Characteristic Townhouse with 6 Bedrooms near Park De Leidse Hout
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious family home with six bedrooms and a total living area of 150m2.
- Excellent location in a green and popular neighborhood near Park De Leidse Hout and major amenities like the Bio Science Park and LUMC.
- Recent technical upgrades including a new boiler (2023) and renewed sewerage (2025) combined with authentic 1927 details.
Downsides
- Energy label C indicates that energy efficiency is moderate and could potentially be improved.
- Parking is only available via a permit system and is on the street rather than private parking.
- The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning), meaning it is attached to neighbors on both sides, which may affect privacy compared to detached homes.
Description
This characteristic and spacious townhouse is located in the beloved Raadsherenbuurt in Leiden. The property offers a generous living area of 150 square meters and features no fewer than six bedrooms, making it highly suitable for larger families. The home is situated on the Johan de Wittstraat, which is known for its wide layout and green character in the popular Boerhaavedistrict. Built in 1927, this residence retains authentic details while providing ample space for residents to customize the interior to their own taste.
The Johan de Wittstraat is characterized by its distinctive architecture, wide sidewalks, and abundant greenery, contributing to a pleasant living environment. The street leads directly to Park De Leidse Hout, an official municipal monument. This park offers excellent opportunities for walking, sports, and relaxation. Additionally, the estates of Nieuweroord, Endegeest, and Oud-Poelgeest are located a short distance away. For those active in sports, various facilities are nearby, including tennis, hockey, and football fields, padel courts, athletic tracks, and the Poelmeer swimming pool.
The location provides convenient access to a wide range of daily amenities. The Bio Science Park, Leiden University, the LUMC, primary schools, childcare centers, secondary schools, and Leiden University of Applied Sciences are all within reach. The immediate vicinity also features various supermarkets, specialty shops, restaurants, and sunny terraces. The property is excellently accessible due to its proximity to Leiden Central Station, various bus connections, and the nearby A44 motorway towards Amsterdam and The Hague. The beach, dunes, and the Kagerplassen are also easy to reach, as is the bustling city center by bicycle.
The layout of the home begins on the ground floor, which is accessible via a sheltered and sunny front garden. The entrance and hallway immediately display characteristic details such as beautiful tiling, stained glass windows, a built-in cupboard, and authentic paneled doors. The very spacious living room features both a front and back section, enjoying plenty of natural light thanks to large windows on both sides. There is ample room for a generous seating area and a large dining table. The room has a parquet floor and smoothly finished walls. At the front, one can enjoy sitting in the rectangular bay window. French doors at the rear provide direct access to the sunny backyard.
The backyard is green and measures over 70 square meters, featuring a terrace and offering privacy and sun throughout the day. The front garden is 25 square meters and is also sunny and sheltered. The closed kitchen is located at the rear of the house and has a practical layout, also offering access to the backyard. The ground floor is completed by a toilet with a small sink.
The first floor comprises three well-sized bedrooms. The large room at the front has French doors opening to a balcony and features an original fireplace mantel. Due to the large windows and the unobstructed view, this room feels particularly spacious and light. The other bedrooms on this floor can be used multifunctionally as sleeping, working, hobby, or dressing rooms. The bathroom on this floor is equipped with a bathtub, two sinks, and connections for a washing machine and dryer. There is also a separate toilet with a small sink.
The second floor offers an additional three bedrooms, providing even more possibilities for large families or those who work from home. Two of these bedrooms have their own sink. Thanks to the dormer windows and skylights, these rooms also benefit from an abundance of natural light. This floor contains a lot of practical storage space, including fixed cupboards under the sloping roof.
The property is a townhouse from 1927 situated on a green and wide avenue. The total living area is approximately 150 square meters. The house has six bedrooms and a total of eight rooms, offering extensive possibilities for home offices or hobby spaces. Both the front and back gardens are sunny, and there is a balcony at the front. Authentic details such as stained glass, paneled doors, and fireplace mantels have been preserved. The home has a fiber optic connection and awnings on both the front and rear. Parking is possible by permit in front of the door for approximately 61 euros per year. The sewerage in the street was recently renewed in 2025.
