Renovated Family Home with Water Views and Full Basement in Leidschendam
Key Features
Upsides
- The full basement spanning 66 square meters with car lift access is a highly unique feature that provides exceptional additional space for fitness, storage, or a car collection, setting this property apart from typical family homes.
- Direct water views over De Vliet from the living room, master bedroom, and second-floor rear bedroom create a distinctive waterside living experience with the added charm of passing boats and a south-east facing garden that captures sunlight throughout the day.
- The property has been substantially renovated with modern updates including underfloor heating on all living floors, air conditioning in three bedrooms, 21 solar panels installed in 2023, renewed electrical systems from 2019, and an Energy Label A rating, resulting in a move-in ready home with low energy costs.
- The location combines a quiet cul-de-sac setting with excellent connectivity, offering walking distance access to public transport including metro, RandstadRail, and trams, proximity to major motorways, and the Westfield Mall of the Netherlands shopping centre, while maintaining a peaceful family-friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
Downsides
- The central heating boiler is from 2006, which is approaching 20 years old and may require replacement in the near future, representing a potentially significant expense despite the otherwise modern renovations.
- The garden measures only 52 square meters, which is relatively modest for a 201 square meter family home, particularly for families with children who may desire more outdoor play space.
- As a semi-detached property, there is a shared wall with the neighbouring house, which means less privacy and potential noise transfer compared to a fully detached home.
- There is a discrepancy in the listed kitchen size between the Dutch description stating 12 square meters and the English translation stating 8 square meters, which may indicate measurement uncertainties or a relatively compact kitchen space.
- The property has four living levels including a basement, which may present accessibility challenges for elderly residents or those with mobility limitations who need to navigate stairs frequently.
Description
This substantially renovated semi-detached family home is located in Leidschendam and offers 201 square meters of living space spread across four floors. The property is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with local traffic only, providing a peaceful residential setting while maintaining excellent connectivity to urban amenities and transportation links.
Upon entering the property, residents are welcomed into a spacious entrance hall that features a cloakroom area, utility meter cupboard, and a staircase leading to the first floor. From this central point, there is direct access to the living room, a recently renovated guest toilet, and the garage. The entire ground floor is finished with a beautiful oak parquet floor that creates a warm and cohesive atmosphere throughout the space. Underfloor heating has been installed on the ground floor, first floor, and second floor, ensuring consistent comfort during colder months. All internal doors and frames have been renewed, and walls and ceilings have been finished with smooth plasterwork, contributing to the modern and well-maintained appearance of the interior.
The living room spans approximately 35 square meters and extends across the full width of the property. A newly installed sliding door with HR++ glazing opens onto the rear garden, allowing residents to fully enjoy both the outdoor space and the uninterrupted views over De Vliet. The room features integrated speakers that can provide music throughout the entire ground floor, adding to the entertainment possibilities. The living room flows seamlessly into the semi-open kitchen.
The kitchen features a distinctive Ferrari-red design with ample storage in the form of numerous drawers. It is equipped with a range of premium built-in appliances, including a Gaggenau oven and microwave combination, a Smeg cooker with extractor hood, a dishwasher, and an American-style refrigerator with ice maker. This combination of high-end appliances and striking color choice creates a kitchen that is both functional and visually distinctive.
The first floor is accessed via a fixed staircase from the entrance hall and comprises the master bedroom, a second bedroom, and a recently renovated bathroom. The master bedroom measures approximately 22 square meters and is situated at the rear of the property, offering views over the water. It features a spacious walk-in wardrobe, which adds a significant element of luxury and practical storage space. The room also benefits from a private balcony overlooking De Vliet, providing an ideal spot to enjoy the waterside setting. Air conditioning ensures comfort during warmer days. The second bedroom on this floor is located at the front of the property and measures approximately 17 square meters, making it a generous space suitable for various uses.
The first-floor bathroom is described as luxurious and generously proportioned at approximately 6 square meters. It is fitted with a walk-in shower featuring twin rainfall showerheads and built-in Hotbath fittings, a wall-mounted toilet, and a vanity unit. The use of quality fixtures and a thoughtful layout create a refined atmosphere.
The second floor offers two additional bedrooms and a second bathroom. Both bedrooms are generously sized at approximately 15 square meters and 13 square meters respectively. Each bedroom on this floor is equipped with air conditioning, and the rear bedroom benefits from its own private balcony with views over the water. The second bathroom on this floor includes a shower, vanity unit, underfloor heating, and connections for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, making it a practical utility space as well as a bathroom.
One of the most distinctive features of this property is the full basement that extends beneath the entire footprint of the house. This basement measures approximately 66 square meters and can be accessed either via a fixed internal staircase or through a car lift from the garage. Currently, the space accommodates a fully equipped fitness room and a large multifunctional area that could be adapted for various purposes. The presence of a car lift is particularly noteworthy, as it allows vehicles to be stored in the basement, making this space suitable for car enthusiasts or those requiring additional secure parking.
