Charming Monumental Townhouse with Sunny Garden Near Haarlem Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Central location within walking distance of Haarlem center with excellent public transport connections and proximity to schools, shops, and recreational areas.
- Well preserved original character elements including stained glass doors, ornamental ceilings, high ceilings, and the monumental stepped gable facade from 1893.
- Recent updates and maintenance including exterior painting in 2025, solar panels from 2022, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and a 2017 central heating boiler.
- Low risk foundation assessment provides peace of mind regarding the structural condition of this historic property.
- Sunny backyard of 45 square meters with an attractive view of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo.
Downsides
- Municipal monument status may impose restrictions on modifications or renovations to the exterior and possibly interior elements.
- Only two main living floors limit the total living space compared to properties with a third floor or attic conversion.
- The cellar has a low ceiling height of 1.62 meters, restricting its practical use to storage.
- Parking relies on public spaces with permits required, which may involve waiting periods or limited availability.
- Energy label C indicates moderate energy efficiency, though the solar panels and insulation provide some improvement.
Description
This well maintained monumental townhouse is located in the green and characterful Lourens Costerstraat in Haarlem, within walking distance of the vibrant city center. Built in 1893, the property features a distinctive stepped gable facade typical of the period. The house has been modernized over the years while retaining its authentic character elements, creating a pleasant combination of historical charm and contemporary comfort.
The ground floor layout begins with a vestibule that leads into a hallway featuring an attractive staircase and a staircase cupboard. The main living space is an L shaped en suite living room with a beautiful stained glass dividing door. The room has built in cupboards, an oak wooden floor, a fireplace with a wood burning stove, and high ornamental ceilings. The double doors at the rear of the living room open directly onto the sunny back garden. The ground floor also contains a modern toilet and a bright kitchen equipped with various built in appliances including a five burner Smeg stove with a wide oven. The kitchen has a door to the garden and an access hatch to the practical cellar which measures six square meters with a ceiling height of one meter and sixty two centimeters. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room that also serves as a laundry room and has a door to the garden. This space can alternatively be used as a home office.
The first floor is reached via the staircase and features a very light landing with a skylight. At the front of the house is a spacious and atmospheric bedroom with two dormer windows. The modern and spacious bathroom is located on this floor and includes a walk in shower, a toilet, a washbasin cabinet, a designer radiator, and a skylight. Through an intermediate hall with practical built in cupboards, there is access to two additional bedrooms at the rear of the property. One of these bedrooms has double doors leading to the flat roof of the kitchen extension, while the other has a built in cupboard.
The property has several notable technical features. The exterior painting was completed in 2025, ensuring the facade remains in good condition. Eleven solar panels were installed in 2022, contributing to reduced energy costs. The flat roof at the rear was renewed in 2017 and the kitchen extension has a sedum green roof. The central heating system is a Remeha gas fired combination boiler from 2017, which is owned by the property. The windows throughout the house are fitted with insulating glass. A QuickScan foundation investigation has been conducted and indicated a low risk status, providing reassurance regarding the structural condition of the building.
The backyard measures forty five square meters and is eleven meters and fifty centimeters deep by five meters and thirty centimeters wide. The garden is described as sunny and well maintained. From the rear of the garden, there is an attractive view of the recently renovated Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo.
The location of this property offers convenient access to a wide range of amenities. Haarlem city center with its shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions is within walking distance. The neighborhood is described as child friendly, with day care centers, primary and secondary schools, and recreational facilities nearby. Shopping options include Albert Heijn, Vomar, and Winkelplaza Haarlem West. Healthcare centers are also in the vicinity.
The property benefits from excellent connectivity. Both Haarlem Central Station and Heemstede Aerdenhout Station are easily accessible. A bus stop is located around the corner, and various arterial roads are close by for car travel. The dunes and beaches are reachable by bicycle, and the Haarlemmerhout park is nearby.
