Spacious Family Home with Roof Terrace and Sunny Garden in Zaandam
Key Features
Upsides
- Four generously sized bedrooms provide excellent accommodation for families, with a recently renovated fourth bedroom offering direct roof terrace access.
- The combination of a 53 square meter rear garden and a 16 square meter roof terrace, both oriented toward the southwest, delivers outstanding outdoor space for a property of this size.
- The energy label B rating, combined with a brand new 2024 central heating system and HR glass insulation, indicates low ongoing energy costs and minimal maintenance requirements in the near term.
- The property is move-in ready with the erfpacht already paid until 2038, eliminating immediate leasehold concerns while providing freehold-like security initially.
- The location in Westerwatering offers strong practical benefits including proximity to nature, schools, shopping, and good rail connections toward Amsterdam and other cities.
Downsides
- The 117 square meter plot size is relatively compact for a family home with four bedrooms, limiting outdoor space compared to larger terraced properties.
- Parking in the area requires paid parking, public parking, or parking permits, which represents an ongoing cost and potential inconvenience for residents with vehicles.
- The property is a three-story house with internal stairs connecting all floors, which may present challenges for individuals with mobility limitations or very young children.
- Only one bathroom serves four bedrooms, which could create morning congestion during busy family routines when multiple occupants need to use the facilities simultaneously.
- The erfpacht arrangement, while prepaid until 2038, will eventually require renewal or conversion negotiations at additional cost.
Description
This well-maintained terraced house is situated on Mazurka 29 in the popular Westerwatering district of Zaandam, offering approximately 130 square meters of living space on a plot of 117 square meters of freehold land. Built in 1989, the property presents itself as a move-in ready family home with an energy label B rating, making it an energy-conscious choice for prospective buyers.
Upon entering the home, you are greeted by an entrance hall with cloakroom area, meter cupboard, and a modern toilet equipped with a vanity unit. The ground floor features a bright, garden-oriented living room with an open kitchen layout. The living room benefits from a sliding glass door that provides direct access to the sunny rear garden. The thoughtful layout offers ample space for both a generous seating area and a dining zone. Practical storage cupboards are conveniently integrated into the living room design.
The L-shaped kitchen, positioned at the front of the house, was installed in 2014 and comes equipped with a range of built-in appliances including a dishwasher, combination oven, refrigerator, freezer, gas cooktop, and range hood. A spacious storage cellar situated at the front of the property provides additional utility space with electricity and heating connections.
The first floor accommodates three generously sized bedrooms and a centrally located bathroom. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, vanity unit with sink, a second toilet, and connections for a washing machine and dryer. This floor plan provides comfortable sleeping quarters for a family with children.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor where you will find a recently renovated fourth bedroom. This room features French doors that open directly onto a generous roof terrace of over 15 square meters, oriented toward the southwest for optimal afternoon and evening sun exposure. An additional practical storage room completes this floor level.
The property's outdoor spaces deserve particular attention. The low-maintenance rear garden measures approximately 53 square meters and is oriented toward the southwest, ensuring plentiful sunshine throughout the day. The garden is accessible via spacious double hardwood doors. At the rear of the plot, a freestanding stone storage shed equipped with electricity provides practical storage for bicycles or garden equipment.
Practical highlights of the property include hardwood window frames that were repainted in 2023, a central heating system installed in 2024 with the Intergas combination boiler being owned rather than rented, and the benefit of paid-off leasehold rights until November 30, 2038. The house is equipped with double glazing and HR glass for improved insulation, mechanical ventilation, and external sun screening.
Westerwatering is recognized as a beloved residential neighborhood in Zaandam-West, characterized by abundant green spaces, playgrounds, and excellent daily amenities within easy reach. Het Westzijderveld nature area is within walking distance, while schools, sports clubs, and shopping facilities are all situated in the immediate vicinity. The enclosed shopping center provides for all daily necessities.
Transportation options are favorable for commuters and families alike. The NS railway station Zaandam is easily accessible by bicycle, with train services running toward Amsterdam, Hoorn, and Alkmaar. By car, the A8 motorway is reached within approximately 10 minutes, while the Ring A10 is accessible within roughly 15 minutes of driving time.