The garage measures approximately 18 square meters and is equipped with an overhead door facing the street and a separate side entrance for bicycles and additional storage. The garage provides direct access to the basement via the car lift installation.
The rear garden faces south-east and measures 52 square meters, with a depth of 10 meters and a width of 5.2 meters. It features several terraces surrounded by mature greenery and offers beautiful views over De Vliet. The water views create a constantly changing panorama throughout the day as boats pass by. The south-eastern orientation and extra depth of the garden mean that it enjoys sunshine from morning until evening.
The property has undergone substantial renovation, with the electrical installation having been substantially renewed in 2019, including wiring and switchgear. The mechanical ventilation system was also installed in 2019. In 2023, 21 solar panels were added to the roof. The property benefits from full insulation, including additional facade and roof insulation, contributing to its Energy Label A rating. The heating is provided by a Nefit HR central heating boiler from 2006.
The location of this property is one of its notable attributes. The neighbourhood is renowned for its spacious layout, low-traffic streets, and family-oriented character. The immediate area offers an abundance of green spaces, water features, and play areas. Within walking distance, residents can reach the historic locks of Leidschendam, the Damlaan and Damplein areas, which offer a variety of cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. This combination of village charm and urban convenience is frequently cited as one of the area's greatest attractions.
Public transport connections are excellent, with a bus station, metro station, RandstadRail connection, and tram line 19 all within walking distance. Bus services connect to The Hague, Leiden, and Wassenaar. For motorists, the A4, A12, A13 motorways and N14 arterial road are all nearby, providing quick access to the wider region.
Shopping options include the nearby Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, the largest indoor shopping centre in the country, offering an extensive selection of retail outlets, restaurants, a cinema, and entertainment facilities. Alternatively, the Dam Centre provides a more intimate shopping experience.
The surrounding area offers a broad range of primary and secondary schools, childcare facilities, and sports clubs. The neighbourhood is situated directly alongside De Vliet and is close to marinas, recreational areas, and scenic walking routes. The strategic location between The Hague, Wassenaar, Leiden, and Rotterdam makes this property attractive for professionals working at international organisations, embassies, and multinational companies. International schools in The Hague, Wassenaar, and Voorschoten are easily accessible via the nearby motorways.
The property is freehold, meaning there is no ground lease to consider. The total plot size is 173 square meters, and the building has a volume of 757 cubic meters. The property is classified as an existing build semi-detached family home, originally constructed in 1989, with a composite roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions two showers: an inloopdouche (walk-in shower) in the first bathroom and a douche (shower) in the second bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only showers are described in both bathrooms.
Ensuite Bathroom
The master bedroom has a walk-in closet but there is no explicit mention that the bathroom is directly accessible from the master bedroom. The bathroom appears to be on the same floor but shared with the second bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'het vernieuwde toilet' (the renovated toilet) on the ground floor near the entrance hall, separate from the bathrooms.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the listing. Bidets are uncommon in Dutch homes and would typically be mentioned if present.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbele regendouche' (double rain shower) with Hotbath fittings in the first bathroom.
Double Shower
The 'dubbele regendouche' (double rain shower) indicates two showerheads in the same shower enclosure.
Shared Shower
The first floor has one bathroom with a shower for two bedrooms (master and second bedroom), and the second floor has one bathroom for two more bedrooms. All showers are shared.
Shared Toilet
The first floor bathroom has a toilet that would be shared between the two bedrooms on that floor. The second bathroom does not mention a toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The features section lists 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink/vanity) as one of the bathroom provisions.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The second bathroom explicitly mentions 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating). Additionally, the listing states underfloor heating is installed on the first and second floors where the bathrooms are located.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a private balcony for the master bedroom and a private balcony for the rear second-floor bedroom.
Rear Garden
The listing describes a sunny rear garden (achtertuin) of 52 m² with terraces and views over De Vliet.
Front Garden
The features section explicitly lists 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (rear garden and front garden).
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden in the listing.
Terrace
The listing mentions 'meerdere terrassen omzoomd door groene beplanting' (multiple terraces bordered by green plants) in the garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The listing states the property is 'Aan vaarwater' (on navigable water) and the garden overlooks De Vliet with passing boats.
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
This property is located in the flat Netherlands near The Hague/Leiden; there are no mountains in this region.
Remarkable City View
The view is of the water (De Vliet) and historic buildings on Delftsekade, not a city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The primary view is of De Vliet and passing boats, not a garden view per se.
Remarkable Sea View
While Scheveningen beach is reachable by bike, there is no sea view from the property.
Remarkable Harbour View
Marinas are mentioned as nearby but not visible from the property.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view includes the historic Delftsekade buildings and characteristic locks (sluisjes) which could be considered local landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly stated: air conditioning in master bedroom and both second-floor bedrooms.
