Energy Efficient Corner Home with Polder Views in Family-Friendly Thiendenland
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A with three solar panels, underfloor heating, and comprehensive insulation makes this an energy efficient home with lower running costs.
- Family-friendly location in Thiendenland with schools, childcare, playgrounds, and sports facilities all within walking distance in the MFA De Vogelweide.
- Modern construction from 2018 with a recently renewed central heating boiler, reducing the likelihood of immediate maintenance issues.
- Good connectivity with Utrecht and Rotterdam both reachable by car within thirty minutes, and the historic center of Schoonhoven just five minutes by bicycle.
- The kitchen window offers an extended view across the polder landscape, providing a pleasant outlook that is not commonly found in urban residential areas.
Downsides
- The bedrooms are relatively small with the largest measuring only 12.2 square meters and two bedrooms at 7.8 and 5.1 square meters, which may feel cramped for families needing full-sized rooms.
- The back garden has a northwest orientation, meaning less direct sunlight in the evening hours when many people prefer to use their outdoor space.
- Parking is only available on the public road without a dedicated parking space or garage, which could lead to inconvenience in finding a spot.
- The fourth bedroom on the second floor measures only 6.3 square meters, which is quite limited and may only be suitable as a small study or nursery rather than a full bedroom.
- At 142 square meters, the plot size is modest for a corner house, where typically more outdoor space might be expected compared to mid-terraced properties.
Description
Located in the Thiendenland neighborhood of Schoonhoven, this corner house at Kolibrie 34 presents a modern living space built in 2018. The property offers a practical layout spread across three floors with a total living area of 106 square meters and a plot size of 142 square meters. The interior volume measures 385 cubic meters, providing a comfortable sense of space throughout the home.
The ground floor welcomes residents through a front garden that leads to the main entrance. The hallway provides access to a guest toilet with a small sink, the meter cupboard, and the staircase leading to the upper floors. From this central point, one enters the bright living room and the adjacent open kitchen. The kitchen is arranged in an L-shape and is positioned at the front of the property. It comes equipped with a sink, a gas stove with an extractor hood, a combi-oven, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator-freezer combination. A notable feature of this kitchen is the window that offers an angled view across the surrounding polder landscape, creating a pleasant backdrop while cooking or washing dishes.
The living room is situated at the rear of the house and provides ample space for both a seating area and a dining table. Double French doors open directly to the back garden and allow natural light to enter the room throughout the day. Both the living room and kitchen have PVC flooring installed, while the entrance and toilet area feature tiled floors. Underfloor heating is present across the entire ground floor, contributing to a comfortable indoor climate during colder months.
The first floor contains three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The largest bedroom, measuring approximately 12.2 square meters, is located at the rear of the property. The two remaining bedrooms at the front measure approximately 7.8 and 5.1 square meters respectively. The bathroom is positioned between the front and rear bedrooms and includes a walk-in shower, a double vanity unit, and a second toilet. Laminate flooring covers the bedrooms and landing, while the bathroom has a tiled floor.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where a fourth bedroom of approximately 6.3 square meters is found. Additionally, this level features a spacious landing area currently utilized as a workspace. The laundry facilities, including the washing machine and dryer, are located here along with the central heating boiler. Storage space has been created above the staircase and in the sloped roof areas, making practical use of the available volume. Laminate flooring extends throughout this floor.
The outdoor areas consist of a front garden, a side path, and a back garden. The front garden faces southeast, while the back garden has a northwest orientation. The back garden measures approximately 51 square meters with dimensions of 9.78 meters in depth and 5.26 meters in width. This space offers room for various seating arrangements, allowing residents to find both sunny and shaded spots throughout the day. A wooden storage shed of approximately 5.7 square meters is present, equipped with electricity. An adjacent canopy provides covered outdoor space. The back garden is accessible through the French doors in the living room, via a rear path, and through the side of the property.
The Thiendenland neighborhood where this property is located is a relatively new residential area in the eastern part of Schoonhoven. The area is characterized by its quiet atmosphere and family-friendly design. Green spaces are integrated throughout the neighborhood, contributing to a pleasant living environment. A notable amenity in the area is the Multifunctional Accommodation called De Vogelweide, which houses two primary schools, a childcare center, after-school care, a toddler playgroup, and a gymnasium. Various playgrounds are present in the neighborhood, including a play field at the end of the street.
The historic center of Schoonhoven can be reached by bicycle in approximately five minutes. The center offers a range of shops, restaurants, sports facilities, and recreational opportunities. The river Lek is also within cycling distance. For those who need to travel to larger cities, both Utrecht and Rotterdam can be reached by car within approximately thirty minutes.
In terms of sustainability and energy efficiency, the property holds an energy label A. Three solar panels are installed on the roof. The property features comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Mechanical ventilation is present to maintain good air quality throughout the home. The central heating boiler is a gas-fired combi boiler from Intergas and has been recently renewed.
Additional features of the property include a skylight, fiber optic cable connection, and roller shutters. Parking is available on the public road in front of the property. The property is offered at an asking price of 515,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,858 euros per square meter of living space. The transfer date is to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. Municipal taxes information is available upon request.
The property is measured according to the industry-wide measurement instruction based on the NEN 2580 standard. This measurement method aims to provide a more uniform way of measuring to give an indication of the usable surface area. The measurement instruction does not completely exclude differences in measurement results due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations when performing the measurement. All specified dimensions and surfaces are indicative.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing clearly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a walk-in shower is described.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as being between the front and back bedrooms, indicating it's a shared hallway bathroom, not attached to any specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate toilet with a small sink on the ground floor in the entrance area, distinct from the bathroom toilet.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description or features list.
