Spacious and Sustainable Bungalow in Muiderberg
Key Features
Upsides
- The property offers sustainable and modern living with extensive renovations including 41 solar panels and full floor heating.
- Life-cycle proof bungalow layout where all living space is situated on the ground floor for maximum accessibility.
- Generous living space of 223 square meters located on a large plot of 684 square meters with a garden surrounding the house.
- Desirable location in Muiderberg near the IJmeer with a village character and quick connections to Amsterdam and Schiphol.
Downsides
- The asking price of over 1.6 million euros positions this property in the high-end segment of the market.
- The construction year is 1974, which means the structure is not new despite extensive modernization.
- The definitive energy label is currently listed as being processed, leaving the exact official rating temporarily unclear.
- The property is semi-detached, meaning it shares a wall with the neighboring property.
Description
Located at Breitnerlaan 23 in the charming village of Muiderberg, this property offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a spacious and sustainable family home. The residence is a semi-detached bungalow, constructed in 1974, but it has undergone significant transformations over the years to meet contemporary standards of comfort and efficiency. The total living area extends to an impressive 223 square meters, situated on a substantial plot of 684 square meters. This combination of indoor and outdoor space provides a sense of freedom and privacy that is highly sought after in the region.
The architectural layout of the house is designed entirely on one level, making it a true bungalow. This feature is particularly appealing for individuals or families looking for a future-proof living arrangement, as it eliminates the need for stairs and ensures accessibility throughout the home. The interior has been thoughtfully expanded through various renovations, resulting in a versatile floor plan that balances communal living areas with private quarters.
Upon entering the home, one is welcomed into a central hall that serves as the circulation point for the different wings of the house. The layout effectively separates the daytime living areas from the nighttime sleeping quarters, enhancing the daily routine and privacy of its inhabitants. To one side of the hall lies the expansive living room. This space is characterized by its abundant natural light, facilitated by large window frames that establish a visual connection with the surrounding garden. The living room is adjoined by a voluminous kitchen, which serves as the culinary heart of the home. The kitchen is equipped with a substantial cooking island and offers ample space for a large dining table, making it an ideal setting for social gatherings and family meals. The kitchen is located in a rear extension, further enhancing the sense of space and providing direct access to the outdoors through sliding doors.
Adjacent to the kitchen and living areas is a practical utility room and additional storage spaces, ensuring that the household organization remains tidy and efficient. The property includes a dedicated space that can serve as a home office or a practice room, accessible directly from the entrance hall. This feature is increasingly relevant in the modern work landscape, providing a professional environment within the comfort of one's home.
The sleeping wing of the residence is designed to accommodate a family comfortably. Currently configured with four bedrooms, this section of the house has been modified from its original layout which had five rooms. The master bedroom is situated at the end of the hallway and boasts the luxury of an en-suite bathroom. This private sanctuary includes a bath and washbasin, offering a retreat for the owners. Additionally, there is a second bathroom serving the other bedrooms, which also features a bath and toilet. This arrangement is highly convenient for families with children or for hosting guests.
A significant aspect of this property is its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The current owners have invested heavily in upgrading the technical installations and insulation of the house. The entire property is fitted with floor heating, providing a consistent and comfortable temperature throughout the living spaces. The heating system is powered by a new HR combi-boiler installed in 2022. Furthermore, the roof has been renewed and insulated, the crawl space and floors are insulated, and all water, gas, and sewer pipes have been replaced.
One of the most notable sustainable features is the installation of approximately 41 solar panels. This extensive array is capable of generating more electricity annually than the current household of five residents consumes, even with the charging of a hybrid vehicle included. This results in significantly low energy costs and a reduced carbon footprint. The property features HR glass and wall insulation, contributing to its high energy performance. Although the energy label is listed as pending processing, the improvements made suggest a high rating.
The outdoor space of the Breitnerlaan 23 residence is as impressive as the interior. The plot size of 684 square meters allows for a garden that wraps around the house. The front garden is notably larger than the back garden, offering multiple possibilities for landscaping and terracing. The orientation and layout of the garden enable residents to find sunny or shady spots throughout the day. Mature vegetation and the position on the road ensure a high degree of privacy. The living room benefits from sliding doors on both the front and back sides, blurring the lines between inside and outside during the summer months and allowing for a seamless flow of air and light.
For practical needs, there is a separate external storage shed, suitable for storing bicycles, gardening equipment, or pursuing hobbies. Parking is available on the private grounds, adding to the convenience of the location.
Muiderberg, the location of this property, is a highly desirable residential area within the Gooi region. It is situated directly on the IJmeer, offering a unique blend of rural tranquility and urban accessibility. The village atmosphere is characterized by its friendly community, active associations, and safety. Residents can enjoy the nearby beach of Muiderberg, the marina, and various nature reserves. The boulevard along the IJmeer is a popular spot for leisurely walks, especially during sunset.
