Characterful Terraced Home with Versatile Basement and Park-Adjacent Garden

The property is a characteristic and well-maintained single-family home located in the quiet and atmospheric Rotterdam neighborhood of Kralingseveer. This charming terraced house combines atmosphere and character with surprisingly ample living space, a multifunctional basement, and a pleasant deep and sunny backyard bordering a park. Situated in the desirable Kralingseveer area of Rotterdam, with various amenities within close proximity, such as Capelsebrug metro station, shopping centers, schools, childcare facilities, sports facilities, playground associations, and arterial roads including the A16 and A20.

The sellers share that they have lived in this pleasant house with great pleasure for many years, the first two years together and afterwards with their daughter. The property is located in a cozy and child-friendly neighborhood with a view of lots of greenery, and offers an ideal combination of comfort, space, and a wonderful living environment. One can walk from the property directly into the adjacent park or a playground. In the garden, they enjoyed bird sounds, their own grapes, figs, raspberries, and even kiwis. The neighborhood has always felt particularly pleasant to them. From the beginning, they noticed how involved everyone here is. They find this pleasant and will certainly miss it. People think along, inform, and help where necessary. Various fun activities for young and old are regularly organized in the neighborhood throughout the year. It is a neighborhood where humanity and neighborhood feeling are central, and where all the advantages of the center of Rotterdam are within cycling distance. Now that they are moving to another region, they hope that the next residents will enjoy living here just as much as they have.

The main features include a cozy living room with a wood stove, a spacious open kitchen with built-in appliances, a multifunctional basement that can be used as a bedroom, guest room, home office, hobby room, or a combination thereof. The first floor contains a bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in shower, and two bedrooms. The deep backyard is situated on the northwest, bordering a park. The living area is approximately 119 square meters, and the plot area is approximately 169 square meters. The property is subject to ground lease, with the canon obligation paid off until June 29, 2045. There is a possibility to buy off the ground lease.

The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall equipped with a clean and dry foot mat, with a lowered ceiling and cabinet space above. From the hall, there is access to the living room and open kitchen. The living room is a cozy and very atmospheric room with a wood stove. The room provides access to the open kitchen, first floor, basement, and a small hall at the rear. Through this hall, the toilet and backyard are accessible. The kitchen is located at the front with a nice view of the characteristic IJsselmondselaan. The kitchen is equipped with a kitchen unit in a double-straight arrangement, which features a four-burner gas hob with extractor hood, dishwasher, and a refrigerator with freezer compartment. The toilet is equipped with a standing toilet and a small window that can be opened. The floor finish on the ground floor consists of beautiful oak planks.

The basement is a multifunctional space with a concrete floor. The front is currently used as a laundry and white goods room. At the rear, there is a multifunctional space that can be used as a third bedroom, guest room, home office, hobby room, or a combination thereof.

The first floor has a landing equipped with a Velux skylight and access to two bedrooms and the bathroom. The first bedroom is a spacious room with a dormer window at the rear with a view of the garden and park, equipped with a high and spacious ceiling, storage space, and an electric roller shutter. The second bedroom is a bedroom with a dormer window at the front. From this room, there is access to a storage attic. The bathroom is a spacious and fully tiled space, equipped with a bathtub, walk-in shower with rain shower and hand shower, a second toilet which is a wall-hung closet, double washbasin with under-cabinet and mirror with lighting, and a Velux skylight. The first floor is equipped with a laminate floor finish.

The outdoor spaces include a deep backyard approximately 25 meters long, situated on the northwest, equipped with two terraces with one at the front and one at the rear at the water, greenery, a lawn, a large wooden shed with space for bicycles, storage of garden items, and a workbench, electricity, and an outdoor tap. Furthermore, there is a wooden platform behind the shed and along the park where it is also pleasant to stay. Due to the depth, there is virtually sun throughout the entire day. The front garden is a nice city garden at the Laan, equipped with ornamental paving and greenery.

Additional details include a Nefit HR central heating boiler from 2012, wooden and plastic window frames, double glazing except for the toilet and front and rear halls, concrete and wooden floors, energy label B, ground lease with canon obligation paid off until June 29, 2045, and an approximate construction year of 1894. The delivery is in consultation with the seller, preferably around October 1, 2026.

The property offers public parking in the vicinity. The total content of the building is 420 cubic meters. External storage space amounts to 12 square meters. The backyard is 110 square meters, 25 meters deep and 4.40 meters wide, and is accessible via a rear path. The wooden shed is freestanding and equipped with electricity.

The location in Kralingseveer is particularly noteworthy for its balance between peaceful residential character and accessibility to the broader Rotterdam area. The proximity to Capelsebrug metro station ensures excellent public transport connections, while the nearby A16 and A20 motorways provide convenient access for those who travel by car. The presence of various shopping centers, schools, and childcare facilities within the vicinity makes this an especially practical location for families with children.

The original character of the 1894 construction has been preserved and enhanced throughout the property, while modern updates such as the energy-efficient improvements leading to the B energy label, the updated kitchen, and the renovated bathroom ensure contemporary comfort. The combination of historical charm and modern convenience is a distinctive feature of this home.

The garden deserves special mention for its exceptional depth and direct connection to the adjacent park. At 25 meters in length, it provides ample space for various outdoor activities and gardening. The presence of fruit-bearing plants including grapes, figs, raspberries, and kiwis demonstrates the productive potential of this outdoor space. The wooden platform extending along the park offers an additional area for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.

The multifunctional basement adds significant value to the property, offering flexibility that can adapt to the changing needs of its occupants over time. Whether utilized as additional sleeping accommodation, a dedicated workspace for those working from home, or a hobby area, this space enhances the overall utility of the home beyond what the main living floors alone would suggest.