Characterful spacious townhouse in Statenkwartier

The property is located at Frederik Hendriklaan 22 in the Statenkwartier district of The Hague. This is a characterful townhouse that has been lived in for nearly 40 years and is now available on the market. The house was built in 1904 and is situated in a protected townscape area.

The Frederik Hendriklaan, commonly known as de Fred, is one of the most attractive shopping streets in The Hague with a variety of specialty shops, restaurants, and terraces. The location is particularly favorable, being close to Scheveningen beach and harbor, near the center of The Hague, and within walking distance of the Scheveningse Woods and various museums. The property is also well connected to major roads, public transportation, and international organizations. The French Lycee and the German School are both within walking distance.

The house has a total living area of approximately 273 square meters, spread over three main floors plus a basement. The plot measures 182 square meters. There are seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three separate toilets.

On the ground floor, the entrance is through a vestibule with original wall tiles and a meter cupboard. The spacious hall has a marble floor and provides access to the living room, kitchen, basement, and toilet. The very spacious living and dining room en suite features a parquet floor, ornamental ceilings, built-in cupboards, and sliding doors. There is a characteristic fireplace with a working open fire at the front. Through the conservatory, French doors lead to the backyard with multiple seating areas and a stone storage shed. The closed kitchen is equipped with built-in appliances and adjoins a practical utility room currently used as a breakfast room with a beautiful built-in cupboard and access to the sunny backyard.

Via a stairway, one reaches a split-level front room, a pleasant space that is well suited as a work or study room.

The first floor features a landing with a toilet. At the front is a spacious room with built-in cupboards and French doors to the attractive covered balcony under an arch. The rear bedroom also has built-in cupboards and French doors to a sheltered terrace overlooking the gardens. The bathroom is finished in light tiles and equipped with a bathtub, shower, and washbasin. Via a stairway, a second split-level room can be reached, currently used as storage space with access to a covered balcony.

The second floor has a spacious and bright landing with a skylight and a separate toilet with a small sink. On this floor there are three bedrooms: a large room at the front, a spacious room at the rear, and a smaller side room with access to a balcony. The second bathroom is equipped with a shower, washbasin, built-in cupboard, and connections for a washing machine and dryer.

The basement measures approximately 17 square meters and has standing height, providing an excellent space for luggage storage and wine.

The property is situated on its own land. It has an energy label D and is provided with floor insulation. The house is nearly entirely fitted with double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by a CV boiler (Remeha HR, December 2025). There is plenty of outdoor space with a lovely backyard facing southeast, plus three balconies and one terrace. The property is located in a protected townscape. An age and materials clause applies.

The Statenkwartier is a prestigious neighborhood in The Hague, known for its wide streets, attractive architecture, and international atmosphere. The area was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an extension of the city towards Scheveningen. Many of the buildings in this district feature characteristic architectural elements from that period, and the Frederik Hendriklaan is one of the main arteries of this neighborhood.

The property at number 22 is located on the quiet part of this well-known street, which adds to its appeal. Despite being on a main shopping street, the specific location offers a peaceful residential setting. The house dates from 1904, placing it firmly in the period when the Statenkwartier was being developed.

The layout of the house reflects the traditional Dutch townhouse design from the early 20th century. The ground floor was designed for reception and living, with the en suite room being a prominent feature of such homes from this period. The split-level rooms accessible via stairways are an interesting architectural feature that adds spatial variety to the property.

The seven bedrooms distributed over the upper floors offer flexibility in how the space can be used. The current configuration shows two bedrooms on the first floor and three on the second floor, plus the split-level rooms that could potentially serve as additional sleeping quarters or study spaces. This makes the property suitable for large families or those who work from home and require dedicated office space.

The two bathrooms mean that the house can comfortably accommodate a household with multiple occupants without the bottleneck that a single bathroom would create. The presence of three separate toilets further enhances the practicality of the layout.

The outdoor spaces are a significant asset. The southeast-facing backyard of nearly 100 square meters will receive plenty of sunlight during the day. The presence of three balconies and a terrace provides additional outdoor living options at different levels of the house. The covered balcony on the first floor, located under an arch, is a particularly attractive feature that adds character to the property.

The basement provides valuable additional storage space. At 17 square meters with standing height, it is more substantial than typical cellars in comparable properties and can serve various practical purposes beyond simple storage.

The energy label D indicates that there is room for improvement in terms of energy efficiency. However, the listing notes that the property has floor insulation and is nearly entirely fitted with double glazing, which are positive features for a building of this age. The presence of secondary windows further enhances the insulation properties. The CV boiler is noted as being from December 2025.

The fact that the property is situated on its own land is an important consideration in Dutch real estate. This means the buyer will own the land beneath the house, as opposed to leasehold situations where ground rent must be paid.

The protected townscape status means that certain restrictions apply to modifications to the exterior of the property. This helps maintain the character of the neighborhood but should be taken into account when planning any renovations.

The age and materials clause that applies to this property is standard for older buildings in the Netherlands. It means that the buyer accepts the property in its current condition, understanding that a building from 1904 will have characteristics typical of its age that may not meet modern standards.

The asking price is 1,375,000 euros costs to the buyer, which equals 5,037 euros per square meter. Parking is available through paid parking, public parking, and parking permits. The backyard measures 99 square meters, is 14.50 meters deep and 6.80 meters wide, and faces southeast. There is an attached stone storage shed. The building-related outdoor space measures 17 square meters, and there is 3 square meters of external storage space. The volume of the house is 975 cubic meters.

This property represents an opportunity to acquire a home with history and character in one of the most sought-after locations in The Hague. The house can be modernized according to personal preferences, with the characterful whole providing a beautiful starting point for such a project.