Spacious Renovated Townhouse in Historic Delft Center with Four Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms
Key Features
Upsides
- Central location in the historic heart of Delft with theaters, cinemas, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance
- Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide excellent accommodation for families
- Complete renovation in 2014 including modern kitchen, updated bathrooms, and improved insulation resulting in energy label B
- South facing backyard of 55 square meters with privacy, a storage shed, and back entrance
- Protected cityscape location preserves the historical character and charm of the neighborhood
Downsides
- Age clause applies, indicating potential hidden defects typical of buildings from this era
- Parking in the area requires payment or a permit, with no dedicated parking space included
- Living area of 105 square meters is relatively modest for the asking price of 665,000 euros
- Protected cityscape status may restrict future exterior modifications or renovations
- Discrepancy between stated build years of 1870 and 1906 raises questions about documentation accuracy
Description
This townhouse is located on Doelenstraat in the historic center of Delft. The property is situated in a quiet and family friendly street that forms part of the protected cityscape. The building dates back to the late nineteenth century, with the original construction noted as 1870 in the description, though the features section lists 1906 as the build year. Regardless of this discrepancy, the home underwent a complete renovation in 2014 that included a ground floor extension and a roof addition, bringing the property up to modern standards.
The asking price is 665,000 euros buyer's costs, which translates to approximately 6,333 euros per square meter of living space. The total living area measures 105 square meters, with an additional 10 square meters of building bound outdoor space and 6 square meters of external storage. The property has a volume of 411 cubic meters and sits on a plot of 109 square meters that is owned outright.
Upon entering the home, you are greeted by an open hallway with a ceiling height of approximately three meters, which immediately gives an impression of space and light. This entrance area contains a modern toilet room equipped with a toilet and a small sink. The ground floor features a light and spacious living room laid with an attractive oak herringbone parquet floor. This level is divided into a cozy seating area at the front of the house and an open kitchen at the rear. The modern kitchen includes an island and various built in appliances, making it a functional space for cooking and entertaining. Opening doors from the kitchen lead directly to the well maintained back garden.
The backyard offers privacy and tranquility despite the central location. Measuring 55 square meters, the garden is 11 meters deep and 5 meters wide, with a south facing orientation that ensures plenty of sunlight throughout the day. The garden includes a freestanding wooden storage shed and a practical back entrance that provides alternative access to the property.
The first floor is accessed via a landing that provides access to two spacious bedrooms. The modern bathroom on this level is fitted with a double shower, a sink, and a second toilet. Additionally, this floor has a built in closet containing connections for a washing machine, keeping laundry facilities conveniently located within the living areas. The bedroom at the rear of this floor has opening doors that provide access to a roof terrace, offering outdoor space on an upper level.
The second floor comprises a generous attic conversion that includes a landing, two pleasant bedrooms, a central heating room, and a second bathroom. Both bedrooms on this floor feature skylights that allow natural light to enter the space. The presence of a second full bathroom on this level adds significant convenience for a family household.
Above the second floor, there is a full height attic space that provides additional storage options. This vliering is a typical feature of Dutch townhouses and offers practical utility beyond the main living areas.
The property holds an energy label B, which indicates a reasonable level of energy efficiency for a building of this age. The heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combination boiler that was installed in 2014 and is owned by the property. The window frames are equipped with double glazing, and the property benefits from roof insulation, wall insulation, and floor insulation, all contributing to the energy performance.
The location of this property is one of its strongest attributes. The Doelenstraat is positioned in the heart of Delft, with numerous amenities within short walking distance. These include a theater, a cinema, various restaurants, cafes, and outdoor terraces. The charming Choorstraat, with its shopping options for daily groceries, is just around the corner. Parking is available at the nearby Paardenmarkt, though this involves paid parking or the requirement of a parking permit.
The property is classified as a single family terraced house, which is consistent with its position between neighboring buildings in the historic center. It has three main living levels above ground, plus the attic storage space. The total count is five rooms, which includes the four bedrooms and the living room.
