Charming 1930s family home with deep southwest-facing garden in Hillegom
Key Features
Upsides
- Deep southwest-facing garden of approximately 14 meters provides excellent outdoor living potential and privacy.
- Energy label B with comprehensive insulation measures (cavity wall, floor, roof and HR++ glazing) ensures low energy costs.
- Characteristic 1930s architecture combined with modern renovations including kitchen (2016), bathroom (2016) and large roof extension (2018).
- Spacious storage of over 13 m² and separate laundry room provide excellent practical storage solutions.
- Central location within walking distance of supermarket, village center and outdoor swimming pool.
Downsides
- Public parking only, which may be inconvenient for households with multiple vehicles.
- Gas-fired central heating boiler from 2012 may require replacement within the coming years, representing a potential future investment.
- Only one bathroom for a four-bedroom house, which could lead to morning queues during busy periods.
- Ground floor features furnished (gestoffeerd) finish only, meaning no kitchen equipment is included in the sale.
- Relatively small plot of 189 m² limits outdoor space despite the generous garden depth.
Description
Welcome to Meerlaan 98 in the attractive village of Hillegom, where character, comfort and a delightful garden facing southwest come together in perfect harmony. This charming 1930s home has been meticulously modernized over the past years with careful attention to detail. Authentic period features such as the beautiful bay window, stained glass windows and charming overhanging eaves have been elegantly combined with a sleek and contemporary finish. The result is a move-in ready family home with an abundance of atmosphere and living comfort.
The property also scores well on sustainability. The house carries an energy label B and is equipped with cavity wall insulation, floor insulation, roof insulation and HR++ glazing. The central heating is provided by a Remeha Avanta 28c combination boiler from 2012, which is owned rather than rented.
When you step inside, you immediately feel the warm and inviting atmosphere. The living room features a stunning wooden herringbone floor, a charming bay window and beautiful sleek finishing throughout. The modern open kitchen, installed in 2016, is stylishly finished in a light color scheme and adorned with attractive wall tiles. The rear facade consists almost entirely of a large window section with beautiful French doors, equipped with fly screens that provide access to the sunny backyard.
The garden was professionally landscaped in 2020, featuring a lovely combination of greenery, tiling and play space for children. Thanks to the absence of direct back neighbors, you enjoy excellent privacy in the garden. There is ample space for a large dining table, a cozy lounge area and at the back of the garden, you will find a pleasant covered terrace with atmospheric lighting where you can enjoy the outdoors until late in the evening. Additionally, the property includes a large storage shed of more than 13 square meters.
On the first floor, you will find three bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The bathroom, renovated in 2016, features electric underfloor heating, a shower with glass enclosure, a vanity unit with sink and a second toilet. The finishing includes a beautiful wood-look design and spot lighting. The second floor offers a spacious fourth bedroom with a large synthetic roof extension. Due to the space and layout, it is possible to create an additional bedroom here. There is also a separate laundry room.
The location is ideal. You are within walking distance of Jumbo supermarket, the charming center of Hillegom and near outdoor swimming pool De Vosse. Hillegom is known for its cozy, historic center with various shops, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a lunch in the Hoofdstraat or on a sunny terrace at Mariaplein, Oude Pompplein or at the Haven. Thanks to the central location in the Randstad, cities such as Haarlem, Leiden and Amsterdam are easily accessible, both by train and by car. Furthermore, beaches, dunes and nature are just a short bike ride away.
The property is offered at an asking price of €595,000 k.k. (costs to buyer), which corresponds to €5,042 per square meter of living space. The house has a living area of 118 square meters, an external storage space of 14 square meters and sits on a plot of 189 square meters. The total volume amounts to 425 cubic meters. The property consists of three floors, five rooms including four bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate toilet. Parking is available on public roads. The garden faces southwest and is accessible via a back entrance. The property is in good condition and available by mutual agreement.