With a living area of one hundred eleven square meters and a plot size of one hundred twenty one square meters, the property has a volume of four hundred forty one cubic meters. The house has four rooms in total, comprising three bedrooms. There is one bathroom and one separate toilet. The property has two main living levels plus the cellar. Parking is available through public parking with the possibility of obtaining two parking permits.
The municipal monument status means the property is protected for its historical and architectural value. This status ensures the character of the building is preserved, which is reflected in the maintained original elements such as the stained glass windows, ornamental ceilings, and the stepped gable facade. The energy label is C, which reflects the combination of the insulated windows, roof insulation, and floor insulation together with the solar panel installation.
This townhouse presents itself as a property where the historical elements from the late nineteenth century have been thoughtfully combined with modern amenities. The high ceilings, original ornaments, and stained glass create an atmospheric interior, while the updated kitchen, bathroom, and heating system provide contemporary living comfort. The central location in Haarlem combined with the child friendly neighborhood character makes this a property suited for various types of buyers seeking a home with both character and practicality.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the modern bathroom.
Bathtub
The bathroom description only lists a walk-in shower, toilet, and sink vanity; no bathtub is mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed via an intermediate hall ('tussenhal') serving the bedrooms, not directly attached to a specific bedroom. The 'en-suite' refers to the living room doors.
Guest Toilet
There is a 'modern toilet' listed on the ground floor, separate from the bathroom.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the property description or bathroom features.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as a walk-in shower ('inloopdouche') with no specific mention of a rain showerhead.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single walk-in shower without indicating it is a double shower.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the shower is private, not shared.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilets are private, not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom includes a 'wastafelmeubel' (sink vanity) in the singular form, with no indication of double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The energy section lists roof, double glazing, and floor insulation, but does not mention underfloor heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a flat roof accessible from a bedroom but does not mention a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a sunny rear garden (achtertuin) of 45 m2.
Front Garden
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning) in a city center, and no front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning), meaning it is attached to neighboring houses on both sides.
Terrace
There is access to a flat roof from a bedroom, but it is not described as a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The accessible flat roof of the extension is not described as a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
There is no separate guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The property is not located on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present at this city property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present at this city property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Haarlem is a flat city without mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property has only two residential floors and is located in a residential street, offering no notable city panorama.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is a view of a landmark from the garden, the garden view itself is not highlighted as remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
The sea is not visible from this inland city location.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour view from this property.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing explicitly states there is a beautiful view of the adjacent Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo from the rear garden.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing specifies a Remeha gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel) from 2017.
Fireplace
The living room features a fireplace with a wood stove (schouw met houtkachel).
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly mentions an oak floor (eikenhouten vloer) in the living room and wooden floorboards (houten vloerdelen) on the first floor.
Laminate Flooring
The listing mentions oak and wooden floors, but no laminate flooring.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned in the property details.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions built-in and fixed closets, but not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The utility room/storage space is explicitly stated to be usable as a workspace (werkkamer).
Skylight
The listing mentions built-in ceiling domes/skylights (plafondkoepels/lichtkoepels) in the bedrooms and bathroom.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the description.
Bay Window
The listing mentions dormer windows (dakkapellen) but no bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not present in the property.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not present in the property.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions built-in cabinets (inbouwkasten) in the living room and fixed closets (vaste kasten) on the first floor.
French Doors
The listing mentions French doors (openslaande deuren) leading to the sunny backyard from the living room and a bedroom.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The listing explicitly mentions original ornamental ceilings (originele ornamenten plafonds).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned in the listing.
Modern
The listing mentions a modern kitchen, toilet, and bathroom, and contemporary comfort, but the house is primarily a monumental 1893 property with authentic characteristics.
Industrial
There are no industrial features mentioned in the description.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean style elements mentioned in the description.
Classic
The property is a monumental stepped gable townhouse from 1893, featuring stained glass, original ornamental plasterwork ceilings, and an authentic character.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a monumental stepped-gable townhouse from 1893 with original stained glass, ornamental ceilings, and protected monument status.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1893, which is the late 19th century, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building predates both World Wars, having been built in 1893.
