Exclusive Detached Villa with Swimming Pool and Unique Architecture
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a unique and distinctive architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, characterized by high ceilings of 4 meters and a semi-circular bay window in the living room.
- Recent luxury upgrades include a modern kitchen installed in 2023 and three completely renovated bathrooms in 2024, ensuring the home is move-in ready with contemporary amenities.
- The outdoor space is a significant asset, offering a private swimming pool, a beautifully landscaped garden surrounding the house, and a south-facing backyard that ensures optimal sunlight and privacy.
- The location is highly desirable, situated in a quiet villapark bordering the Balijbos forest, yet conveniently close to the Rokkeveen shopping center, schools, public transport, and major highways A-12 and A-4.
Downsides
- The attic storage space is only accessible via a loft ladder and has a limited ridge height of approximately 1.60 meters, which restricts its usability to storage rather than a functional room.
- The listing notes that exterior painting is scheduled for 2025, which implies upcoming maintenance responsibilities and potential costs for the new owner.
- Despite the large living area of 218 square meters, the official number of bedrooms is listed as four, which might be limited for a villa of this size depending on the buyer's requirements.
Description
Located in a highly desirable villapark in Zoetermeer, this magnificent detached villa presents a unique architectural opportunity. The design is distinctive and clearly inspired by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, featuring characteristic elements that blend style with functionality. This freestanding residence is situated on its own land with a total plot size of 480 square meters. It includes a garage and offers extensive private parking facilities, a rare luxury in modern residential areas. The architecture stands out immediately, offering a curb appeal that is both elegant and substantial.
The interior of the home is designed around the concept of space and light. The living room is a spectacular example of this, featuring a playful semi-circular bay window that projects outwards, enhancing the connection with the garden. The ceiling height in this living area is an impressive four meters, creating a grand and airy atmosphere that is rarely found in standard family homes. This vertical volume adds a sense of luxury and openness to the daily living experience. The ground floor is finished with beautiful solid oak white washed floorboards which provide a warm and modern look. Underfloor heating ensures a comfortable temperature throughout this level, adding to the overall feeling of quality and comfort.
Access to the home is gained via a stately, raised exterior entrance which leads to a generous entrance hall. This hall features a vide, or open gallery, that overlooks the space and connects the different levels of the house visually. There is a cloakroom for coats and a luxury executed toilet room, ensuring practicality upon entry. Also situated on the ground floor is a separate work room or study located at the front of the house. This room provides a quiet retreat for those working from home or could serve as an additional guest bedroom depending on the needs of the residents.
The layout on the ground floor is centered around social interaction and indoor-outdoor living. The dining room is centrally located and is accessible via a hard glass door that separates the entrance area from the living spaces. This dining room enjoys a free view and is flooded with natural light thanks to the striking high glass rear facade. Adjacent to the dining room is the luxurious open kitchen, which was completely updated in 2023. This kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring a large work, cooking, and dining island that serves as the focal point of the space. The countertop is executed in durable and elegant granite. The kitchen inventory is extensive and high-end, including an induction cooktop with integrated extraction, a combination oven and microwave, a dishwasher, a conventional oven, a refrigerator, a separate freezer, and a Quooker for instant boiling water. The placement of the appliances ensures a logical and efficient workflow. From the kitchen, sliding doors open to an enlarged outdoor terrace situated on the southwest. This terrace acts as an intermediate zone between the house and the garden, perfect for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the fresh air.
The souterrain, or basement level, significantly increases the usable square footage of the property. This level is accessed via a staircase from the main hall. It contains a versatile bedroom with fixed closet space, making it an ideal guest suite or teenager's room. There is also a luxury guest bathroom on this level which features a walk-in shower, floor heating, a wall-hung closet, and a vanity unit. In addition to the living quarters, the souterrain houses a wide heated work or practice space which also serves as a garage. This area has a tiled floor and is equipped with sliding doors with glass inserts that open onto the driveway at the front of the property. This makes it highly suitable for a home business, a studio, or simply for parking a car securely. A separate multifunctional room on this level provides the necessary connections for laundry appliances and houses the technical installation room for the swimming pool, keeping the machinery neatly out of sight.
