Sustainable Corner Family Home with A+++ Energy Label in Leiderdorp
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional energy efficiency with A+++ label, heat pump for heating and cooling, 15 solar panels, and estimated energy bills of only a few tens of euros per month.
- Spacious extended living room of approximately 45 square meters with large sliding doors, abundant natural light, and underfloor heating.
- Modern kitchen installed just a few years ago with quality appliances including a Quooker and Smeg oven, plus ample workspace and storage.
- Recently renovated luxury bathroom featuring a walk in shower, bathtub, double vanity, second toilet, and underfloor heating.
- Quiet location with green views, private parking space, and convenient access to the A4 highway, shopping center, and cycling routes to Leiden.
Downsides
- The garden at 61 square meters is relatively modest for a house with nearly 140 square meters of living space and four bedrooms.
- The property was built in 2001, meaning it is over 20 years old despite recent upgrades and renovations.
- Hot water is provided by an electric boiler rather than being integrated with the heat pump system, which may be less efficient.
- The second floor bedroom likely has reduced ceiling height due to the roof construction, which is typical for this type of Dutch row house.
- Only a freestanding wooden shed is available for storage rather than a proper garage or integrated storage space.
Description
Dijkwacht 104 is a well maintained corner house situated in the popular Leyhof neighborhood of Leiderdorp. The property offers approximately 137 square meters of living space spread across three floors, making it suitable for families looking for a spacious and sustainable home. The house was originally built in 2001 and has since been upgraded with modern features and excellent insulation to achieve an A+++ energy label.
The location of this property is particularly noteworthy. The front of the house overlooks greenery, providing a pleasant view and a sense of tranquility. The Leyhof neighborhood is known for its family friendly atmosphere where children can play safely outside. Despite the quiet setting, the property is conveniently located near the Winkelhof shopping center and has easy access to the A4 highway. Cycling to the city of Leiden takes only a few minutes, making this an accessible location for commuters and families alike.
Upon arriving at the property, you are greeted by a front garden that includes a private parking space. The entrance hall is well proportioned and provides access to a modern meter cupboard as well as ample space for a coat rack or wardrobe. The ground floor layout has been thoughtfully designed to maximize living comfort.
The living room is the centerpiece of this home. Through a substantial rear extension, the living area has been expanded to approximately 45 square meters. This creates an open and generous space that benefits from abundant natural light streaming through the large sliding glass doors that connect the interior to the garden. The ground floor is equipped with underfloor heating, which contributes to a comfortable living environment throughout the year. The open connection between the living room and the outdoor space makes this area particularly suitable for daily family life and entertaining.
Positioned at the front of the house is the modern L shaped kitchen, which was installed just a few years ago. The kitchen is fully equipped with built in appliances including a refrigerator, freezer, induction cooktop, Quooker instant boiling water tap, extractor hood, dishwasher, and a Smeg oven. The layout provides ample workspace and storage, making it functional for those who enjoy cooking. The kitchen connects to a secondary hallway that houses the staircase to the upper floors and a modern toilet with a washbasin.
The rear garden faces southeast and covers approximately 61 square meters, excluding the shed. The garden has an open position that allows for many hours of sunlight throughout the day. There is sufficient space for multiple terraces, a play area for children, or outdoor seating. At the rear of the garden stands a freestanding wooden shed of approximately 9 square meters with electrical connections. A side passage provides convenient access to the backyard without having to go through the house.
The first floor contains three bedrooms and a luxury bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are particularly spacious and can easily accommodate a large bed plus a wardrobe wall. The third bedroom is more modest in size and would work well as a child's room, home office, or hobby space. The bathroom has been recently renovated and features a walk in shower, a bathtub, a second toilet, and a double vanity with a cabinet. Underfloor heating has also been installed in the bathroom, adding to the comfort level.
The second floor is accessed via a fixed staircase and houses the fourth bedroom. This room has a view towards the polder area, making it an attractive space for a bedroom, home office, or hobby room. The second floor also contains the technical installations including connections for the washing machine, the heat pump system, the electric boiler, the mechanical ventilation unit, and the inverter for the 15 solar panels. Additional storage space is available in the practical attic.
The sustainability features of this property are noteworthy and contribute to its A+++ energy rating. The house is equipped with a heat pump that provides both heating and cooling capabilities. Fifteen solar panels generate electricity, and the combination of excellent insulation, HR++ glazing, modern window frames, and underfloor heating results in very low energy consumption. According to the listing, the monthly energy bill amounts to only a few tens of euros, which is exceptionally low for a property of this size.
The property is classified as a corner house (hoekwoning) with a pitched roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The total volume of the house is 485 cubic meters, and it sits on a plot of 235 square meters. The cadastral designation is Leiderdorp A 9777, and the property is held in full ownership.
Additional features of the property include exterior sun blinds, a skylight, fiber optic cable connection, mechanical ventilation, a sliding patio door, TV cable, and of course the solar panels. The house is offered at an asking price of 735,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,365 euros per square meter of living space. The transfer is to be negotiated, and the property is currently available.
In summary, Dijkwacht 104 presents itself as a modernized and sustainable family home in a desirable location. The combination of a spacious extended living room, four bedrooms, a modern kitchen and bathroom, a sunny garden, private parking, and exceptional energy efficiency makes this property well suited for buyers who value comfort, sustainability, and convenience. The property appears to be move in ready, requiring no immediate renovations or improvements.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed from the hallway/landing ('overloop') that serves multiple bedrooms, not directly from a single bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a 'modern toilet met fontein' located between the kitchen and living room on the ground floor, separate from the main bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing; bidets are uncommon in Dutch homes.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) with no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home with a family bathroom, not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home, not a shared housing arrangement.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'dubbele wastafel met een meubel' (double sink with a cabinet) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states 'Ook hier is vloerverwarming aanwezig' (Also here floor heating is present) referring to the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned in the listing.
