Charming Semi-Detached Home with 4 Bedrooms and Renovation Potential in Quiet Zaandam Neighborhood
Key Features
Description
A special opportunity has become available in the Oud West neighborhood of Zaandam. After 63 years of enjoyment by the current owner, this warm and welcoming home is seeking a new generation of occupants. This property offers character and potential for buyers looking to modernize a residence according to their own preferences.
Situated on the charming Kauwerspad, this semi-detached house is located in a quiet street designated for local traffic only. This creates a peaceful and child-friendly living environment. A small playground at the end of the street adds to the family-friendly atmosphere of the neighborhood, where children can still safely play outside.
The property was constructed in 1935 and features a distinctive mansard roof. The total living area measures approximately 77 square meters, situated on a freehold plot of 87 square meters. The property has a volume of 300 cubic meters and is arranged over two living levels.
On the ground floor, the through-living room measures approximately 26 square meters and benefits from natural light throughout the day due to windows on both sides. The separate kitchen covers approximately 4.9 square meters and dates from around 1980. It includes a gas hob, extractor hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven, all finished in white. The kitchen offers excellent potential for creating a modern dream kitchen according to the buyer's taste.
The first floor accommodates four bedrooms of varying sizes. The largest bedroom measures approximately 10 square meters, followed by rooms of approximately 7.7 square meters, 6 square meters, and 3.9 square meters. This arrangement provides flexibility for a growing family, home office space, or hobby rooms. The bathroom is approximately 2 square meters and includes a shower and washbasin. There is also a separate toilet on this floor.
A notable feature of the property is the spacious attic storage area, which provides practical room for seasonal items such as holiday decorations and luggage, keeping them neatly out of sight.
The outdoor space includes a north-facing backyard measuring 5 meters wide and 7 meters deep, totaling approximately 35 square meters. The garden is accessible via a rear path. Additionally, there is a freestanding wooden shed measuring approximately 3.1 meters by 2.65 meters, providing approximately 8 square meters of external storage space suitable for bicycles and garden equipment. The garden offers a pleasant space for summer barbecues and outdoor relaxation.
The heating system consists of a mother hearth with radiators, and hot water is provided by a geyser system. The property benefits from double glazing. However, it should be noted that there is no roof insulation, wall insulation, or floor insulation. The energy label is G, valid until 28 April 2036. This energy rating indicates that significant improvements could be made to the thermal efficiency of the property through insulation upgrades and modernization of the heating system.
Both the interior and exterior maintenance of the property are described as being in good condition. This suggests that while the home retains features from earlier decades, it has been well cared for by the long-term owner.
The property sits on freehold land (eigen grond), meaning the owner has full ownership of the land without leasehold obligations. The cadastral details identify the property as municipality Zaandam, section H, number 2999, comprising 87 centiare of freehold land.
There is a special easement noted on the property title deed, specifically a right of way through neighboring properties via an alley. This is an important consideration for potential buyers as it affects access arrangements.
The location offers convenient access to amenities. Shops and public transportation are within walking or cycling distance. The connections to highways leading to major cities are excellent, making this property suitable for commuters. As an added bonus, free parking is available directly in front of the house.
The through-living room concept, where the living area extends from the front to the back of the house, is a sought-after feature in Dutch residential architecture. This layout allows for flexible furniture arrangement and creates a sense of spaciousness. The natural light penetration from both sides of the room enhances the living experience throughout the day.
The four-bedroom configuration on a single floor is relatively uncommon and can be particularly advantageous for families with young children who prefer to have all bedrooms on the same level for easier supervision. Alternatively, the variety in bedroom sizes allows for creative use of space, such as dedicating the smaller rooms to specific functions like a home office, nursery, or study area while reserving the larger rooms as primary and secondary bedrooms.
The north-facing garden orientation means the outdoor space receives less direct sunlight than south-facing alternatives, but this can offer advantages during hot summer months by providing cooler outdoor spaces. The dimensions of the garden at 5 by 7 meters provide adequate space for outdoor furniture, children's play equipment, or garden cultivation.
The Oud West neighborhood of Zaandam is an established residential area known for its traditional architecture and community atmosphere. Properties in this area typically date from the early to mid-20th century, offering the solid construction and characteristic features associated with that era.
The property is classified as an existing construction semi-detached house (eengezinswoning, 2-onder-1-kapwoning). The transfer date is available by mutual agreement, with the possibility of quick availability. The property is currently available on the market.
This home presents an opportunity for buyers seeking a property with solid foundations and character in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. The four bedrooms provide substantial accommodation, while the potential for modernization allows new owners to create a home tailored to contemporary living standards. The combination of a peaceful location with good connectivity to urban amenities and transportation links makes this a practical choice for families or professionals working in the wider Amsterdam metropolitan area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing states 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche en wastafel' (Bathroom facilities: Shower and sink)
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub. Bathroom is only 2 m², which is too small for a bathtub.