Moving to the first floor, the landing is designed in a U-shape around the centrally placed vide. This architectural feature creates a dynamic flow and allows light to filter down from the upper level to the entrance hall. A playful round window in the front facade adds a distinct character to the exterior elevation. The landing also provides access to a luxury toilet room and a stookruimte, or utility room, which houses the central heating combi boiler.
The sleeping accommodation on this floor is comprised of two master bedrooms, both of which are generously proportioned and fitted with air conditioning for climate control during warmer months. The first master bedroom features wide sliding wardrobe doors, offering ample storage space, and has access to its own luxury bathroom. This private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, floor heating, and a double vanity unit. The second master bedroom is equally impressive, boasting its own luxury bathroom equipped with a wall-hung toilet, a vanity unit, a walk-in shower, and floor heating. These bathrooms were renovated in 2024, ensuring that they meet contemporary standards of hygiene and style with modern fixtures and fittings.
At the top of the house, there is a spacious attic storage area. This attic is reachable from the landing via a vlizotrap, or loft ladder. While the space is generous in terms of floor area, the ridge height measures approximately 1.60 meters, which means it is primarily suitable for storage purposes rather than conversion into a full liveable room without significant alteration.
The outdoor living spaces are as impressive as the interior. The garden surrounds the house, offering privacy from neighbors on all sides. The backyard is particularly appealing due to its southern orientation, which guarantees sunlight throughout the day. The garden is beautifully landscaped and features a swimming pool, providing a private oasis for relaxation and recreation during the summer months. The presence of a pool enhances the resort-like feel of the property.
The location of this villa is another significant asset. It is situated in an attractive and popular residential environment that directly borders the Balijbos. This forested area offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature right on the doorstep. Despite the tranquil green surroundings, the property is not isolated. The excellent district shopping center Rokkeveen is a short distance away, providing daily amenities such as supermarkets and specialty shops. Primary schools are within easy reach, making this a practical location for families. Public transport connections are superb, with bus stops, RandstadRail stations, and train stations nearby, facilitating quick travel to The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. For those who travel by car, the main arterial roads A-12 and A-4 are easily accessible, ensuring a smooth commute to major business hubs and cities.
In terms of technical specifications, the property is well maintained and modern. The exterior painting is scheduled for 2025, indicating that the owners are proactive regarding maintenance. The energy label is B, which reflects a reasonable level of efficiency for a property of this size and age. The construction includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a gas-fired combi boiler from 2022, supplemented by electric heating and partial floor heating. The home is also equipped with an alarm system, balanced ventilation, and TV cable connections. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a distinctive, spacious, and comfortable family home in a prime Zoetermeer location.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the souterrain, master bedroom 1, and master bedroom 2.
Bathtub
The detailed descriptions of the three bathrooms explicitly list 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) but make no mention of a bathtub ('bad' or 'ligbad'), which is a standard feature to list in luxury villas if present.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing states 'Op de slaapverdieping bevinden zich 2 master bedrooms met beiden een eigen luxe badkamer' (2 master bedrooms with their own luxury bathroom).
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate 'luxe uitgevoerde toiletruimte' (luxury toilet room) on the ground floor ('Begane grond').
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the detailed descriptions of the bathrooms or the feature list.
Shared Shower
The layout describes bedrooms with private bathrooms and a guest bathroom. There is no mention of a shower shared between multiple bedrooms (e.g., a Jack and Jill style).
Shared Toilet
The listing indicates '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets) on the ground floor and first floor landing, distinct from the en-suite facilities.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states 'vloerverwarming' (floor heating) in the descriptions of the souterrain bathroom and both master bedrooms' bathrooms.
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The description mentions a 'halfronde erker' (bay window), 'openslaande deuren' (patio doors), and a 'terras', but no balcony is listed.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly states 'Achtertuin met volop privacy' and provides dimensions (140 m2, south facing).
Front Garden
The features list 'Achtertuin, voortuin en zijtuin' (Back garden, front garden, and side garden).
Side Garden
The features list 'Achtertuin, voortuin en zijtuin'.
Terrace
The text mentions a 'vergroette buitenterras op het zuid-westen' (enlarged outdoor terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
The attic is described as a 'bergzolder' (storage attic) accessible via a loft ladder, with no mention of outdoor roof access.
