Charming Semi-Detached Home with Private Gardens in Green Oasis Near Haarlem Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Unique semi-detached home with character located in a green oasis near Haarlem center, offering the rare combination of rural living with city convenience.
- Substantial outdoor space with a total of 281 square meters of private land across multiple plots, featuring south-facing front garden with two terraces and a versatile back garden with both covered and open seating areas.
- Spacious 159 square meter living area across three floors with high ceilings (3.24m) on the ground floor, modern amenities including underfloor heating, and a master bedroom occupying the entire top floor with en-suite bathroom.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates the property could benefit from improved energy efficiency despite having insulation in roof, walls, and floor.
- The property is a semi-detached house (former bulb grower's home split into two in 1947), meaning you will have close neighbors sharing the building structure.
- Located on the edge of the Houtvaartkwartier district, while near the center, it may not have the same immediate city access as properties directly in the heart of Haarlem.
Description
Located on the edge of the Houtvaartkwartier district, this former bulb grower's residence offers a unique opportunity to experience country living while remaining close to the center of Haarlem. The property is situated in an oasis of greenery, providing a peaceful retreat from the urban environment while maintaining convenient access to city amenities.
This characterful semi-detached home was originally part of a monumental bulb grower's residence that was divided into two separate homes in 1947. The property has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve its historical charm while incorporating modern conveniences. The house sits on a total of 281 square meters of private land spread across multiple plots, all in full ownership. Additionally, residents have access to a shared driveway with a 1/5th share, leading to a private parking space. The property benefits from access to the public road on both sides of the house.
Upon entering the ground floor, you'll find a welcoming hallway with a meter cupboard and a modern toilet. The living space impresses with its generous ceiling height of 3.24 meters, creating an airy and luminous atmosphere enhanced by numerous windows that allow natural light to flood the rooms. A fireplace serves as an attractive focal point in the living area, contributing to the warm and inviting ambiance of the home.
The modern eat-in kitchen is fully equipped with contemporary appliances including an oven, combination microwave, dishwasher, five-burner gas hob, and extractor hood. A freestanding kitchen island with a bar area and sink provides additional functionality and style. The kitchen features French doors that open directly to the garden, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
At the rear of the ground floor, you'll find a comfortable sitting room that connects to a conservatory added in 2021. This conservatory, constructed with a steel frame and extensive glazing, provides a light-filled space with French doors that open to the garden. The entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating, ensuring comfort during cooler months.
Moving to the first floor, you'll discover a spacious landing featuring a French balcony and built-in storage. This level accommodates two bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom complete with a bathtub, second toilet, walk-in shower, and vanity unit. The layout offers the flexibility to create a third bedroom relatively easily if needed.
The second floor is dedicated entirely to a spacious master bedroom that spans the entire level. This room features an appealing roof structure with skylights that provide natural light. An en-suite bathroom on this floor includes a third toilet, shower, and double vanity unit. Also located on this floor is a technical room housing the central heating system, boiler, mechanical ventilation, and connections for washing machine and dryer, along with considerable additional storage space.
The exterior spaces are particularly noteworthy. The south-facing front garden features two sunny terraces and is unobstructed on three sides compared to surrounding gardens, maximizing sunlight exposure. Both the front door and French doors are positioned on the side of the house. The playfully landscaped back garden offers both open and covered seating areas, providing versatility for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. A bicycle shelter has been constructed adjacent to the shed, adding practicality to the outdoor storage solutions.
The property has a total living area of 159 square meters according to the NEN 2580 measurement standard, with a volume of 587 cubic meters. Energy performance is rated with label D, featuring roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The heating system consists of a Remeha Calenta gas-fired combination boiler from 2011, which is owned by the property.
The surrounding neighborhood is described as cozy, green, and child-friendly, with a strong sense of community where neighbors still know each other. This prime location offers the rare combination of a rural living experience while maintaining convenient access to all amenities and the vibrant atmosphere of the city center. The property presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a characterful home with substantial private outdoor space in an excellent location near Haarlem's city center.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) on the first floor and a 'douche' in the second floor en-suite bathroom.
Bathtub
The first floor bathroom is explicitly equipped with a 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The second floor master bedroom features an 'en-suite badkamer'.
Guest Toilet
There is a 'modern toilet' located in the hall on the ground floor, serving as a guest toilet.
Shared Shower
The bathroom on the first floor is accessible from the landing and serves the bedrooms on that floor.
Shared Toilet
There is a toilet in the ground floor hall and a second toilet in the shared first floor bathroom.
His And Hers Sinks
The en-suite bathroom on the second floor has a 'dubbele wastafelmeubel' (double vanity unit).
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Frans balkon' (French balcony) on the first floor landing.
Rear Garden
The listing describes a 'royale achtertuin' (spacious back garden) with a covered seating area.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a 'ruime voortuin' (spacious front garden) located on the south side with two sunny terraces.
Side Garden
The listing refers to 'zonnige voor-, zij- en royale achtertuin' (sunny front, side, and spacious back garden).
Terrace
The front garden is specified as having 'twee zonnige terrassen' (two sunny terraces).
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the description or features.
Patio
The property features terraces and a covered seating area which function as patios, though the specific word 'terrace' is used in the text.
Veranda
The back garden includes an 'overdekte zitruimte' (covered seating area), which functions as a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; only a shed/bike storage is present.
Waterfront
Despite the 'Houtvaartkwartier' location suggesting proximity to water, the house is described as hidden in greenery with a driveway and no specific water features or views are highlighted.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned.
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 Haarlem, Netherlands, which is a flat region.
Remarkable City View
The listing emphasizes a 'rural feel' and being 'hidden in an oasis of greenery' near the center, rather than city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights the property is 'hidden in an oasis of greenery' with gardens on three sides and unobstructed views relative to surrounding gardens.
