Spacious 1930s detached home with double garage and home practice potential

This detached 1930s residence is located on Ds L Touwenlaan in the village of Makkum, in the province of Friesland. The property is offered at an asking price of 500,000 euros, costs to be paid by the buyer. The home was originally constructed in 1935 and retains much of its authentic character and atmosphere from that era.

The total living area measures 144 square meters according to the official specifications, though the description mentions 165 square meters, which may include additional usable spaces. The plot covers 630 square meters of private land, consisting of two separate cadastral parcels. The total building volume is 644 cubic meters. There is also 30 square meters of other indoor space and 48 square meters of external storage, which includes the garage.

The property features a total of seven rooms, including six bedrooms, spread across two main living levels plus a full attic and a cellar. There are two full bathrooms in the home, one located on the ground floor and one on the upper floor. The ground floor bathroom is equipped with a shower, a sink, and a toilet. The upper floor bathroom includes a bathtub, a shower, a sink, and a second toilet.

One of the notable aspects of this property is its life-cycle suitability, meaning it can accommodate people who wish to live on a single level. There is a bedroom on the ground floor, which according to the listing previously served as a small office for the Boerenleenbank, a former Dutch agricultural bank. Having both a bedroom and a full bathroom on the ground floor makes the residence accessible for elderly residents and people with physical limitations.

The entrance to the property is via a generous front garden and a 30-meter-long driveway that leads to a double garage. The driveway provides ample parking space. The double garage is a freestanding stone structure with an electric door, electrical connections, and an attic space. The listing notes that the garage could potentially be converted for use as a home practice or office space.

Upon entering the main residence, you arrive in a spacious hallway with a granite floor. This hallway provides access to the ground floor bedroom as well as the main living areas. The living room is described as generous in size and was originally designed in an en suite configuration. Characteristic features of the living room include a bay window, a stained glass door, a solid hardwood parquet floor, and a high beamed ceiling. These elements together create the authentic 1930s atmosphere that the property is known for.

The kitchen is a closed layout with panel doors that complement the period style of the home. The kitchen is equipped with appliances and has access to a cellar, which provides additional storage space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine connection. This utility room houses a new Nefit central heating boiler that was installed in 2024. The utility room also has a rear exit that leads directly to the garden and provides access to the ground floor bathroom.

The rear garden faces south, which is a favorable orientation in the Netherlands for enjoying sunlight throughout the day. The listing mentions that one of the terraces in the garden receives sun for almost the entire day. The backyard measures 210 square meters and is 14 meters deep and 15 meters wide. There is also a side garden. The garden is accessible via a rear path.

From the garden, the distinctive roofline of the property is clearly visible. The roof is a mansard style, named after the French architect Francois Mansart. The roof tiles are a specific type called Tuile du Nord, reflecting French architectural influence. This broken roofline is what allows for the surprisingly spacious upper floor.

The upper floor currently contains four bedrooms, though it previously had five. The listing indicates that the rooms could be reconfigured, either split further or combined, depending on the preferences of the new owner. A long dormer window has been added to the side of the property to increase the usable space on this level. In addition to the bedrooms and second bathroom, there is an attic accessible via a pull-down ladder. This attic provides substantial storage space and the listing suggests it could potentially be converted into an additional room.

The property has an energy label F, which indicates relatively poor energy efficiency. The home has partial double glazing, meaning some windows have been upgraded while others still have single panes. Heating is provided by the central heating boiler and there is also an open fireplace in the home. Hot water is supplied by the boiler. The property has natural ventilation and TV cable connections.

The listing is clear that the property requires modernization. The text states that the new owner will need to roll up their sleeves to fully modernize the home, but that the result will be worthwhile given the size, character, and features of the property. This suggests that while the home is habitable, significant updating of systems, insulation, and interior finishes would be needed to bring it to contemporary standards.

The home is situated in a residential neighborhood with a sheltered position. Parking is available both on the private property and on public streets nearby. The property is offered with transfer in consultation, meaning the exact moving date can be negotiated with the seller.

The listing is published by Hilbert Makelaardij and includes a standard liability disclaimer stating that while the information has been compiled with care, neither the seller nor the estate agent accepts liability for any inaccuracies in the data. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigation into all aspects of the property that are important to them.