Spacious family home with 4 bedrooms, solar panels and sunny deep garden
Key Features
Upsides
- The house has been significantly modernised in recent years: kitchen (2018), bathroom (2024), central heating boiler (2022), meter cupboard (2018) and three skylights (2023), reducing near-term maintenance costs for the new owner.
- With eleven solar panels and energy label B, the house benefits from low energy consumption and reduced utility costs, which is increasingly important given rising energy prices.
- The property offers genuine expansion potential: the second floor already has a full-width dormer and space for a fifth bedroom, and the listing explicitly mentions the possibility of adding a dormer on the front to reach five very spacious bedrooms in total.
- The unusually deep rear garden of approximately 13 metres provides ample outdoor space for a terraced house in this price range, with a separate storage shed of about 8 m².
- The location in Rijnsaterwoude offers a quiet residential setting with good accessibility to larger towns (Alphen aan den Rijn, Leiden) and Schiphol Airport via nearby highways.
Downsides
- The rear garden faces northwest, which means the garden receives limited direct sunlight during afternoon and evening hours, making it less ideal for sun-seekers despite its depth.
- There is no private parking with the property
- parking relies entirely on public spaces in the street, which can be a significant drawback for households with multiple cars.
- The plot size of 143 m² is relatively small for a house with a garden, limiting outdoor space and privacy compared to properties on larger plots.
- The house was built in 1968, meaning there may be additional maintenance or renovation costs ahead for older structural elements, even though the interior has been modernised.
- With four to five bedrooms planned in a house of 121 m² on three floors, some rooms may feel relatively compact, and the property may not suit those seeking more generous room proportions.
Description
This surprisingly spacious terraced house is situated in a quiet and child-friendly residential neighbourhood. The property offers no fewer than four bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a practical storage shed in the sunny rear garden. Thanks to the ground floor extension, the home provides extra living space, while the eleven solar panels and energy label B contribute to comfortable and energy-efficient living.
The house is located in a pleasant residential area with ample parking and various facilities within easy reach. Schools, sports facilities and playgrounds are a short distance away. In addition, roads leading to Alphen aan den Rijn, Leiden and Schiphol Airport are easily accessible. For daily groceries you can visit the nearby village of Leimuiden or the extensive shopping centre in Alphen aan den Rijn or Ter Aar.
Layout
On entering, you will find the entrance hall with the renewed meter cupboard from 2018, a toilet and the staircase leading to the first floor. From the hall you reach the bright living room with large windows at the front and a beautiful sliding door at the rear. The entire ground floor including the storage shed is equipped with underfloor heating. As a result, the living room enjoys plenty of natural light and a pleasant connection with the garden. There is ample space for both a generous sitting area and a cosy dining area.
The kitchen is located in the extension at the rear of the house and is arranged in a spacious U-shape, dating from 2018, with various built-in appliances and sufficient work and storage space. From the kitchen you also have direct access to the rear garden via a door.
First floor
On the first floor there are three well-sized bedrooms and a modern bathroom which was renovated in 2024, equipped with a walk-in shower, vanity unit, toilet and design radiator.
Second floor
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor. On the landing are the connections for the washing machine and dryer, the location of the central heating boiler (2022) and the inverter of the eleven solar panels. Thanks to the three skylights (2023) and the dormer window across the full width of the rear, this floor is flooded with daylight. The floor also offers excellent expansion possibilities; by installing an additional dormer window at the front, a second bedroom can be realised, bringing the total to five very spacious bedrooms.
Garden
The well-maintained and unusually deep rear garden offers ample space to create several seating areas and thanks to the depth of the garden you can enjoy the sun throughout the day. At the rear of the garden is a spacious storage shed of approximately 8 m², ideal for storing bicycles and garden equipment. There is also a back entrance.
