige diepe achtertuin' (beautiful deep rear garden) of 134 m² with dimensions provided.
Front Garden
Features section lists 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (rear garden and front garden).
Side Garden
Property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) which typically has no side garden, and none is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
Features section mentions 'Balkon/dakterras' but only confirms 'Balkon aanwezig', no rooftop terrace specified.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda in the listing.
Guest House
There's a 'royaal tuinhuis' but it's described as 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (storage shed), not a guest house.
Waterfront
Property is on Develweg near Develpark but no mention of being on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities in this residential property listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of small livestock facilities in this residential property listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of a private outdoor pool in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of a private outdoor jacuzzi in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of a private tennis court in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Zwijndrecht is in the Netherlands, a completely flat area with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Property is in a quiet residential neighborhood ('rustige woonwijk'), no city views mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The garden is described as beautiful with the living room having sliding doors to it, but 'remarkable' is subjective and not explicitly claimed.
Remarkable Sea View
Zwijndrecht is inland near rivers, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No mention of harbour views in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of landmark views in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing. Dutch homes from 1962 typically do not have AC installed.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'Cv-ketel' and 'Intergas HRE (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2016, eigendom)' - a gas-fired combination boiler from 2016.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned: 'Royale woonkamer met uitbouw, open haard' (spacious living room with extension, open fireplace).
Underfloor Heating
Only CV-ketel (central heating boiler) is mentioned for heating. No mention of underfloor heating system.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned in the listing. Storage spaces mentioned are cellar closet, attic storage, and freestanding shed - no walk-in closet.
Skylight
The listing mentions 'dakkapel' (dormer window) on the attic, which is different from a skylight. No specific skylight mentioned.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned and unlikely for a 1962 Dutch townhouse construction. These typically have flat ceilings without exposed structural beams.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the description or features. Standard townhouse construction.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned and completely unrealistic for a standard 1962 Dutch townhouse with 152m² living space.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Not a typical feature for this type of property.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'aluminium schuifpui' (aluminum sliding patio door), which is a sliding door system, not French doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No mention of Scandinavian design elements like light woods, minimalism, or typical Nordic features. The description focuses on cozy atmosphere and character rather than Scandinavian style.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the property is 'gedateerd geraakt' (become dated) and needs modernization, indicating it is not in modern style.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements like exposed brick, metal accents, concrete, or loft-style features. This is a traditional 1962 Dutch townhouse.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, or Mediterranean architectural features. Typical Dutch 1962 construction.
Classic
Built in 1962, described as 'charmante tussenwoning' (charming townhouse) with 'karakter' (character). Traditional layout with fireplace, multiple floors, and dated interior suggests classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1962, this is a post-war home, not traditionally historic. The 'karakter' mentioned refers to its charm, not historic age.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1962, this is not an early 20th century building (jaren-30 woning).
Post War Functional
Built in 1962, this is a classic post-war functional building. Description of it being 'gedateerd geraakt' (become dated) fits this era.
Modernist
1962 build with traditional pitched roof ('Zadeldak') and conventional layout, not modernist in style.
Newly Build
Built in 1962 and explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a dishwasher (vaatwasser) in the kitchen.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions a hot air oven (hete lucht oven).
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the list of kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a fridge-freezer combination (koel-/vriescombinatie).
Freezer
The listing mentions a fridge-freezer combination (koel-/vriescombinatie).
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description separates the living room and kitchen in the text without mentioning an open plan layout.
Pantry
There is a cellar cupboard mentioned in the hall, but no specific kitchen pantry is listed.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a 5-burner gas stove (5 pits gaskookplaat).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies a gas stove, not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like a Quooker) is mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
A standard extractor hood (afzuigkap) is mentioned, not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) meant for a single family, not a shared living situation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is from the Italian brand 'Arc Linea', which is a premium/design brand, though the listing notes it is partially outdated.
New Kitchen
The listing states the property is from 1962 and the kitchen has become partially outdated, requiring modernization.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'kelderkast' (cellar closet) in hallway, 'bergruimte' (storage space) in attic, and 'Externe bergruimte 8 m²' (external storage space).
Garage
No mention of a garage anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, therefore no double garage.
Attic
Listing mentions 'Zolderverdieping met dakkapel' (attic floor with dormer window) and 'zolderkamer' (attic room).
Cellar
The 'kelderkast' is a cellar closet/cupboard, not a full cellar room.
Covered Parking
No mention of covered parking in the listing.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop in the listing.
Shed
Listing explicitly mentions 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed) and 'royaal tuinhuis' (spacious garden house).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No mention of renting a parking spot in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No mention of a parking spot for sale in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a standard terraced single-family home (tussenwoning) with no mention of shared elements or an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 1962 terraced house with three residential floors. Elevators are not standard or mentioned.
Private Entrance
As a single-family terraced house, it inherently has its own private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property has a front garden and open public parking. There is no mention of a gate.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood with open public parking, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three residential floors and was built in 1962. Essential living spaces like bedrooms and the bathroom are on the upper floors, requiring navigation of stairs. No ground-floor accessibility adaptations are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout description (hall, living room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, attic, shed) does not include a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
The house was built in 1962 and the listing explicitly states it is 'dated' and needs modernization, making smart home features highly unlikely.
Water Softener
Water softeners are practically non-existent in standard Dutch residential real estate and are not mentioned here.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing text or features.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Geheel voorzien van dubbele beglazing' and lists 'Dubbel glas' under insulation features.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing throughout, with no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing mentions 'muurisolatie' in the energy features and specifies 'Zijmuren van de aanbouw geïsoleerd' in the details.
Floor Insulation
The listing specifies 'Vloerisolatie middels noppenfolie en Tonzon-isolatie in de kruipruimte' and lists 'vloerisolatie' under energy features.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly listed as a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas HRE from 2016), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features Tonzon floor insulation, insulated side walls of the extension, and a convector pit in the aluminum sliding door for thermal efficiency.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.