Authentic Semi-Detached Home in Desirable Aalsmeer Neighborhood with Renovation Potential
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location in one of Aalsmeer's most authentic and desirable neighborhoods, situated on a quiet, car-free dead-end street with shops and amenities within walking distance.
- Spacious plot of 276 square meters including a private driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and a detached garage of approximately 17 square meters.
- Same owner since construction in 1955, suggesting the property has been consistently maintained and cared for over decades.
- Excellent connectivity to Amsterdam (20 minutes by car) and major highways (A4, A5, A10, A2), with good public transport options including nearby bus station and train stations.
- Foundation risk assessed as not high by KCAF, indicating the property has a favorable A, B, or C classification according to available data.
Downsides
- Energy label G indicates poor energy efficiency, with heating provided only by a gas fireplace and only partial double glazing, requiring significant investment for improvement.
- The property is explicitly described as a renovation project needing comprehensive modernization throughout, which will require considerable time and financial investment from the new owner.
- Limited living space of 75 square meters for the asking price of 515,000 euros, resulting in a high price per square meter of approximately 6,867 euros.
- The property is located within a Protected Village View area, which may restrict renovation and extension possibilities despite the listing mentioning potential for additions and dormer windows.
- The purchase agreement will include owner, age, and asbestos clauses, indicating potential issues typical of a 1955 construction that buyers should be aware of.
Description
Het Elzenlaantje in Aalsmeer represents one of the most authentic and characteristic neighborhoods within this charming village near Amsterdam. The homes in this immediate vicinity were constructed during a period when space was abundant, resulting in generous streets and sizable parcels. This particular property at number 2 has remained in the hands of a single owner since its construction in 1955, demonstrating the care and attention given to the residence over the decades.
The property is situated in a quiet location within a residential area, specifically on a car-free and dead-end street that offers a peaceful living environment. Despite its tranquil setting, the home provides excellent connectivity to daily necessities. Shops, restaurants, sports facilities, the Seringenpark, and a playground are all within comfortable walking distance. The village of Aalsmeer itself benefits from a strategic position close to Amsterdam, with the city center reachable by car in approximately twenty minutes. Other major cities such as Haarlem and Leiden are also easily accessible. The main highways A4, A5, ring A10, and A2 can be reached without difficulty. For those who prefer public transportation, a bus station with connections to Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Utrecht lies within cycling distance. NS station Hoofddorp offers direct connections, while Schiphol station is quickly reachable via the circle line. Since 2024, a fast tram connection to Amsterdam Muiderpoort station via Amsterdam Zuid has been operational from Uithoorn, which can be reached by bus or bicycle.
The Westeinderplassen nature and recreation area represents one of the greatest assets of Aalsmeer. With the Westeinderstrand located a short distance from the house, the village offers the comfort and positive aspects of free living in a village setting while keeping all urban amenities within reach.
This semi-detached house, classified as a renovation project, features its own driveway with space for multiple vehicles and a garage. The front door is located at the side of the property. The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall that provides access to all rooms on this level. The living room, positioned at the front, offers a free and quiet view over the front garden and the Elzenlaantje itself. A gas-fired mother fireplace is present in this room. The simple kitchen is located at the rear of the house and provides access to a practical utility room. The utility room contains the electric boiler from 2014, connections for a washing machine and dryer, and a door leading to the shower room. From the utility room, the back garden is also accessible. Additionally, there is a bedroom on the ground floor at the rear, complete with a built-in closet.
The first floor features a spacious landing with a skylight and storage space, providing access to the remaining two bedrooms. Currently, these bedrooms are connected to each other, though they can be easily separated again to create independent rooms. From the landing, a generous attic space is accessible, offering standing height at the ridge of the roof.
The front garden presents an attractive appearance, being excellently maintained with green areas, lawn, and the still original planters. The back garden, measuring approximately 49 square meters with a depth of 7.50 meters and a width of 6.50 meters, faces northeast and receives morning and afternoon sun. This outdoor space offers considerable privacy. The largest portion is tiled, with attractive green plants along the edges. Through the back garden, one reaches a garage box of approximately 17 square meters, equipped with electricity. Although the original French doors are currently boarded up, a new owner can easily restore them to their original state. A gate door provides access to the driveway.
Regarding sustainability, the property currently holds energy label G. Heating is provided through a gas-fired mother fireplace, while an electric boiler from 2014 serves as the hot water source. The windows feature partial double glazing. The property offers opportunities for further sustainability improvements.
