Spacious Corner Family Home with Extensive Garden in Prestigious Klattepark, The Hague
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location in the prestigious and green Klattepark neighborhood, designed by architect Berlage, offering a quiet yet central lifestyle near the beach and city.
- Spacious layout with approximately 235 m² of living space, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and a versatile daylight basement suitable for various uses.
- Unique outdoor configuration with a garden surrounding three sides of the property, multiple terraces, a balcony, and a detached garage with electric door.
- Excellent connectivity to international organizations, schools, and transport links, as well as proximity to recreational facilities like the dunes and sports clubs.
Downsides
- The energy label is C, which indicates moderate energy efficiency and may imply higher utility costs compared to modern, highly insulated homes.
- Parking is limited to paid parking, public parking, or permit systems rather than a private driveway, aside from the single garage space.
- The property is located within a Protected Cityscape (Rijksbeschermd Stadsgezicht), which can impose strict restrictions on exterior modifications and renovations.
- Built in 1959, the home is an older construction and is subject to an age and materials clause in the purchase agreement, potentially indicating future maintenance needs.
Description
Nestled in one of the most prestigious and green locations in The Hague, this characteristic and spacious corner family home is situated in the beloved Klattepark within the Duttendel district. This exceptional property offers a generous living area of approximately 235 square meters and is located in an incredibly peaceful and lush environment. A defining feature of this residence is the garden that wraps around three sides of the house, creating a private oasis for outdoor living. The home boasts five bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, a sunny balcony, and a substantial basement that benefits from ample daylight. Completing this offering are a detached garage and a separate storage shed, providing excellent utility and parking options.
The location is truly absolute top quality. The villa district of Klattepark was originally designed in 1911 by the renowned architect Berlage. In this original dune area, prominent families from Rotterdam and The Hague established their residences, granting the neighborhood a stately and characterful atmosphere that has been preserved over the decades. The park borders the Nieuwe Scheveningse Bosjes towards the sea, the Waalsdorpervlakte to the north, and the Hubertuspark towards the city center. This unique positioning ensures a green and quiet living experience while maintaining short distances to both the beach and the city center. Additionally, the location is highly favorable regarding public transportation, The Hague Central Station, and the main roads leading to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht, specifically the A44, A4, A12, and A13 motorways.
Residents will find a wide array of sports and recreational facilities within walking distance, including the HCKZ hockey club, the Leimonias tennis association, a gym, various walking areas, and a riding school. The immediate vicinity also hosts diverse primary and secondary schools, shops, and inviting hospitality venues in the Belgian Park and Archipelbuurt neighborhoods. For professionals working in international sectors, the location is ideal as the new ICC, TNO, and the NCIA on the Waalsdorperweg are just a short distance away. The center of The Hague and various ministries are also easily accessible by bicycle.
Upon entering the property via the side garden, one arrives in a spacious central hall featuring a modern toilet room with a fountain and ample space for a coat rack. From the hall, modern steel doors open into the light and generous living and dining room. The front of the house accommodates a spacious lounge featuring a bay window and an additional side window. The dining area is situated at the rear and includes French doors that open to the garden. The extended open kitchen at the back is generously designed and equipped with various built-in appliances, including a refrigerator-freezer combination, a five-burner gas cooktop, an extractor hood, a wide oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. The kitchen also features a sink, practical cutlery and pan drawers, and abundant natural light thanks to the large windows, along with a door providing access to the garden.
Both the living room and the hall provide access to the basement. This roomy basement is filled with daylight, making it excellently suitable for use as a guest room, home office, music room, or play area. The basement also contains a hall with the meter cupboard and a practical storage or cellar room. The beautifully landscaped and sunny garden lies on three sides of the residence and features multiple terraces, ensuring there is always a pleasant spot to be found in either the sun or the shade. The garden offers access to the detached garage, which is fitted with an electric door, as well as a separate storage shed.
The first floor is reached via a staircase leading to a landing that benefits from ample daylight due to a large side window. This floor is equipped with a video intercom system and a modern toilet room with a fountain. Located at the rear is a spacious bedroom featuring a wall of closets, access to the balcony, and a modern bathroom. This bathroom is well-appointed with a bathtub, a walk-in shower with both a hand and rain shower, a double vanity with a drawer unit, and a towel radiator. Two additional bedrooms are situated at the front of the house, one of which is currently utilized as a home office.
The second floor houses another landing with a large side window and a video intercom. A spacious bedroom at the rear features a large dormer window and air conditioning. At the front lies another bedroom, which is also equipped with a dormer window. The second modern bathroom on this level is fitted with a walk-in shower with hand and rain shower, a double vanity with drawer unit, a toilet, a towel radiator, and a dormer window for natural light. Furthermore, there is a practical technical room with a Velux roof window, which provides the installation space for a washing machine, dryer, and the central heating boiler.
