Luxurious Energy-Efficient Semi-Detached Villa with 6 Bedrooms and Double Driveway in Alphen aan den Rijn
Key Features
Description
This stunning semi-detached villa, known as a 2-onder-1-kapwoning, is situated on Kartuizerslaan 7 in the desirable residential area of Burggooi in Alphen aan den Rijn. Built in 2019, this contemporary property offers an impressive living space of 166 square meters on a generously sized plot of 299 square meters, providing ample room for families seeking both comfort and practicality.
The property presents itself as a luxurious and energy-efficient home, earning an A energy label which reflects its modern construction and sustainable features. The villa boasts no fewer than six bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it exceptionally well-suited for larger families or those requiring additional space for home offices, guest rooms, or hobby areas.
Upon entering the home through the spacious front garden with its double private driveway, you arrive at the entrance which provides access to the toilet, meter cupboard, and staircase leading to the upper floors. The ground floor features a remarkably spacious living room that seamlessly connects to the modern kitchen, creating an open and inviting living space perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests.
The kitchen is equipped with a practical cooking island and includes integrated appliances such as a dishwasher, hob with extractor hood, combination microwave oven, and a conventional oven. This well-appointed kitchen provides ample storage and workspace for even the most ambitious home chef.
One of the standout features of this property is the ground floor bedroom, which is located in what was formerly the garage. This room measures approximately 12 square meters and is accessible from outside, offering versatility as a guest room, home office, or caretaker's quarters.
The first floor accommodates four additional bedrooms, ensuring plenty of space for family members of all ages. Two bedrooms are positioned at the front of the house, measuring approximately 7 and 13 square meters respectively, while two more bedrooms at the rear offer around 9 and 10 square meters of living space. All bedrooms on this floor benefit from air conditioning units, providing personalized climate control throughout the year.
The main bathroom on this floor is thoughtfully designed with a double vanity sink including storage cabinets, a walk-in shower, and a comfortable bathtub, catering to the needs of a busy household. A separate toilet is also available on this level for added convenience.
Ascending to the second floor, you discover the sixth and perhaps most impressive bedroom, a generous space of approximately 20 square meters featuring three large skylights that flood the room with natural daylight. This room includes a room divider allowing for the creation of a separate work area, making it ideal for those working from home or students requiring a dedicated study space.
The second bathroom on this floor serves as both a functional bathroom and laundry area, equipped with a shower and vanity sink. Additionally, the second floor provides access to a storage loft, offering valuable extra storage capacity for seasonal items and household belongings.
The outdoor space of this property is equally impressive. The rear garden, measuring 145 square meters with dimensions of approximately 13.06 meters deep and 11.13 meters wide, faces east allowing residents to enjoy sunlight throughout most of the day. The garden features a charming conservatory room with glass sliding walls and sun blinds, creating a beautiful transition between the interior living space and the outdoor garden area. This versatile space can serve as an additional living room during warmer months or as a peaceful retreat for relaxation.
Regarding sustainability and energy efficiency, this villa is equipped with eight solar panels, HR++ glazing throughout, full insulation, and an Intergas Xtreme gas-fired combination boiler owned by the current owners. The ground floor features underfloor heating, providing efficient and comfortable warmth during cooler months. Air conditioning units are installed in both the living room and the bedrooms on the first floor, ensuring optimal comfort regardless of the season.
The location of Kartuizerslaan 7 within the Burggooi neighborhood offers an ideal balance between tranquility and accessibility. The area is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, green surroundings, and excellent local amenities. Schools, childcare facilities, supermarkets, and sports amenities are all within walking or cycling distance. The vibrant city center of Alphen aan den Rijn, with its shops, restaurants, cafes, and railway station, is just a short drive away.
Transportation connections are excellent, with the nearby N11 and N207 highways providing easy access to major cities including Leiden, Utrecht, and Amsterdam. Despite this convenient connectivity, residents can enjoy the peaceful ambiance of a residential neighborhood surrounded by greenery.
