Charming Semi-Bungalow with Deep Gardens and Covered Terrace in Asten

Nestled in the friendly Sterrenbuurt neighborhood of Asten, this charming semi-bungalow at Mercuriusstraat 27 offers a unique living experience with all essential facilities conveniently located on the ground floor. Built in 1969 and thoughtfully extended in 1994, this residence combines practical design with comfortable living spaces across its 112 square meters of living area on a spacious 825 square meter plot.

The property welcomes you with its attractive street presence, featuring a deep front garden that sits higher than street level, contributing to the appealing visual character of the home. A beautifully maintained hedge borders the property, creating privacy while allowing the verdant garden to shine. Paved pathways guide you to the front entrance, where natural light floods the entrance hall thanks to strategic windows in and around the door.

Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting hallway with smooth plastered walls and a tiled floor featuring underfloor heating throughout the ground level. The practical layout immediately becomes apparent, with the meter cupboard conveniently located near the entrance. The staircase leads to the first floor, while doors provide access to the toilet facilities and the main living area.

The toilet room is finished to ceiling height with white tiles and features mechanical ventilation, a wall-hung closet, and a small fountain in matching white. This attention to detail continues throughout the home.

The living room impresses with its generous proportions and abundant natural light streaming through large windows at both front and rear. These windows not only illuminate the space but also offer pleasant views over the deep front garden and the expansive backyard. The same tiled floor with underfloor heating continues from the hallway into the living space and adjoining kitchen. Walls are smoothly plastered and painted, while the ceiling features a convincing faux wood finish in a light shade that creates an airy atmosphere throughout the ground floor.

The thoughtful design of the living room allows for distinct zones, with the front portion perfectly suited for a comfortable seating area and the rear section ideal for a dining arrangement adjacent to the kitchen. A practical storage cupboard beneath the stairs provides additional space for household items. Notably, one of the bedroom walls is non-structural, offering flexibility for those wishing to create an even more open-plan living space.

The kitchen features an L-shaped configuration with light-colored cabinetry paired with an elegant dark natural stone worktop. This substantial countertop houses both a sink and a four-burner ceramic hob. Essential appliances include a combination microwave and oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, with an extractor fan positioned above the cooking area. While storage space is generous with a combination of upper and lower cabinets plus drawers, a window provides a pleasant view of the covered terrace and backyard while meal preparation takes place.

Through the kitchen, a utility portal provides connections for washing machine and dryer, with a fixed cupboard housing the underfloor heating control unit. A door from this space leads directly to the covered terrace and garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. This portal also grants access to the two ground floor bedrooms.

The first bedroom, measuring approximately 3.30 by 3.15 meters, sits at the front of the property. It features laminate flooring, plastered walls, and two windows in the front facade, allowing natural light to fill the space. This versatile bedroom connects to both the living room and the utility portal.

The second bedroom, slightly larger at about 3.55 by 3.20 meters, occupies the rear garden position. Like the first bedroom, it has laminate flooring and plastered walls, complemented by a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors for convenient storage. Direct access to the bathroom makes this room particularly practical.

The bathroom maintains the neutral color scheme found throughout the home, with white wall tiles and light-colored floor tiles, under which underfloor heating provides comfort. The well-appointed sanitary facilities include a floating toilet, a fixed washbasin, a shower with cubicle and glass screen plus thermostat faucet, and a bathtub with massage jets. The washbasin is set in a bathroom cabinet, with additional storage cabinets and a towel radiator enhancing functionality. Two windows allow for natural ventilation, while a supplementary wall cabinet between them adds extra storage convenience.

Ascending the hardwood staircase from the entrance hall leads to the first floor, where a versatile third bedroom or hobby room awaits. This space features a skylight, built-in storage cabinets and drawers under the sloping roof sections, carpet flooring, and a neat white finish on the ceiling. A door provides access to the attic storage space, which features wooden flooring and exposed roof beams. This area houses the Nefit Topline central heating boiler, installed around 2009, and offers ample space for items not needed daily.

Outside, the property truly shines with its exceptional outdoor spaces. The covered terrace, measuring approximately 10 by 3.20 meters, serves as an extension of the living space, complete with three skylights in the roof and built-in spot lighting. This sheltered area allows for year-round outdoor enjoyment, with the option to add a heat lamp for cooler days.

The backyard extends approximately 12 meters deep and features a substantial pond surrounded by established plants and shrubs. Paved pathways guide you through the garden to the rear boundary, where a Taxus hedge ensures privacy from neighboring properties. The property enjoys exceptional privacy in the backyard, thanks in part to minimal development behind the home and only single-story structures on neighboring properties.

A notable feature of this property is the 4-meter wide passage between the home and the left boundary, allowing for vehicle access to the backyard should future needs require it. The property is being sold as part of a larger cadastral plot, with the specific section clearly indicated on the cadastral map. Buyers should note that this may result in slightly increased cadastral costs.

The location offers both tranquility and convenience. Situated in a broad residential street with a parking strip opposite and tall trees creating a pleasant streetscape, the home is approximately 750 meters from the center of Asten with its shops and inviting terraces. Within close proximity, residents will find a hardware store, dental practice, primary school, and childcare facilities, all essential amenities for comfortable daily living.

Energy efficiency features include roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation, contributing to the property's energy label D rating. The central heating system provides both heating and hot water throughout the home.

In summary, this thoughtfully designed semi-bungalow offers comfortable single-floor living with the potential for expansion or adaptation to suit changing needs. The combination of practical layout, generous outdoor spaces, and convenient location makes this property a distinctive opportunity in the sought-after Sterrenbuurt neighborhood of Asten.