Charming Detached Character Home with Private Parking and Garden
Key Features
Upsides
- Detached house providing privacy and natural light from multiple directions
- Private parking on own property with a spacious driveway, which is noted as a significant advantage in this area
- Characteristic 1912 building with charming features including distinctive shutters that make it stand out on the street
- Green and inviting garden that creates a pleasant outdoor living space
- Well maintained property with roof insulation and double glazing already installed
Downsides
- Energy label G indicates poor energy efficiency, which may result in higher utility costs and potential future renovation requirements
- Heating is provided by gas heaters rather than a modern central heating system
- Located on a busy road according to the features section, which may result in traffic noise
- Compact living space of only 88 square meters with just two bedrooms
- Price per square meter at 5,852 euros is relatively high for the size and energy rating of the property
Description
Located on the characterful Laanstraat in Soest, this charming detached house stands out from the typical detached properties in the area. Built in 1912, the residence exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that is immediately apparent upon approach. The property features distinctive shutters that give it a unique appearance, making it a recognizable and memorable home on this street.
The house offers a living area of 88 square meters, complemented by 14 square meters of additional indoor space and 15 square meters of external storage. The building has a total volume of 369 cubic meters and sits on a plot of 305 square meters. Despite its compact size, the layout has been arranged to maximize the sense of space and comfort throughout.
The ground floor is accessed through a side entrance leading into a spacious hallway that provides access to all the main rooms on this level. The living room offers a comfortable space for relaxation and daily living. Adjacent to the living area is the open kitchen, which comes equipped with several built-in appliances, making it practical for everyday meal preparation. The ground floor also contains a toilet room, a full bathroom with shower, toilet, and washbasin, as well as several storage areas for organizing household items.
The first floor accommodates two bedrooms. The first bedroom is situated at the front of the property, while the larger main bedroom at the rear side has been opened up to create a more spacious feel. According to the listing, it would be possible to configure this floor to have three rooms if desired, offering flexibility for the new owners to adapt the space to their needs. Additional built-in cabinet and storage space is available on this level.
One of the most notable features of this property is the outdoor space. The street-facing side garden includes a generous driveway providing parking on the property itself, which is described as a significant advantage in this particular neighborhood. The garden is described as green and inviting, creating a pleasant transition between the public street and the private home. The detached nature of the house ensures a good sense of privacy and natural light from multiple directions.
The property benefits from its location in Soest, where amenities, shops, and major roads are all within close proximity. This makes daily errands and commuting convenient for residents. The area offers a balance between the character of an older neighborhood and practical accessibility to modern necessities.
The house was built in 1912 and is classified as a villa and detached house. The roof is a gable roof covered with bituminous roofing material and tiles. The property has been well maintained according to the listing details. Energy efficiency features include roof insulation and double glazing, though the energy label is rated G, indicating that there is room for improvement in terms of energy performance.
Heating is provided by gas heaters rather than a central heating system. Hot water is supplied by a gas boiler. The property has TV cable connections available.
The asking price is 515,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,852 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available for transfer in consultation with the seller. The ownership situation is full ownership, and the property is identified in the land registry as SOEST G 5397.
The outdoor storage consists of a detached wooden shed, providing additional space for garden equipment, bicycles, or other items that residents prefer to keep outside the main living areas.
This home is presented as particularly suitable for a one or two person household that values comfortable and compact living without wanting to compromise on atmosphere and the sense of freedom that comes with owning a detached property. The combination of the characteristic building style, the practical layout, and the surprisingly pleasant garden with private parking makes this a distinctive offering in the Soest housing market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states 'Douche' under bathroom features.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the bathroom features, which only lists a shower, toilet, and sink.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout specifies the bathroom is on the ground floor, while both bedrooms are located on the first floor.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet) on the ground floor.
Bidet
A bidet is not listed among the bathroom fixtures.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the bathroom features.
Shared Shower
The property is described as a detached house ('Vrijstaande WOONHUIS'), so the shower is private, not shared.
Shared Toilet
The property is a detached house, meaning the toilet is private to the home.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions only a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Not mentioned in the listing, and typical for a detached house from 1912 not to have one.
Rear Garden
The features explicitly list 'Achtertuin' (rear garden).
Front Garden
The features explicitly list 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
The description mentions a 'zij tuin' and the features list 'zijtuin'.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace, and it is highly unlikely for a 1912 detached house.
Guest House
No mention of a guest house, only a detached wooden storage shed.
Waterfront
The property is in Soest, which is not located on the water.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in this residential area.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Soest is located in the Netherlands, which does not have mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions an open location and unobstructed view, but not a specific city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing describes a 'remarkable garden' (opmerkelijk tuin) which likely provides a great view from the house.
Remarkable Sea View
Soest is an inland municipality, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near Soest.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned in the listing. The energy section only mentions gas heaters and gas boiler, with no reference to any cooling system.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarmd door gaskachels' (heated by gas stoves/heaters), indicating individual gas heaters rather than a central heating system (CV-ketel).
