Sustainable Semi-Detached Home with Five Bedrooms and Energy Label A+++ in Drachten

This semi-detached property is located at Grasland 11 in the Drachten neighborhood of Himsterhout. The home was originally built in the year 2000 and has since undergone significant renovations and sustainable upgrades that make it ready for the future. The residence offers a generous living space of 165 square meters spread across three floors, situated on a plot of 273 square meters. The property features five bedrooms in total, making it particularly suitable for larger families, those who work from home, or anyone who regularly hosts guests.

The ground floor of this residence has been thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and functionality. Upon entering through the front door, you are welcomed into a hallway that provides access to the meter cupboard, which is equipped with heavy current connections, and a modern toilet room featuring a wall-hung toilet and a small sink. From the hallway, a staircase leads to the upper floors. The living room is spacious and atmospheric, featuring a side window that offers an unobstructed view of the street. A centrally placed fireplace serves as an attractive focal point in the living area. The floor in the living room consists of carpet with an underlay, while the hallway and living kitchen have been finished with an attractive PVC floor with a wood grain texture.

A significant extension at the rear of the property has created a beautiful living and cooking kitchen. This open and light-filled space serves as the heart of the home, where cooking, dining, and socializing naturally come together. The kitchen itself is finished in light colors and comes equipped with various built-in appliances, including a coffee machine, microwave, a SMEG six-burner gas stove with oven, a Samsung American-style refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a Quooker instant boiling water tap. The kitchen features French doors that open directly onto the terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

From the hallway, there is also access to a utility room that houses the connections for white goods. This insulated and heated utility room is openly connected to a storage room where the inverter for the solar panels is installed. At the front of the property, there is a driveway with a substantial canopy or carport that provides covered parking space for two vehicles.

The first floor of the residence contains three spacious bedrooms measuring 14.7 square meters, 12.6 square meters, and 10.3 square meters respectively. All bedrooms on this floor feature laminate flooring and have roller blinds fitted to the windows. The bathroom was renovated in 2020 and presents a modern and luxurious appearance. It is equipped with a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a double vanity with furniture, and an additional second toilet with a wall-hung toilet. The entire first floor has been fitted with triple glazing classified as HR+++.

A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where the heat pump and heat pump boiler are located on the landing. From this landing, there is access to two additional bedrooms measuring 24 square meters and 8 square meters respectively. The large bedroom at the front has considerable window area that allows abundant natural light to enter and provides a fantastic view over the neighborhood. This bedroom also features a balcony. The wooden facade cladding on this floor is made of Red Cedar, which is a durable, low-maintenance, and lightweight material.

The sustainability measures applied to this property are comprehensive. The home holds an official A+++ energy label that remains valid until November 25, 2032. All windows throughout the property have been fitted with triple glazing rated HR+++. The heating system consists of a modern heat pump combined with a heat pump boiler with a capacity of 300 liters. All radiators have been replaced with low-temperature radiators that are specifically matched to work efficiently with the heat pump. Eighteen solar panels were installed on the roof in 2022, enabling the household to generate its own electricity. In that same year, all roofs were renewed, including the main roof, the roof of the extension, and the roof of the garden shed.

The garden is situated on the east side of the property and has been completely redesigned. The rear garden covers an area of 112 square meters with a depth of 12.5 meters and a width of 9 meters. The outdoor space features playful level differences and bamboo decking that give the garden a luxurious appearance. Privacy has been well considered in the design. At the rear of the garden stands a large freestanding shed that also serves as a garden house. This structure includes a generous canopy area that functions as a lounge space. The canopy can be enclosed with terrace screens if desired, making it a pleasant place to sit even on cooler days. The roof of this garden house was also replaced in 2022.

The Himsterhout neighborhood where this property is located is a sought-after residential area situated on the edge of Drachten. The location offers the advantage of being close to countryside areas while also being near the forests of Beetsterzwaag and the waterways of Friesland. This makes the surroundings particularly attractive for cycling and walking excursions. Despite its proximity to nature, the property remains well connected to the amenities that Drachten has to offer.

The property is being offered at an asking price of 519,000 euros, which is equivalent to approximately 3,145 euros per square meter of living space. The transaction costs are to be borne by the buyer. The acceptance terms are to be discussed, allowing for flexibility regarding the transfer date. The property is fully furnished as currently presented. The cadastral designation is BOORNBERGUM F 2500, and the property is held in full ownership. The total volume of the building is 551 cubic meters, and there is 19 square meters of building-bound outdoor space and 16 square meters of external storage space.