Historic Townhouse with Modern Luxury and Rooftop Terrace
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A for a 1910 property, indicating thorough and effective insulation and sustainability upgrades including twelve solar panels
- Spacious 33 square meter rooftop terrace offering private outdoor space with roof views in a central location
- Two full bathrooms across the upper floors, providing convenience for families or those who frequently host guests
- Deep rear garden of 71 square meters with good privacy and a covered seating area, which is uncommon for inner city properties
- Recently renovated modern kitchen from 2020/2021 with a cooking island in a bright extended ground floor living space
Downsides
- The rear garden faces northeast, meaning limited direct sunlight particularly during afternoon and evening hours
- Only public parking is available, with no dedicated parking space or garage included with the property
- The property still relies on gas heating via a combination boiler rather than being fully electric or using a heat pump
- At 165 square meters with only four potential bedrooms, the price per square meter of 4,545 euros is relatively high for the Montfoort area
- The 1910 construction date means that despite renovations, some period typical maintenance concerns may arise that are not visible in the listing
Description
Heiliglevenstraat 5 is located in the charming historic center of Montfoort, a picturesque town in the province of Utrecht. This terraced house dates back to 1910 but has been thoughtfully renovated to combine its original character with modern living standards. The property offers approximately 165 square meters of living space spread across three full floors, making it a spacious family home in a central location.
The ground floor serves as the main living area and has been significantly extended to create an impressive open space. A large extension at the rear brings in substantial natural light through expansive windows and a skylight. The kitchen was installed in 2020 or 2021 and features a modern design with a cooking island, making it suitable for both everyday meals and entertaining. The floor covering is warm PVC, and underfloor heating provides additional comfort throughout this level. The layout of the ground floor is designed to feel generous while maintaining a sense of intimacy and warmth.
The first floor currently contains three rooms configured as a bedroom, a baby room or home office, and a separate laundry room. This arrangement offers flexibility, as the space could be reorganized to create four bedrooms if desired. In such a scenario, the laundry facilities could be relocated to the second floor. The first floor also includes a complete bathroom with a shower, bathtub, toilet, and washbasin. Artist impressions and alternative floor plans are available to show potential configurations.
The second floor functions as a full living level and can serve as a master bedroom suite with its own second bathroom. Alternatively, this space could be used as an additional bedroom, a quiet workspace, or a hobby room. The flexibility of the upper floors allows the home to adapt to changing household needs over time.
One of the most notable outdoor features is the rooftop terrace of approximately 33 square meters, situated on the roof of the ground floor extension. This terrace offers views over the characteristic rooftops of Montfoort and provides a private space for outdoor relaxation. The rear garden extends about 11.63 meters in depth with a width of 6.10 meters, resulting in an area of approximately 71 square meters. The garden is described as deep and green with a good degree of privacy, which is noteworthy for a centrally located property. A canopy or covered seating area allows for year round outdoor use. At the rear of the garden stands a freestanding stone storage building, and the garden is accessible via a back path.
The property has achieved an energy label A rating, which is particularly notable for a building from 1910. This rating reflects comprehensive insulation measures including roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and the installation of HR++ and HR+++ glazing throughout. Twelve solar panels contribute to energy generation. The heating system consists of a gas fired combination boiler (VHR NL 28-34/5-3 R6) installed in 2020, which is included in the purchase. Underfloor heating is present on the ground floor and in one of the bathrooms.
The total content of the building is approximately 610 cubic meters. The external storage space measures 13 square meters. The property is registered in two cadastral parcels: MONTFOORT A 1933 with an area of 193 square meters and MONTFOORT A 2788 with an area of 26 square meters, both in full ownership.
Montfoort is a small historic city with a well preserved center featuring attractive streets, restaurants, shops, and other amenities within walking distance. Despite its central location, the property is described as having a surprisingly private atmosphere. The town offers a balance between village charm and urban accessibility, with the city of Utrecht and other regional centers easily reachable by car or public transport.
The property includes modern connections such as fiber optic cable and TV cable. Parking is available on public streets in the vicinity. The asking price is 750,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,545 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available and transfer is negotiable.
The combination of a historic facade with thoroughly modernized interiors makes this property suitable for buyers seeking character properties with contemporary comfort. The multiple outdoor spaces, including both the garden and the rooftop terrace, provide options for different types of outdoor living throughout the seasons. The energy efficiency upgrades address concerns that buyers might typically have about older buildings, while the flexible floor plans allow the home to accommodate various household compositions and lifestyle preferences.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The features list explicitly mentions '2 douches' across the bathrooms.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' in the bathroom features and description.
Ensuite Bathroom
The second floor is described as ideal for a 'master bedroom met een tweede badkamer', strongly implying an ensuite setup, though the exact word 'ensuite' is not used.
Guest Toilet
The property has 3 toilets in total and 2 bathrooms, meaning there is '1 apart toilet' which functions as a guest toilet.
