Charming 1950s Detached Family Home with Modern Extension Near Town Center
Key Features
Upsides
- The property was thoroughly modernized in 2018 while preserving authentic 1950s character, resulting in a move in ready home that balances charm with contemporary comfort.
- The rear extension significantly expands the ground floor living space and features underfloor heating and sliding doors to the garden, creating a bright and versatile area for modern family living.
- The west facing rear garden offers afternoon and evening sun exposure, is well maintained, and provides a high degree of privacy, making it an attractive outdoor space.
- The location is excellent, with shops, schools, and public transport within walking distance, and quick car access to highways connecting to Maastricht, Heerlen, and Eindhoven.
Downsides
- The energy label D indicates only partial insulation, which may result in higher energy costs compared to more efficiently insulated properties.
- The central heating boiler dates from 2012 and while annually maintained, it is over a decade old and may require replacement in the coming years.
- Parking is only available on public roads, as the property does not include a private garage or driveway.
- The second floor storage attic is only accessible via a pull down ladder rather than a permanent staircase, limiting its practical usability.
Description
This charming detached family home is situated in the municipality of Stein, located in the southern part of the Netherlands in the province of Limburg. The property was originally built in 1958 and has been thoughtfully modernized in 2018 while carefully preserving its authentic character and original details. The result is a residence that successfully combines the appealing atmosphere of a 1950s dwelling with contemporary living comfort.
The total living area measures approximately 142 square meters, which is complemented by an additional 26 square meters of indoor space and 8 square meters of external storage area. The property sits on a total plot of 310 square meters, split across two cadastral parcels: one measuring 290 square meters and the other 20 square meters. The total volume of the building is approximately 630 cubic meters. The asking price translates to approximately 3,768 euros per square meter of living space.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into the entrance hall which features a tiled floor. This area provides access to the modern toilet room, which is equipped with a wall hung toilet and a small washbasin. The meter cupboard is also conveniently located in the hall. From the entrance, you step into the cozy living room, which has been finished with an attractive herringbone parquet floor that adds warmth and character to the space.
At the rear of the ground floor, a stylish extension has been added, significantly increasing the usable living area on this level. This extension features a tiled floor with underfloor heating, ensuring comfort during the colder months. Large sliding doors provide direct access to the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The extension floods the ground floor with natural light and offers a wonderful space for dining or relaxation.
The open kitchen is integrated into this extended area and includes a modern kitchen installation with a cooking and washing island. The kitchen is equipped with quality AEG appliances, including an induction cooktop with integrated extraction, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a combination oven. This setup makes the kitchen both functional and aesthetically pleasing, suitable for everyday family meals as well as more elaborate cooking.
Also located on the ground floor is a practical office or workspace, which features a custom made cabinet wall and a connection point for the washing machine. This room offers flexibility and could serve various purposes depending on the needs of the residents.
The first floor is reached via the original staircase, which retains its authentic character. The landing provides access to three bedrooms and the modern bathroom. Hardwood parquet flooring has been installed throughout this level, contributing to the warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious master bedroom is situated at the rear of the property, while the second bedroom is located at the front and is well suited as a childrens room, guest room, or additional workspace. The third bedroom completes the sleeping accommodation on this floor.
The bathroom on the first floor has been finished to a modern standard and features a walk in shower, a wall hung toilet, and a stylish bathroom vanity with a double washbasin. The fixtures and finishes create a contemporary and practical space.
The second floor consists of a storage attic that is accessible via a pull down ladder. While this space does not offer full standing height, it provides valuable additional storage for seasonal items, luggage, and other belongings that are not needed on a daily basis.
Below the ground floor, the property includes a practical basement that serves as a storage cellar and boiler room. This additional space is useful for storing provisions and housing the central heating installation.
The rear garden is a particular highlight of this property. Facing west, it benefits from excellent sun exposure during the afternoon and evening hours, making it an ideal spot for outdoor dining and relaxation after a day at work. The garden is well maintained and offers a high degree of privacy. It includes a terrace area, a lawn, and a practical side entrance that provides access to the rear of the property without having to go through the house.
In terms of technical specifications, the property features a combination of hardwood and plastic window frames fitted with high efficiency and high efficiency plus glazing. Some windows are equipped with roller shutters for additional comfort and security. The roof has been insulated, and the extension benefits from floor insulation. The property currently holds an energy label D, which reflects the partial nature of the insulation measures.
The central heating system is a Remeha gas fired combination boiler that was installed in 2012. This boiler is owned by the current proprietor and has been serviced annually, ensuring it remains in good working order. The property has been classified in foundation risk category A, B, or C, indicating there is no elevated risk of foundation problems.
Additional features of the property include air conditioning, an alarm system, a fiber optic cable connection, and a TV cable connection. These modern amenities contribute to the comfort and security of the residence.
