Charming 1926 Terraced Home with Spacious Garage in Popular Oud Hoograven
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious heated garage of 20 m² with electric door and skylights, providing versatile additional space
- Roof covering completely renewed in 2024, reducing immediate maintenance concerns
- 14 solar panels for reduced energy costs
- Excellent location near schools, shops, public transport, and city center
- Four bedrooms across three floors offer flexible living arrangements
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates limited energy efficiency despite some improvements
- Paid parking and permit system required for on-street parking
- CV boiler from 2009 may need replacement in coming years
- Back garden is relatively small at 21 m²
- Property from 1926 may have hidden maintenance issues despite apparent good condition
Description
The property is a well-maintained terraced house located in the popular and family-friendly neighborhood of Oud Hoograven in Utrecht. Built in 1926, this home offers approximately 104 square meters of living space along with an additional 20 square meter garage that can serve as a hobby room or storage area. The total plot size is 129 square meters, which includes both a front and back garden with a back entrance.
The location is particularly advantageous for families with children, as schools, playgrounds, and the city farm Rotsoord are all within walking distance. During summer months, residents can enjoy swimming in the Vaartsche Rijn, which is located just a few meters from the property. Shopping facilities are conveniently available at the nearby Smaragdplein and Hart van Hoograven shopping centers. The vibrant city center of Utrecht is easily accessible, and dining options are available right around the corner on Rotsoord and at Ledig Erf, which is just a few minutes by bicycle. The property also benefits from excellent connectivity to major roads including Waterlinieweg, A2, A12, and A27. Train station Vaartsche Rijn is within walking distance, and multiple bus lines stop virtually at the doorstep.
Upon entering through the front garden, which features fruit trees, visitors reach the front door leading to the hallway. The hallway contains the staircase and access door to the living room, which has a width of 3.67 meters at the front. This spacious living room provides ample room for a seating area and includes a stylish wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings. Under the stairs, there is a generous built-in closet offering storage space, along with the meter cupboard.
At the rear of the ground floor, the dining room is situated along with a very spacious and luxurious open kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a Boretti induction stove featuring a double oven, extractor hood, refrigerator-freezer combination, dishwasher, and extensive storage space. A built-in closet accommodates a washing machine and dryer.
Behind the kitchen, a second hallway provides access to the toilet and the efficiently laid-out bathroom. The bathroom features underfloor heating, a vanity unit, and a large walk-in shower. From this second hallway or through the sliding doors in the kitchen, residents can step directly into the low-maintenance garden. The garden faces west, making it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner in the sun during summer months.
At the rear of the garden, there is an intermediate shed currently used for wood storage and bicycle parking. The waste bins are conveniently placed out of sight near the door that opens to the Vaartscherijnstraat. For those with hobbies requiring significant space, the property offers an excellent solution. The spacious heated garage functions as an additional room and serves as an ideal hobby space. The garage is accessible from the back garden and via the large electric garage door from the Vaartscherijnstraat. Large skylights ensure plenty of daylight enters the space. The central heating boiler is also located here. Naturally, the garage is also perfectly suitable as storage or parking space.
The first floor features a landing with access to three bedrooms. Two rooms are located at the rear, equipped with electric screens, making them ideal for use as work or bedrooms. The largest room at the front includes a sink, two built-in closets, and a separate toilet. The fixed staircase to the second floor is also located on this level.
The second floor houses a bright and creatively laid-out fourth bedroom or workspace, featuring a large dormer window also equipped with an electric screen, a built-in closet, and air conditioning.
The property includes several notable features. The building dates from approximately 1926, with a living area of approximately 104 square meters plus 20 square meters for the garage or hobby room. A recently prepared structural report is available for review. The plot is owned outright and measures 129 square meters. The entire property has double glazing. The roof covering was completely renewed in 2024. Hot water and heating are provided by a central heating combi boiler, with underfloor heating in the bathroom. Fiber optic internet is available. There is a dormer window at the rear and electric outdoor blinds at the back. The property is equipped with 14 solar panels, with eight facing east at the front and six facing south at the rear. The energy label is D. The layout and dimensions can be found in the attached floor plans. The transfer date is subject to agreement.
The central heating system consists of a Bosch HRC gas-fired combi boiler from 2009, which is owned by the current proprietors. The property is located on a quiet road in a residential area. Parking is available through paid parking and permit systems.
The ground floor layout demonstrates thoughtful use of space, with the living area at the front benefiting from the characteristic width of 3.67 meters that allows for flexible furniture arrangement. The presence of a wood-burning fireplace adds both aesthetic appeal and an alternative heating option during colder months, contributing to the cozy atmosphere that the original description emphasizes. The storage closet under the stairs is a practical feature that maximizes the utility of what might otherwise be wasted space in a traditional terraced house layout.