Double Shower
The listing mentions '2 douches' in total for the property, indicating two separate shower units rather than a single double shower cabin.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so there is no shared shower.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so there is no shared toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions '2 wastafels' in total across the two bathrooms, indicating one in each, rather than a double vanity in one bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The description explicitly states 'vloerverwarming op de begane grond en in de badkamer' (underfloor heating on the ground floor and in the bathroom).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a rooftop terrace and rear garden, but no balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a deep rear garden (achtertuin) of 71 m².
Front Garden
It is a terraced house in a city center and no front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning), making a side garden impossible.
Terrace
The listing mentions multiple sitting areas in the garden and a sun terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a large rooftop terrace (dakterras) of approx. 33 m².
Veranda
The listing mentions a cozy 'overkapping' (canopy/pergola) in the backyard where you can sit all year round.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; only a freestanding stone storage shed.
Waterfront
The property is located in the center of Montfoort, which is inland, and no water features are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present in this city center home.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Montfoort is in the Netherlands, which is largely flat, and no mountain views are present.
Remarkable City View
The rooftop terrace offers a view over the characteristic roofs of Montfoort.
Remarkable Garden View
The ground floor features large windows facing the deep, green, and private backyard.
Remarkable Sea View
Montfoort is an inland city with no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or visible from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
The property overlooks the characteristic historical roofs of the city center, which hold local landmark status.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Explicitly states CV-ketel (central heating boiler) VHR NL 28-34/5-3 R6 gas combi boiler from 2020.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Listing specifically mentions 'warme pvc vloer' (warm PVC floor) on ground floor, no hardwood mentioned.
Laminate Flooring
Listing specifies PVC flooring, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; PVC floor specified on ground floor.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly states 'vloerverwarming op de begane grond en in de badkamer' (underfloor heating on ground floor and in bathroom).
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
Multiple mentions of workspace: 'babykamer/kantoor', 'rustige werkplek', 'werkplek' as flexible room options.
Skylight
Listing mentions 'lichtstraat' (light well/skylight) bringing natural light into the ground floor extension.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; highly unlikely for this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
Schuifpui (sliding doors) mentioned, but no specific mention of French doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; property is described as historic with modern updates, not minimalistic light wood aesthetic.
Modern
Modern kitchen from 2020/2021 described as sleek and modern, modern CV installation, recent renovations throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or concrete floors.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned; property is a historic Dutch townhouse, not Mediterranean style.
Classic
Built in 1910, described as 'historisch wonen' with 'authentieke gevel' and 'karakteristieke daken' of Montfoort.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing explicitly describes 'historic living', an 'authentic facade', and a 'historic environment' built in 1910.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly listed as 1910.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1910, which is before WWII.
Modernist
While the facade is historic, the interior and extension feature sleek, modern design (strak, modern) from 2020/2021, but as a whole, it is not a modernist building.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is existing construction (bestaande bouw) from 1910.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly mentions 'een kookeiland dat uitnodigt tot lange avonden koken en tafelen' (a kitchen island that invites long evenings of cooking and dining).
Open Plan Kitchen
The ground floor is described as 'het hart van het huis' with a spacious extension, large windows, and skylight, suggesting an open living/kitchen layout, though not explicitly stated as open plan.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as 'Eengezinswoning, tussenwoning' (single-family home, terraced house), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'luxe', 'strak', 'modern' with 'hoogwaardige afwerking' (high-quality finish), suggesting a design aesthetic.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is from 2020/2021, making it approximately 3-4 years old - relatively new but not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features list specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage space of 13 m² and a separate waskamer (laundry room) that can serve as storage.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned at all.
Cellar
No cellar (kelder) is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or connection is mentioned in the description or features.
Workshop
While a hobby room is mentioned as a possibility, there is no dedicated workshop mentioned.
Shed
The listing specifies a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed) located at the back of the garden.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) from 1910 with full ownership (Volle eigendom) stated for both cadastral parcels. There is no mention of a VvE, which is common for single-family terraced houses unless shared structural elements are explicitly managed by one.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership) for both parcels.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a terraced house built in 1910 with three residential floors, and there is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family terraced house, which inherently includes its own private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is a city center terraced house with a standard backyard accessible via a back path, with no mention of any gates.
Gated Community
The house is located in the historic city center of Montfoort and is a standard terraced house, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house was built in 1910, spans three full floors with no elevator, and likely has steps at the entrance, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions a washing machine that can be relocated to the second floor.
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a dedicated laundry room and a washing machine implies that connections are available.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly states there is an 'aparte waskamer' (separate laundry room) on the first floor.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly lists 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under provisions.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home technology, systems, or devices in the listing.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) under provisions.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the property is equipped with twelve solar panels.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) alongside HR-glass.
Triple Glazing
The description mentions HR+++ glass, which is the standard Dutch designation for triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation (muurisolatie) is explicitly listed in the property's energy features.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation (vloerisolatie) is explicitly listed in the property's energy features.
Roof Insulation
Roof insulation (dakisolatie) is explicitly listed in the property's energy features.
Heat Pump
The heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel) from 2020; no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A, is described as fully insulated, features underfloor heating on the ground floor and in the bathroom, and includes a modern high-efficiency gas combi boiler installed in 2020.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.