Characteristic 1930s Home with Sunny Southwest Garden in Zwolsewijk
Key Features
Description
Located in the highly sought-after Zwolsewijk neighborhood of Deventer, this characteristic 1930s terrace house at Jacobus Reviusstraat 18 offers a blend of period charm and modern comfort. The property was originally built in 1936 and has been thoughtfully updated over the years while preserving many authentic details that give the home its distinctive character.
The front of the house presents a classic appearance typical of the 1930s architectural style. Upon entering through the front door, you are welcomed by a hallway featuring original stained glass windows that immediately set the tone for what lies within. The toilet in the entrance area was completely renovated in 2022, ensuring modern standards in this part of the home.
The living area benefits from an oak wooden floor that adds warmth and character to the space. A wood-burning stove provides additional coziness during the colder months, creating a pleasant atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. The front of the property offers views of a green and quiet street, giving a sense of tranquility despite the central location.
The kitchen is situated at the rear of the ground floor and was also fully renovated in 2022. This open-plan kitchen features a cooking island with an induction hob and an integrated extraction system. The kitchen is well-equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, boiling water tap, dishwasher, and a combi-oven. All appliances are of good quality and have been neatly integrated into the design. From the kitchen, sliding doors open to the backyard, allowing for outdoor dining early in the season when weather permits.
The backyard faces southwest, making it a sunny spot throughout much of the day and into the evening. The garden has been designed with attention to biodiversity and authenticity. A pergola with a grape vine provides natural shade on warm summer days. The presence of insect hotels and older walls gives the garden a distinctive and environmentally conscious character. The garden measures approximately 60 square meters with a depth of 10 meters and a width of 5.70 meters. A freestanding stone shed offers practical storage space for bicycles and gardening tools, and the shed is equipped with electricity. The backyard is also accessible via a side path at the rear.
On the first floor, there are two spacious bedrooms. One of these bedrooms includes a built-in closet, providing additional storage space. The bathroom on this floor was renovated in 2022 and is fitted with a bubble bath, a separate shower, a double vanity unit, and a toilet. The fixtures and finishes are modern and of good quality.
The second floor houses a large attic space with a dormer window. Currently configured as one open area, this space offers flexibility and could easily be divided to create an additional bedroom, a hobby room, or a guest room according to the needs of future residents. From this level, there is an attractive view of a nearby church. The laundry connections are conveniently located on this floor, positioned out of sight but easily accessible when needed.
The property also includes a basement, adding to the overall storage capacity of the home. The total living area measures 105 square meters, with an additional 7 square meters of indoor storage space and 2 square meters of building-bound outdoor space. The external storage in the shed measures 5 square meters. The total volume of the property is 392 cubic meters.
The Zwolsewijk is a quiet and child-friendly neighborhood that is highly popular among home seekers in Deventer. The location offers the advantage of being within walking distance of the city center, where residents can enjoy the historic atmosphere, various shops, restaurants, and cafes. The Brink, a well-known square in Deventer, and the IJssel river are both easily accessible. Schools, shops, and other daily amenities are located nearby, making this a practical location for families.
In terms of energy efficiency, the property has been assigned an Energy Label C. The home features roof insulation, floor insulation, and mostly double glazing. Heating is provided by a gas-fired combination boiler from Nefit, which was installed in 2019 and is owned by the current residents. Supplementary heating is available through the wood-burning stove in the living area. Hot water is generated by the combination boiler. The property has natural ventilation and is connected to both fiberglass cable and TV cable infrastructure.
Parking is available on the public road in the vicinity of the property. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles, which is typical for homes of this era and style.
The property is offered at a price of 480,000 euros, which is costs to the buyer. This translates to approximately 4,571 euros per square meter of living space. The acceptance terms are to be negotiated, and the property is currently available for viewing through the listing agent's online platform.
As the property was built in 1936, it is subject to standard clauses in the purchase agreement for older homes. These include an asbestos clause and an age clause, which are standard inclusions for properties older than 20 years in the Netherlands. The model purchase agreement used is the 2023 version for existing single-family homes.
The kadaster reference for this property is DEVENTER B 12290, and the ownership situation is full ownership. The plot size is 115 square meters as registered with the kadaster.