En-Suite Bathroom
No mention of an ensuite bathroom. The listing describes 4 bedrooms on the first floor with 1 bathroom, no indication any bedroom has an attached bathroom.
Guest Toilet
Listing states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet), confirming a separate guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
No mention of a rain shower. Bathroom is only 2 m² and the home is from 1935 with basic fixtures.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. Bathroom is only 2 m², which is too small for a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not a shared living arrangement. The shower is private.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home. The separate toilet is for the household, not shared with other units or parties.
His & Hers Sinks
Listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular sink). Only one sink is listed for the bathroom.
Heated Bathroom Floor
No mention of floor heating in the bathroom. The listing explicitly states 'Vloerisolatie: Nee' (Floor insulation: No), and the home has a G energy label, making heated floors unlikely.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or property details.
Rear Garden
Explicitly listed as 'achtertuin' with dimensions: 35 m², 7 meters deep and 5 meters wide, north-facing.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned. This is a semi-detached house (2-onder-1-kapwoning) with one shared wall, and no side garden is described.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. The property has a mansard roof and attic storage (bergvliering), but no rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
The description mentions you can barbecue in the backyard ('waar je zomers heerlijk kunt barbecueën'), but this is aspirational language about the garden's potential, not a dedicated built-in barbecue facility.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description or property features.
Guest House
No guest house or auxiliary dwelling is mentioned. The property includes a wooden shed used for storage and bicycles.
Waterfront
No waterfront location is mentioned. The property is described as being on a quiet residential street ('Kauwerspad').
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable patch is mentioned. The garden is described as suitable for barbecuing and outdoor activities.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. This is a standard residential property in a suburban area.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned. This is a standard suburban residential property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned. The garden is only 35 m², which would be too small for a pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi or hot tub mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. The plot is only 87 m², far too small for a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned. The Netherlands is famously flat, and Zaandam is not in a hilly area.
Remarkable City View
No city views mentioned. The property is in a quiet residential neighborhood in Zaandam, not overlooking a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The through-living room likely overlooks the rear garden, but no remarkable or special garden views are highlighted in the description.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned. Zaandam is inland, not coastal.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned. While Zaandam is near the Zaan river, no harbour views are described.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned. No reference to notable landmarks visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No mention of air conditioning in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing mentions 'moederhaard met radiatoren' (fireplace heater with radiators), which appears to be a type of central heating system, but not a modern boiler-based system.
Fireplace
The listing mentions 'moederhaard' which translates to 'mother hearth' or main fireplace, which serves as the heating system.
Underfloor Heating
No mention of underfloor heating. The home has no floor insulation, which would typically accompany underfloor heating.
Walk-In Closet
No mention of a walk-in closet in the listing.
Home Office
The listing mentions 'thuiskantoor' as a potential use for one of the bedrooms, but doesn't indicate there's a dedicated home office space.
Skylight
No mention of skylights in the listing.
Bay Window
No mention of bay windows. It has a 'doorzonwoonkamer' (through-living room) which suggests windows on both sides.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of a pool in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No mention of built-in wardrobes in the listing.
French Doors
No mention of French doors in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned in the listing. The home is from 1935 and described as traditional.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the home needs modernization with a kitchen from 1980. It describes the house as having 'stood still in time' and needing personal touches.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are mentioned in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean style elements are mentioned.
Classic
The home is from 1935, has character, and has been owned for 63 years, suggesting traditional/classic elements though specifics aren't detailed.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1935 with a mansard roof, described as having 'character' and 'charm.' The current owner lived there 63 years. The description emphasizes its rich history and period features. This strongly suggests a traditional/historic character.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1935, this is definitively an early 20th century / 'jaren-30' style property, common in the Netherlands. The mansard roof and semi-detached layout are characteristic of this era.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1935, which is pre-war. The style and features do not match post-war functional mass-produced housing. The property has period character details rather than utilitarian design.
Modernist
Not modernist in style. Built in 1935 with traditional characteristics, mansard roof, and described as needing modernization. The kitchen dates from approximately 1980 and the overall aesthetic is traditional rather than modern.