Additional features of this property include the fact that it is situated on own ground and is located within a Protected Cityscape, known as Rijksbeschermd Stadsgezicht. It is a generous corner house with a garden on three sides and offers a living area of approximately 235 square meters. The garage and storage shed are detached structures. The home is equipped with double glazing throughout and features beautiful wooden floors on the ground floor, in the basement, and on the first floor. A sunny balcony is present on the first floor. Thanks to the corner location and numerous window sections, the house is exceptionally light and sunny. The location offers a quiet and green living environment, being part of the prestigious Klattepark villa district designed by architect Berlage.
The position is highly advantageous regarding access roads, public transport, The Hague Central Station, international organizations, and international schools. Sports facilities such as tennis club Leimonias, hockey club Klein Zwitserland, and Max Health Club are nearby. The beach, dunes, walking areas, and the Nieuwe Scheveningse Bosjes are in close proximity. The center of The Hague, ministries, ICC, TNO, and NCIA are easy to reach. All measurements are indicative according to the NVM measurement instruction. The NVM purchase agreement will include age and materials clauses. Delivery is by mutual agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The text explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the first bathroom and a 'douche' in the features list.
Bathtub
The text mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom on the first floor.
Ensuite Bathroom
The first-floor bedroom description states 'en een moderne badkamer' (and a modern bathroom), implying ensuite access. The second bathroom is on the second floor near another bedroom, suggesting a similar setup, though not explicitly called 'ensuite'.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'moderne toiletruimte' (toilet room) on the ground floor hall and another on the first floor landing, distinct from the main bathrooms.
Heated Towel Rail
The text specifies 'handdoekradiator' (heated towel rail) in both bathrooms.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing text.
Rain Shower
The text describes the showers as having 'hand- en regendouche' (hand and rain shower).
Shared Toilet
The toilets on the ground floor and first floor are separate from the bedrooms and located in the hall/landing, making them shared facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The text mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in both bathrooms.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'zonnig balkon op de eerste verdieping' (sunny balcony on the first floor).
Rear Garden
The features section lists 'Achtertuin' with dimensions (66 m²).
Front Garden
The features section lists 'voortuin'.
Side Garden
The description mentions 'tuin aan drie zijden' (garden on three sides) and the features list 'zijtuin'.
Terrace
The description states the garden has 'meerdere terrassen' (several terraces).
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a roof terrace or dakterras, only a balcony and garden terraces.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the description or features.
Patio
The presence of 'meerdere terrassen' in the garden implies patio areas.
Veranda
No veranda is explicitly mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The souterrain is described as a potential guest or work room, but it is part of the main house, not a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in a dune area near the sea, but it is not directly on the waterfront (no canal or lake frontage).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
A 'manege' (riding school) is within walking distance, but no facilities are on the property itself.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
A tennis club is nearby, but no private tennis court is listed.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in the Netherlands (flat landscape), no mountain views are possible.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a quiet villa park near dunes; the view is described as green and quiet, not a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The house is a corner property with a garden on three sides and is located in a green villa park near forests.
Remarkable Sea View
The text states the beach is a short distance away, but the view is described as green/dunes, not a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is possible at this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No views of specific landmarks are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The description explicitly mentions air conditioning in the bedroom on the second floor.
Central Heating
The features list specifies 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or feature list.
Hardwood Floors
The description explicitly mentions 'fraaie houten vloeren' (beautiful wooden floors) on the ground floor, basement, and first floor.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies wooden floors ('houten vloeren') rather than laminate.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions a 'vaste kastenwand' (fixed closet wall) but does not describe a walk-in closet.
Home Office
One of the bedrooms on the first floor is currently in use as a workspace/werkkamer, and the basement is suitable for work.
Skylight
The technical room on the second floor is equipped with a Velux skylight ('Velux dakraam').
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams; consistent with a 1959 residential home.
Bay Window
The living room on the ground floor features an 'erker' (bay window).
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of a pool; not standard for this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The description explicitly mentions a 'vaste kastenwand' (built-in closet wall) in the master bedroom.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) to the garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No mention of plasterwork; the house is from 1959 in a functionalist/ classic style rather than highly ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a characteristic Dutch family home in a classic villa park. While it has wooden floors and light, it lacks specific Scandinavian design features.
Modern
The property features modernized interiors including modern bathrooms, a modern open kitchen, and modern steel doors, despite being an older building.
Industrial
Only modern steel doors are mentioned; the rest of the house is a residential family home with wooden floors and a garden, lacking industrial elements.
Mediterranean
The property is a Dutch house located in a dune area with no mention of Mediterranean architectural styles or features.