The kitchen represents a significant upgrade from what might be expected in a 1926 property. The Boretti induction stove with double oven suggests a focus on cooking quality, while the extensive storage options address a common concern in older homes where kitchen space can be limited. The integration of laundry facilities in a dedicated closet maintains a clean appearance in the main living areas while providing essential functionality.
The bathroom renovation has incorporated modern expectations, particularly the walk-in shower and underfloor heating. Having the bathroom accessible from a secondary hallway rather than directly from the kitchen or living room provides privacy and separates the functional wet areas from the social spaces of the home.
The garden design prioritizes low maintenance, which appeals to many modern homeowners who may not have the time or inclination for extensive gardening. The west-facing orientation means the garden receives afternoon and evening sun, making it suitable for end-of-day relaxation and outdoor dining during warmer months. The presence of a back entrance, while common in Dutch terraced houses, remains a practical feature for accessing the garden and garage without passing through the home.
The garage deserves particular attention as it represents approximately 20 percent additional space beyond the main living area. The heating, electric door, and skylights transform what might be a basic storage structure into a versatile space that could serve as a workshop, home office, fitness room, or additional recreational area depending on buyer needs. The separate street access via the electric door adds convenience for those who might use the space for purposes requiring direct exterior access.
The first floor sleeping arrangement offers flexibility with two rear bedrooms that could serve as children's rooms, guest accommodation, or home offices. The electric screens provide practical sun protection and privacy while eliminating the need for manual operation. The front bedroom's additional amenities including a sink, built-in storage, and separate toilet create a suite-like arrangement that might appeal to older children, guests, or could serve as a primary bedroom depending on buyer preferences.
The second floor has been converted into usable space through the addition of the dormer window, which both increases headroom and brings in natural light. The air conditioning on this level addresses a common issue with upper floor spaces that can become uncomfortably warm during summer months, particularly given the energy retention properties of older roof structures.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'grote inloopdouche' (large walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub in the description or features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located off the second hall on the ground floor, not directly accessible from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet on the ground floor, which functions as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a walk-in shower but does not specify it as a rain shower.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home (tussenwoning), so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilet is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (single vanity), not double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is provided with 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
Explicitly mentioned as 'onderhoudsarme tuin' and 'Achtertuin' with 21 m² size.
Front Garden
Explicitly mentioned as 'voortuin met fruitbomen' and 'fijne voor- en achtertuin'.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
No specific terrace is mentioned, only a garden with a sliding door from the kitchen.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned; it's a 3-story townhouse without roof access described.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
No patio is specifically mentioned in the listing description.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; only the main house and a garage/hobby space.
Waterfront
The Vaartsche Rijn is nearby (a few meters away) but the property itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned; there is a garden but not described as a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned; 'stadsboerderij Rotsoord' is nearby but not part of the property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is in a flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
It's a townhouse in a residential neighborhood; no city views are described.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a garden view from the kitchen via sliding doors, but the 21 m² garden is described as 'onderhoudsarme' (low maintenance), not remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland with no sea views possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned or possible at this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned as 'airconditioning' in the fourth bedroom on the second floor.
Central Heating
CV-combiketel (central heating combi boiler) explicitly mentioned, Bosch HRC from 2009.
Fireplace
'Stijlvolle houtkachel' (stylish wood stove) explicitly mentioned in the living room.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned as 'vloerverwarming in de badkamer' and listed as 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions 'inbouwkasten' (built-in closets) but no 'inloopkast' (walk-in closet).
Home Office
Rooms explicitly described as 'ideaal te gebruiken als werk- of slaapkamers' (ideal for use as work or bedrooms).
Skylight
'Grote dakramen' (large skylights) explicitly mentioned in the garage providing daylight.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams in the listing.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned; standard window configuration described.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; this is a standard terraced house.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
'Twee inbouwkasten' in the largest front bedroom and 'een inbouwkast' in the fourth bedroom explicitly mentioned.
French Doors
A 'schuifpui' (sliding patio door) is mentioned but no French doors (deuren met glasruit) are described.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned; 1926 working-class neighborhood home unlikely to have such features.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; the 1926 home has a traditional layout with wood stove and classic Dutch terraced house style.
Modern
Despite a luxury open kitchen with modern appliances, the 1926 home with traditional layout is not described as modern overall.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or loft-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, arched doorways, or warm color palettes.
Classic
Built in 1926 as a traditional Dutch terraced house with separate living and dining rooms, wood stove, and classic layout typical of its era.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1926, nearly 100 years old, traditional Dutch townhouse style with original character elements like the wood stove.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1926, exactly fits the early 20th century period, typical of Dutch 'jaren-20/30' architecture.
Post War Functional
Built in 1926, this is a pre-war building, not post-war.