Patio
The 'buitenterras' serves as a patio area connected to the kitchen.
Veranda
The listing mentions a 'serre' (conservatory/sunroom) and a 'terras', but does not use the specific term 'veranda' (roofed porch).
Guest House
There is a 'gastenbadkamer' (guest bathroom) and bedroom in the souterrain, but no separate guest house structure is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property borders the 'Balijbos' (forest), not a body of water.
Kitchen Garden
The garden is described as 'fraai aangelegd' (beautifully landscaped) but there is no mention of vegetable patches or kitchen garden facilities.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned, and the plot size (480m2) in a residential villapark makes this impossible.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
The text explicitly states 'De woning beschikt over een zwembad' (The residence has a swimming pool).
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
Only a swimming pool is mentioned; no jacuzzi or hot tub is listed.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned, and the 480m2 plot is too small for one.
Remarkable Mountain View
Zoetermeer is in the Netherlands, a flat country; there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a villapark next to a forest; while it is near Zoetermeer, the listing focuses on garden privacy rather than city panoramas.
Remarkable Garden View
The property features a south-facing garden with a pool and privacy, suggesting the primary view is of the garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Zoetermeer is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour nearby.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is towards the Balijbos and garden; no specific landmarks are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly mentions 'airconditioning' in the master bedrooms on the first floor.
Central Heating
The features list includes 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and gas-fired combi boiler.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace, stove, or open fire in the description or features list.
Hardwood Floors
The description states the ground floor has 'fraaie massief eiken white wash vloerdelen' (beautiful solid oak white wash floor parts).
Tiled Floors
The garage/work space in the basement is described as having a 'tegelvloer' (tiled floor).
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies 'massief eiken' (solid oak) for the floors, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpet; the floors are described as wood or tiles.
Underfloor Heating
The text mentions 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) for the ground floor, basement, and bathrooms.
Walk In Closet
The bedrooms have 'brede schuifdeurkast' (wide sliding wardrobes) and 'vaste kast' (fixed closets), but no specific 'walk-in closet' is detailed.
Home Office
The listing mentions an 'Aparte werkkamer/study' (separate workroom/study) on the ground floor and a hobby/work room in the basement.
Skylight
The description mentions windows and a 'vide', but no 'dakraam' (skylight) is explicitly listed.
Exposed Beams
The interior description focuses on high ceilings and modern finishes; there is no mention of exposed wooden beams.
Bay Window
The living room is described as having a 'speelse halfronde erker' (playful semi-circular bay window).
Private Indoor Pool
The listing mentions a 'zwembad' (pool) in the 'achtertuin' (backyard) and a technical room for it, but describes it as an outdoor feature, not indoor.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the extensive list of features and rooms.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions 'brede schuifdeurkast' (wide sliding wardrobes) in the master bedroom and 'vaste kast' in the basement bedroom.
French Doors
The listing frequently mentions 'openslaande deuren' (french doors/sliding doors) to the terrace and garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The architecture is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright (modern/organic), and the description highlights clean lines and heights, not decorative plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
While the floors are white-washed oak, the architecture is described as an American Villa inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is distinct from typical Scandinavian minimalism.
Modern
The villa is built in 2002, features an open floor plan, high ceilings (4 meters), and is explicitly inspired by modernist architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Industrial
There are no descriptions of industrial elements such as exposed concrete, brick, or metal structures; the style is described as a luxurious villa.
Mediterranean
The style is explicitly 'American' and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, lacking typical Mediterranean elements like terracotta or specific arches.
Classic
Although a villa, the specific inspiration (Frank Lloyd Wright) and build year (2002) place it in a modern architectural context rather than a traditional classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 2002 in an 'American villa' style inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is not a traditional historic Dutch style.
Early 20th Century
The architecture is explicitly inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright (early 20th century architect), so while built in 2002, it represents this style.
Post War Functional
The house is a detached villa from 2002, distinct from the mass-produced functionalist housing of the post-war era.
Modernist
Frank Lloyd Wright is a pioneer of modernism, and the house features modern elements like open spaces, large glass fronts, and flat lines, though it is a modern interpretation.