Central Heating
Nefit HR CV ketel (gas combi boiler from 2006) explicitly listed.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Oak parquet floor (eiken parketvloer) explicitly mentioned on entire ground floor.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned; oak parquet specified instead.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; oak parquet and underfloor heating specified.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated on ground floor, first floor, and second floor.
Walk In Closet
Master bedroom explicitly described as having a spacious walk-in closet (riante walk-in closet).
Skylight
No skylight mentioned in the listing.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; ceilings described as smooth plastered.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
French Doors
Sliding door (schuifpui) mentioned but no French doors specified.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Walls and ceilings described as smoothly plastered (strak gestuukt), indicating plain finish not ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. Oak floors alone do not constitute Scandinavian style.
Modern
Modern Ferrari red kitchen, renovated features, new sliding doors, smooth plasterwork throughout. Built in 1989 but substantially renovated.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or raw materials mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements mentioned.
Classic
1989 construction with some traditional layout, but heavily modernized with contemporary finishes throughout.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1989 and has been modernized; it is not a traditional or historic style building despite viewing historic buildings.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1989, this is not an early 20th century building style.
Post War Functional
Built in 1989, which is post-war but typically this term refers to 1950s-1970s reconstruction period architecture.
Modernist
The property has been substantially renovated with modern features including HR++ glass, modern red kitchen, air conditioning, and solar panels.
Newly Build
Built in 1989, this is not a newly built property.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a dishwasher.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions a Gaggenau oven.
Microwave
The listing explicitly mentions a Gaggenau microwave.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions an American-style refrigerator.
Freezer
An American-style refrigerator with an ice maker inherently includes a freezer compartment.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen layout is described as semi-open with no mention of a central island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing specifies a 'semi-open kitchen', meaning it is not fully open plan.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the kitchen description, only ample storage drawers.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a Smeg cooker.
Induction Stove
The stove is a Smeg cooker, which typically implies gas in this context, and induction is not specified.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is listed among the premium appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap is mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard extractor hood with the stove, not a downdraft system.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family house, so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The striking Ferrari-red color and premium Gaggenau and Smeg appliances indicate a high-design kitchen.
New Kitchen
Described as modern, but without a specific installation year, unlike other updates explicitly dated 2019.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions parking in the garage and public parking (Openbaar parkeren) in the features section.
Storage Room
The property features a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, a large basement (souterrain), and a garage, which all serve as storage space.
Garage
The listing explicitly states there is an 18 m² attached brick garage (aangebouwde stenen garage).
Automatic Garage Door
The features list for the garage includes 'Elektrische deur' (electric door), which implies an automatic opening mechanism.
Double Garage
The features section specifies the garage capacity as '1 auto' (1 car).
Attic
The property has 4 living levels (ground, first, second, and basement). There is no mention of an attic (zolder) in the layout.
Cellar
The listing highlights a full basement (souterrain) of approximately 66 m² under the entire property.
Bike Storage
The garage description mentions a separate side access door specifically for bicycles ('aparte toegangsdeur voor fietsen etc.').
Covered Parking
The property has a garage which provides covered parking for a vehicle.
Underground Parking
The basement (souterrain) is accessible via a car lift and is mentioned as suitable for a car collection, effectively functioning as underground parking.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing describes a semi-detached family home (geschakelde woning) with freehold (volle eigendom) and a private garage, with no mention of an owners association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond' and 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association is present, so there is no chamber of commerce registration for it.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association is present.
Oa Fees
No owners association is present.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association is present.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association is present.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association is present.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing mentions a car lift to the basement, but no passenger elevator is present.
Private Entrance
The property is a semi-detached family home with its own front door and direct garage access.
Automatic Gate
The garage has an overhead door, but there is no mention of an automatic gate for the property entrance.
Gated Community
The house is located on a public cul-de-sac in a regular residential neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property spans four levels (including a basement) connected solely by fixed staircases.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states that the second bathroom has 'was- en droogmachineaansluitingen' (washing machine and dryer connections).
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a dedicated laundry room; the washing machine connections are located in the second bathroom.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under amenities.
Smart Home
The description mentions 'ingebouwde speakers' (built-in speakers) throughout the ground floor, which is a smart home feature, though a full smart home system is not detailed.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) installed in 2019 in the features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states there are 21 solar panels installed in 2023.
Double Glazing
The listing mentions HR++ glazing on the sliding doors and lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) in the energy features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies HR++ glazing and double glazing, but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) and notes that the facades are extra insulated.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The listing mentions 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) and specifies that the roof is extra insulated.
Heat Pump
The property uses a gas-fired Nefit HR central heating boiler from 2006; no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a mechanical ventilation system (2019), underfloor heating on three floors, and a substantially renewed electrical installation (2019), contributing to an Energy Label A rating.
History
No history available for this listing.