Regarding energy, the property has an energy label C. The heating installation is a Vaillant ECOTEC plus from 2023, which is owned. The insulation includes double glazing and roof insulation. The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) with a saddle roof covered with tiles. The plot area is 157 square meters and the volume of the building is 539 cubic meters. The backyard faces west and is 11.48 meters deep and 6.31 meters wide. There is a detached wooden shed for storage.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing specifically mentions a bathtub ('ligbad') in the bathroom features, but does not mention a shower.
Bathtub
The description explicitly states the bathroom is provided with a 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The house has only one bathroom for six bedrooms, described as being on the first floor separate from the bedrooms, not attached directly to one.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet ('toilet met fonteintje') on the ground floor and a separate toilet on the first floor.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom facilities.
Rain Shower
No shower is mentioned in the listing; only a bathtub is listed.
Double Shower
No shower is mentioned in the property.
Shared Shower
There is no shower mentioned in the property.
Shared Toilet
The toilets are located on the ground floor and first floor separate from the bathroom, accessible to all residents.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions 'twee wastafels' (two sinks) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a balcony on the first floor at the front of the house.
Rear Garden
The listing describes a 'groene achtertuin van ruim 70 m2'.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a 'beschutte en zonnige voortuin' of 25 m2.
Side Garden
The property is described as a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) and no side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The rear garden is described as having a 'terras'.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a pitched roof ('zadeldak') and no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
The terrace in the backyard functions as a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned; there is an 'erker' (bay window) and a 'terras'.
Guest House
The listing mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (shed), not a guest house.
Waterfront
The house is located on a green avenue ('groene laan') and while water is nearby, the property itself is not waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
Tennis/padel courts are nearby but not part of the private property.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat; there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a quiet, green residential area near a park, not in a high-density urban center with skyline views.
Remarkable Garden View
The property features private front and back gardens, and is located on a wide, green lane near a park.
Remarkable Sea View
While the sea is nearby, it is not visible from the house.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is not located on a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The listing specifies a 'Warmte-installatie Vaillant ECOTEC plus, 2023' and mentions 'Verwarming Cv-ketel'.
Fireplace
The text explicitly mentions an 'originele schoorsteenmantel' (original mantelpiece) in the front bedroom.
Hardwood Floors
The living room is described as having a 'parketvloer' (parquet floor).
Tiled Floors
The entrance/hal is described as having 'fraaie betegeling' (beautiful tiling).
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies a 'parketvloer' (parquet/wood) in the living room and tiling in the hall; laminate is not mentioned.
Carpeted Floors
Carpeting is not mentioned; Dutch listings typically specify wood, tile, or laminate. Parquet is explicitly listed.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned. The central heating is provided by a combi-boiler, and radiators are standard in these renovations unless specified otherwise.
Walk In Closet
There are built-in cupboards and closets under the slope, but no specific walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The listing mentions possibilities for working from home in the bedrooms, but the rooms are listed as 'slaapkamers' (bedrooms), not a dedicated home office.
Skylight
The description mentions 'dakkapellen en dakramen' (dormers and skylights) on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
The text mentions 'vaste kasten onder de schuine kap' (fixed closets under the slope), implying the beams are covered, not exposed.
Bay Window
The living room is described as having a 'rechthoekige erker' (rectangular bay window).
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and it is highly unlikely for this type and size of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions an 'ingebouwde kastenwand' (built-in cupboard wall) in the entrance and 'vaste kasten' (fixed closets) on the second floor.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' to the garden and to the balcony.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The description states 'strak gestucte wanden' (smooth plastered walls), which typically means ornamental plasterwork has been removed or was not present.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a characteristic 1927 townhouse with stained glass and panel doors, which contradicts the minimalist Scandinavian style. Only the parquet floor aligns slightly.