Classic
The house is located in the Berlage-designed Klattepark villa park, is a protected cityscape, and is described as a characteristic corner house.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house is located in a 'Rijksbeschermd Stadsgezicht' (Protected Cityscape) in a villa park designed by Berlage in 1911. Although built in 1959, it has a characteristic and stately style fitting the historic surroundings.
Early 20th Century
The neighborhood context is early 20th century (Berlage design), but the specific house was built in 1959, so it does not strictly represent an early 20th century building style despite the setting.
Post War Functional
The construction year is 1959 (post-war), but it is a spacious villa in a historic park, not a functionalist mass-produced building.
Modernist
Interior features like steel doors and an open kitchen are modern, but the exterior architecture follows the traditional style of the villa park.
Newly Build
The listing specifies the construction year as 1959 and the type as 'Bestaande bouw' (Existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing description explicitly lists a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen.
Oven
The listing description explicitly lists a 'brede oven' (wide oven) in the kitchen.
Microwave
The listing description explicitly lists a 'magnetron' (microwave) in the kitchen.
Refrigerator
The listing description explicitly lists a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination) in the kitchen.
Freezer
The listing description explicitly lists a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination) in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The listing describes an 'uitgebouwde open keuken' (extended open kitchen) but makes no mention of a kitchen island. Given the age of the property (1959) and the description of its layout, an island is unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states it has a 'uitgebouwde open keuken' (extended open kitchen).
Pantry
The listing does not mention a pantry. It mentions practical drawers but no separate pantry room.
Stove
The listing description explicitly lists a '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove) in the kitchen.
Induction Stove
The listing description explicitly states the stove is a 'gaskookplaat' (gas stove), not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
The listing lists several built-in appliances but does not mention a built-in coffee maker.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing mentions a sink but does not mention a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker).
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), which is typically not a downdraft model unless specified.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a 'hoek-familiehuis' (corner family home), a single-family residence, so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' and well-equipped, but the term 'design kitchen' is subjective and not explicitly used in the listing.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' and part of a house built in 1959. While 'modern' suggests a renovation, the text does not state it is new or give an installation year.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions a garage and public parking options.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a separate storage shed (berging) and a storage room in the souterrain.
Garage
The listing explicitly states there is a detached garage (vrijstaande garage).
Automatic Garage Door
The listing specifies the garage has an electric door (elektrische deur).
Double Garage
The features list the garage capacity as 1 auto, indicating it is not a double garage.
Cellar
The listing describes a spacious souterrain with daylight, which functions as a cellar.
Covered Parking
The detached garage provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking; the garage is a separate building.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging infrastructure.
Shed
The listing mentions a separate shed (berging).
Street Parking Free
The features list parking as 'betaald parkeren' (paid parking) and 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits), indicating it is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as an option.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental price for a parking spot is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
No separate sale price for a parking spot is mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a single-family corner house (hoekwoning) located on its own ground with a private garden and detached garage. There is no mention of a Homeowners Association (VvE) or service costs in the features list, which is standard for this type of property.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'gelegen op eigen grond' (located on own ground), confirming it is freehold.
Oa Fees
Since there is no owners association, there are no association fees.
Other Rules
The property is located within a 'Rijksbeschermd Stadsgezicht' (Protected Townscape), implying strict municipal regulations on exterior alterations. Additionally, the listing notes that parking requires permits.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a multi-story family house (4 woonlagen) built in 1959 with no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'videofooninstallatie' (video door phone), which includes intercom functionality for communication.
Alarm System
The 'Voorzieningen' (Amenities) section explicitly lists 'Alarminstallatie'.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
It is a detached/semi-detached corner family house with its own entrance via the side garden and back doors.
Automatic Gate
No gate is mentioned; the listing only specifies an electric door for the garage.
Video Door Phone
The description explicitly mentions a 'videofooninstallatie' on the first and second floors.
Gated Community
The property is located in a villa park (Klattepark), but there is no indication of a gated entrance or security control.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property spans four floors including a souterrain and has no elevator, indicating significant barriers to accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly describes a technical room with an 'opstelplaats' (setup place) for a washing machine and dryer, implying the necessary connections are available.
Laundry Room
The property has a 'praktische technische ruimte' (practical technical room) on the second floor designated for laundry appliances (washing machine and dryer).
Smart Home
The listing mentions standard features like an electric garage door and video intercom, but does not describe any specific smart home integration or automation systems.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing description, features, or layout sections.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states under 'Overige kenmerken' that the property is 'voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (equipped with double glazing) and lists 'Dubbel glas' under Isolation features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions 'dubbele beglazing' (double glazing). If triple glazing were present, it would typically be specified as an upgrade (e.g., HR++).
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as a 'Cv-ketel Intergas HRE (gas gestookt combiketel)' (gas-fired combi boiler). No heat pump is listed.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned in the features or description.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing specifies the installation year of the boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.