Additional features include fiber optic connectivity, natural ventilation, TV cable and a privately owned Remeha combination boiler from 2012. The flat roof is covered with tiles and the property is registered under cadastre number HILLEGOM E 732, with full ownership status.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douche met glazen wand' and 'inloopdouche' in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
Only 'douche' is mentioned in the bathroom. No bathtub is listed anywhere in the description or features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing mentions one shared bathroom for three bedrooms with no indication of any bathroom being attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet', indicating a separate toilet which serves as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the bathroom description or features list.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned in the bathroom facilities. No indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home with private bathroom facilities. Not applicable.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home with private toilet facilities. Not applicable.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel met meubel' (single sink with cabinet) but does not mention his and hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states the bathroom has 'elektrische vloerverwarming' (electric floor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing.
Rear Garden
Yes, a rear garden of 81 m² (14m deep) on the southwest, with openslaande deuren, completely described.
Front Garden
A front garden (voortuin) is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden specifically mentioned.
Terrace
The rear garden area with the openslaande deuren can function as a terrace, but it's primarily described as a garden rather than a dedicated terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned.
Barbecue Area
The overkapping (covered area) with sfeerverlichting could accommodate a barbecue, but no specific BBQ area is mentioned.
Patio
The rear garden area with openslaande deuren provides a patio-like outdoor living space.
Veranda
The listing mentions a 'overkapping' (covered area) at the back of the garden with sfeerverlichting, which functions as a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
Not a waterfront property; located in residential area of Hillegom.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned; listing is in residential Hillegom area.
Remarkable City View
No specific city view mentioned; location is in Hillegom center but not elevated or noted for city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The rear garden is described as private due to lack of direct rear neighbors, offering pleasant garden views, but it's not explicitly highlighted as remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned; the sea is mentioned as being at cycling distance, not viewable from the property.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned; the haven in Hillegom is mentioned as being accessible for leisure, not visible from property.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property has central heating and bathroom floor heating, but no air conditioning system is described.
Central Heating
CV-ketel (central heating) explicitly mentioned: Remeha Avanta 28c gas combi boiler from 2012, property of the owner.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing. The house has central heating via CV-ketel, and the warm atmosphere is created by the wooden herringbone floor and bay window rather than a fireplace.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly mentioned: 'prachtige houten visgraatvloer' (beautiful wooden herringbone floor) in the living room.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned. The listing specifically mentions wooden herringbone floor in living room and tiles in other areas.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned anywhere in the listing. The floors are described as wooden herringbone, tiled, or with floor heating.
Underfloor Heating
Bathroom has electric floor heating (elektrische vloerverwarming) explicitly mentioned.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions a large fourth bedroom on the second floor with potential to create an extra bedroom, but does not mention a walk-in closet or built-in storage.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. The listing specifically mentions a large Kunststof dakkapel (plastic dormer window) at the rear (2018), not skylights.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. This is a traditional Dutch 1930s terraced house with plaster walls and ceilings ('strak afgewerkte wanden en plafonds' - sleek finished walls and ceilings).
Bay Window
Explicitly mentioned as authentic 1930s element: 'fraaie erker' (beautiful bay window). One of the defining features of the house described as character element.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property has a deep garden with terrace and covered area, but no indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing. Only standard bathroom facilities are described.
French Doors
Large rear facade consists of 'grote pui met fraaie openslaande deuren' (large facade with beautiful double doors) providing access to the sunny garden.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions a light-colored kitchen finish, but no specific Scandinavian design elements. The overall style is Dutch classic with modern updates, not Scandinavian.
Modern
Modern kitchen (2016), modern bathroom (2016), updated insulation, HR++ glazing, modern finishes throughout. The original 1930s character is combined with a sleek modern finish ('strakke en moderne afwerking').
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. The property is characterized by classic Dutch 1930s style with elegant details.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features. The property is a typical Dutch 1930s terraced house in a temperate climate region.
Classic
Built in 1934, described as 'jaren 30 woning'. Features authentic elements including bay window (erker), stained glass (glas-in-loodramen), charming overhangs (overstekken). Classic Dutch architectural style combined with modern updates.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is a 1934 'jaren-30 woning' with authentic elements like erker and glas-in-loodramen, combining historic character with modern updates.