The location of this property is one of its strong points. It is situated on a quiet road within close proximity to the town center of Stein. Daily amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport are within walking distance. For commuters, the property is conveniently positioned with car access to the highway network leading to Maastricht, Heerlen, and Eindhoven within approximately ten minutes. The nearest NS railway station is approximately a ten minute drive away, offering further connectivity options.
Parking at the property is available on public roads in the vicinity, as there is no private garage or driveway included with the property.
This residence is offered at an asking price of 535,000 euros, payable by the purchaser (kosten koper). The standard deposit or bank guarantee amounts to ten percent of the purchase price and must be deposited with the notary within two weeks after the expiration of any conditional clauses. The customary period for arranging financing or other conditional clauses is four to six weeks after the verbal agreement. It is explicitly stated that a purchase agreement only comes into effect after both buyer and seller have signed the written contract.
Prospective buyers are advised that they may arrange a structural inspection at their own expense to gain a thorough understanding of the propertys condition. While the information provided has been compiled with care, no liability is accepted for any incompleteness or inaccuracies, and all stated measurements and surface areas are indicative.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom
Bathtub
No bathtub mentioned in the bathroom description which lists inloopdouche, toilet, and double sink
Ensuite Bathroom
Bathroom is accessible from the landing/overloop, not directly from the master bedroom
Guest Toilet
Separate 'moderne toiletruimte' on ground floor with wandcloset and fountain
Bidet
No bidet mentioned in bathroom fixtures
Shared Shower
This is a single-family detached home, not a shared living arrangement
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family detached home with private bathroom facilities
His And Hers Sinks
Listing explicitly states 'badkamermeubel met dubbele wastafel' (double sink)
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is mentioned only for the ground floor extension, not for the first floor bathroom
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 204 m² rear garden (achtertuin) that is 24 meters deep and 8.5 meters wide, west-facing with privacy.
Front Garden
The features section explicitly lists 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
There is a side entrance (zij-ingang) mentioned, but no side garden is described.
Terrace
The garden description explicitly mentions a terrace (terras).
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned or implied in the description.
Patio
The extension has a tiled floor with sliding doors to the garden, but this is indoor living space. No separate outdoor patio is mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
No waterfront location is mentioned or implied.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Stein, Netherlands (near Maastricht), which is not a mountainous area. No mountain view is mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The property is near the center but no city view is mentioned or claimed.
Remarkable Garden View
The garden is described positively but no remarkable garden view is specifically claimed.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland near Maastricht, far from the sea. No sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned or applicable to this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Airconditioning is explicitly listed in the 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section of the property features.
Central Heating
CV-installatie Remeha (gas fired combi-boiler from 2012) is explicitly mentioned as the heating system, which is central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace or 'open haard' is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Visgraatparketvloer (herringbone parquet floor) is mentioned in the living room and parketvloer (parquet floor) on the entire first floor. Parquet is real wood flooring.
Tiled Floors
Tegelvloer (tile floor) is explicitly mentioned in the entrance/hall and in the extension with underfloor heating.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring is mentioned. The floors described are parquet (real wood) and tiles, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned anywhere in the listing. All floor types specified are parquet or tiles.
Underfloor Heating
Vloerverwarming (underfloor heating) is explicitly mentioned for the extension ('aanbouw met tegelvloer en vloerverwarming').
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned. There is a custom-made cabinet wall ('op maat gemaakte kastenwand') in the office, but this is not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
A 'Kantoor/werkkamer' (office/work room) is explicitly listed on the ground floor with a custom-made cabinet wall and washing machine connection.
Skylight
No skylight ('dakraam') is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams ('zichtbare balken' or 'bouwstenen') are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bay Window
No bay window ('erker') is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool is mentioned; this is a standard family home with no luxury amenities like a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna is mentioned; this is a standard family home without spa facilities.
Built-In Wardrobes
An 'op maat gemaakte kastenwand' (custom-made cabinet wall) is mentioned in the office/work room, which qualifies as built-in wardrobes/cabinetry.
French Doors
A 'schuifpui' (sliding patio door) is mentioned, but this is not the same as French doors. No French doors are explicitly described.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork ('stucwerk' or decorative plaster) is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No explicit Scandinavian design elements mentioned; the style is a mix of 1950s character and modern updates without specific Scandinavian references like minimalist design or light Nordic aesthetics.
Modern
The property was modernized in 2018 with a contemporary appearance, modern kitchen installation, modern toilet room, and modern bathroom. However, it retains authentic 1950s character, so it's not purely modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal accents, concrete floors, or loft-style features. The listing emphasizes charm and character rather than industrial aesthetics.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, arched windows, or Mediterranean-style outdoor spaces. The property is a Dutch 1950s home.
Classic
The listing explicitly mentions 1950s character, authentic appearance ('authentieke uitstraling'), authentic details ('authentieke details'), and an authentic staircase ('authentieke trapopgang'). The period features were preserved during renovation.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes a 1950s house with 'authentic details' and 'character' that were preserved during renovation, but 1958 is not typically considered historic.
