Spacious Detached Home with Garage and Renovation Potential in Quiet Werkendam Location
Key Features
Upsides
- Detached house on a generous 472 m² plot providing privacy and outdoor space
- Detached garage with electric door and separate carport offering ample parking and storage options
- Ground floor bedroom configuration making the property suitable for aging in place or single-level living
- Quiet location with good accessibility to shops, schools, sports facilities, and main roads
- Strong potential for modernization, sustainability improvements, and customization to personal preferences
Downsides
- Kitchen and sanitary facilities are dated and require modernization
- Multiple protective clauses (asbestos, lead, age, environmental, non-self-occupancy) shift risk to buyer and limit seller liability
- Energy label C indicates moderate efficiency, likely requiring investment to improve
- Only three bedrooms for a detached house of this size may be limiting for larger families
- Northeast-facing garden receives less direct sunlight compared to south or west-facing orientations
Description
This detached property is situated on a quiet residential street in Werkendam, offering a generous plot of 472 square meters. The house was built in 1968 and provides a practical foundation for buyers seeking space, freedom, and the opportunity to modernize the home according to their own preferences and requirements.
The living area measures approximately 133 square meters, with an additional 21 square meters of building-bound outdoor space and 24 square meters of external storage. The total volume of the property is 540 cubic meters. The house is spread across two floors and features a saddle roof covered with bituminous roofing material and tiles.
Upon entering the ground floor, you are welcomed by an entrance hall that provides access to the various rooms. The generous living area offers plenty of natural light, and the entire ground floor presents various layout possibilities should you wish to upgrade or reconfigure the space. The kitchen and sanitary facilities are functional but largely dated in their execution, which means the property offers ample opportunities for modernization to meet contemporary living standards. Additionally, there is a multifunctional room on the ground floor that previously served as a bedroom. This current layout makes the property suitable for aging in place, as all essential facilities can be accessed on a single level.
The first floor accommodates multiple bedrooms and additional storage space. The practical layout makes this floor suitable for families or for creating a home office or hobby room. According to the property features, there are three rooms in total, all configured as bedrooms.
A significant advantage of this property is the presence of a detached garage, which is ideal for parking a car, motorcycles, or bicycles, but is also excellently suited as a hobby space, workshop, or additional storage area. The garage is equipped with an electric door and has electricity connected. Furthermore, the property features a carport, ensuring you always have a covered parking space on your own premises. This carport conveniently connects to the side entrance of the house.
The garden surrounds the property and offers numerous possibilities for creating multiple terraces, play areas, or a green garden experience. The back garden specifically measures 137 square meters, with dimensions of 11.50 meters in depth and 16.00 meters in width. The garden is oriented to the northeast and is accessible via a rear path. Thanks to the generous plot size and free-standing position, there is always a spot to be found in either sun or shade. The combination of the garden, garage, and carport makes the entire property particularly practical and versatile.
The location combines tranquility with good accessibility to amenities. Shops, schools, sports facilities, and main roads are all within close distance, while the surrounding nature and water contribute to a pleasant living climate. The property is described as being located on a quiet road with an open view.
The property has an energy label C, which indicates moderate energy efficiency. Given the age of the property and the current state of the facilities, there are clear opportunities for sustainability improvements and energy-saving measures that could potentially improve this rating in the future.
It is important to note that this property is being sold with several specific clauses that potential buyers should carefully consider. The non-self-occupancy clause indicates that the seller has never actually occupied the property and therefore cannot inform the buyer about properties or defects that the seller might have been aware of had they actually used the property. Any such properties or defects are therefore at the expense and risk of the buyer.
The age clause specifies that the property is more than 58 years old, meaning that the requirements that may be placed on construction quality are considerably lower than for new buildings. Any complete or partial absence of one or more properties of the property for normal and special use, or any other non-compliance of the property with the agreement, is at the expense and risk of the buyer.
The asbestos clause states that at the time of construction and/or renovation, it was normal to incorporate asbestos-containing materials in construction. The seller is not aware that more asbestos-containing materials have been incorporated than was generally customary at the time. The buyer is aware that special measures must be taken when removing asbestos-containing materials under environmental legislation.
The environmental clause excludes any liability of the seller for soil and/or groundwater contamination. The lead clause similarly notes that at the time of construction, it was normal to incorporate lead, lead-containing materials, and/or other environmentally harmful substances in construction.
The asking price for this property is 549,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,128 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available immediately and the cadastral designation is WERKENDAM O 1232, with full ownership status.
This detached home in Werkendam presents itself as a property with a solid foundation that awaits a buyer with vision and the willingness to invest in modernization. The combination of a spacious plot, detached garage, carport, and a location that balances quietness with accessibility makes this an interesting option for families, home workers, or anyone who appreciates detached living with the freedom to implement their own vision of comfortable housing.
Features
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of a balcony in the description or features.
Rear Garden
Features explicitly list 'Achtertuin, voortuin en zijtuin' (rear, front, and side garden) with a specified size of 137 m² for the rear garden.
Front Garden
Features explicitly list 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
Features explicitly list 'zijtuin' (side garden).
Terrace
The description mentions 'mogelijkheden voor het realiseren van meerdere terrassen' (possibilities for realizing multiple terraces), implying there is no existing terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a two-story detached house from 1968 with no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area in the text.
Veranda
There is a carport mentioned, but no veranda is explicitly listed.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house; only a detached garage and carport are present.
