Spacious semi-detached house with 1930s style character in Venhuizen
Key Features
Description
This spacious and characterful semi-detached house is located at Kosterij 18 in the village of Venhuizen, situated centrally between the towns of Hoorn and Enkhuizen. The property offers approximately 128 square meters of living space and is set on a plot of 212 square meters. Built in 1999, the residence was designed in a distinctive 1930s architectural style, featuring straight facades, a hipped roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles, generous roof overhangs, and two bay windows each with their own balcony. A notable decorative element is the small dome structure on the roof, adding to the characteristic appearance of the dwelling.
The house was constructed using timber frame building methods, a construction technique well regarded for its energy-efficient properties. This building method helps keep the interior warm during winter months and pleasantly cool during summer periods. The property holds an energy label A rating, supported by comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation.
The ground floor layout differs from comparable homes in the street, as the front door is positioned at the front of the property. Entering through the hallway, residents have access to the meter cupboard, a separate toilet, a laundry room, the staircase to the first floor, and a practical storage closet beneath the stairs. The entire ground floor features a clean tile floor, while walls and ceilings are finished with spray plaster for a smooth appearance.
The living room is oriented towards the garden and has been extended by approximately 10 square meters at the rear. Thanks to the favorable positioning, the new plastic window frames, and the bay window on the side facade, a generous and light-filled living space has been created. The kitchen is located at the street side and was custom made to a good quality standard. It features wooden fronts, ample storage space, and comes equipped with various built-in appliances.
The first floor can be reached via the fixed staircase and comprises a landing providing access to the bathroom and three bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms benefit from their own balcony, adding outdoor space to the upper level. The modern bathroom is fully equipped with a washbasin cabinet, a walk-in shower, and a second toilet.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, which currently serves as an open space. This area houses the hot air heating installation from 2024, the central heating boiler installation from 2019, and a heat recovery system. The space features a skylight and offers storage room all around behind the knee walls. Converting this area into a fourth or even fifth bedroom is certainly feasible given the available space and existing provisions.
The backyard faces the sunny west and can be reached via a rear path. At the back of the garden stands a detached stone garage with a separate pedestrian door and a steel up-and-over door. The garage has electricity connected. Access to the garage is via the path alongside the property, which can only be used by vehicles belonging to this specific plot. Parking is available both on the property itself and in the public area.
The property is located on a quiet, child-friendly street in the centrally positioned village of Venhuizen. The village offers various amenities including a supermarket, a community center, two cafes, a drugstore with a post office counter, a bakery, a primary school, and several sports clubs. The location between Hoorn and Enkhuizen provides good connectivity, with Lelystad reachable within approximately half an hour and Amsterdam situated at roughly 55 kilometers distance.
The residential area is characterized by its peaceful setting within a residential neighborhood, making it particularly suitable for families with children. The presence of an accessible rear path adds convenience for daily life and garden maintenance. The combination of the characteristic 1930s architectural style with modern energy-efficient construction and updated installations makes this property a noteworthy offering in the local housing market.
Technical specifications include a total building volume of 452 cubic meters, with 7 square meters of building-bound outdoor space in the form of balconies and 20 square meters of external storage space in the garage. The property has five rooms in total, comprising four bedrooms and one living room spread across three living levels. Additional features include exterior sun blinds, a skylight, and a fiber optic cable connection. The central heating system consists of an Intergas gas-fired combination boiler from 2019, which is owned by the current residents, supplemented by hot air heating and partial underfloor heating.
The cadastral designation is VENHUIZEN G 3731, with full ownership of the 212 square meter plot. The rear garden measures 57 square meters with dimensions of 6.80 meters in depth and 8.40 meters in width. The property is connected to all standard utilities and has been well maintained with recent updates to both the heating and ventilation systems.