








Renovated Historic Terraced House in Hoorn City Center with South-Facing Garden
Key Features
Description
Located at Italiaanse Zeedijk 42 in the city of Hoorn, this property offers a residence situated within the historic inner harbor area. The building is part of the city center, specifically in Buurt 10, and offers a living experience that combines historical elements with modern renovations. The asking price is set at 625,000 euros, costs to be paid by the buyer (kosten koper).
The house itself is a terraced property (tussenwoning) originally constructed in 1880. Despite its historic origins, the interior has been fully renovated to meet contemporary standards. The renovation included high-quality finishes and full insulation, ensuring that the character of the building has been preserved while providing the comfort expected of a modern home. The facade and the surrounding area are part of a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht), which ensures the preservation of the unique character of the neighborhood.
Upon entering the home, one is greeted by a micro-concrete floor on the ground floor which features underfloor heating. This specific type of flooring contributes to the modern and sleek aesthetic of the living space. The ground floor layout is designed to maximize both comfort and functionality. The living room is situated at the front of the house and includes a gas fireplace, adding a source of warmth and ambiance to the room. Adjacent to the living area is the dining space, which is positioned at the front of the property, allowing residents to have a view of the street.
Moving towards the rear of the ground floor, there is a luxurious and spacious open kitchen. The kitchen is described as being very luxurious and is positioned to take advantage of the rear aspect of the home. Above the kitchen island, a skylight has been installed. This architectural feature introduces additional daylight into the kitchen area, enhancing the brightness of the space. From the kitchen area, one has access to the outdoor space through sliding French doors that open fully.
The outdoor area consists of a backyard located on the south side. The garden has a total area of 25 square meters, with a depth of 5.85 meters and a width of 4.35 meters. Because the garden is situated on the south, it benefits from a favorable sun position, making it a suitable spot for outdoor enjoyment during sunny days. The garden is described as being sheltered. Additionally, the property features a back entrance (achterom) and includes a small bicycle storage shed within the garden.
The interior walls and ceilings throughout the property have been finished with smooth plasterwork (glad gestuukte). Recessed spotlights (inbouwspots) have been installed in the ceilings, providing a modern lighting solution that contributes to the clean lines of the interior design.
The property spans three floors in total and contains five rooms, four of which are designated as bedrooms. This makes the house suitable for families or individuals requiring multiple rooms. The total living area (woonoppervlakte) is 101 square meters. The volume of the house (inhoud) is 357 cubic meters, and the plot size (perceel) is 86 square meters.
Sanitary facilities in the house include a luxury bathroom and a separate toilet. The bathroom is equipped with a spacious walk-in shower (inloopdouche), a double sink, and a wall-hung toilet (wandcloset). The presence of a double sink adds convenience to the bathroom layout. The separate toilet ensures additional privacy and functionality for the household.
Regarding energy efficiency and technical installations, the property has an energy label B. This rating is a result of the various insulation measures that have been implemented. The house features roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and largely double glazing (grotendeels dubbelglas). These insulation features contribute to a comfortable indoor climate and reduced energy consumption compared to non-insulated historic buildings.
The heating system consists of a central heating boiler (cv-ketel) and partial floor heating on the ground floor. The central heating boiler is a Remeha brand, which is a gas-fired combi-boiler (gas gestookt combiketel). The boiler was installed in 2019 and is owned by the property owner, meaning it does not need to be rented. Hot water is also provided by this central heating boiler.
The location of the property is highlighted as one of its main assets. It is situated in the center of Hoorn, specifically within the historic inner harbor area. Residents have immediate access to the harbor, various terraces, shops, and the Markermeer, which is a large lake. The listing emphasizes that all amenities are literally around the corner. The combination of the historic city center location and the modern interior updates is presented as a key characteristic of this home.
Parking is managed through a permit system (parkeervergunningen), which is common in historic city centers. The property ownership situation is full ownership (volle eigendom).
In summary, Italiaanse Zeedijk 42 presents a terraced house that bridges the gap between the late 19th century and modern living standards. With four bedrooms, a south-facing garden, a luxurious kitchen, and comprehensive insulation achieving an energy label B, the property is positioned as a move-in ready home in a prime location in Hoorn. The transfer of the property takes place in consultation (in overleg).