Particularities
The property has a living area of 121 m². The external storage space amounts to approximately 8 m². The plot size is 143 m². The energy label is B. The house is situated in a quiet and child-friendly residential area. There is good accessibility and facilities nearby. The house has a total of eleven solar panels. The central heating boiler dates from 2022. The bathroom was renovated in 2024. The kitchen dates from 2018. Fly screens are present in all bedrooms. The ground floor has underfloor heating including the storage area. Manual roller shutters are installed on the living room front and rear and the front bedroom. The house was built in 1968. The rear garden faces northwest and is approximately 13 metres deep and 6 metres wide. There is no private parking; the property relies on public parking.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Description explicitly states 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the modernized 2024 bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the bathroom description, which lists only walk-in shower, vanity, toilet, and design radiator.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as a single shared bathroom for the entire first floor, not attached to any specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
Features list shows '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' indicating a separate guest toilet on the ground floor.
Heated Towel Rail
Description mentions 'designradiator' in the bathroom, which serves as a heated towel rail.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom features.
Double Shower
Only one walk-in shower is mentioned, with no indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
The shower is in the private family bathroom, not a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
The apart toilet appears to be a guest toilet, not a shared facility, and there is only one separate toilet.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned in the description. This is a standard mid-terrace house (tussenwoning) with no outdoor elevated spaces.
Rear Garden
Description explicitly mentions a 60m² rear garden (13m deep, 6m wide) with a storage shed and back entrance. The sliding door from the living room provides access.
Side Garden
This is a between-house (tussenwoning) with no side garden mentioned. Side gardens are typically not applicable to terrace houses.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. The listing describes a sloped roof (zadeldak) with a dormer at the rear, not a flat roof suitable for a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned. The deep rear garden could potentially accommodate one, but nothing is specified in the listing.
Patio
No dedicated patio area mentioned. The rear garden is described but no paved patio area is specified.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the description.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned. Only a storage shed (8m²) is mentioned in the garden.
Waterfront
The property is in a residential area but no waterfront, canal, or water feature is mentioned in the description.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned. The listing focuses on the lawn garden and storage shed.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. Located in a residential area with only 143m² plot.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned. This is an urban residential property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned. The 60m² garden is described but no swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the description.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. The 143m² plot is too small for such a facility.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned. This is a residential area in the Netherlands with no notable mountain scenery described.
Remarkable City View
No city view mentioned. Located in a residential neighborhood in Rijnsaterwoude, described as a quiet family area.
Remarkable Garden View
The deep 13m rear garden offers an open view within the property, but no remarkable garden view is specifically highlighted.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned. The property is located inland in South Holland.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned. This is a residential neighborhood without waterfront access.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned in the listing. Only ventilation is mentioned as a feature.
Central Heating
Gas combiketel from 2023 explicitly mentioned in the details as central heating system.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the description or features.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated: entire ground floor including storage is equipped with vloerverwarming.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing. Only standard bedrooms described.
Skylight
Three skylights (dakraam) from 2023 explicitly mentioned on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian style elements mentioned in the listing. The property has modern renovations (kitchen 2018, bathroom 2024) but maintains a standard Dutch terraced house aesthetic.
Modern
Kitchen from 2018, bathroom from 2024, CV-ketel from 2023, 11 solar panels, underfloor heating on ground floor, and 3 skylights from 2023 indicate a well-maintained and modernized property.
Industrial
No industrial style elements mentioned. The property is a standard Dutch terraced house from 1968.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean style elements. Garden is northwest facing, typical Dutch setting.
Classic
Built in 1968 which gives it some age, but extensive renovations have modernized most aspects. No specific classic/traditional decorative elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1968, this is not a traditional or historic building. No historical architectural elements are mentioned.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1968, which is late 20th century. Not an early 20th century building. Early 20th century Dutch homes would typically be from the 1900s-1930s.
Post War Functional
Built in 1968, well after WWII. The description mentions standard features typical of post-war housing, but the style is not explicitly described as post-war functional mass-produced housing.