Rear Garden
Listing explicitly mentions a 61 m² southeast-facing rear garden.
Front Garden
Listing explicitly mentions a front garden (voortuin) with a parking space.
Side Garden
It is a corner house (hoekwoning) but no side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
Listing mentions there is plenty of room for multiple terraces in the garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned; standard pitched roof (lessenaardak).
Patio
Sliding doors to the garden and terraces imply a patio area.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the text.
Guest House
Only a 9 m² freestanding shed (schuur) is present, too small for a guest house.
Waterfront
Located near a polder, but not directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No vegetable or kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities present.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool present.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi present.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court present.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is completely flat; no mountain views possible.
Remarkable City View
Views are described as greenery and polder, not a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
Views are of greenery (groen) and the polder, rather than a specific remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Leiderdorp is inland; no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour or harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Listing explicitly states the heat pump also provides cooling.
Central Heating
Heating is provided by a heat pump and underfloor heating, not a traditional central heating boiler system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned on the ground floor and in the bathroom.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the layout.
Home Office
Listing mentions rooms ideal for a home office or thuiswerkplek.
Skylight
Features list includes dakraam.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
Mentions space for a closet wall, but no built-in wardrobes are explicitly specified.
French Doors
Listing mentions a large sliding glass door, but not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned in this modern home.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned; standard modern Dutch home.
Modern
Described as having a modern kitchen, modern toilet, recently renewed modern bathroom, and modern finishing.
Industrial
No industrial elements are described in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements described.
Classic
Built in 2001, but renovated with modern features; no classic architectural elements highlighted.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 2001, described as modern with sustainable upgrades.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2001.
Post War Functional
Built in 2001, well after the post-war functional period.
Modernist
Standard 2001 construction, modernized recently, but not distinctively modernist architecture.
Newly Build
Built in 2001, so it is existing construction (bestaande bouw).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser is explicitly listed among the built-in appliances
Oven
Smeg oven is explicitly mentioned
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the appliance list
Refrigerator
Koelkast is explicitly listed among the built-in appliances
Freezer
Vriezer is explicitly listed among the built-in appliances
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as L-shaped with no mention of an island
Open Plan Kitchen
Kitchen is at the front, living room extension at the back with a second hall in between - not open plan
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the description
Stove
Induction cooktop (inductiekookplaat) is explicitly mentioned
Induction Stove
Inductiekookplaat is explicitly mentioned
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the appliance list
Boiling Water Tap
Quooker is explicitly listed among the built-in appliances
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not shared housing
Design Kitchen
Modern L-shaped kitchen with Smeg oven (design brand) but not specifically described as a design kitchen
New Kitchen
Described as 'slechts enkele jaren oud' (only a few years old) - relatively new but not brand new
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking spot) multiple times and lists 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren'.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'Extra bergruimte is aanwezig op de praktische vliering' (extra storage space on the practical attic) and there is 4 m² of 'Overige inpandige ruimte' (other indoor space) listed.
Garage
The listing mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) but no garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned in the listing, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The listing mentions 'Extra bergruimte is aanwezig op de praktische vliering' (extra storage space on the practical attic/loft).
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'op eigen terrein' (on own property) but there is no mention of it being covered. The shed is for storage, not parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facility is mentioned, despite the property having solar panels and a heat pump.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. The shed is described only as a 'bergink' (storage shed) with electricity.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions 'vrijstaande schuur van circa 9 m² met elektra' (freestanding shed of about 9 m² with electricity) and 'Vrijstaande houten berging' in the features.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No information about renting a parking spot is mentioned. The property has its own parking spot included.
Parkspot Sale Price
No information about selling a separate parking spot is mentioned. The parking is included with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a single-family corner house ('eengezinswoning, hoekwoning') with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) and no mention of an HOA/VvE, which is typical for this type of dwelling in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) under cadastral data, meaning it is freehold and not leasehold (erfpacht).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a standard three-story single-family corner house built in 2001; no elevator is present or mentioned.
Private Entrance
The property is a corner house with its own front yard and dedicated parking space, guaranteeing a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is in a standard residential neighborhood with an open front yard layout; no gates are mentioned or expected.
Gated Community
The house is located in the Leyhof neighborhood, which is described as a standard open residential area with a 'free view', not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property spans three floors connected only by fixed stairs, making it unsuitable for full wheelchair accessibility, despite having ground-floor underfloor heating and a sliding door.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing specifically mentions only the connections for a washing machine on the second floor landing, implying the appliance itself is not included.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states 'Op de overloop bevinden zich de aansluitingen voor de wasmachine' (On the landing are the connections for the washing machine).
Laundry Room
The washing machine connections are located on the landing (overloop) alongside other installations, not in a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer or dryer connections anywhere in the description or features list.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic cable (glasvezelkabel) connection, which inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
While the house is modern and energy-efficient, there is no specific mention of smart home integration or systems.
Ventilation System
The description mentions a 'mechanische ventilatie-unit' on the second floor and 'mechanische ventilatie' is listed in the property features.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions 15 solar panels.
Double Glazing
The listing mentions HR++ glass and explicitly lists double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions double glazing and HR++ glass but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states wall insulation (muurisolatie) in the features section.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states floor insulation (vloerisolatie) in the features section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states roof insulation (dakisolatie) in the features section.
Heat Pump
The listing mentions a heat pump installation that also provides cooling.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features an Energy Label A+++, underfloor heating on the ground floor, and a mechanical ventilation system.
History
No history available for this listing.