Newly Build
The building year is 2002. While modern, it is over 20 years old, so it is not considered 'newly built' in real estate terms.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasmachine' in the kitchen description.
Oven
The listing lists 'oven' as one of the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven/magnetron', providing microwave functionality.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly includes 'koelkast' in the kitchen features.
Freezer
The listing explicitly includes 'vriezer' in the kitchen features.
Kitchen Island
The listing describes a 'werk-/kook-/eeteiland' (work/cooking/dining island) in the kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text describes separate zones: a 'grote eetkamer' adjacent to the 'woonkeuken', and mentions a 'hardglazen deur' (glass door) to reach the dining room, implying separation rather than a fully open plan.
Stove
The listing specifies an 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states 'inductie kookplaat'.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions a 'quooker', which is a brand of boiling water tap.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions 'inductie kookplaat met afzuiging' (induction cooktop with extraction), which typically refers to a downdraft or integrated venting system.
Shared Kitchen
This is a detached private villa, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'luxe keukeninrichting' with a granite countertop, island, Quooker, and induction with extraction, indicative of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing states 'Luxe keukeninrichting (2023)', indicating it was installed or updated in 2023.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The text states 'ruime eigen parkeergelegenheid' (spacious private parking) and 'Op eigen terrein' (on own ground) for multiple cars.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'riante bergzolder' (spacious storage attic) and a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed/storage).
Garage
The property features an 'inpandige garage' (internal garage) with capacity for 1 auto, as well as a practice space/garage in the basement.
Double Garage
The features section lists the garage capacity as '1 auto'.
Attic
The listing details a 'Zolderverdieping' (attic floor) accessible via a loft ladder, used as a storage space.
Cellar
The property has a 'souterrain' (basement/cellar) containing a bedroom, bathroom, and work spaces.
Bike Storage
While not explicitly labeled 'bike storage', the presence of a garage, shed, and basement makes it highly likely available for this purpose.
Covered Parking
The property has an internal garage ('inpandige garage'), which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
Although there is a 'souterrain' with a garage, the description 'openslaande deuren... naar de oprit' (folding doors to the driveway) suggests a standard basement garage rather than an underground parking facility.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an electric vehicle charging station or preparation in the features list or description.
Workshop
The 'souterrain' contains a 'Brede, verwarmde werk/praktijk ruimte' (wide, heated work/practice space) and a 'hobby-/werkkamer' (hobby/work room).
Shed
The features section specifies 'Schuur/berging: Vrijstaande houten berging' (Shed/storage: Detached wooden shed).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is included on the private property ('Op eigen terrein') and is not rented separately.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is part of the property's land and included in the total asking price, not sold as a separate spot.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached villa ('vrijstaande woning') on its own land, which typically does not involve an owners association (VvE) as found in apartment complexes.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership/Freehold).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association for this property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a multi-level house (basement, ground floor, first floor, attic) with an attic accessible via a loft ladder ('vlizotrap'), and no elevator is mentioned.
Alarm System
The feature list explicitly includes 'alarminstallatie' (alarm system) under 'Voorzieningen'.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached villa ('vrijstaande woning') with a specific 'verhoogde buitenentree' (raised outside entrance) and private hall.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property features a 'verhoogde buitenentree' (raised entrance), multiple levels connected by stairs, and an attic accessible only by a loft ladder.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states there is an 'opstelplaats was apparatuur' (utility setup for washing appliances) in the separate multifunctional room, confirming the presence of necessary connections.
Laundry Room
There is a separate multifunctional room in the basement described as housing the utility setup for washing appliances, effectively functioning as a laundry room.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'balansventilatie' (balanced ventilation system).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing provides a detailed list of energy features including insulation and heating types, but does not mention solar panels.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' in the property features.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly specifies 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) in the insulation features. Triple glazing is not mentioned.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' in the property features.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' in the property features.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' in the property features.
Heat Pump
The heating system is listed as 'Cv-ketel' (gas combi-boiler) and 'elektrische verwarming'. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery in the features list. Given the absence of solar panels, it is highly unlikely.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label B. It features a balanced ventilation system (balansventilatie), a 2022 high-efficiency gas combi-boiler, and floor heating. The kitchen includes induction cooking.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.