Early 20th Century
Explicitly described as 'jaren 30 woning' with 1934 build year. Early 20th century style is clearly present and emphasized in the listing.
Post War Functional
The property is from 1934 (pre-war), not post-war. Does not apply.
Modernist
While the house has been modernized (kitchen 2016, bathroom 2016), the authentic 1930s elements are preserved. It's not described as modernist in style.
Newly Build
Built in 1934, clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen), clearly indicating an open-plan kitchen layout connected to the living room.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home, not shared accommodation. The kitchen is private to the household.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'mooie moderne' with stylish light color scheme and tasteful wall tiles, indicating deliberate design choices and quality finishes.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the kitchen was installed in 2016, making it relatively modern at the time of listing.
Parking & Storage
Parking
'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' is listed. No private or dedicated parking on the plot is mentioned.
Storage Room
Description explicitly mentions a 'large storage room of more than 13 m²' (ruime schuur van ruim 13 m²) with 'Vrijstaande houten berging' listed under Kadastrale features and 'Voorzieningen Elektra' for the shed.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a wooden storage shed is described.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door is present.
Double Garage
No garage exists at all.
Attic
Second floor (tweede verdieping) is described as a 'royale vierde slaapkamer met grote kunststof dakkapel', clearly an attic bedroom. Also mentions potential to create an extra bedroom (extra slaapkamer te realiseren).
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Three floors are described (ground, first, second) with no reference to a basement level.
Covered Parking
No covered parking (carport or similar) is mentioned. Only 'Openbaar parkeren' is listed under parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ev Charging
No electric vehicle charging point is mentioned in the listing features or description.
Shed
'Vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden storage shed) is explicitly listed under 'Buitenruimte / Bergruimte' with 'Voorzieningen: Elektra'. Size is 14 m² (external bergruimte). Also described as 'ruime schuur met overkapping geplaatst in 2021' in the description.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a between-house (tussenwoning) which is typically owned individually. No VvE (HOA) is mentioned in the listing. Between-houses in the Netherlands often have no formal HOA.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), confirming this is freehold property, not leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Three-story terraced house from 1934 with no elevator mentioned. Not applicable for this property type.
Private Entrance
This is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) with shared walls on both sides. The entrance is a standard front door from the public street, not a private exclusive entrance.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking). No gate is mentioned for the property.
Gated Community
Property is located in Hillegom near the center with nearby supermarkets and public facilities. No indication of a gated or guarded residential area. Public parking is mentioned.
Wheelchair Accessible
Three-story house with bedrooms on the first and second floors. Stairs throughout make wheelchair access difficult to impossible. The property is not described as wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
A dedicated laundry room (wasruimte) is explicitly mentioned on the second floor, which implies the presence of washing machine connections. However, this is not explicitly confirmed.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly states 'een aparte wasruimte' (a separate laundry room) on the second floor.
High Speed Internet
Fiber internet (glasvezel) is explicitly mentioned in both the description and features section, which qualifies as high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
Both the description ('Glasvezel aanwezig') and the features section ('Glasvezelkabel') explicitly confirm fiber internet availability.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, automated systems, or smart devices in the property description.
Ventilation System
Natural ventilation (natuurlijke ventilatie) is listed as a feature. This is a basic form of ventilation but does qualify as a ventilation system, though it is not a mechanical or HRV system.
Cable Tv
Cable TV (TV kabel) is explicitly listed in the features section under 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in either the description or the listed features of the property.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. Only mentions HR++ glazing, wall, floor, and roof insulation as energy efficiency measures.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'HR++ beglazing' which is double glazing with improved thermal properties compared to standard double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only HR++ glazing is mentioned, which is double glazing, not triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'recent aangebrachte spouwmuurisolatie' as one of the recent improvements.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'recent aangebrachte vloerisolatie' as one of the recent improvements.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'recent aangebrachte dakisolatie' as one of the recent improvements.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a Remeha Avanta 28c gas-fired combi boiler from 2012. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Beyond insulation and HR++ glazing, the property has Energy Label B, indicating relatively good energy performance for a 1934 construction. The large Kunststof dakkapel (2018) also contributes to better thermal performance.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.