This home represents an opportunity to live in a characterful period property in one of Deventer's desirable neighborhoods, with the benefit of recent renovations to key areas including the kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. The combination of original features such as stained glass windows, the bay window, and ensuite doors together with modern updates creates a living environment that respects the past while meeting contemporary expectations for comfort and convenience.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'een aparte douche' in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'een bubbelbad' in the bathroom.
En-Suite Bathroom
The text mentions 'ensuite deuren', which in 1930s Dutch architecture typically refers to sliding doors between the front and back living rooms, not a bathroom directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a toilet in the hall renovated in 2022 and lists '1 apart toilet' in the features.
Heated Towel Rail
There is no mention of a heated towel rail in the listing.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as 'aparte douche' without specifying a rain shower head.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family house (eengezinswoning), so facilities are not shared.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family house (eengezinswoning), so facilities are not shared.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dubbel wastafelmeubel' (double sink vanity) in the bathroom.
Heated Bathroom Floor
There is no mention of bathroom floor heating in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The features list includes a skylight but no balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a 60 m² rear garden (achtertuin) on the southwest side with a pergola, grapevine, insect hotels, and older walls.
Front Garden
The features section explicitly lists 'Voortuin' (front garden) as part of the outdoor space.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing. Only front and rear gardens are described.
Terrace
There is a pergola area with grapevine providing natural shade, and the kitchen has folding doors to eat outside. This functions as a terrace-like area but isn't explicitly called a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned. The property has a dormer window on the second floor but no rooftop access or terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is explicitly mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned. The pergola with grapevine is described, but a veranda is a specific structure that is not indicated.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. There is a detached stone storage shed but it's for bikes and garden tools.
Waterfront
While the IJssel river is mentioned as being in Deventer, the property itself is on a quiet street in the Zwolsewijk neighborhood, not on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned. The garden is described as having a pergola, grapevine, and insect hotels but no vegetable or herb garden.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a 1930s townhouse in a residential neighborhood. No equestrian facilities are mentioned or would be expected.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned. This is a residential townhouse in an urban neighborhood.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned. The bathroom has a bubble bath but it's indoors.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned. The property has a 115 m² plot which is too small for a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Deventer is in the Netherlands, a flat country with no mountains. A mountain view is impossible.
Remarkable City View
From the second floor there's a view of a church, which provides some city character. However, 'remarkable' may be overstating it.
Remarkable Garden View
The garden is described as 'een wereld op zich' (a world of its own) with character features. Views from inside toward the garden may be pleasant but aren't explicitly highlighted as remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Deventer is inland in the Netherlands, far from the sea. A sea view is impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned. The property is in a residential neighborhood, not near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing mentions a nice view of a church from the second floor, which could be considered a local landmark view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing specifies a Nefit gas combi boiler from 2019 for central heating.
Fireplace
The description explicitly mentions a wood burner (houtkachel).
Hardwood Floors
The description mentions an oak wooden floor (eiken houten vloer).
Tiled Floors
Only an oak wooden floor is highlighted; standard bathroom tiles are not specified as a main floor type.
Laminate Flooring
An oak wooden floor is specified, with no mention of laminate.
Carpeted Floors
The listing mentions an oak wooden floor, with no reference to carpet.
Underfloor Heating
There is no mention of underfloor heating in the property details.
Walk-In Closet
Only a fixed closet (vaste kast) is mentioned, not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No home office is mentioned, though the attic could potentially be used as one.
Skylight
A skylight (dakraam) is explicitly listed under the property provisions.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the description.
Bay Window
The description explicitly mentions a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not present in this standard residential home.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not present in this standard residential home.
Built-In Wardrobes
Only a fixed closet (vaste kast) is mentioned, which is not definitively a built-in wardrobe system.
French Doors
The description mentions French doors (openslaande deuren) leading to the garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; the classic features focus on glass and doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house is a 1930s characteristic home with stained glass and ensuite doors, completely contrasting with Scandinavian design.
Modern
Despite recent kitchen and bathroom renovations, the home retains strong original 1930s features.
Industrial
It is a traditional 1930s residential house with no industrial elements.
Mediterranean
The property is a Dutch 1930s home with no Mediterranean architectural features.