Modernist
The architecture is traditional 19th-century historic, not modernist.
Newly Build
The property is an existing building from 1893.
Kitchen
Oven
The text explicitly states there is a '5-pits Smeg fornuis met brede oven' (5-burner Smeg stove with wide oven).
Kitchen Island
The layout describes an L-shaped living room with a separate kitchen at the back, with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The living room is described as 'en-suite' (separated by doors) and the kitchen is a distinct room at the back with its own door to the garden, indicating it is closed off.
Pantry
There is a 'bijkeuken/berging' (utility room/storage) with a laundry area, but it is not described as a dedicated food pantry.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a '5-pits Smeg fornuis' (5-burner Smeg stove).
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the description of the kitchen or its appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the kitchen features.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
Described as a 'moderne keuken' featuring a branded Smeg stove, which adds a design element, but no high-end designer brand is explicitly named for the cabinetry.
New Kitchen
Described as 'modern' but no installation year is provided for the kitchen itself (other updates like the roof and boiler were done in 2017), suggesting it is not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing mentions public parking and parking permits available in the area.
Storage Room
Listing mentions trapkast (staircase closet), inbouwkasten (built-in closets), vaste kasten (fixed closets), and bijkeuken/berging (utility room/storage).
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
No attic is mentioned. The property has 2 living floors and a cellar, with dormer windows on the first floor but no attic space described.
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'toegangsluik naar de praktische kelder (6 m2, hoogte 1.62m)' - access hatch to practical cellar with 6m2 area and 1.62m height.
Bike Storage
No specific bike storage is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or infrastructure is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. The bijkeuken/berging can be used as a home office (werkkamer), but not a workshop.
Shed
No separate shed is mentioned. The bijkeuken/berging is part of the main house.
Street Parking Free
Listing indicates 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) are required, suggesting street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly states '2 parkeervergunningen verkrijgbaar' (2 parking permits available).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No monthly rental price for a parking spot is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
No sale price for a separate parking spot is mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is listed as a single-family terraced house (eengezinswoning, tussenwoning) with full ownership, and there is no mention of an owners association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning full freehold ownership, not leasehold.
Open Viewing
There are no dates or times mentioned for open viewings in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Historic 1893 townhouse described with 'fraai trappartier' (beautiful staircase), no elevator mentioned. Monumental properties of this era never have elevators.
Intercom
Not mentioned in listing. Single-family townhouses in Netherlands typically don't have intercoms unless specifically noted.
Private Entrance
Described as single-family townhouse ('tussenwoning') with its own vestibule and hall. No shared entrance mentioned.
Automatic Gate
No gate mentioned. Property has standard backyard garden and public street parking with permits. No gated access described.
Gated Community
Located on public street (Lourens Costerstraat) in regular residential neighborhood. No gated community features described.
Wheelchair Accessible
1893 monument with stairs to first floor, cellar with 1.62m ceiling height, traditional layout with thresholds, no accessibility features mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a designated 'wasruimte' (laundry room) strongly implies washing machine connections are available.
Laundry Room
Listing explicitly mentions a 'wasruimte' (laundry room) in the utility area on the ground floor.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable ('Glasvezelkabel') is listed under amenities, which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) is explicitly listed under the property's amenities.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features or systems in the description or feature list.
Ventilation System
Mechanical ventilation ('mechanische ventilatie') and natural ventilation are explicitly listed as amenities.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the property description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the presence of 11 zonnepanelen (solar panels) installed in 2022.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'Volledig v.v. isolatieglas' (fully equipped with insulating glass) and lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the insulation features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically identifies the glazing as 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) rather than triple glazing or HR++.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) in the energy/isolation specifications.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the energy/isolation specifications and notes the flat roof was renewed in 2017.
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as a 'Cv-ketel' (gas combi-boiler, Remeha from 2017) and a wood stove, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing. Such features are typically highlighted if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The kitchen extension is equipped with a sedum roof (green roof) which provides natural insulation, and the property features a combination of mechanical and natural ventilation systems.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.