Characterful Semi-Detached Home with Garden and Garage in Swalmen Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Twenty owned solar panels from 2016 providing energy cost savings
- Excellent central location within walking distance of Swalmen market and supermarket
- Comprehensive insulation package with energy label C and HR++ double glazing
- Attractive landscaped garden with covered terrace, pond, and decking area
- Spacious layout with four bedrooms, a sauna, and garage with carport for two cars
Downsides
- Semi-detached construction means shared wall with neighboring property
- Kitchen installation dates from 2006 and may require updating
- Only partial floor insulation as opposed to complete coverage
- Construction year of 1955 means older build with potential hidden maintenance needs
- The listed boiler year of 2025 appears inconsistent with the current date
Description
This spacious and characterful semi-detached home is situated in the center of Swalmen, offering comfortable living in a quiet yet central location. The property features an extension to the living space, a garage, carport, covered terrace, an attractively landscaped garden, and four generous bedrooms. The home is positioned within walking distance of the market square, a Jumbo supermarket, and the heart of Swalmen village center.
The property has been well maintained over the years and has been modernized progressively. It holds an energy label C and benefits from a comprehensive insulation package including roof insulation, cavity wall insulation, partial floor insulation, and double glazing with HR++ glass throughout. Additionally, the residence is equipped with twenty solar panels installed in 2016 which are included in the purchase, and the main house received a completely new tiled roof along with roof insulation in 2006.
The covered terrace at the rear features grape vines and provides a pleasant spot to relax while enjoying the playfully designed garden. The outdoor space includes a decking area, abundant greenery, a pond feature, and planted borders. The location is conveniently close to the Groenewoud nature reserve and the Swalm river, as well as the Maasplassen recreational water areas and the small harbor of Asselt. The city center of Roermond can be reached within a short distance, and the A73 motorway provides excellent connectivity to the surrounding region.
The property includes a practical storage cellar of approximately nine square meters on the basement level.
The ground floor is accessed through an entrance leading to a hallway fitted with an attractive anthracite tiled floor. The hallway provides access to a modern toilet with a wall-hung toilet bowl and leads to the spacious living room measuring approximately thirty-seven square meters. The living room features a beautiful solid plank floor and includes a dining area with a connection for a wood-burning stove. Through French doors, one steps directly onto the covered terrace at the rear. The semi-open kitchen is equipped with a modern and timeless white kitchen arrangement that includes an induction cooktop, a combination oven and microwave, a dishwasher, and an extractor hood. A breakfast bar provides additional seating or serving space. From the kitchen, there is access to a practical utility room with connections for laundry appliances. The hallway, toilet, kitchen, and utility room all feature the same anthracite tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
The first floor is reached via the staircase in the hallway. The landing provides access to three generous bedrooms, a separate walk-in closet that could potentially serve as a fourth bedroom, and a spacious bathroom. All three bedrooms are fitted with attractive laminate flooring and built-in wall cabinets. The modern bathroom is well-appointed with a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a double vanity with a vanity unit, and a wall-hung toilet. The bathroom also features underfloor heating and an infrared sauna cabin which is available for takeover by the buyer. The central heating boiler, an HR Vaillant combi boiler suitable for hybrid operation, is also located on this floor. The boiler is listed as being from 2025 and is included in the purchase.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where one finds a spacious landing, a storage closet, and a storage room. This level contains a fourth bedroom that has been nicely finished and generously proportioned, featuring a plastic dormer window and laminate flooring consistent with the other bedrooms.
The rear garden is a delightful outdoor space with the covered terrace, a decking area, a small pond, abundant greenery, planted borders, and a useful garden shed. The spacious garage with an adjacent carport can accommodate two vehicles. The carport can potentially be enclosed to create a second enclosed garage space if desired. A double driveway at the front of the garage and carport provides parking for two additional vehicles. The property also has electrical connections in place that allow for the installation of an electric vehicle charging point.
General particulars of the property include a construction year of 1955, a living area of approximately one hundred fifty-seven square meters, a volume of approximately six hundred thirty-five cubic meters, and a plot size of three hundred twenty square meters. The asking price is four hundred thirty-five thousand euros payable by the purchaser (kosten koper). The property is offered with acceptance in consultation. The cadastral designation is SWALMEN A 3171 with full ownership. The rear garden measures one hundred eighty-eight square meters with a depth of twelve and a half meters and a width of fifteen meters, oriented to the south. The garage is a attached stone construction with electricity, and parking is available on the property.