The property includes parking facilities with its double private driveway suitable for multiple vehicles, complementing the available public parking in the area. Other modern conveniences include fiber optic internet connection, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation systems, television cable, and a mechanical ventilation system.
In summary, this immaculate semi-detached villa represents an exceptional opportunity for families seeking a modern, spacious, and energy-efficient home in a sought-after location. With its six bedrooms, two bathrooms, versatile ground floor accommodation, beautiful garden with conservatory, and numerous sustainable features, this property offers comfortable family living at its finest.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Both bathrooms are equipped with a shower: the 1st bathroom has a 'douche' and the 2nd bathroom also has a 'douche'.
Bathtub
The 1st bathroom is explicitly described as having a 'comfortabel ligbad' (comfortable bathtub).
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets): one in the entrance hall on the ground floor and one on the 1st floor, accessible from the landing.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in either bathroom description.
Shared Shower
Each bathroom has its own shower. The showers are not shared between bathrooms.
Shared Toilet
There are 2 separate toilet rooms (ground floor entrance and 1st floor landing), not shared between bathrooms.
His & Hers Sinks
The 1st bathroom has a 'dubbele wastafel met wastafelmeubel' (double sink with vanity unit), which functionally provides his and hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. The outdoor space consists of a garden room and back garden.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 145 m² rear garden (13.06 meters deep and 11.13 meters wide), located on the east.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a 'ruime voortuin met eigen oprit' (spacious front garden with private driveway) with double driveway.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
The 'tuinkamer' (garden room) with glass sliding wall and sun protection functions similarly to a veranda as a covered outdoor space connecting the house to the garden.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The property is not located on a waterfront and no water features are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views are mentioned or expected in this flat Dutch region.
Remarkable City View
Located in a residential villa park ('villapark Burggooi'), but no remarkable city view is specifically mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The property overlooks a 'lommerrijke straat' (tree-lined street) in a green villa park. The garden is spacious at 145 m².
Remarkable Sea View
No sea views are mentioned or expected in this inland location in South Holland.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views are mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
The property is near Archeon (an archaeological theme park/museum), which could be considered a local landmark, though not explicitly mentioned as a view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states 'Airco aanwezig in woonkamer en bovenliggende slaapkamers' (Air conditioning present in living room and upstairs bedrooms).
Central Heating
The listing specifies 'Cv-ketel: Intergas Xtreme (gas gestookt combiketel, eigendom)' - indicating a central heating system via a gas combi boiler that is owned by the property owner.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the detailed listing description, including the highlights, layout descriptions, or features list.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is not mentioned in the listing. For a luxury villa built in 2019, other flooring options would more likely be specified if present.
Carpeted Floors
Carpeted floors are not mentioned in the listing description. Modern Dutch homes typically feature hard flooring in living areas, and no carpet is indicated.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Begane grond voorzien van vloerverwarming' (Ground floor equipped with floor heating). This confirms the presence of underfloor heating on the ground level.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the listing. The bedrooms are described with their sizes but no mention of built-in wardrobes or walk-in closets specifically.
Skylight
The listing explicitly mentions 'De 6e slaapkamer...Dankzij de 3 grote dakramen' (The 6th bedroom...thanks to the 3 large skylights). Three large skylights are present in this bedroom.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the listing. The property is described as a modern villa from 2019 with standard construction details, and ceiling beams are not highlighted as a feature.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the listing. The window features described include HR++ glazing and standard windows, with no specific mention of bay or bow windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned anywhere in the detailed listing. The property features a garden room and regular backyard but no swimming facilities are indicated.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing. The two bathrooms are described with standard features (shower, bathtub, double sink) but no sauna facilities are mentioned.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French/sliding doors) providing access from the living room to the garden room at the rear of the property. This is commonly referred to as French doors in Dutch real estate terminology.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned in the listing. The property is described as modern with clean lines, and no decorative ceiling details or moldings are highlighted.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a luxury, energy-efficient villa with modern features like solar panels, air conditioning, and floor heating. There's no indication of typical Scandinavian design elements such as light woods, minimalism, or specific nordic styling cues.