Remarkable Sea View
Haarlem is not coastal in this context, and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing or features, which is uncommon for residential properties in this region.
Central Heating
The features explicitly list a Remeha Calenta CV-ketel (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
The description explicitly mentions an open haard (fireplace) in the living space.
Underfloor Heating
The particulars section states the ground floor is equipped with underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom has en-suite facilities and storage space, but a specific walk-in closet is not mentioned.
Home Office
No specific home office space is listed, although a spare bedroom is noted as easy to create.
Skylight
The master bedroom description mentions a 'speelse kapconstructie met dakramen', which refers to skylights.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window (erker) in the description or features.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and it is not a standard feature for this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
A sauna is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The landing has built-in closet space, but full built-in wardrobes in bedrooms are not specified.
French Doors
The description mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) leading to the garden from the kitchen and the serre.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The house is from 1881, but the description focuses on modern renovations. Original plasterwork is not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a light, bright living space with a modern kitchen and neutral tones often associated with Scandinavian design, though specific furniture or decor is not detailed.
Modern
The property features a modern kitchen, bathrooms, a newly built serre (2021) with a steel frame, and underfloor heating, indicating significant modern updates.
Industrial
The serre features a steel frame and lots of glass, which is an industrial characteristic. However, the rest of the house is described as characterful and traditional.
Mediterranean
There are no features described (such as terracotta tiles, stucco, or specific landscaping) that suggest a Mediterranean style.
Classic
The house is a monumental former bulb grower's home from 1881, retaining high ceilings and character, despite modern renovations.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1881 and is described as a 'monumentale voormalige bollenkwekerswoning' (monumental former bulb grower's home).
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1881, which is the 19th century, not early 20th.
Post War Functional
The building originates from 1881, which is pre-war.
Modernist
While renovated, the core building is a historic 1881 home and does not represent a modernist style.
Newly Build
The listing specifies the building year as 1881 and type as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with an 'oven'.
Microwave
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'combimagnetron' (combination microwave).
Kitchen Island
The description explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaand kookeiland met bargedeelte' (freestanding kitchen island with a bar section).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions a 'modern woonkeuken' (modern eat-in kitchen) with French doors and a living space with a fireplace, suggesting an open-plan layout, though not explicitly stated as 'open plan'.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the kitchen description. While there is storage elsewhere in the house, a kitchen pantry is not indicated.
Stove
The description lists a '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas hob).
Induction Stove
The description explicitly states it is a 'gaskookplaat' (gas hob), not an induction one.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private house split into two units; the kitchen described is for the specific unit being sold and is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' with an island and bar, but no specific designer brand is mentioned to classify it definitively as a 'design kitchen'. It is a high-quality modern setup.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' and the house is 'renovated', but no installation year is provided, so it is impossible to determine if it is 'new'.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The description explicitly states access to a 'private parking space' via the shared driveway.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a technical room with 'much storage space' on the second floor and '7 m² external storage space' in the specifications.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage; the storage is a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) and a bike shelter.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The second floor is fully converted into a master bedroom suite and is not described as an attic or storage loft.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the description or features.
Bike Storage
The description mentions a 'bicycle shelter' (overkapping voor fietsen) added to the shed.
Covered Parking
The parking is a private space on the grounds, with no mention of a carport or roof covering the cars.
Underground Parking
The property is a ground-level house with a garden; no underground facilities are mentioned.
Ev Charging
EV charging equipment is not mentioned in the features or description.
Workshop
While there is a shed, it is not explicitly described as a workshop.
Shed
The features list 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental price for parking is listed; the parking is private land.
Parkspot Sale Price
No separate sale price for a parking spot is listed.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions a 'mandelig pad' (jointly owned path) with a 1/5th share and lists kadastral parcels as 'Mandelig', indicating the presence of an Owners Association (VvE) for the shared driveway.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) for the main land parcels.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a house with three floors (ground floor, first floor, second floor). There is no mention of an elevator, and it is highly unlikely for a split residential property from this era.
Intercom
The property is a semi-detached house with a private entrance. There is no mention of an intercom system in the features list or description.
Alarm System
The description and list of features do not mention an alarm system.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the listing text or features.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a semi-detached house with its own front door and a private parking space accessed via a shared driveway. This confirms a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a shared driveway and a private parking spot, but makes no mention of any gate, automatic or otherwise.
Video Door Phone
There is no mention of a video door phone in the provided details.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing mentions standard insulation and double glazing but does not specify any additional security hardware for doors or windows.
Gated Community
The property is located in a residential neighborhood (Houtvaartkwartier) on a quiet road, accessible from the public road. It is not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house spans three floors (ground, first, and second floor) without an elevator, which inherently makes it not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description states there are 'aansluitingen voor wasmachine en droger' (connections for washing machine and dryer) in the technical room.
Laundry Room
The property has a designated technical room on the second floor that houses the laundry connections and storage, functioning as a laundry space.
Smart Home
The description describes standard mechanical and electrical systems without mentioning any smart home automation features.
Ventilation System
The listing includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) as a specific feature and mentions it in the technical room description.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the technical specifications or general description.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the features list or description.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'dubbel glas' / 'double glazing'.
Triple Glazing
Only 'double glazing' is mentioned in the features list; no specific mention of HR+++ or triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'muurisolatie' / 'wall insulation'.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'vloerisolatie' / 'floor insulation'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'dakisolatie' / 'roof insulation'.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a 'Cv-ketel' (gas-fired combi-boiler), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned in the property description or features.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing specifies underfloor heating on the ground floor and mechanical ventilation. It also notes comprehensive insulation (roof, wall, and floor) and a gas-fired combi-boiler from 2011.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.