Despite its peaceful setting, the property is strategically located with excellent connectivity to major economic hubs. Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Utrecht, and Almere are all within a reasonable commuting distance. This makes it an ideal location for families who wish to live in a green environment without compromising on career opportunities. Local amenities such as primary schools, sports clubs, and dining establishments are within walking or cycling distance. The historic town of Muiden, with its famous castle Muiderslot and restaurants, is just a short drive or bike ride away.
The property is available immediately upon agreement. The asking price is 1,650,000 euros, costs payable by the buyer. The cadastral data indicates the land is registered in two sections under the municipality of Gooise Meren. Technical provisions include fiber optic cable, TV connections, and the aforementioned solar panels.
In summary, Breitnerlaan 23 presents a rare combination of a large, single-story living space, extensive modernization, and a prime location in one of the most picturesque villages in the Gooi. It is a home designed for comfort, sustainability, and family life, ready for its next occupants to enjoy its many features and the surrounding natural beauty.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing describes a 'badkamer' (bathroom) with a bathtub and a separate 'badkamer en suite'. While a shower is not explicitly detailed, the presence of a modernized bathroom in a luxury property makes it highly probable, though not explicitly stated.
Bathtub
The text explicitly mentions a 'badkamer met ligbad' (bathroom with bathtub) in the sleeping wing.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing states the master bedroom is located at the end of the hall and 'beschikt over een eigen badkamer en suite' (has its own ensuite bathroom).
Guest Toilet
The features section lists '2 badkamers en 1 apart toilet' (2 bathrooms and 1 separate toilet), and the summary mentions a 'Separate toiletruimte'.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned in the listing, and it is a very rare feature in Dutch homes, making its absence highly likely.
Shared Shower
The layout describes a sleeping wing with a bathroom accessible from the hall and a master ensuite. There is no indication of a shower shared between two bedrooms (Jack and Jill style).
Shared Toilet
The bathroom in the sleeping wing contains a toilet ('badkamer met ligbad en wastafel en toilet') and services multiple bedrooms, making it a shared facility.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states 'Vloerverwarming aanwezig in de gehele woning!' (Floor heating present throughout the entire house), which includes the bathrooms.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The property is a bungalow with direct access to the garden from the ground floor; no balcony is mentioned.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a back garden ('achtertuin') and a garden around the house ('tuin rondom').
Front Garden
The listing explicitly states that the front garden ('voortuin') is larger than the back garden.
Side Garden
The listing mentions a 'tuin rondom' (garden all around), which implies side garden areas.
Terrace
The text describes 'diverse terrassen en zitplekken' (various terraces and seating areas) around the house.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a single-story bungalow with a flat roof; there is no mention of roof access or a roof terrace.
Patio
The listing mentions multiple terraces and sliding doors to the outside, which serves as a patio.
Guest House
There is a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed), but it is for storage, not a guest house.
Waterfront
Although the village of Muiderberg is on the IJmeer, the listing places the house on a 'rustige laan' (quiet lane), with the beach and harbor at walking distance.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of stables or horse facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of facilities for small livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in the Gooi region in the Netherlands, which is flat.
Remarkable City View
Located in a village (Muiderberg) on a quiet lane, emphasizing privacy and garden views rather than a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing emphasizes the sunny garden all around the house and the view of the garden from the living room.
Remarkable Sea View
While near the IJmeer, the property is not on the water and the sea view is not a feature of the house.
Remarkable Harbour View
The harbor is at a walking distance, but the house does not overlook it.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing does not mention air conditioning. It focuses heavily on insulation and heating.
Central Heating
The features section explicitly lists 'Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) and the description mentions a new HR-combiketel.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace, stove, or fire pit in the listing.
Carpeted Floors
The house has 'Vloerverwarming aanwezig in de gehele woning' (Underfloor heating present in the entire house). Carpet is generally not used over underfloor heating in modernized Dutch homes.
Underfloor Heating
The description explicitly states 'Vloerverwarming aanwezig in de gehele woning!'.
Home Office
The listing states 'Eén van de slaapkamers is direct bereikbaar vanuit de hal en dus ook zeer geschikt voor kantoor of praktijk aan huis' (One bedroom is suitable for an office or practice at home).
Bay Window
The listing mentions 'grote raampartijen' (large window sections) but does not mention a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of an indoor pool, and the house type/size makes it highly unlikely.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna in the amenities list.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The house is a 1974 bungalow that has been modernized. Ornamental plasterwork is not a feature of this architectural style or era.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a bungalow with large windows and a focus on light and functionality, but also mentions a 'stolpkap' (traditional Dutch roof style). There is no mention of specific Scandinavian interior design elements like light woods or specific minimalism.
Modern
The listing states the house has been modernized into an 'eigentijds familiehuis' (contemporary family home), features a kitchen island, large glass windows, and modern sustainable installations.
Industrial
The house is a bungalow in a residential village area. There is no mention of industrial features like exposed concrete, metal pipes, or brick walls.