Double Shower
Only a single walk-in shower is mentioned, not a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The bathroom with shower is located on the first floor and serves three bedrooms, making it a shared shower.
Shared Toilet
The bathroom toilet on the first floor serves the three bedrooms, making it a shared toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) and 'dubbel wastafelmeubel' (double sink cabinet) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating is explicitly mentioned only for the ground floor. The bathroom is on the first floor with tile flooring, but no underfloor heating is mentioned for this level.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property has opening doors to the garden but no balcony is described.
Rear Garden
Explicitly described as 'achtertuin' measuring 51 m², northwest facing, with storage and canopy.
Front Garden
Explicitly mentioned as 'voortuin' on the southeast side, providing access to the property.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly states the property has a 'voor-, zij- en achtertuin' (front, side and rear garden) and mentions a side path.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Veranda
An 'overkapping' (canopy/pergola) is mentioned adjacent to the storage, which is similar to a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The river Lek is described as being 'within cycling distance', not at the property itself. Views are of polder landscape, not waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No outdoor jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountains exist in the Schoonhoven area in the Netherlands.
Remarkable City View
Property is in a residential neighborhood with views of polder landscape, not city views.
Remarkable Garden View
Kitchen has 'verstrekkend uitzicht op het polderlandschap' (extensive polder landscape view) which is emphasized as a feature. Living room opens to garden.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view possible in this inland location.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned or possible at this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Cv-ketel (central heating boiler) explicitly mentioned as recently renewed, with specific details: Intergas gas combi-boiler from 2026.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Floors specified as PVC on ground floor, laminate on upper floors, and tiles in bathroom/toilet. No hardwood mentioned.
Tiled Floors
Explicitly stated: 'De toiletruimte en de entree beschikken over tegels. De badkamer heeft een tegelvloer.'
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly stated: 'De slaapkamers en overloop beschikken over een laminaatvloer' and 'De gehele tweede verdieping beschikt over een laminaatvloer.'
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned; all flooring types are specified as PVC, laminate, or tiles.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Op de gehele begane grond is vloerverwarming aanwezig.' (Underfloor heating present on entire ground floor).
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Storage is described as general 'opbergruimte' (storage space) in the attic areas.
Home Office
The spacious landing ('riante voorzolder') is described as 'nu onder andere in gebruik is als werkruimte' (currently in use as a workspace).
Skylight
Listed in features as 'Dakraam' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in this 2018 modern construction.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; would be highly unusual for this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the property description.
French Doors
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'dubbele openslaande deuren in de woonkamer' (double French doors in the living room).
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned; unlikely in a 2018 modern build.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as minimalist Nordic style, light wood tones, or hygge elements. The home is modern but not specifically Scandinavian.
Modern
Built in 2018 with modern open kitchen, combi-oven, PVC floors, energy label A, solar panels, and contemporary finishes throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete surfaces, or loft-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta tiles, warm earth tones, arched doorways, or courtyard features.
Classic
Despite being called 'karakteristiek' (characteristic), it's a 2018 build in a new neighborhood with no period architectural details mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 2018 in a new residential area. Described as 'karakteristiek' but this refers to character rather than historic age.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2018, not an early 20th century style building.
Post War Functional
Built in 2018, not a post-war functional building from the 1945-1970s era.
Modernist
Built in 2018 with modern features (PVC floors, modern L-shaped kitchen, energy label A, solar panels, floor heating). Has modernist elements but not explicitly described as modernist architecture.
Newly Build
Built in 2018, approximately 6 years ago. Located in a 'nieuwe woonwijk' (new residential area). Relatively new but not brand new construction.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
The listing states the kitchen includes a 'combi-oven' (combination oven/microwave).
Microwave
The kitchen is equipped with a 'combi-oven', which inherently includes microwave functionality.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as an 'L-opstelling' (L-shape), with no mention of a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes an 'open keuken' (open kitchen) that forms an open living space with the living room.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the property layout or features.
Stove
The listing explicitly states there is a 'gasfornuis' (gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a 'gasfornuis' (gas stove), not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family house ('Eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is private and not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' but not specified as a high-end or luxury design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 2018 and there is no mention of the kitchen being recently replaced or renovated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states there is sufficient parking space at the front of the property and lists 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
The listing mentions external storage space of 6 m² and internal storage above the stairs and in the roof slopes.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage, hence no double garage.
Attic
The second floor has a spacious 'voorzolder' (front attic/landing) and storage in the 'punten' (roof slopes), which suggests attic space, but it is a fully converted 2nd floor rather than a separate traditional attic.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
There is no mention of covered parking for cars.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or preparation is mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) of approximately 5.7 m².
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a single-family corner house (eengezinswoning, hoekwoning) and no VvE is mentioned, which is standard for this type of property in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
Listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (freehold).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association is present for this single-family house.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association is present for this single-family house.
Oa Fees
No owners association is present for this single-family house.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association is present for this single-family house.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association is present for this single-family house.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association is present for this single-family house.
Other Rules
No specific rules or restrictions are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story single-family corner house without an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family corner house with its own front door accessed via a private front yard.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions public parking and does not mention any gates.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood with public parking.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has multiple floors with no ground-floor bathroom or accessibility modifications like ramps mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly states that a washing machine is located on the second floor.
Washing Machine Connections
Connections are implied by the presence of a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The washing machine and dryer are located on a 'voorzolder' (landing/foyer), which functions as a workspace but is not a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
The listing explicitly states that a dryer is located on the second floor.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic connection, which inherently provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states 'Drie zonnepanelen aanwezig' (Three solar panels present).
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under insulation.
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly defined as a 'Cv-ketel' (gas combi boiler); no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A, mechanical ventilation, and window shutters which contribute to energy efficiency.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.