Several important aspects should be noted by prospective buyers. The property is included in the Protected Village View of the municipality of Aalsmeer, which may influence renovation possibilities. The purchase agreement will include an owner clause, age clause, and asbestos clause. The KCAF has assessed the foundation risk for this property as not high, meaning the property has an indication of A, B, or C according to available data at KCAF.
The property has a usable living area of 75 square meters, with 7 square meters of other indoor space and 3 square meters of building-bound outdoor space. The external storage space measures 17 square meters. The total plot size is 276 square meters, and the volume of the building is 288 cubic meters. The house contains four rooms in total, including three bedrooms. There is one bathroom with a shower and one separate toilet. The property features two residential floors plus an attic. Available amenities include exterior sun blinds, a skylight, fiber optic cable, and TV cable.
Signum Notariaat has been appointed as the project notary for this transaction. As with all real estate transactions, buyers are advised to engage their own NVM real estate agent to represent their interests and to conduct independent research regarding any specific wishes for the property.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly listed under bathroom facilities ('Douche') and mentioned in the description as a 'doucheruimte'.
Bathtub
Only a shower is listed under bathroom facilities, and the property is described as a 1955 fixer-upper with no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The single shower room is located off the utility room on the ground floor, not directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The features explicitly state there is '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet).
Bidet
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic for a 1955 Dutch home that requires full modernization.
Rain Shower
The home is an outdated 1955 fixer-upper; a rain shower is not mentioned and highly improbable.
Double Shower
The property is a 1955 home needing modernization; a double shower is not mentioned and highly improbable.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family semi-detached home, not a multi-tenant property with shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family semi-detached home with its own separate toilet, not a shared facility.
His And Hers Sinks
Not mentioned in the basic shower room setup, and highly unlikely in a 1955 fixer-upper.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Not mentioned, and the property has a poor energy label (G) and basic heating (gas fireplace), making bathroom floor heating highly unlikely.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a rear garden of 49 m² located on the northeast side.
Front Garden
The listing explicitly describes a front garden as 'een plaatje' with green areas, grass, and original planters.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned. There is a driveway on the side of the property.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned 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
While Westeinderplassen is mentioned as being in Aalsmeer, it is not described as adjacent to this property.
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
Aalsmeer is in the Netherlands, which is very flat with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view described is of the front garden and the quiet street, not a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room has a view over the front garden, described as 'een plaatje' with green areas, grass, and original planters.
Remarkable Sea View
Aalsmeer is inland and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the listing.
Central Heating
Heating is provided by gas-fired mother hearth and gas stoves, not central heating.
Fireplace
The listing explicitly mentions a gas-fired mother hearth in the living room.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned; heating is via a hearth and gas stoves.
Walk In Closet
Only a built-in closet is mentioned, not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace is mentioned.
Skylight
The listing mentions a skylight (dakraam) on the landing.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of an indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of an indoor sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions a built-in closet (inbouwkast) in the ground floor bedroom.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house is a 1955 Dutch characteristic semi-detached house, not Scandinavian style.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the house needs to be modernized, implying it currently is not modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements are mentioned in the description.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements are described; it is a traditional Dutch home.
Classic
Built in 1955, located in a protected village view, and described as characteristic and authentic.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is from 1955 and is in a protected village view area ('Beschermde Dorpsgezicht'), described as authentic and characteristic with original features.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1955, which is mid-20th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1955, this is a post-war house. However, the listing suggests it was built in a period of abundance with spacious plots, which may distinguish it from typical mass-produced functional post-war housing.
Modernist
The listing explicitly states the house needs to be modernized and features old-fashioned elements like a gas-fired mother fireplace.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1955 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and 'Kluswoning' (fixer-upper).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing describes the kitchen as 'eenvoudig' (simple) and the house as a 'Kluswoning' (fixer-upper) built in 1955, making a modern dishwasher unlikely to be present.
Microwave
Not mentioned, and highly atypical for an unmodernized 1955 kitchen.
Freezer
Not mentioned in the listing details, typically a separate freezer is not present in a simple older kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as simple and located at the rear, typical of a 1955 layout with no space or mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The living room is at the front and the kitchen is at the rear, indicating separate enclosed rooms.
Pantry
There is a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), but no pantry is mentioned in the kitchen itself.
Induction Stove
The house is a 1955 fixer-upper; induction stoves are modern and extremely unlikely to be installed.
Build In Coffee Maker
The house is an unmodernized 1955 fixer-upper; luxury built-in appliances are not expected.