Modern
The property was built in 2019 and features numerous modern amenities including solar panels, air conditioning, HR++ glazing, floor heating, and a smart kitchen with built-in appliances. The description emphasizes energy efficiency and contemporary living comfort, which are hallmarks of modern construction.
Industrial
The listing describes a luxury villa in a residential villapark with no industrial elements mentioned. Industrial style typically features exposed brick, metal accents, and raw materials, none of which are indicated here.
Mediterranean
This is a Dutch property in Alphen aan den Rijn with no Mediterranean characteristics such as terracotta tiles, stucco walls, or courtyard layouts mentioned in the description.
Classic
While the property is a traditional 2-onder-1-kap (semi-detached) Dutch villa style with a pitched roof, it was built in 2019 and heavily features modern amenities. The classic element comes from the architectural type rather than interior design.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 2019, this is clearly a modern property, not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2019, this is not an early 20th century building.
Post-War Functional
Built in 2019, this is not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
Built in 2019 with modern features including 8 solar panels, air conditioning, underfloor heating, HR++ glazing, and energy label A. The description highlights 'stijlvolle, energiezuinige' (stylish, energy-efficient) characteristics consistent with modern design.
Newly Built
Built in 2019 and advertised as 'Nieuw' (new), this property is relatively new construction. The listing emphasizes its modern, energy-efficient qualities as key selling points.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser (dishwasher) is explicitly listed among the kitchen appliances.
Oven
Both oven and combi-oven-magnetron are explicitly listed among the built-in appliances.
Microwave
Combi-oven-magnetron is explicitly listed among the built-in appliances.
Refrigerator
No refrigerator (koelkast) is mentioned in the listing or appliance description.
Freezer
No freezer (vriezer) is mentioned in the listing.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly states 'De ruime keuken met kookeiland' (the spacious kitchen with cooking island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing mentions the living room connects directly with the kitchen ('staat direct in verbinding met de woonkeuken').
Pantry
No pantry (voorraadkast) is mentioned in the listing.
Stove
Kookplaat met afzuiging (cooktop with extractor) is listed among the appliances.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (Quooker or similar) is mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home with private kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen is described as luxurious with a cooking island, modern built-in appliances, and the property is positioned as a luxury villa. However, the term 'design kitchen' is not explicitly used.
New Kitchen
The property was built in 2019, making the kitchen relatively new. It features modern amenities including a cooking island and multiple built-in appliances.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states a 'dubbele eigen oprit' (double private driveway) suitable for parking multiple cars. This is directly mentioned in the highlights and description.
Storage Room
A 'vliering' (loft storage) is mentioned on the 2nd floor providing extra storage. The former garage was converted into a sleeping/working room (~12 m²), which may serve as storage depending on use, but it is listed as a bedroom.
Garage
The former garage has been converted into a sleeping/working room (~12 m²). This means a garage structure exists but is no longer used as a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
The listing does not mention an automatic garage door. The garage has been converted to a bedroom and is accessed via the outside, with no details about the original or current door type.
Double Garage
The original single garage has been converted into a bedroom/office. There is no double garage present.
Attic
A 'vliering' (loft) is mentioned as accessible from the 2nd floor landing, providing extra storage space. This functions as an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing. The property details describe a ground floor, first floor, second floor, and vliering, with no reference to any basement or cellar space.
Covered Parking
No covered parking (carport) is mentioned. Parking is described via the double private driveway and street parking, both uncovered.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No garden shed or external storage building is mentioned. External storage is limited to 6 m² (which may refer to the converted garage room).
