








Charming 1923 semi-detached home with deep south-facing garden in Heemstede
Key Features
Description
Located on Jeroen Boschlaan in the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood of Heemstede, this exceptionally charming semi-detached house was built in 1923 and offers approximately 154 square metres of living space across three floors, sitting on a spacious plot of 305 square metres.
The house presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers seeking a property with genuine character and ample potential for modernisation and extension. The current owner has enjoyed living here for over 65 years, a testament to the quality of life this home and its location offer. The property requires full renovation and modernisation throughout, allowing new owners to transform it entirely according to their own taste and requirements.
On the ground floor, you enter through the front garden into a welcoming entrance hall with meterkast, leading to a central hallway with a stunning staircase. The ground floor comprises a separate toilet, a practical study or working room, and a generous en-suite living room with conservatory. The front room features an attractive bay window and an original fireplace, while the rear room includes a bright conservatory extension and direct access to the deep back garden. The kitchen is equipped with a built-in cupboard under the stairs and also opens to the garden. A path runs alongside the house connecting the front and rear gardens.
The first floor landing showcases beautiful stained-glass windows, flooding the space with coloured light. This floor currently offers three bedrooms: one versatile room ideal as a bedroom or study, a double bedroom at the front of the house, and another bedroom at the rear. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower and washbasin. The second floor provides an open-plan space with central heating system and a dormer window, plus a fourth bedroom at the rear with its own dormer window. The second floor remains largely unrestrictive, offering excellent potential to create additional bedrooms and a second bathroom to suit a growing family's needs.
The south-facing back garden measures approximately 17.5 metres in depth and 9.90 metres in width, totalling around 173 square metres. This generous outdoor space enjoys excellent sun exposure throughout the day and is accessible via a rear entrance. A free-standing wooden storage shed provides additional storage capacity.
The energy rating for this property is E, indicating significant opportunity for improvement through energy efficiency upgrades. The house is equipped with a gas-fired combination central heating boiler. The property benefits from partial double glazing. According to municipal records, the foundation is constructed on steel piles, with no elevated foundation risk identified in the A/B/C classification. Both a measurement report and a constructional survey report are available for review.
The neighbourhood of Schildersbuurt is characterised by tree-lined streets and a pleasant residential atmosphere. Jeroen Boschlaan itself is a beautiful green street, contributing to the area's peaceful character. The lively Jan van Goyenstraat with its shops, cafes and amenities is just around the corner, making daily necessities easily accessible. Families with children will appreciate the quiet streets and proximity to the Crayenestervaart waterway, where children can play safely. Schools, sports clubs and public transport options are all within short walking or cycling distance. Major road connections are readily accessible, and the cities of Haarlem and Leiden, the dunes and the beach are all within easy cycling reach.
The asking price is €1,050,000 excluding transfer costs (kosten koper). This translates to approximately €6,818 per square metre of living space. The property is available for transfer by mutual agreement. Public parking is available on the street at no charge.