Mediterranean
The property is located in the Netherlands (Gooi) and described as having a 'plat dak bedekt met pannen' (flat roof with tiles). There is no mention of Mediterranean architectural features like stucco or terracotta.
Classic
The house was built in 1974. While modernized, the core structure is a bungalow from that era. The mention of a 'stolpkap' hints at traditional elements, but the interior is described as modern.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1974, making it a modern building rather than a traditional or historic one.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1974, so it does not fit the early 20th century style (e.g., jaren 30 woning).
Post War Functional
Built in 1974, this fits the post-war period characterized by functional construction to meet housing demand, despite being a detached/bungalow style.
Modernist
The bungalow style from the 70s often incorporates modernist elements, and the home has been significantly modernized ('eigentijds familiehuis').
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bestaande bouw' (existing build) with a construction year of 1974.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The text explicitly mentions a 'royale woonkeuken... met een groot kookeiland' (spacious kitchen with a large kitchen island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states the living room 'staat in open verbinding met de royale woonkeuken' (stands in open connection with the spacious kitchen).
Pantry
The listing describes a 'praktische bijkeuken' (practical utility room) which typically serves as a pantry/storage space in Dutch homes.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('half-vrijstaande woning', 'familihuis') and not as a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'royale' (spacious), 'modern' (eigentijds), and the heart of the house, but specific design brands or high-end architectural keywords are not used.
New Kitchen
The house has been 'thoroughly modernized' and the kitchen is situated in an extension, suggesting it is modern, though the specific installation year is not provided.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren' (Parking on own grounds and public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a practical utility room ('bijkeuken'), various storage spaces, fixed cabinets, and a spacious external storage room ('ruime berging').
Garage
No garage is mentioned. The property has a utility room and a detached wooden shed, but no specific garage for vehicles is listed.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The property is described as a bungalow with the entire living area on the ground floor ('volledige woning zich op de begane grond bevindt') and features a flat roof. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the description or feature list.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly states the external storage room is 'ideaal voor fietsen' (ideal for bicycles).
Covered Parking
Parking is available on the property grounds, but there is no mention of a carport or garage to provide cover.
Underground Parking
The property is a bungalow with no mention of underground facilities or parking.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. There is a shed and utility room, but neither is designated as a workshop.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) in the features and description.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as semi-detached ('half-vrijstaande') and the cadastral data lists two separate parcels (C 2558 and C 3528), indicating individual land ownership. There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
As there is no Owners Association identified for the property, there is no KvK registration for it.
Oa Annual Meeting
As there is no Owners Association identified, there are no association meetings.
Oa Fees
As there is no Owners Association identified, there are no association fees.
Oa Reserve Fund
As there is no Owners Association identified, there is no reserve fund.
Oa Maintenance Plan
As there is no Owners Association identified, there is no association maintenance plan.
Oa Buildings Insurance
As there is no Owners Association identified, there is no association buildings insurance.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing is a bungalow with the entire residence on the ground floor.
Intercom
The listing describes a residential family home with no mention of an intercom system.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the features list or description.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the features list or description.
Private Entrance
The listing is for a semi-detached house with its own central entrance hall.
Automatic Gate
Parking is on the premises, but there is no mention of a gate or automatic entry system.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the features list or description.
Gated Community
The house is located on a quiet lane in Muiderberg, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states the entire house is on the ground floor and describes it as 'levensloopbestendig' (life-cycle proof/suitable for aging in place).
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a 'wasruimte/bijkeuken' (laundry room/utility room) implies that plumbing connections for a washing machine are available.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Wasruimte/bijkeuken' in the summary and a 'praktische wasruimte' in the layout description.
High Speed Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under amenities, which provides high-speed internet access.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly lists 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under the 'Voorzieningen' (Amenities) section.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' under the 'Voorzieningen' (Amenities) section.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions 'omvangrijke zonnepaneleninstallatie van circa 41 zonnepanelen' and includes 'zonnepanelen' in the features list.
Double Glazing
The features list 'HR-glas' (High Efficiency glass) under the isolation section, which refers to double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'HR-glas' but does not explicitly mention triple glazing (drievoudige beglazing) or HR+++. HR-glas typically implies double glazing in this context.
Wall Insulation
The features list explicitly states 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the isolation section.
Floor Insulation
Both the description ('Kruipruimte- en vloerisolatie') and the features list ('vloerisolatie') confirm the presence of floor insulation.
Roof Insulation
The description mentions a 'Vernieuwd en geïsoleerd plat dak' (renewed and insulated flat roof) and the features list 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a 'Cv-ketel' (gas-fired combi-boiler), specifically a 'Condens 9000i W Aquapower Plus', with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
Although the solar panels produce excess energy, the listing does not mention a home battery (thuisbatterij) in the description or features.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features floor heating throughout the entire home, a new high-efficiency (HR) combi-boiler installed in 2022, and renewed technical installations including water, gas, and sewage pipes. Additionally, the flat roof was renewed and insulated, and the crawl space was insulated.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.