Rules
Owners Association
This is a 2-onder-1-kapwoning (semi-detached house) from 2019 with freehold ownership (Volle eigendom). No VvE (owners association) is mentioned in the listing. The property has its own driveway, garden, and is structurally a single-family home. Semi-detached houses in the Netherlands typically do not have mandatory VvEs unless specifically organized.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (ownership situation: full ownership/freehold). This means the property is not on leasehold land.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story residential house (ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor with attic). No elevator is mentioned in the listing or property features. Elevators are uncommon in Dutch single-family homes of this type.
Intercom
No intercom system is mentioned in the listing description or features. The property is a standard single-family home without mention of any intercom or communication system at the entrance.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the property listing. While the property is described as luxurious and energy-efficient, no security alarm system is listed among the features or amenities.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the listing. The property description focuses on energy efficiency, space, and comfort rather than security surveillance systems.
Private Entrance
The property has a private entrance from the street via its own driveway. However, this is a standard feature for semi-detached villas and not a special secured private entrance. The house is in a regular residential street, not a secured area.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a 'dubbele eigen oprit' (double private driveway) for parking multiple cars, but there is no mention of an automatic gate or motorized entrance barrier.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone or smart doorbell system is mentioned in the property features or description. Standard entry system only.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No mention of reinforced security doors or windows. Only HR++ glazing is mentioned, which is for energy efficiency, not security. Standard Dutch residential door and window hardware would apply.
Gated Community
The property is located in 'villapark Burggooi,' described as a quiet residential area, but it is not a gated community. There is no mention of security gates, controlled access, or enclosed residential complex.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing mentions a ground floor bedroom (former garage conversion, circa 12 m²) and ground floor living spaces with vloerverwarming. However, no specific wheelchair accessibility modifications are mentioned (like ramps, wide doorways, or elevator). The presence of 3 floors and a narrow staircase suggests limited accessibility for wheelchair users. Ground floor bedroom provides some single-level living potential but full accessibility cannot be confirmed.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly states on the 2nd floor: 'Vanuit hier heeft u toegang tot de 2e badkamer, de 6e slaapkamer en de was/technische ruimte.' This is a dedicated wash/technical room.
High-Speed Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under voorzieningen (facilities). Fiber optic internet qualifies as high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as a feature under voorzieningen.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features such as smart thermostats, automated lighting, smart locks, or app-controlled systems. The listing focuses on energy efficiency features like solar panels, air conditioning, and floor heating but does not describe them as smart or connected.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states under voorzieningen: 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), indicating a ventilation system is present.
Cable TV
The listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (cable TV) under voorzieningen.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener in the listing. The property details focus on insulation, solar panels, and the CV-ketel, but water quality systems are not discussed.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly states 'Voorzien van 8 zonnepanelen' (equipped with 8 solar panels). This is clearly confirmed in the highlights section.
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly mentions 'HR++ beglazing' which is high-efficiency double glazing with improved insulating properties compared to standard double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only HR++ glazing is mentioned, which is double glazing. There is no mention of triple glazing anywhere in the listing.
Wall Insulation
Listing states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) under the Energie section. In Dutch building standards, this typically encompasses wall insulation, though it is not specifically called out separately.
Floor Insulation
The 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) statement implies floor insulation as part of the complete insulation package, though not specifically detailed in the listing.
Roof Insulation
'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) combined with the mention of 'Zadeldak bedekt met pannen' (pitched roof with tiles) typically includes roof insulation, though not explicitly stated.
Heat Pump
Listing specifically states 'Cv-ketel: Intergas Xtreme (gas gestookt combiketel, eigendom)' - this is a gas-fired combination boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing. Only solar panels are mentioned as the energy generation system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional measures include: HR++ double glazing, 8 solar panels, full insulation (walls, floor, roof), underfloor heating on ground floor, air conditioning in living room and bedrooms, mechanical ventilation, and A energy label. The property was built in 2019, which means it meets relatively modern Dutch building standards.