Boiling Water Tap
Unmodernized 1955 home; boiling water taps are a modern luxury feature not mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
A highly modern feature that is not expected in a 1955 fixer-upper.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is explicitly described as 'eenvoudig' (simple), which is the opposite of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1955, has had one owner, and is listed as a 'Kluswoning' needing modernization.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The property has a 'ruime eigen oprit met mogelijkheid tot het parkeren van meerdere auto's' (spacious private driveway with room for multiple cars).
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'bergruimte' (storage space) on the landing and 'Overige inpandige ruimte' (other indoor space) of 7 m².
Garage
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Vrijstaande stenen garage' (detached stone garage) of approximately 17 m².
Automatic Garage Door
The listing states the original double doors are currently boarded up and makes no mention of an automatic opener, which is unlikely for a 1955 property without renovation.
Double Garage
The features section specifies the garage capacity as '1 auto' (1 car).
Attic
The listing describes a 'royale vliering' (spacious attic) accessible from the landing with standing height in the roof ridge.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the description or floor plan details.
Bike Storage
There is no dedicated or separate bike storage mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
The presence of a garage inherently provides covered parking for at least one vehicle.
Underground Parking
The property is a 1955 semi-detached house with a private driveway and detached garage; there is no underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging infrastructure or a charging station on the property.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property description.
Shed
While there is a utility room (bijkeuken) and a garage, no separate garden shed is mentioned.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a separate parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a separate parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a semi-detached house ('2-onder-1-kapwoning') with its own driveway and garage. No HOA/VvE is mentioned in the listing. The property appears to be independently maintained.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership/freehold), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No HOA exists for this property, so no chamber of commerce registration applies.
Oa Annual Meeting
No HOA exists for this property, so no annual meeting applies.
Oa Fees
No HOA exists for this property, so no HOA fees apply.
Oa Reserve Fund
No HOA exists for this property, so no reserve fund applies.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No HOA exists for this property, so no HOA maintenance plan applies.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No HOA exists for this property, so no HOA buildings insurance applies.
Other Rules
The property is located in a 'Beschermde Dorpsgezicht' (Protected Village View) which likely imposes restrictions on exterior modifications. The purchase agreement will include owner's clause, age clause, and asbestos clause. A specific notary (Signum Notariaat) is appointed.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-under-1-cap house (semi-detached) with two living floors and an attic, with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The listing states that the front door is located on the side of the house, and it is a semi-detached property with its own driveway.
Automatic Gate
There is a gate door to the driveway, but there is no mention of it being automatic.
Gated Community
The property is in a 'Beschermde Dorpsgezicht' (protected village view) in a quiet residential area, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Built in 1955 and in need of full modernization. There is a ground floor bedroom, but the shower room is accessed via the utility room and no ground floor toilet is explicitly mentioned, making it highly unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions connections for a washing machine/dryer in the utility room, but does not state that the washing machine appliance itself is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'zijn aansluitingen voor de wasmachine/droger' in the utility room.
Laundry Room
The property features a 'praktische bijkeuken' (practical utility room) where the boiler and laundry connections are located.
Dryer
Connections for a dryer are mentioned, but the appliance itself is not listed as included in the sale.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable).
Smart Home
The property is a 1955 fixer-upper needing modernization, with no mention of any smart home features or systems.
Ventilation System
The house is from 1955 with energy label G and no mention of a mechanical ventilation system in the features or description.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener anywhere in the property description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. The energy label G and the statement that 'further sustainability is possible' suggest no solar panels are currently installed.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partially double glazing) under energy features.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. With energy label G and only partial double glazing, triple glazing is very unlikely to be present.
Wall Insulation
Not explicitly mentioned. Given the 1955 build year and energy label G, wall insulation is likely absent or minimal, but not definitively stated.
Floor Insulation
Not mentioned in the listing. With a 1955 construction and energy label G, floor insulation is unlikely to be present.
Roof Insulation
Not mentioned. The listing describes an accessible attic (vliering) but makes no mention of roof insulation. Energy label G suggests inadequate insulation.
Heat Pump
The listing specifically mentions heating via a gas-fired fireplace (gasgestookte moederhaard) and hot water via an electric boiler. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system anywhere in the listing. Very unlikely given the lack of solar panels and energy label G.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The only notable energy-related feature is the electric boiler from 2014 for hot water. The listing mentions that 'further sustainability is possible' (Verdere verduurzaming mogelijk), implying limited current efficiency measures.
History
No history available for this listing.