Classic
Built in 1936, it features classic elements like stained glass, a bay window, and ensuite doors.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The listing emphasizes 'karakteristieke jaren '30 woning', stained glass windows (glas in lood), bay window (erker), and ensuite doors - all traditional/historic features from 1936.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1936 and explicitly called a 'jaren '30 woning' (1930s home). This is a textbook example of early 20th century Dutch architecture.
Post-War Functional
The building is from 1936, which is pre-war. It does not represent post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
While renovations (2022 kitchen and bathroom) are modern, the building itself is a traditional 1930s home, not modernist in architectural style.
Newly Built
The building is from 1936, nearly 90 years old. It is clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The text explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser'.
Oven
The text explicitly mentions a 'combi-oven'.
Microwave
A 'combi-oven' typically includes microwave functionality, though not explicitly stated as a standalone appliance.
Refrigerator
The text explicitly mentions a 'koelkast'.
Freezer
The text explicitly mentions a 'vriezer'.
Kitchen Island
The text explicitly mentions a 'kookeiland'.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text describes a 'woonkeuken' (living kitchen), which implies an open-plan layout connected to the living area.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the listing description.
Stove
An induction cooktop ('inductiekookplaat') is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The text explicitly mentions an 'inductiekookplaat'.
Built-in Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
The text explicitly mentions a 'kokendwaterkraan'.
Downdraft Extractor
The text mentions a 'geïntegreerd afzuigsysteem' within the 'kookeiland', which describes a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen has modern, high-end features like an island and downdraft extractor, but no specific luxury design brand is mentioned.
New Kitchen
The listing states that the kitchen was renewed ('vernieuwd') in 2022.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
The listing mentions 7m² of other indoor space (overige inpandige ruimte) and 5m² external storage space, indicating storage areas exist in the property.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a detached stone shed (berging) is described.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists on the property, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists on the property.
Attic
The listing explicitly describes 'een grote zolder met dakkapel' (a large attic with dormer window) on the second floor.
Cellar
The listing explicitly states '3 woonlagen en een kelder' (3 living levels and a cellar).
Bike Storage
The listing states 'De vrijstaande stenen berging biedt ruimte voor fietsen' (the detached stone shed offers space for bicycles).
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing. Only public parking and an open shed are available.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
EV Charging Station
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing. The shed is described for bikes and garden tools only.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed) with electricity.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a standard terraced house ('tussenwoning') with no mention of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership / Freehold).
Other Rules
The listing specifies that an asbestos clause and an age clause will be included in the purchase agreement as the house is older than 20 years.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
1930s terraced house with three living levels and a basement; no elevator mentioned or expected.
Private Entrance
As a single-family terraced house (tussenwoning), it has its own direct front entrance.
Automatic Gate
Typical urban row house with a backyard accessible via a side path (achterom), no automatic gate present.
Gated Community
The property is located on a regular public street in the Zwolsewijk neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
A 1930s multi-story terraced house with stairs to multiple levels and a basement is not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions connections for laundry appliances, but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states 'De aansluitingen voor de wasapparatuur bevinden zich hier ook' (The connections for laundry appliances are also located here).
Laundry Room
The laundry connections are located in the attic space (zolder), which is described as one large open space, not a dedicated laundry room.
High-Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic cable (glasvezelkabel), which typically provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation).
Cable TV
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. The pergola is described as having a grape vine for natural shade, not solar panels.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'grotendeels dubbelglas' (mostly double glazing) in the insulation section.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions 'grotendeels dubbelglas' (mostly double glazing), indicating triple glazing is not present.
Wall Insulation
The insulation section only lists 'Dakisolatie, grotendeels dubbelglas en vloerisolatie' (roof insulation, mostly double glazing and floor insulation). Wall insulation is not mentioned.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly mentioned as 'vloerisolatie' in the isolation section.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly mentioned as 'Dakisolatie' in the isolation section.
Heat Pump
Heating is described as 'Cv-ketel en houtkachel' (CV boiler and wood stove). No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system, and there are no solar panels which would typically accompany such a system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has a modern 2019 Nefit combi-boiler (relatively efficient), an induction cooktop in the renovated kitchen, a wood stove as supplementary heating, natural ventilation, and a pergola with grape vine for natural shading. The property achieves energy label C, which is reasonable for a 1936 home.