The transaction requires a deposit or bank guarantee of ten percent of the purchase price, to be deposited with the notary within one week after the expiry of any suspensory conditions. A purchase agreement for this property will only come into effect after both buyer and seller have signed the agreement, as required by the written form requirement under Dutch law. Prospective buyers are advised to arrange a structural survey at their own expense if they wish to gain a thorough understanding of the condition of the property. Any such investigation should be indicated when making an offer.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed via the landing (overloop) and serves multiple bedrooms, rather than being directly attached to a single bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'modern toilet' in the hall on the ground floor, separate from the bathroom.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing.
Double Shower
No double shower is mentioned in the description.
Shared Shower
The house has a single family bathroom with one shower; the term 'shared shower' typically refers to a communal setup outside of a single-family home context.
Shared Toilet
There is a separate toilet on the ground floor and a toilet inside the main bathroom, rather than a shared hallway toilet for the upper floors.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing specifies a 'dubbele vaste wastafel' (double fixed sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states that the bathroom is provided with 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating).
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a 'heerlijke achtertuin' (lovely back garden) of 188m2 with a pond and decking.
Front Garden
The features list explicitly includes 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned; only front and back gardens are specified.
Terrace
The listing repeatedly mentions a 'sfeervol overdekt terras' (atmospheric covered terrace) with grape vines.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a semi-detached house with a standard pitched roof ('zadeldak'), making a rooftop terrace impossible.
Patio
The garden features a 'vlonderpartij' (wooden deck area) which functions as a patio.
Veranda
The 'overdekt terras' (covered terrace) attached to the house with grape vines closely resembles a veranda.
Guest House
There is no mention of a separate guest house, only the main dwelling, a garage, and a shed.
Waterfront
Although located near the Swalm river and Maas lakes, the house is situated in the center of the village, not directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
The garden is described as playful with greenery, borders, and a pond, but no vegetable or kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in this residential listing.
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 (there is an indoor infrared sauna).
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Swalmen is located in the flat Netherlands, making mountain views impossible.
Remarkable City View
The property is centrally located but described as quiet, with no mention of a notable city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room features French doors opening directly onto a lush, playfully designed garden with a pond and decking.
Remarkable Sea View
Swalmen is an inland municipality, so a sea view is impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
While near the Asselt harbor, the house is in the village center and has no mentioned harbor view.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are referenced in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Clearly stated: H.R. Vaillant combiketel from 2025, hybrid-compatible, listed under Cv-ketel heating.
Fireplace
Connection for wood stove (houtkachel) mentioned in living room and listed under heating provisions.
Hardwood Floors
Beautiful solid plank floor (massieve plankenvloer) explicitly mentioned in the living room.
Tiled Floors
Anthracite tile floors explicitly mentioned in hall, toilet, kitchen, and utility room.
Laminate Flooring
Beautiful laminate floors (laminaatvloer) explicitly mentioned in all bedrooms.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned anywhere; all flooring types specified are tile, solid wood, or laminate.
Underfloor Heating
Floor heating (vloerverwarming) explicitly mentioned in bathroom and in hall, toilet, kitchen, and utility room.
Walk In Closet
Separate dressing room (garderobekamer) mentioned on first floor, noted as possibly a 4th bedroom.
Home Office
No dedicated home office or study space mentioned; 4 bedrooms available but none specified as office.
Skylight
Dakraam (roof window/skylight) listed under provisions, plus a dormer window on 2nd floor.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams or wooden ceiling beams in the description.
Bay Window
No bay window (erker) mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
Infrared sauna explicitly mentioned in the bathroom, available for takeover.
Built-In Wardrobes
Built-in wall closets (ingebouwde muurkasten) explicitly mentioned in all bedrooms.
French Doors
French doors (openslaande tuindeuren) explicitly mentioned from living room to the covered terrace.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork, stucco decorations, or ceiling roses mentioned; modernized with simple finishes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned; property described as characteristic and atmospheric rather than minimalist or light-toned typical of Scandinavian style.
Modern
Property has been modernized with modern toilet, modern timeless white kitchen, but original 1955 character remains; a blend of old and new.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete, or warehouse-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, arches, or Mediterranean garden style; garden is typical Dutch with pond, decking, and green borders.