Waterfront
The listing mentions water is 'in de omgeving' (in the surroundings) but does not state the property is directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of a swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Werkendam is in a flat region of the Netherlands; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in a quiet street on the edge of Werkendam with a 'vrij uitzicht' (free view), but no remarkable city view is indicated.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a spacious garden all around the property, providing pleasant views, though not necessarily 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Sea View
Werkendam is inland; there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
While near water, there is no specific mention of a harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Home Office
The listing mentions the possibility of creating a 'thuiswerk- of hobbyruimte' (home office or hobby space), but does not state one currently exists.
Private Indoor Pool
A 1968 detached house of 133 m² would not have a private indoor pool. Not mentioned and would be highly unusual.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and would be extremely unusual for this type and age of Dutch property.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; house is from 1968 and described as dated, needing modernization.
Modern
Listing explicitly states kitchen and sanitary facilities are 'gedateerd' (dated) and need modernization. The last photo is noted as fiction for modernization inspiration.
Industrial
No industrial design elements such as exposed brick, metal accents, or concrete mentioned in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, warm colors, or specific architectural elements mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1968 with dated interiors, but 'classic' as a deliberate design style is not described. It's simply an older home.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1968, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1968, so it is not an early 20th-century style (like a jaren-30 woning).
Post War Functional
Built in 1968, this perfectly fits the post-war functional building style designed for the growing population.
Modernist
While a 1968 home may have some modernist influences, it is primarily a standard post-war functional home rather than a distinct modernist architectural piece.
Newly Build
The property is explicitly stated as being built in 1968 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing build).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as dated and from 1968, making a modern island highly unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions a 'royale leefruimte' and kitchen separately, suggesting a closed layout typical of 1968, though modernization is suggested.
Induction Stove
The kitchen is described as dated and in need of modernization, making induction unlikely.
Build In Coffee Maker
A luxury modern feature inconsistent with a dated 1968 kitchen.
Boiling Water Tap
A modern feature unlikely to be present in a dated kitchen needing modernization.
Downdraft Extractor
A high-end modern feature not expected in a dated 1968 home.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached single-family home ('vrijstaande woning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the kitchen is 'gedateerd' (dated) and shows a fictional mood image for modernization.
New Kitchen
The text emphasizes the need for modernization and describes the kitchen as outdated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states 'Veel parkeergelegenheid' (lots of parking) and 'Op eigen terrein' (on own property).
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'aanvullende bergruimte' (additional storage) on first floor and 24 m² external storage space.
Garage
Listing explicitly mentions 'Vrijstaande garage' (detached garage) and features section lists 'Garage met carport'.
Automatic Garage Door
Features section lists 'Elektrische deur' (electric door) for the garage.
Double Garage
Features section specifies 'Capaciteit 1 auto' (capacity 1 car), indicating it is a single garage.
Cellar
No mention of a cellar (kelder) anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
Garage is described as suitable for 'het stallen van een auto, motoren of fietsen' (parking a car, motorcycles or bicycles).
Covered Parking
Listing explicitly mentions a carport providing covered parking on the property.
Underground Parking
Detached house from 1968 with no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities anywhere in the listing.
Workshop
Garage is described as 'uitstekend geschikt als... werkplaats' (excellently suitable as workshop), indicating this capability exists.
Shed
No separate shed (schuur) mentioned. The 24m² external storage appears to be the garage space.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is included on the property, no separate rental parking spot mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included with the property, no separate parking spot for sale mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached single-family home (vrijstaande woning) with full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning there is no owners association.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states the ownership situation is 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Other Rules
The listing contains specific legal clauses including a non-self-occupancy clause, age clause, asbestos clause, environment clause, and lead/environmentally harmful substances clause.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 2-story detached house from 1968 with no mention of an elevator anywhere in the listing.
Private Entrance
This is a detached/vrijstaande house with its own entrance (entree/hal) and side entrance (zijingang) mentioned in the description.
Gated Community
This is a standalone detached house on a quiet residential street (rustige woonstraat), not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing states it is accessible for people with disabilities and elderly, and mentions it is levensloopbestendig (life-cycle proof) with a ground floor bedroom. However, it's a 2-story house without mentioned modifications like ramps or adapted bathrooms, and upper floor access requires stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
No washing machine is mentioned in the listing. Dutch real estate listings typically specify included appliances, and none are listed here.
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned in the layout description. The garage is mentioned but described as suitable for parking, hobbies, or storage.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned in the listing. No appliances are specified as included.
Smart Home
The house is from 1968 and is described as needing modernization. No smart home features are mentioned, making them highly unlikely.
Ventilation System
No mechanical ventilation system is mentioned. A 1968 house would typically have natural ventilation unless upgraded, and no upgrades are indicated.
Water Softener
Water softeners are uncommon in Dutch homes and none is mentioned in this listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. The listing emphasizes 'verduurzaming' (sustainability improvements) as a future possibility, strongly suggesting no solar panels are currently installed.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned at all. Triple glazing is highly unlikely for a 1968 property that is described as needing modernization throughout.
Heat Pump
No heat pump mentioned. The listing presents sustainability and 'verduurzaming' as future possibilities for the buyer, indicating no heat pump is currently installed.
Home Battery
No home battery mentioned. This technology is very unlikely to be present in a 1968 property described as needing modernization with no renewable energy features mentioned.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.