Terraced House with Southwest-Facing Garden in Staatsliedenbuurt

The property is located at Johan de Wittstraat 32 in Alblasserdam, specifically in the Staatsliedenbuurt neighborhood. The asking price is set at 289,000 euros, which is costs to be paid by the buyer (kosten koper). The house was built in 1964 and is classified as an existing construction terraced house.

The living area measures 78 square meters, which is complemented by a plot size of 157 square meters. Additionally, there is 14 square meters of external storage space and 15 square meters of other indoor space on the attic level. The total volume of the property is 331 cubic meters.

The property features three bedrooms, making it suitable for families or individuals who need extra rooms for a home office or guest room. In total, the house has four rooms including the living area. There is one bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet, plus a separate toilet on the ground floor.

The energy label of this property is rated G, which indicates that the property has relatively low energy efficiency compared to newer constructions. However, it is worth noting that the house is largely fitted with plastic window frames with insulating glazing, which does provide some improvement in thermal performance compared to the original single-glazed windows that would have been installed when the house was built in 1964.

Heating is provided by a mother hearth (moederhaard), which is an older type of heating system. The listing specifically mentions that the hot water provision has been removed from the property. This is an important consideration for potential buyers, as a new hot water system will need to be installed before moving in.

The layout of the property is organized across two main living floors plus an attic space. On the ground floor, you enter through an entrance hall which has a laminate floor and contains the meter cupboard. There is a partially tiled toilet with a standing toilet bowl. From the hall, you have access to the staircase and a staircase cupboard for additional storage.

The kitchen is fitted with a wall arrangement featuring upper and lower cabinets. The kitchen provides access to the back garden. The living room is a through-living room (doorzonwoonkamer) with a mother hearth and a neat laminate floor. A through-living room means that windows are present on both the front and back of the house, allowing natural light to pass through the entire depth of the room.

On the first floor, you find a landing with a loft ladder (vlizotrap) leading to the storage attic. There are three bedrooms of varying sizes, which provides flexibility in how the space can be used. The bathroom on this floor contains only a toilet. The entire first floor has a laminate floor.

The second floor consists of a storage attic accessible via the loft ladder. This space is divided into a front attic area and an attic room with a skylight. This area also has a laminate floor. It should be noted that a loft ladder is a pull-down ladder, not a permanent staircase, which affects how easily accessible this space is for daily use.

Outside, the property benefits from both a front and back garden. The back garden faces southwest, which is a favorable orientation as it allows for afternoon and evening sun. The back garden measures 67 square meters, with dimensions of 11.06 meters in depth and 6.07 meters in width. There is a stone storage building in the garden which has electricity connected. The garden is accessible via a rear path (achterom), which is convenient for bringing items to the back without having to go through the house.

The location in Alblasserdam offers various amenities in the immediate vicinity. The shopping center of Alblasserdam is nearby, along with recreational facilities and sports amenities. Several schools and daycare centers can be found in the area. For those who travel by car, the property has good access to major highways including the A15 and A16. The famous UNESCO World Heritage site Kinderdijk, with its historic windmills, is located at a short distance from the property.

There are some important details that potential buyers should be aware of. The listing mentions the presence of asbestos-containing standing pipes and ventilation channels. Asbestos was commonly used in construction materials until it was banned, and its presence means that care must be taken during any renovation work, and removal may be required at some point.

The project notary has been designated as Ligthelm and Dekker notaries in Rotterdam. This means that the buyer will need to use this specific notary for the transaction, which is a common arrangement in Dutch real estate transactions where the seller chooses the notary.

The seller requires a bank guarantee or deposit of 10 percent of the purchase price to secure the obligations of the buyer under the purchase agreement. This is a standard practice in the Netherlands to ensure that the buyer fulfills their contractual obligations.

The delivery of the property is by agreement, but the listing notes that a quick transfer is possible. The property is currently available on the market.

Parking at the property is on public streets, as there is no dedicated parking space or garage included with the property.

The property has natural ventilation, which is typical for houses of this era. There is no mechanical ventilation system mentioned in the listing.

The asking price per square meter is 3,705 euros, which can be used as a reference when comparing this property to others in the area or in different locations.

It is important to note the standard disclaimer included in the listing, which states that while the information has been compiled with due care, no liability is accepted for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or otherwise, nor for the consequences thereof. All specified dimensions and surfaces are indicative. The measuring instructions are based on the NEN2580 standard, which is intended to provide a more uniform method of measuring to give an indication of the usable surface area. However, this standard does not completely eliminate differences in measurement results due to, for example, differences in interpretation, rounding, or limitations when carrying out the measurement.

If floor plans have been added to this offer, these should be considered as only giving an indication of the layout and not as exact representations.

The listing was posted by Aarnoutse Makelaardij, who requests that interested parties who have viewed the property provide a response within five working days.

This terraced house in the Staatsliedenbuurt of Alblasserdam presents itself as a property that has had some updates, particularly in the form of plastic window frames with insulating glazing and laminate flooring throughout. However, there are aspects that will require attention from a new owner, including the heating and hot water situation, the presence of asbestos-containing materials, and the energy efficiency as indicated by the G label.

The location offers a balance of residential quiet with good access to amenities and transportation routes. The presence of both front and back gardens adds to the living comfort, and the southwest-facing back garden is a particularly attractive feature for those who enjoy outdoor living.

The three-bedroom layout provides flexibility for various household compositions. The storage attic offers additional space, although the access via a loft ladder limits its practicality for frequent use.