Modern
While there is a new boiler and smooth plastered walls ('strak gestuct'), the house retains its 1927 structure with authentic details, making it not truly modern.
Industrial
The property is a traditional residential townhouse with panel doors and classic details, lacking industrial elements like exposed brick or concrete.
Mediterranean
Located in the Netherlands with a standard Dutch townhouse architecture and garden, there are no Mediterranean features mentioned.
Classic
The listing explicitly mentions 'karakteristiek herenhuis uit 1927', 'authentieke paneeldeuren', 'glas-in-lood', and a 'schoorsteenmantel'.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a characteristic townhouse ('herenhuis') built in 1927 with authentic details.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1927, which is the quintessential early 20th century period.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1927, which is pre-war.
Modernist
The house is described as having a traditional character style, not modernist.
Newly Build
The house was built in 1927.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly states 'De dichte keuken' (the closed kitchen), indicating it is a separate room from the living area.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family townhouse ('herenhuis'), not a shared living facility.
Design Kitchen
The house is from 1927 with authentic details. The kitchen is described as 'closed' and 'practical' without modern luxury design keywords.
New Kitchen
No renovation year is mentioned for the kitchen. Given the house's age and emphasis on 'personalization possibilities', the kitchen is likely original or dated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) and permit parking in front of the door.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a detached wooden shed and built-in cabinets, but no internal storage room.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the property details.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property has three floors (ground, 1st, 2nd) and the top floor is fully furnished as a living space with bedrooms, not described as an attic.
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned in the text.
Covered Parking
There is no covered parking space mentioned; parking is public/on-street.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
Electric vehicle charging facilities are not listed in the features.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The features explicitly list 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed).
Street Parking Free
The text states that parking is via permit (€ 61,- per year), indicating it is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The text explicitly mentions 'Parkeren middels vergunning voor de deur' (parking by permit at the door).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no specific parking spot for rent, only a public permit system.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is included for sale.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), indicating there is no leasehold (erfpacht).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story townhouse built in 1927. It lists three separate floors (ground, first, second) connected by stairs, with no mention of an elevator installation.
Intercom
The property is a single-family townhouse with a direct entrance from the street/garden. Intercoms are uncommon for this type of housing and not mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a townhouse accessed via a private front garden (voortuin) leading to the home's own front door.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as being by permit on the street, and there is no mention of a driveway or gate system.
Gated Community
The house is located on a public lane (Johan de Wittstraat) in a standard residential district, not a secured or gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three floors accessible only by stairs, and the bathroom is located on the first floor. There is no mention of ramps or an elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'aansluitingen voor wasmachine en droger' (connections for washing machine and dryer) in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connections are located in the bathroom, and there is no mention of a separate dedicated laundry room. There is a detached shed, but it is not specified as a laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The features list specifically mentions 'Glasvezelaansluiting aanwezig' (Fiber optic connection present), which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly states 'Glasvezelaansluiting aanwezig'.
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features (e.g., smart lighting, smart thermostat, home automation system) in the description or feature list.
Cable Tv
The 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities) section in the features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the listing, which is a specific feature that would typically be noted if present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing does not mention solar panels. It details energy features like the boiler and insulation but makes no reference to solar energy generation.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the 'Isolatie' and 'Energielabel C' sections.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing). Triple glazing is not mentioned, and in real estate listings, this feature is typically highlighted if present.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the 'Isolatie' section associated with the Energielabel C.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a 'Vaillant ECOTEC plus' gas combi boiler (Cv-ketel) installed in 2023. There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or any energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a recently installed high-efficiency gas combi boiler (Vaillant ECOTEC plus, 2023). Additionally, it has 'Markiezen' (awnings) on both the front and back, which contribute to energy efficiency by managing solar heat gain.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.