Underfloor Heating
The heating is explicitly described as 'gaskachels' (gas heaters), which are standalone units, not underfloor heating systems.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions 'berg-kastruimte' (storage-closet space) but in an 88m² house from 1912, a walk-in closet is unlikely and not specified.
Home Office
The layout is described as living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms. No dedicated office space is mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned and highly implausible for an 88m² 1912 villa.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and highly implausible for an 88m² 1912 villa.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a characteristic 1912 Dutch villa with charm and traditional features like shutters, not Scandinavian minimalism or design elements.
Modern
Built in 1912, described as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic) and charming. Uses gas heaters instead of modern central heating. Emphasizes traditional character.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements like exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete, or loft-style design. This is a traditional detached villa.
Mediterranean
No mention of Mediterranean features such as terracotta, arched doorways, or Mediterranean garden styling. This is a Dutch villa.
Classic
Built in 1912, described as 'karakteristiek' and 'charmante', has traditional shutters ('luiken'), gabled roof ('zadeldak'), and period character.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house is from 1912 and described as 'karaktervol' (characterful) and 'karakteristiek' (characteristic).
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly stated as 1912.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1912, which is before WWII.
Modernist
A 1912 characterful house with shutters does not represent a modernist style.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bestaande bouw' (existing build) and a construction year of 1912.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The house is 88 m2 and built in 1912, making a kitchen island highly improbable due to space and layout constraints.
Build In Coffee Maker
Luxury appliance not mentioned and highly unlikely in a compact 1912 home.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned. Unlikely in a house of this age and size without explicit mention of a modern kitchen renovation.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in a 1912 character home.
Shared Kitchen
The listing explicitly states it is a detached house (vrijstaande woning).
Design Kitchen
The house is from 1912 and has a compact layout of 88 m2. There is no indication of a high-end designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
There is no mention of a recently renovated or new kitchen; the house is described as well-maintained but from 1912.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The description explicitly mentions 'ruime oprit voor parkeergelegenheid op eigen terrein' (spacious driveway for parking on own property) and the features list 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'bergruimten' (storage rooms), 'meer berg-kastruimte' (more storage/cupboard space), and 14 m² of 'Overige inpandige ruimte' (other indoor space) which typically serves as storage.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features; parking is provided via a driveway.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present, therefore there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage present, hence there is no double garage.
Attic
The listing specifies '2 woonlagen' (2 living layers) and does not mention an attic (zolder). The 14 m² of other indoor space is likely storage or utility space rather than a full attic.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar (kelder) anywhere in the provided text.
Covered Parking
The parking is on a driveway (oprit), but there is no mention of a carport, roof, or any other covering for the parking area.
Underground Parking
This is a detached house from 1912 with its own driveway; underground parking is not present or mentioned.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an EV charging station or laadpaal in the listing.
Workshop
The property has a detached wooden shed for storage, but there is no mention of it being equipped or used as a workshop (werkplaats).
Shed
The features explicitly list 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) and 'Externe bergruimte 15 m²'.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The property includes private parking on its own terrain, so there is no rented parking spot associated with it.
Parkspot Sale Price
The property includes private parking on its own terrain, so there is no separate parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached house (vrijstaande woning) under full ownership (volle eigendom), indicating no owners association is present.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association for this detached freehold property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association for this detached freehold property.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association for this detached freehold property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association for this detached freehold property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association for this detached freehold property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association for this detached freehold property.
Open Viewing
There are no open viewing days or times mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Detached 1912 villa with only 88 m² living space across 2 floors. No elevator mentioned and extremely unlikely for this type of property.
Private Entrance
Listing explicitly states 'Via de zij-entree komt u' (through the side entrance) and describes it as a detached house with privacy.
Gated Community
Clearly a standalone detached house on its own 305 m² plot, not part of any community.
Wheelchair Accessible
1912 property with stairs to first floor bedrooms. No accessibility adaptations, ramps, or accessible features mentioned. Bathroom on ground floor is positive but overall accessibility poor.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout describes a living room, kitchen, toilet, bathroom, and storage on the ground floor, with no mention of a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
The house was built in 1912 and is heated by gas heaters, with no mention of smart home technology or automation.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (Cable TV) under the provisions section.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly unusual in the Netherlands and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing description or features.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under Isolatie: 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned; triple glazing is not referenced.
Wall Insulation
Only 'dakisolatie en dubbel glas' are listed under Isolatie; wall insulation is not mentioned.
Floor Insulation
No mention of floor insulation in the listing.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated under Isolatie: 'dakisolatie en dubbel glas'.
Heat Pump
Heating is specified as 'gaskachels' (gas heaters), no heat pump mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has Energy label G, which is a low efficiency rating. The only energy efficiency measures mentioned are roof insulation and double glazing. No additional measures such as HR++ glazing, energy-efficient heating systems, or other improvements are noted.