Early 20th Century
This is a 1958 house, not a 1930s-style building (jaren-30 woning). The listing explicitly calls it a 'jaren '50-woning'.
Post War Functional
Built in 1958, this is clearly a post-war house. The listing explicitly describes it as a 'jaren '50-woning' which fits the post-war reconstruction era style.
Modernist
The 2018 renovation gave it a 'contemporary appearance' (eigentijdse uitstraling) with a modern open kitchen, but the core building remains a traditional 1950s structure.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1958 and only renovated in 2018. It is clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Description explicitly mentions a dishwasher (vaatwasser).
Oven
Description explicitly mentions a combi-oven.
Microwave
A combi-oven typically includes microwave functionality, although a standalone microwave is not explicitly listed.
Refrigerator
Description explicitly mentions a refrigerator (koelkast).
Kitchen Island
Description explicitly mentions a cooking and washing island (kook-/spoeleiland).
Open Plan Kitchen
Description explicitly states it is an open kitchen (open keuken).
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the kitchen description or features.
Stove
An induction cooktop is a type of stove and is explicitly mentioned.
Induction Stove
Description explicitly mentions an induction cooktop (inductiekookplaat).
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the appliance list.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap is mentioned in the description.
Downdraft Extractor
Description explicitly mentions an induction cooktop with integrated extraction (geïntegreerde afzuiging).
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached single-family home, so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
Described as a stylish modern kitchen with an island and downdraft extractor, indicating a good design but not explicitly a high-end luxury designer brand.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed during a modernization in 2018, making it relatively recent but not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the parking option.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'Bergzolder' (storage attic) and '26 m²' of 'Overige inpandige ruimte' (other indoor space), plus a cellar for storage.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The listing mentions 'Bergzolder, bereikbaar middels een vlizotrap' (storage attic accessible via pull-down ladder).
Cellar
The listing explicitly describes a 'Kelder' with 'Praktische provisiekelder en stookruimte' (practical storage cellar and boiler room).
Covered Parking
Only 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is mentioned, which typically means uncovered on-street parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No garden shed is mentioned; the garden is described with a terrace, lawn, and side entrance only.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot for rent is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a 'vrijstaande woning' (detached house) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). There is no mention of a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) in the listing, which is typical for standalone detached homes in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold) for both cadastral parcels, confirming there is no leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this detached property, so there is no chamber of commerce registration.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this detached property, so there are no annual meetings.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this detached property, so there are no HOA fees.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this detached property, so there is no reserve fund.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this detached property, so there is no maintenance plan.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this detached property, so there is no HOA buildings insurance.
Other Rules
The listing contains standard Dutch real estate contractual terms (written agreement requirement, 10% deposit/bank guarantee, 4-6 weeks for financing conditions) which are typical legal requirements, not special rules or restrictions on the property use.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 1950s detached family home with 3 floors and a cellar accessed via pull-down stairs (vlizotrap). No elevator is mentioned and would be extremely unusual for this type of property.
Alarm System
The listing explicitly states 'alarminstallatie' (alarm system) in the features section under Voorzieningen.
Private Entrance
This is a detached single-family home (vrijstaande woning) which by definition has its own private entrance.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. The property has a side entrance to the garden (zij-ingang) but no mention of any automated gate system.
Gated Community
This is a standalone detached home on a regular street, not part of any gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property has multiple floors, a cellar, pull-down attic stairs (vlizotrap), no elevator, and the bathroom is on the first floor. A 1950s home layout with steps at entrance makes it unsuitable for wheelchair access.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the office/workroom on the ground floor.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connection is located in an office/workroom ('Kantoor/werkkamer'), not a dedicated laundry room. The space serves multiple purposes.
High Speed Internet
The features list includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which indicates high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
Explicitly stated in the features section: 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the listing. Smart home technology would typically be highlighted if present.
Cable Tv
Explicitly listed in the features section: 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned. Water softeners are uncommon in Dutch homes and would likely be mentioned if present as a notable feature.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing. This feature would typically be highlighted if present as it adds value to the property.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the property has 'HR- en HR++-beglazing' which are high-efficiency double glazing types.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions HR and HR++ glazing (double glazing types) but does not mention HR+++ or triple glazing (drievoudig glas).
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'gedeeltelijke vloerisolatie (aanbouw)' meaning partial floor insulation in the extension.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the general features section.
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as 'CV-installatie Remeha (bouwjaar 2012)' which is a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned in the listing. This is a relatively uncommon feature that would typically be highlighted if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has several energy efficiency features: HR/HR++ high-efficiency double glazing on hardwood and plastic frames, partial shutters (rolluiken) which can reduce heat loss, underfloor heating in the extension (vloerverwarming), and the property was modernized in 2018 with attention to energy efficiency. The energy label is D.
History
No history available for this listing.