Parking in the area is handled through a combination of paid parking, public parking facilities, and parking permit schemes. Prospective buyers should factor in potential parking costs when considering this property.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The bathroom is explicitly described as having 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the description or features list. Only a shower is listed as part of the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as 'centraal gelegen' (centrally located), meaning it is not attached to any bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The description mentions a 'modern toilet met wastafelmeubel' on the ground floor, separate from the bathroom on the first floor.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the description or features.
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned for the single bathroom.
Shared Shower
The property has one private bathroom used by the household, not a shared shower facility.
Shared Toilet
The toilets are for private household use, not shared with other units.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom mentions 'wastafelmeubel' (single sink vanity), with no indication of his-and-hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned in the description. Only a rooftop terrace is present.
Rear Garden
Back garden (achtertuin) explicitly mentioned, 53 m², located on southwest, accessible via back entrance.
Front Garden
No front garden mentioned in the description or features list.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned in the description or features list.
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly mentioned: 'riant dakterras van ruim 15 m² op het zuidwesten' (spacious rooftop terrace of about 15 m² facing southwest) accessible from the fourth bedroom via French doors.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the description or features list.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the description or features list.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned in the description or features list.
Waterfront
No waterfront property mentioned. Location is in a residential area, not near water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned in the description or features list.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned in the description or features list.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned in the description or features list.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the description or features list.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the description or features list.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned in the description or features list.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned. Property is in a Dutch residential area.
Remarkable City View
No city views mentioned or emphasized in the description.
Remarkable Garden View
Back garden faces southwest and is well-maintained, but no remarkable garden views are specifically highlighted.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned. Property is located inland in Zaandam.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned in the description.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property has good insulation and HR-glas, but no AC system is described.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: CV-kachel Intergas (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2024, eigendom). Central heating is present and was recently replaced in 2024.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the listing. The listing describes a living room with sliding doors but no fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned in the listing. The property has standard central heating via radiators connected to the CV-ketel.
Walk In Closet
The listing describes four spacious bedrooms but does not mention any walk-in closets. The bedrooms are described simply with their dimensions.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the listing. The listing describes a flat roof with bituminous roofing and mentions a terrace accessible via internal stairs, but no skylights.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. The property has a flat roof (plat dak) and no mention of ceiling beams or exposed structural elements.
Bay Window
No bay windows are mentioned. The listing describes the living room with a sliding door (schuifpui) to the garden but no bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool facilities are mentioned anywhere in the listing. This is a standard terraced family home without any pool amenities.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing. The bathroom is described as having a walk-in shower, toilet, and washbasin but no sauna.
French Doors
French doors are not mentioned. The listing describes a sliding door (schuifpui) in the living room and French doors from the fourth bedroom to the terrace. A sliding door is not the same as French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork or decorative ceiling details are mentioned. The listing focuses on functional and modern attributes rather than decorative architectural details.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the description. The listing describes a modern, well-maintained family home but does not specify any particular interior design style.
Modern
Multiple indications of modern updates: kitchen installed in 2014, CV heating system replaced in 2024, renovated fourth bedroom, move-in ready condition. Energy label B and HR-glas windows indicate modern standards.
Industrial
No industrial style elements mentioned. The property is described as a standard family home in a residential neighborhood.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean style elements mentioned. This is a Dutch terraced house in Zaandam with a southwest-facing garden.
Classic
As a terraced house from 1989, the property has a classic Dutch residential architecture style. The exterior and structure suggest traditional Dutch housing construction from that era.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1989, this is a modern suburban home, not a traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1989, does not represent an early 20th century building style.
Post War Functional
Built in 1989, post-war but not typical mass-produced post-war housing style. Described as well-maintained and modern.
Modernist
Built in 1989 with modern updates including renovated bathroom and kitchen. Energy label B suggests reasonable modern standards. However, it is not described as particularly modernist in design.