Modernist
The 1926 townhouse has been updated with modern elements but the building style itself is not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
Built in 1926, this is nearly a century old, definitely not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The listing mentions a 'dubbele oven' (double oven).
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
The description mentions an open kitchen but does not describe a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes an 'open keuken' (open kitchen) connected to the dining room.
Pantry
The text mentions 'enorm veel opbergruimte' (enormous amount of storage space) but does not specifically mention a pantry.
Stove
The listing mentions a 'Boretti inductiefornuis' (induction stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifically states it has an 'inductiefornuis' (induction stove).
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like a Quooker) is mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) but not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family terraced house ('tussenwoning'), so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'luxe' (luxurious) and features high-end Boretti appliances, suggesting a premium design.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1926 and there is no mention of a recently renovated or newly installed kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly mentions 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking and parking permits) in the features section.
Storage Room
Listing mentions a spacious fixed closet under the stairs, extensive storage in the kitchen, built-in closets in bedrooms, and a 'tussenberging' (intermediate storage).
Garage
Listing explicitly describes 'een garage van ruim 20 m2' with detailed description of the heated garage with skylights.
Automatic Garage Door
Listing states 'grote elektrische garagedeur' which translates to large electric/automatic garage door.
Double Garage
Features section specifies 'Capaciteit 1 auto' indicating it is a single garage, not a double garage.
Attic
The second floor ('Tweede verdieping') with a dormer window ('dakkapel') is essentially a converted attic space typical of Dutch 1920s townhouses.
Cellar
No mention of a cellar or basement ('kelder') anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
Listing mentions 'tussenberging die in gebruik is als houtopslag en fietsenschuur' (storage used as wood storage and bike shed).
Covered Parking
The garage provides covered parking for 1 vehicle with a full electric garage door.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities or charging stations in the listing.
Workshop
Listing describes garage as 'ideale hobbyruimte' (ideal hobby room) and asks if you have a hobby requiring space, suggesting workshop potential.
Shed
Features section lists 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) and the description mentions a 'tussenberging'.
Street Parking Free
Features section explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
Features section explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as available parking option.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Perceel eigen grond' (own ground) and 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (full ownership).
Other Rules
No specific property rules are mentioned, only a recommendation to bring your own NVM purchasing agent.
Open Viewing
There are no open viewing days or times listed in the description.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story townhouse built in 1926. No elevator is mentioned or expected for this type of dwelling.
Intercom
No intercom system is mentioned in the listing description or features. It is highly unlikely for a standard 1926 townhouse.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system in the property description or the list of features.
Security Cameras
The listing does not mention any security cameras on the property.
Private Entrance
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) with its own front door accessed via a private front yard.
Automatic Gate
There is an electric garage door, but no mention of an automatic gate for the main property entrance.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
No special security hardware for doors or windows is mentioned in the listing.
Gated Community
The house is located in a regular residential neighborhood (Oud Hoograven) and is not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three full living levels accessed by fixed stairs, and the bathroom/toilet are split across different levels, making it completely unsuitable for wheelchair access.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states there is space for a washing machine, which implies the necessary connections are present.
Laundry Room
The laundry setup is located in an 'inbouwkast' (built-in closet) in the kitchen area, not in a separate dedicated laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The property is listed as having fiber internet (Glasvezel internet), which is a type of high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Glasvezel internet' (fiber internet) as a feature of the home.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home systems, integrated home automation, or smart devices in the description.
Water Softener
Water softeners are very uncommon in standard Dutch residential homes and there is no mention of one in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states 'Voorzien van 14 zonnepanelen (8 voorzijde gericht op het oosten, 6 achterzijde op het zuiden)' meaning 14 solar panels, 8 facing east and 6 facing south.
Double Glazing
The listing states 'De woning is geheel voorzien van dubbele beglazing' meaning the property is fully equipped with double glazing. It also mentions HR-glas in the energy section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions double glazing (dubbele beglazing) and HR-glas throughout, with no mention of triple glazing. If triple glazing were present, it would typically be highlighted as a premium feature.
Wall Insulation
The energy section lists 'Dakisolatie, dubbel glas, HR-glas en vloerisolatie' but does not mention wall insulation. Given the 1926 construction year and Energy Label D, wall insulation is likely absent or minimal.
Floor Insulation
The energy section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) as one of the insulation measures.
Roof Insulation
The energy section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation). Additionally, the listing mentions 'Dakbedekking volledig vernieuwd in 2024' (roof covering completely renewed in 2024).
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as 'Cv-ketel en gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' with a 'Bosch HRC (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2009)' which is a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing. Such a feature would typically be highlighted if present alongside the 14 solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has HR-glas (High Performance double glazing), partial underfloor heating in the bathroom (vloerverwarming), and a completely renewed roof covering in 2024 which can improve energy efficiency. However, the Energy Label D indicates moderate efficiency for a 1926 property.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.