








Unique Detached Home with Sunny Garden and Roof Terrace
Key Features
Description
This unique, detached, and characteristic home is situated in an idyllic location in the village of Grootschermer. The property offers a delightful blend of rural charm and modern convenience, featuring a sunny garden, a roof terrace, and energy efficient living with an A energy label. Located at Kopdammerdijk 7, the residence is a charming house that provides ample space, comfort, and plenty of outdoor living opportunities for potential owners.
The village of Grootschermer serves as a peaceful backdrop for this property. It is a small village strategically located between the larger cities of Purmerend, Alkmaar, and Zaanstad. Despite its rural setting, the village is well equipped with essential amenities. A primary school is within walking distance, just a few minutes away. Residents also have access to local hospitality venues, sports clubs, and a bus stop located directly in front of the house which offers connections towards Alkmaar. For more extensive shopping and services, the nearby villages of De Rijp and Stompetoren offer a wider range of provisions. Daily groceries can be easily obtained in these surrounding towns or in Alkmaar, where a vast array of supermarkets and shops is available.
Grootschermer is renowned for its rural location along the Eilandspolder, part of the Land van Leeghwater area. It is a place characterized by peace, space, and wide open views. The green and water rich environment offers ample opportunities for walking and cycling, allowing residents to fully enjoy the outdoors. Additionally, the village boasts a rich cultural life, with performances and exhibitions hosted in the Village Church and the centuries old Town Hall. Accessibility is excellent, with the nearby N243, N244, A7, A8, and A9 roads ensuring quick and easy travel by car to the rest of the region.
Upon entering the property through the front garden, visitors step into a hallway where the characteristic elements of the house are immediately noticeable. The hallway provides access to the living room, the kitchen, a separate toilet room, and the staircase leading to the first floor. The kitchen adjoining the hallway is practically laid out, featuring two worktops along the wall and a distinctive black and white tiled floor that adds a playful accent to the space. It is equipped with a gas stove including an extractor hood, an oven, a sink with a tap, a dishwasher, and ample storage space. While the kitchen is move in ready, it also offers opportunities for modernization should the new owners wish to adapt it to their own taste. A notable feature accessible from the kitchen is the original basement storage, or cellar, which is reported to be in good condition and dry. Through a small additional hallway, one finds the utility room, which is equipped with connections for a washing machine and dryer, serving as a practical and functional addition to the household layout.
The living room forms the heart of the ground floor. Thanks to the open layout and the generous amount of natural light, the space feels pleasant and inviting. A wooden floor made of French oak adds warmth and character to the room. There is ample space here to create a comfortable sitting area as well as a separate dining area. En suite doors leading to the dining section enhance the atmosphere of the home, while French doors opening to the garden create a beautiful and practical connection between the indoors and the outdoors.
A fixed staircase in the hallway leads to the first floor. This level is described as practical and well organized, offering plenty of possibilities for various living arrangements. Here you will find two spacious and bright bedrooms and the bathroom. Both bedrooms offer sufficient room for a bed, a desk, or a wardrobe, making them multi functional spaces suitable for a master bedroom, a child's room, or a home office. Both rooms are fitted with spacious built in wardrobes. One of the bedrooms is directly connected to the bathroom and provides access to the roof terrace, making it a quiet and pleasant place to start or end the day. The bathroom connected to the bedroom is well maintained and functionally designed, featuring a shower with a glass door and a double washbasin with a mirror.
The roof terrace, located on the south side of the property, is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the sun. There is enough space for a comfortable seating area where one can peacefully enjoy the outdoor living experience. Access to the second floor is provided via a loft ladder. This attic space is ideal for storage, perfect for keeping seasonal items, suitcases, and other belongings neatly out of sight.
The outdoor space of the property is a significant asset. The backyard is open, sunny, and well maintained. A combination of paving and greenery ensures a pleasant balance between ease of maintenance and a cozy atmosphere. There is ample room for a terrace, making it perfect for lounging or dining extensively with family and friends. From the garden, there is access to a garage, which is ideal for storing bicycles or gardening tools. The garden is also easily accessible via a rear entrance.
Parking is convenient with a private parking space available on the property. A second parking option is available directly in the street in front of the house. Furthermore, there are ample parking facilities in the street and the surrounding area. The property itself is a detached family home built in 1948. It has a living area of 87 square meters and a plot size of 273 square meters. The roof is a composite structure covered with bituminous roofing material and tiles.
In terms of energy, the home is classified with an A label, supported by roof and floor insulation as well as 15 solar panels. The heating system includes a central heating boiler and a heat pump, while hot water is provided by the central heating boiler. The specific boiler installed is a Nefit Proline Hrc30/cw5, a gas fired combi boiler from 2012 that is owned by the property. The property is fully owned, with cadastral data listing two parcels. The built on wooden shed and the attached stone garage, which can accommodate one car, provide additional storage solutions. The home offers a unique opportunity to live in a characteristic house in a beautiful, water rich location while enjoying the benefits of modern energy efficiency.