Classic
1955 semi-detached house described as characteristic and atmospheric with classic elements, though partially modernized.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Described as 'karakteristiek en sfeervol' (characteristic and atmospheric) and built in 1955, it has a traditional feel but is not a historic monument.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly stated as 1955, which is post-WWII, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1955, it fits the post-war era and is a 'twee-onder-een-kapwoning' (semi-detached), a typical functional post-war housing type.
Modernist
Despite modern internal updates (kitchen, plastic frames), the core 1955 structure is a characteristic semi-detached home, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bouwjaar 1955' and 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen inventory.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven/magnetron', which includes an oven function.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven/magnetron', which includes a microwave function.
Kitchen Island
The listing mentions an 'eetbar' (breakfast bar), which is different from a full kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes it as a 'half open keuken' (semi-open kitchen).
Pantry
There is a 'provisiekelder' (storage cellar) and a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), but no specific walk-in kitchen pantry is mentioned.
Stove
The listing explicitly includes an 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop), which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen description.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (such as a Quooker) in the features list.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (standard extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a semi-detached family home ('twee-onder-een-kapwoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern timeless white', which is nice but typically refers to standard modern aesthetics rather than a high-end luxury designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing indicates the kitchen setup is from 2006, making it nearly two decades old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly mentions a double driveway (dubbele oprit) suitable for 2 cars, plus garage and carport.
Storage Room
Listing mentions a practical storage cellar (ca. 9m2), utility room (bijkeuken), storage cupboards (bergkast), and storage space (berging).
Garage
Listing explicitly mentions 'ruime garage' (spacious garage) - an attached stone garage.
Double Garage
Listing states it's a single garage with adjacent carport that could potentially be converted to a second garage, but currently not a double garage.
Attic
Second floor is described as a fully finished living space with a 4th bedroom and dormer window, not a traditional attic.
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'Kelder: praktische provisiekelder (ca. 9m2)' - a practical storage cellar.
Covered Parking
Listing explicitly mentions a carport adjacent to the garage, providing covered parking.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking; this is a single-family home from 1955.
Ev Charging
Listing explicitly mentions 'stroomvoorziening (krachtstroom) aansluitmogelijkheid elektrische auto aanwezig' - heavy current connection possibility for electric car.
Shed
Listing explicitly mentions 'vrijstaande houten berging' - a freestanding wooden shed in the garden.
Rules
Owners Association
There is no mention of an owners association (VvE) in the listing, which is standard for a 2-onder-1-kapwoning (semi-detached house) unless specified otherwise.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) under the cadastral data.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story semi-detached house from 1955. No elevator is mentioned, which would be highly unusual for this type of Dutch family home.
Intercom
No intercom system is mentioned. Intercoms are typically found in apartment buildings, not standalone semi-detached houses.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
This is a semi-detached house (twee-onder-een-kapwoning) with its own entrance hall described as 'entree' leading to the main hallway.
Automatic Gate
No gate is mentioned. The property has a double driveway but no mention of any gate, automatic or manual.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing mentions PVC window frames (kunststof kozijnen) with HR++ glazing for insulation purposes, but no specific security hardware is mentioned.
Gated Community
This is a standalone semi-detached house in the center of Swalmen, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has 3 living floors plus a cellar, all accessed by stairs ('via de trap in de hal'). No stairlift, elevator, or accessibility adaptations are mentioned. The 1955 construction with later renovations shows no wheelchair modifications.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly mentions 'bijkeuken met de witgoedaansluitingen' (utility room with white goods connections)
Laundry Room
Listing mentions a separate 'bijkeuken' (utility room) with white goods connections, which functions as a laundry room
Cable Tv
Features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' as one of the provisions
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the property has 20 solar panels installed in 2016, which are owned.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing (H.R.++ glass) throughout the property.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing (H.R.++) and does not mention triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions cavity wall insulation (spouwisolatie).
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions partial floor insulation (deels vloerisolatie).
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions roof insulation (dakisolatie) installed in 2006.
Heat Pump
The boiler is described as 'hybrid ready', which means it can be connected to a heat pump, but there is no mention of an actual heat pump being installed.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label C, features a wood-burning stove for space heating, has partial underfloor heating, and includes a connection possibility for an electric vehicle (EV charging).