Newly Built
Built in 1935 and explicitly listed as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction). The description emphasizes its 63-year occupancy history and need for modernization.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly listed in the kitchen appliances: 'Gaskookplaat, afzuigkap, koelkast, vaatwasser, oven' (vaatwasser = dishwasher)
Oven
Explicitly listed in the kitchen appliances: 'Gaskookplaat, afzuigkap, koelkast, vaatwasser, oven'
Refrigerator
Explicitly listed in the kitchen appliances: 'koelkast' (refrigerator)
Kitchen Island
Kitchen is only 4.9m² and described as 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen), making an island very unlikely
Open Plan Kitchen
Description states 'dichte keuken' which translates to 'closed/separate kitchen', not open plan
Pantry
Not mentioned in the listing; there is a separate storage attic mentioned but no pantry/spijskamer
Stove
Explicitly listed: 'Gaskookplaat' which is a gas hob/stove
Induction Stove
Listing specifically states 'Gaskookplaat' (gas stove), so it is not induction
Built-in Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the appliance list; kitchen is from circa 1980, making a built-in coffee maker unlikely
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned; kitchen is from circa 1980, making modern additions like a Quooker unlikely unless recently added
Downdraft Extractor
An extractor hood ('afzuigkap') is listed but the type is not specified; given the kitchen is from 1980, a downdraft extractor is unlikely
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not a shared living situation
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen is from circa 1980, white color, basic appliances, and described as needing modernization - not a design/brand kitchen
New Kitchen
Kitchen is explicitly dated circa 1980 (approximately 44 years old) and the listing emphasizes the need for modernization
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'gratis parkeren voor de deur' (free parking in front of the house) and lists public parking as the parking type.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'ruime bergvliering' (spacious attic storage) for holiday decorations and suitcases. External storage space of 8 m² is listed. However, no dedicated enclosed storage room is explicitly described.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a wooden shed is described as external storage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists on the property, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Attic
The listing explicitly mentions 'De ruime bergvliering' (spacious attic storage space) used for storing seasonal items and suitcases.
Cellar
No cellar or 'kelder' is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly states the wooden shed is 'voor de fietsen en het tuingereedschap' (for bicycles and gardening tools).
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned. Only open public street parking is available.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
EV Charging Station
No mention of electric vehicle charging facilities anywhere in the listing. The property is from 1935 and has not been modernized.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing. The shed is described for bikes and garden tools.
Shed
The listing explicitly describes a 'ruime houten schuur' (spacious wooden shed) measuring approximately 3.1m x 2.65m.
Free Street Parking
The listing explicitly states 'gratis parkeren voor de deur' (free parking in front of the house).
Street Parking Permit
The listing emphasizes free parking and makes no mention of any permit requirement.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
No rental parking spot is mentioned. Only free public street parking is described.
Parking Spot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Leasehold
Listing explicitly states 'eigen grond' (freehold land) multiple times and '87 m² own land' / '87 centiare of freehold land'. This is NOT leasehold.
Other Rules
Listing mentions 'Bijzondere erfdienstbaarheden' (special easements) including right of way through neighboring properties via an alley (recht van overpad via de buren/steeg).
Open Viewing
No open viewing days mentioned. Listing invites viewers to schedule individual appointments ('Maak vandaag nog een afspraak voor een bezichtiging').
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 2-story semi-detached single-family home (2-onder-1-kapwoning) built in 1935 with no mention of an elevator, which is typical for such properties.
Private Entrance
This is a semi-detached single-family home which inherently has its own private entrance. The listing also mentions right of way through an alley via neighbors, confirming independent access.
Gated Community
The property is described as being on a quiet street in a residential area (aan rustige weg en in woonwijk) with local traffic only. There is no indication of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 2-story home from 1935 with 4 bedrooms on the first floor (upstairs). Older Dutch homes typically have steep narrow stairs. The home needs modernization and there is no mention of accessibility features.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
No laundry room is mentioned in the property description. The layout includes living room, kitchen, bathroom, 4 bedrooms, shed, and attic storage - no dedicated laundry space.
Smart Home
This is a 1935 home described as needing modernization with a kitchen from circa 1980. No smart home features are mentioned, and the overall description suggests an older, non-updated property.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas' (Insulation: Double glass) and 'Isolatie ramen: Ja' (Window insulation: Yes).
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned; no reference to triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Listing explicitly states 'Muurisolatie: Nee' (Wall insulation: No).
Floor Insulation
Listing explicitly states 'Vloerisolatie: Nee' (Floor insulation: No).
Roof Insulation
Listing explicitly states 'Dakisolatie: Nee' (Roof insulation: No).
Heat Pump
Heating is described as 'moederhaard met radiatoren' (fireplace heater with radiators) and hot water via 'Geiser' (gas water heater). No heat pump mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The only energy efficiency measure present is double glazing. The property has a G energy label (the poorest rating), no wall/floor/roof insulation, heating via a gas fireplace heater ('moederhaard') with radiators, and hot water via a gas geyser. Built in 1935, the listing emphasizes the home needs complete modernization.