The cadastral designation is DELFT C 4507, and the property is held in full ownership. It is important to note that an age clause applies to this property, which is standard for older buildings in the Netherlands and means that the buyer accepts the property in its current condition with regard to any age related defects that may not be immediately apparent.
The delivery terms are negotiable, allowing flexibility for both buyer and seller to agree on a suitable moving date. The listing advises prospective buyers to engage their own NVM purchase agent to represent their interests during the transaction process.
This townhouse presents itself as a well maintained family home in a prime central location. The combination of four bedrooms and two bathrooms makes it particularly suitable for families, while the proximity to urban amenities appeals to those who enjoy city living. The 2014 renovation ensures that the property meets contemporary expectations for comfort and functionality, despite its historic origins.
The protected cityscape status means that the exterior of the building falls under certain aesthetic regulations, which helps maintain the historical character of the neighborhood but may limit future modifications to the facade. This is a consideration for buyers who might wish to make significant exterior changes in the future.
With its south facing garden, modern kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and central Delft location, this property offers a balanced combination of historical charm and modern convenience that characterizes desirable urban living in Dutch historic city centers.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a double shower in the first bathroom and includes 'Douche' in the bathroom features list.
Bathtub
The features list explicitly includes 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes bathrooms located on the landings of the first and second floors, rather than directly accessible from a bedroom, but it is not explicitly stated.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate modern toilet room on the ground floor, distinct from the bathrooms.
Bidet
Bidets are very rare in Dutch homes and are not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
The description explicitly states the first bathroom is equipped with a 'dubbele douche' (double shower).
Shared Shower
The property is listed as a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), meaning the shower is private to the residents.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilets are private to the residents.
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The features section specifically states 'Balkon/dakterras: Dakterras aanwezig' indicating a rooftop terrace is present but not a traditional balcony.
Rear Garden
Explicitly mentioned as 'zonnige achtertuin' with dimensions 55 m² (11m deep x 5m wide), with storage shed and back entrance.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden in the listing. Only the rear garden is described.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden. The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') which typically wouldn't have one.
Terrace
No ground-level terrace mentioned. The outdoor space is described as an 'achtertuin' (back garden) with a roof terrace accessible from the first floor.
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly mentioned: 'Vanuit de slaapkamer aan de achterzijde is het dakterras toegankelijk via openslaande deuren' and confirmed in features section.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house or separate accommodation mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is located on Doelenstraat in Delft center, not described as waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned. The garden is simply described as a backyard.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned; this is an urban townhouse in a city center.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned; urban city center location.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned; urban location makes this impossible.
Remarkable Mountain View
Delft is in a flat region of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Property has a roof terrace and is in historic city center, but no specific city view is described as remarkable.
Remarkable Garden View
The garden is 55m² but not described as having remarkable views from the house.
Remarkable Sea View
Delft is inland, approximately 10km from the coast. No sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned; Delft is not a harbour city in the traditional sense.
Remarkable Landmark View
Located in historic center near theater and other landmarks, but no specific landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Verwarming en warm water middels cv-combiketel (2014)' and 'Cv-ketel' in features
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated: 'mooie eiken, visgraat parketvloer' (beautiful oak herringbone parquet floor) in the living room
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned; oak parquet specified instead
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned in the listing; only CV combi boiler heating is specified
Walk In Closet
A 'vaste kast' (fixed closet) is mentioned on the first floor but not described as a walk-in closet
Home Office
No home office or study space is mentioned in the layout
Skylight
Explicitly stated: 'Beide slaapkamers zijn voorzien van dakvensters' (Both bedrooms have roof windows/skylights)
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned despite the property having an attic floor
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the description
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool is present in this city townhouse
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned
Built-In Wardrobes
Only a fixed closet is mentioned, not specifically built-in wardrobes
French Doors
Multiple 'openslaande deuren' (French/folding doors) mentioned: to backyard from living room and to roof terrace from first floor bedroom
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; the 3-meter high hall might suggest period details but this is not specified
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the listing
Modern
The listing explicitly describes 'moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen), 'moderne toiletruimte' (modern toilet), and 'moderne badkamer' (modern bathroom). The property was completely renovated in 2014.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed pipes, concrete, or metal accents are mentioned
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements described
Classic
The house is from 1870/1906, located in a protected historic cityscape, and has a 3-meter high entrance hall suggesting period features, though extensively renovated in 2014
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Building from 1870/1906 in protected historic cityscape ('beschermd stadsgezicht') in Delft's historic center. Described as 'stadswoning' (historic city townhouse).
