Detached House with Wine Cellar in the Heart of Haaren Village Centre

Located at Kerkstraat 43 in the village of Haaren, this detached property offers a unique combination of residential living and practical workspace opportunities. The house is situated in the very centre of the village, providing convenient access to local shops, schools, and a supermarket. Built in 1979, the property has a total living area of 172 square metres and is set on a plot of 157 square metres. The asking price is 575,000 euros, costs for the buyer.

The ground floor layout provides access to both the main residential entrance and a separate practice room entrance via a canopy structure at the front of the property. Upon entering the residential section, you reach the meter cupboard, a toilet room, and the staircase leading to the first floor. The living room is positioned at the front of the house and features a comfortable seating area with an open fireplace. At the rear of the ground floor, the dining room has sliding doors that open to the garden, creating a pleasant connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Together with the half-open kitchen, this living area covers approximately 36 square metres.

The half-open kitchen connects to a practical utility room equipped with connections for a washing machine and dryer, with a door providing direct access to the garden. From this utility room, there is also a passage to the utility area of the multifunctional section of the property. This space has its own small kitchen unit, a separate central heating boiler, and its own toilet facility. According to the listing, this particular area could be converted into a bathroom with an adjacent bedroom, offering possibilities for single-level living.

Adjacent to this utility area is the multifunctional room measuring approximately 34 square metres. Thanks to the generous ceiling height and large windows, this space benefits from pleasant natural light and a spacious character. From this room, a fixed staircase leads down to the wine cellar, a distinctive feature that references the building's past as a liquor store. A second staircase to the cellar has been closed off but could relatively easily be reopened if desired.

The multifunctional room has its own facilities including heating, water supply, and a toilet room. It is heated by its own separate central heating boiler. In the past, this space has served various purposes including as a hair salon and liquor store. Looking forward, it offers possibilities for a home practice, studio, hobby room, or office space. The listing also mentions the option to reconfigure the ground floor to create a semi-bungalow layout, with an optional floor plan available for this configuration.

The first floor provides approximately 46 square metres of living space and contains three bedrooms along with a complete bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a bathtub, a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin unit. From the bathroom, there is access to a roof terrace located at the rear of the property. This outdoor space adds an additional dimension to the living experience on the upper floor.

A fixed staircase leads from the first floor to the attic level, which has a living area of approximately 24 square metres. This floor contains a bedroom featuring a dormer window at the rear and a window on the side, ensuring adequate daylight. The main central heating boiler for the residential section is also located on this floor. With these sleeping quarters on the attic level, the property offers a total of five bedrooms across three floors, in addition to the cellar space.

The garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind and offers a good degree of privacy. A small terrace provides a pleasant spot to sit outdoors. The garden includes a detached stone storage shed, and there is a rear access path (achterom) that allows direct access to the garden from the street. Public parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the property.

In terms of energy efficiency, the property has an energy label C. The insulation includes roof insulation, partial double glazing, high-efficiency glass (HR-glas), wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by central heating boilers. There are two gas-fired combination boilers on the property, one serving the residential section which dates from 2019 and is a Remeha brand owned by the current owner, and another serving the multifunctional practice space.

The property classification indicates it is suitable for double occupancy, is partially furnished, and is considered a renovation property (kluswoning). The listing explicitly states that the house requires modernization in various aspects. This situation presents an opportunity for buyers to customize and update the property according to their own preferences and requirements. The current zoning is residential, though the listing notes this could potentially be changed back to mixed use.

The location in the centre of Haaren makes daily life practical and convenient. Schools, a supermarket, and other amenities are within short distance. The listing also mentions upcoming developments in the direct vicinity, including plans where the former town hall will make way for new construction including a community centre, apartments, and potentially additional facilities. These developments are expected to further enhance the surrounding area.

The building has a composite roof covered with tiles. Facilities include exterior sun blinds, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation, and a TV cable connection. The total building volume is 772 cubic metres. In addition to the 172 square metres of living space, there is 43 square metres of other indoor space, 22 square metres of building-bound outdoor space (the roof terrace), and 9 square metres of external storage space (the detached shed).

This property represents a versatile opportunity in a central village location. The combination of a detached house with a separate practice space and a characteristic wine cellar makes it a distinctive offering in the Haaren housing market. The need for modernisation allows the next owner to put their own stamp on the property, whether they choose to maintain the current layout with its live-work potential or reconfigure it for different purposes such as a semi-bungalow arrangement.