








Family Home with Water Access in Quiet Katwijk Neighborhood
Key Features
Description
Located in the desirable residential area of Schutterswei in Katwijk aan den Rijn, this terraced house at Klappermansstraat 43 offers a comfortable living environment for families. The property is situated in a car-free street, creating a safe and peaceful atmosphere that is particularly appreciated by households with children. The immediate vicinity provides access to various amenities, while the beach and dunes of Katwijk aan Zee and the historic center of Leiden are both within easy cycling distance. The property also benefits from good connections to major roads leading to Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam.
The ground floor of the property is accessed via a tiled front garden. The entrance hall provides access to the meter cupboard, a wardrobe space, and a toilet room. From the living room, the staircase leads to the upper floors. The living room is positioned at the front of the house and features a laminate floor with pleasant natural light coming through the windows. The view from the living room looks out onto the quiet Klappermansstraat. An extension at the rear of the property has created sufficient space for a dining area. The open kitchen is situated at the back and overlooks the garden. It is equipped with various built-in appliances. The combination of the extension and the open layout results in a spacious ground floor with plenty of light.
The backyard has been neatly maintained and offers a high degree of privacy. At the rear of the garden stands a freestanding stone storage building with electricity, which is suitable for storing bicycles and other items. The garden measures approximately 50 square meters, with a depth of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters, and faces east. A rear path leads from the garden to the water of the Mallegat, which connects to the Rijn river. This location provides a notably open and green setting behind the property. During favorable weather, this water access offers opportunities for activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, or boating.
The first floor features a landing that gives access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. These bedrooms have practical layouts and can serve as sleeping quarters, work spaces, or children's rooms. The bathroom has light tiling and a neat appearance. It is equipped with a combination bath and shower, a second toilet, a double sink vanity, a towel radiator, and a washing machine connection. The listing mentions that a modified photo of the bathroom without the bathtub has been included in the photo series, which does not represent the actual situation.
The second floor is reached via a fixed staircase. This attic floor contains a bedroom with three Velux skylights, ensuring optimal natural light on this level. Additionally, there is practical storage space and a closet area that houses the central heating boiler. The boiler is a Vaillant HR installation, which the listing describes as being from 2010 in one section and from 2006 in the technical specifications section.
The property was built around 1981 and has a total living area of approximately 97 square meters. The plot covers 118 square meters. The building has a composite roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles. The property has been awarded energy label C. Insulation measures have been implemented, including roof insulation, high-efficiency glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by the gas-fired combination boiler. The property features natural ventilation, fiber optic cabling, and a TV cable connection.
Parking is available on public roads in the area. The property is offered at an asking price of 509,000 euros, with the costs for the transfer payable by the buyer. The transfer date is to be agreed upon. The property is offered with full ownership. The cadastral designation is KATWIJK D 1693. Standard age and asbestos clauses apply to the sale.
With four bedrooms distributed across the first and second floors, the property offers adequate space for a family. The location in the car-free Schutterswei neighborhood contributes to a safe living environment. The proximity to water at the rear adds a distinctive feature to this property. The combination of the quiet residential setting with the accessibility of both the coastal area and the city of Leiden makes this a versatile location for various types of residents.