Early 20th Century
Conflicting dates: description says 1870, features say 1906. 1906 would qualify but 1870 is 19th century. Completely renovated in 2014 with modern additions.
Post War Functional
Building predates WWII (1870/1906), not a post-war functionalist building.
Modernist
Although renovated in 2014 with modern elements, the core building is historic. The modern additions are described as 'uitbouw' and 'opbouw', not the entire structure.
Newly Build
Building is from 1870/1906, not newly built despite 2014 renovation.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Explicitly stated: 'De moderne keuken is voorzien van een eiland' (The modern kitchen has an island).
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly described as 'moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen) with the ground floor divided into a sitting area and open kitchen.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the listing description.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like Quooker) is mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor is mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as 'eengezinswoning' (single-family home), so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
Described as 'moderne keuken' with an island, suggesting some design quality, but not explicitly marketed as a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed in 2014 during the complete renovation, making it approximately 10 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
No dedicated parking for the property. Parking is available at nearby Paardenmarkt as paid/public parking, but not owned by the property.
Storage Room
Listing mentions a fixed closet with washing machine connections on the first floor and a cv-ruimte (boiler room) on the second floor, plus 6m² external storage.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing or features.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
Listing explicitly mentions 'Vliering' which is an attic/loft space for storage.
Cellar
No cellar or basement (kelder) is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned for the property.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned for the property.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
Listing explicitly mentions 'ruime berging' (spacious shed) in the garden and 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) in features with 6m² external storage.
Street Parking Free
Features list shows 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating street parking is not free in this area.
Street Parking Permit
Features list includes 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a parking option in the area.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is for sale with this property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a single-family row house (tussenwoning/eengezinswoning) with full ownership (volle eigendom) on own ground (eigen grond). No VvE (owners association) is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' and 'eigen grond', indicating freehold ownership, not leasehold.
Other Rules
The listing mentions 'Ouderdomsclausule van toepassing' (age clause applies), which is a standard legal clause for older buildings (1870/1906) that limits seller liability for hidden defects due to the building's age.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story townhouse built in 1870/1906 and renovated in 2014. No elevator is mentioned, and elevators are extremely unusual for this type of Dutch townhouse.
Intercom
No intercom is mentioned in the listing. Standard townhouses typically do not have intercoms unless part of an apartment building.
Private Entrance
The listing describes an 'Entree met een open hal' for this townhouse (tussenwoning), which indicates a private street-level entrance typical for this property type.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. The backyard has an 'achterom' (back entrance) but there is no mention of any gate.
Gated Community
This is a regular townhouse on Doelenstraat, a public street in Delft's historic center. It is not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 3-story townhouse with stairs to each floor and no elevator. Multiple levels make it inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a fixed closet with connections for the washing machine.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connections are located in a fixed closet (vaste kast), which does not constitute a separate laundry room.
Smart Home
There are no mentions of any smart home features, systems, or devices in the description.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly unusual in Dutch homes and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing description or features
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly states 'Kozijnen voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (frames equipped with double glazing)
Triple Glazing
Double glazing is explicitly mentioned but triple glazing is not mentioned at all
Wall Insulation
Listing states 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the energy/isolation section
Floor Insulation
Listing states 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the energy/isolation section
Roof Insulation
Listing states 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the energy/isolation section
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly mentions 'cv-combiketel' (combination boiler) from 2014 for heating and hot water, no mention of heat pump
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system anywhere in the listing
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property achieved Energy Label B following a complete renovation in 2014. The renovation included a ground floor extension and roof addition. A new high-efficiency CV combination boiler was installed in 2014. The property has comprehensive insulation including roof, wall, and floor insulation, along with double glazing throughout.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.