Modernized 1930s Family Home with Bay Window and Five Bedrooms

This characteristic 1930s family home is located on the Jan Gijzenkade in the Dietsveld neighborhood of Haarlem. The property was built in 1936 and has been modernized while retaining its original period details. The asking price is 795,000 euros costs to the buyer.

The residence offers a living area of 129 square meters spread across three floors, with a total plot size of 154 square meters. The building contains five bedrooms, making it suitable for families requiring ample sleeping and working space. The energy label is currently rated D, with partial double glazing and wall insulation installed.

The ground floor serves as the main living level. The entrance begins in a vestibule featuring original stained glass details that immediately establish the character of the home. From here, the hallway leads toward the living areas, with the staircase, a stair closet, and a toilet located along the way. At the front of the property, the sitting room features a bay window that provides additional natural light and views of the street. A wood stove serves as a focal point in the seating area, and herringbone parquet flooring runs throughout this level. At the rear, French doors open directly to the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. This area provides sufficient space for a large dining table. The kitchen is arranged in a corner configuration and includes built-in appliances consisting of a gas cooktop, oven, and dishwasher.

The first floor contains the primary sleeping quarters. The landing provides access to all rooms on this level. The main bedroom is situated at the rear and has French doors opening to a balcony. At the front, a second spacious bedroom is located, with a practical shared storage closet positioned between the two bedrooms. A third room on this floor is well suited for use as a home office or dressing room. The bathroom on this floor has been finished in a modern style and includes a combined bathtub and shower, a washbasin, and a mirror cabinet. A window allows natural daylight to enter the bathroom. A separate second toilet is also available on this floor.

The second floor is accessed via a fixed staircase and offers two additional bedrooms, both of which feature dormer windows that provide extra light and increase the usable floor area. One of these rooms is particularly spacious and can be arranged according to various needs. A separate laundry and storage room is also present on this level, equipped with the necessary connections. From the second floor, an attic storage space can be reached via a pull-down ladder.

The rear garden measures 83 square meters, with dimensions of 13.59 meters in depth and 6.13 meters in width. The garden faces east and has been carefully laid out with multiple seating areas, allowing for pleasant outdoor time at different times of the day. Privacy has been well considered in the garden design. A freestanding wooden shed with electricity is positioned midway through the garden, and a back entrance provides alternative access.

Parking is available directly in front of the property on the public street.

The Jan Gijzenkade is a well-known and easily accessible location in Haarlem. The Marsmanplein shopping area is approximately five minutes by bicycle, offering daily grocery options and other amenities. Schools, sports facilities, and green spaces are all available in the immediate vicinity. The historic center of Haarlem can be reached in about ten minutes by bicycle. By car, the main roads connecting to the A9 and N200 are quickly accessible, providing good connections to Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and other destinations.

The property is classified as a terraced house (tussenwoning) with a gable roof. The building volume is 466 cubic meters. In addition to the living space, there is 3 square meters of other indoor space, 5 square meters of building-related outdoor space (the balcony), and 5 square meters of external storage (the shed). TV cable connection is available.

Heating and hot water are provided by an Atag gas-fired combination boiler installed in 2018, which is included in the purchase. The foundation risk indicator shows no elevated risk, classified as A, B, or C. The foundation is constructed on steel according to the municipal foundation map of Haarlem.

The purchase will be subject to several standard clauses including an age clause, asbestos clause, and foundation clause. Transfer is by agreement. The property is offered with full ownership (volle eigendom) and is registered in the land registry under Schoten B 16380.

This home presents a combination of period character and modern comfort, with the 1930s details such as stained glass windows and the bay window preserved while the interior has been updated to meet contemporary standards. The five-bedroom layout provides flexibility for various household compositions, and the location in Haarlem offers both proximity to urban amenities and good regional connections.