Newly Build
Built in 1989, this is an existing home from the late 20th century, not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as one of the built-in appliances in the L-shaped kitchen installed in 2014.
Oven
The description mentions 'combi oven' (combination oven) as a built-in appliance in the kitchen.
Microwave
The 'combi oven' mentioned is a combination oven that typically includes microwave functionality, but it's not explicitly confirmed as a microwave.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator) as one of the built-in appliances.
Freezer
The description explicitly mentions 'vriezer' (freezer) as one of the built-in appliances.
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island anywhere in the listing. The kitchen is described as L-shaped and located at the front of the house.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'open keuken' (open kitchen) that flows into the living room area. The living room features a sliding door to the garden and the kitchen is at the front of the house.
Pantry
The listing mentions two practical 'voorraadkasten' (storage closets/pantry cabinets) in the living room, but there is no dedicated pantry room. The storage is limited to these small closets.
Stove
The description explicitly mentions 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooktop) as one of the built-in appliances.
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooktop), confirming it is NOT an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen appliances list.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of any boiling water tap (like Quooker) is found in the listing. Only standard kitchen appliances are mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) but does not specify it as a downdraft type. Standard extractor hoods are typically ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning, tussenwoning) with four bedrooms, clearly intended for one household. Shared kitchen facilities are not applicable.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a neat L-shaped kitchen installed in 2014 with various built-in appliances. It appears functional and well-maintained but not described as a premium or design kitchen. The aesthetic and material quality is not elaborated upon.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed in 2014, making it approximately 11 years old. While well-maintained and functional, it is not new by current standards. The listing describes it as 'modern' but does not indicate recent renovation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking, public parking and parking permits).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'ruime berging' (spacious storage) at the front of the house with electricity and heating, plus a 'praktische berging' (practical storage) on the second floor.
Garage
No mention of a garage anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, therefore no double garage.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only public/on-street parking options are listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned; only storage/shed spaces are described.
Shed
The listing mentions a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed) in the backyard with electricity.
Street Parking Free
The listing indicates 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), suggesting free street parking is not available.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a parking option.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family between-house (tussenwoning) on private ground. No VvE (owners association) is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Between-houses in the Netherlands typically do not have a formal VvE unless they share structural elements with neighboring properties.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendom belast met erfpacht (einddatum erfpacht: 30-11-2038)' and 'Erfpacht afgekocht tot 30-11-2038'. The ground lease (erfpacht) is bought off until 30 November 2038, after which it would need renewal.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 3-story house with stairs between floors. No elevator is mentioned or typical for this type of mid-1980s Dutch terraced housing.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system. Standard terraced houses in this area typically do not have intercom systems unless specified.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the description or features list.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras anywhere in the listing.
Private Entrance
As a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house), the entrance is private to the property but shares walls with neighbors. Standard residential entrance.
Automatic Gate
No mention of automatic gates. The back garden is accessible via 'hardhouten deuren' (hardwood doors) but these are not described as automatic.
Video Door Phone
No mention of video door phone in the listing description or features.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing mentions 'hardhouten kozijnen' (hardwood frames) painted in 2023, but no specific security door or window hardware is mentioned.
Gated Community
Westerwatering is described as a regular residential neighborhood with public streets and standard accessibility. No mention of any gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has 3 floors connected by stairs, with no mention of wheelchair accessibility features such as ramps or elevators. A typical 3-story Dutch terraced house from 1989 is not designed for wheelchair accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly stated in the listing: 'aansluitingen voor de wasmachine en de droger' in the bathroom description.
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned. Only bathroom connections for washer/dryer and a general 'bergingsruimte' (storage space) are noted.
Ventilation System
Explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen' (features) as 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the description or features list despite the listing emphasizing energy label B and energy efficiency.
Double Glazing
Explicitly mentioned in the features section: 'Dubbel glas en HR-glas' (double glazing and HR glass).
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing and HR glass are mentioned. No triple glazing is indicated.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly mentions a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) from 2024, indicating no heat pump is installed.
Home Battery
No home battery or energy storage system is mentioned in the listing.