Modernist
While the property has been renovated with modern elements (kitchen 2018, bathroom 2024), the original 1968 structure is a standard Dutch terrace house. The modern updates do not make the building modernist in architectural style.
Newly Build
Built in 1968, this is a 56-year-old property. Not newly built despite recent renovations.
Kitchen
Microwave
No mention of a microwave. Only generic 'inbouwapparatuur' is mentioned which could potentially include a microwave.
Refrigerator
No explicit mention of a refrigerator. Built-in appliances are mentioned but refrigerators are not specified.
Freezer
No mention of a freezer. The description mentions storage space but not specifically a freezer.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions that from the hall you reach the bright living room with large windows at the front and a beautiful sliding door at the rear. It does not explicitly state that the kitchen is open plan to the living room.
Pantry
The description mentions 'voldoende werk- en bergruimte' (sufficient workspace and storage space), and there is a separate storage shed outside. However, no specific pantry room or walk-in pantry is mentioned within the kitchen area.
Induction Stove
No specific mention of induction. The type of stove is not described in detail.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker. Only generic built-in appliances are mentioned.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker. This feature is not listed among the kitchen's amenities.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor. The extractor hood type is not specified.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning) for private residential use, not a shared accommodation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is a modern 2018 U-shaped kitchen with built-in appliances and sufficient workspace. While not branded as 'designer', its relatively recent installation and layout quality suggest a well-designed kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen dates from 2018, which makes it approximately 6 years old at the current time. While not brand new, it is relatively modern and renovated compared to a 1968 construction date of the house.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Public parking available on street, described as sufficient parking facilities.
Storage Room
External storage space of 6 m² and a separate shed of 8 m².
Garage
No garage mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage present; thus no automatic door.
Double Garage
No garage mentioned; double garage not present.
Attic
Second floor with dormer and skylights provides attic space usable as a bedroom.
Cellar
No cellar mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
Shed described as ideal for storing bikes.
Covered Parking
No covered parking indicated.
Underground Parking
No underground parking present.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop space indicated.
Shed
Freestanding wooden storage shed of approx. 8 m² present.
Street Parking Free
Street parking is public and not described as paid.
Street Parking Permit
No mention of a parking permit; public parking presumably free.
Rules
Leasehold
Kadastrale gegevens shows 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold). No leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Not mentioned in listing. A 3-story terraced house from 1968 typically does not have an elevator. Given the construction year and property type, this feature is highly unlikely.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a standard residential house entry through the hal/entrance. This is a private entrance typical for a between-house property.
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned. Listed under 'parkeergelegenheid' as openbaar parkeren (public parking). A residential garden with achterom (back entrance) is mentioned, but no automatic gate.
Gated Community
Not mentioned. The property is described as being 'in een rustige en kindvriendelijke woonwijk' (in a quiet and child-friendly residential area) with public parking, indicating no gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has 3 woonlagen (floors) with a staircase, which typically presents mobility challenges. No ramp or other wheelchair accessibility features are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly mentioned: 'aansluitingen voor de wasmachine en droger' (connections for washing machine and dryer) on the second floor landing.
Laundry Room
While washing machine and dryer connections exist on the landing of the second floor, this is not a dedicated separate laundry room. Only connections are present, not a separate laundry space.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features, home automation, or intelligent systems.
Ventilation System
Features list states 'naturlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) is present. This is basic ventilation, not a mechanical system.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions 11 zonnepanelen (solar panels) and this is confirmed in the features section.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly lists 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing anywhere in the listing. Only double glazing is mentioned.
Heat Pump
The listing mentions a 'Gas gestookt combiketel uit 2023' (gas-fired combi boiler from 2023) for heating and hot water. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system. Only solar panels with their inverter are mentioned.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional energy efficiency measures include: underfloor heating on the entire ground floor including the storage room, modern gas combi boiler from 2023, and overall energy label B. The listing specifically describes the property as 'energiezuinig wonen' (energy-efficient living).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.