Well-Maintained Family Home with Energy Label A and Generous Garden in Berkel en Rodenrijs
Key Features
Description
This well-maintained semi-detached family home is situated at Mercuriusstraat 9 in the charming Sterrenbuurt of Berkel en Rodenrijs, a green and village-like neighborhood within the municipality of Lansingerland. Built in 1978, the property offers approximately 126 square meters of living space on a generous plot of 440 square meters, providing plenty of outdoor room for various activities.
The home presents a compelling option for buyers seeking a property that has been thoughtfully maintained over the years. Rather than relying on superficial cosmetic updates, the current owners have invested in documented quality improvements, leaving behind a comprehensive folder containing receipts, warranty documents, and records of all maintenance work. This level of care provides valuable assurance for prospective buyers regarding the property's condition and history.
Energy performance stands as a major highlight of this listing. The property carries an A energy label, backed by substantial improvements implemented over time. These include double glazing installed in hardwood frames and a plastic sliding door, additional floor insulation using IsoSchelp in the crawl space, facade insulation with extra cavity wall ventilation, and a total of twenty-two solar panels added across two phases in 2014 and 2020. The property is heated by a Vaillant combination boiler from 2019, which is owned rather than rented. These improvements collectively suggest significantly reduced energy costs going forward.
The ground floor layout is practical and surprisingly spacious. From the entrance hall, you access the toilet, bathroom, central heating room, and all living areas. The living room spans approximately 45 square meters and features a sliding door that creates a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor space. Notably, a smoke duct has already been prepared, meaning installing a wood stove or freestanding fireplace would not require major renovation work.
The semi-open kitchen is positioned strategically between the living room and the master bedroom at the front of the house. While described as neat and functional rather than modern, it serves its purpose well and offers potential for those wishing to apply their own design preferences. At the front of the property, two bedrooms are located, including a spacious master bedroom. At the rear, a study or hobby room overlooks the surrounding greenery, offering a quiet workspace. The bathroom and separate toilet complete the ground floor facilities. With three bedrooms and a study, the layout accommodates various household configurations, whether for families, home workers, or those requiring guest accommodation. The property is accessible for elderly residents, making it suitable for those seeking single-floor living without compromising on space.
The large garden is a standout feature of this property. With a plot of 440 square meters, outdoor space becomes a main focal point rather than an afterthought. The garden accommodates a terrace, potential vegetable garden, play area, lounge corner, garden shed, or simply space to relax. The garden surrounds the house, providing multiple orientations and privacy.
Practical amenities include an attached stone garage of 25 square meters providing secure storage or parking, alarminstallation for security, mechanical ventilation for air quality, and parking available on the own driveway as well as public parking in the street.
Location is another strong point. Daily necessities are within walking distance, including a supermarket, bakery, snack bar, pharmacy, post office, bicycle repair shop, and garage. The neighborhood offers good healthcare access with nearby physiotherapist, dentist, and veterinary practices. Families appreciate the presence of a primary school with after-school care and the De Kievit playground. Public transportation is accessible via a nearby bus stop offering connections toward Rotterdam. On Fridays, a fish stand visits the neighborhood, and a local hairdresser is available nearby.
For leisure and recreation, cyclists can easily reach indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the De Groenzoom and De Rottemeren nature areas with waterways and reeds, and the village center with its comprehensive amenities. The property thus offers an excellent balance between residential tranquility and accessibility to services and nature.
An additional consideration is the ongoing neighborhood improvement program. The Sterrenbuurt is undergoing a sustainable redesign led by Daallin Grond-, Weg- en Waterbouw on behalf of the municipality of Lansingerland. Planned improvements include renewed paving, replacement of main sewer lines where needed, adjusted house connections, new street lamps, nature-friendly banks, and renewed play areas. The construction work started in May 2026. While this means temporary disruption in front of the property, it will result in a neighborhood that looks refreshed for years to come. Updates are available through the BouwApp application.
The asking price of 695,000 euros costs buyer translates to approximately 5,516 euros per square meter of living space. Given the A energy label, the extensive documented improvements, the large plot size, and the quality location within Lansingerland, this price appears competitive for the local market. The property represents a solid choice for buyers prioritizing energy efficiency, maintenance documentation, outdoor space, and a family-friendly neighborhood with good amenities and future improvements planned.
Features
Bathroom
En-Suite Bathroom
No ensuite bathroom mentioned. The layout describes separate rooms including a bathroom, suggesting it is not attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
Explicitly stated in the listing: '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet), clearly indicating a guest/separate toilet.
Shared Shower
Not applicable. This appears to be a single-family home with private facilities.
Shared Toilet
Listed as having a separate toilet ('apart toilet'), suggesting it is not shared.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Single-story bungalow with no mention of any upper level or balcony
Rear Garden
Listing explicitly mentions 'Tuin rondom' (garden around) and describes back garden with sliding door access and space for terrace
Front Garden
'Tuin rondom' explicitly includes front garden area
Side Garden
'Tuin rondom' means garden surrounds the property on all sides including side gardens
Terrace
Listing specifically mentions 'Ple... voor een terras' as one of the possibilities in the large garden
Rooftop Terrace
Single-story house with flat roof, no rooftop access or terrace mentioned
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the description
Guest House
No mention of guest house or separate living unit
Waterfront
Property in suburban residential area, no water feature mentioned
Kitchen Garden
Listing mentions 'moestuin' (vegetable garden) as one of the possibilities in the large garden
Equestrian Facilities
Suburban residential plot of 440m², no equestrian facilities mentioned
Small Livestock Facilities
Suburban residential property, no livestock facilities mentioned
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned; large garden focuses on terrace, moestuin, lounge areas
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned
Private Tennis Court
440m² plot too small for tennis court, no mention of one
Remarkable Mountain View
Suburban Netherlands, no mountains in the region
Remarkable City View
Suburban village setting, not a city location
Remarkable Garden View
Work room has view onto green area; garden offers pleasant green surroundings; described as 'groene, dorpse omgeving'
Remarkable Sea View
Netherlands is not a seafront location; no sea view mentioned
Remarkable Harbour View
Suburban residential area, no harbour mentioned
Remarkable Landmark View
No significant landmarks mentioned as views from the property
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the listing. The property has mechanical ventilation but no AC system.
Central Heating
Vaillant CV-ketel (gas-fired combi boiler) from 2019, owned. This is explicitly mentioned in the energy section.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating is mentioned. The property relies on central heating via radiators from the Vaillant combi-ketel.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned. The listing describes a spacious master bedroom but no built-in closet systems.
Home Office
The listing explicitly mentions a 'werkkamer' (workroom/study) at the rear of the house with views of greenery. This is highlighted as suitable for working from home.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the listing. The property has a flat roof with bituminous covering.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. The house has a flat roof, which is inconsistent with exposed beam construction.
Bay Window
No bay windows are mentioned. The listing describes a spacious living room with sliding doors to the garden.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned. The listing mentions proximity to indoor and outdoor swimming pools in the area.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned. The property emphasizes practical, functional finishes rather than decorative elements.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property has a practical, functional Dutch style typical of 1978 construction. While it has good energy features (solar panels, insulation), the interior design is described as practical rather than styled. No Scandinavian aesthetic elements mentioned.
Modern
The house has significant modern energy improvements: 22 solar panels, excellent insulation (A-label), double glazing, modern Vaillant CV-ketel from 2019. However, the 1978 construction and 'netjes en functioneel' (neat and functional) kitchen and bathroom suggest a practical rather than contemporary modern design aesthetic.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are mentioned or visible in the listing. The property is a standard Dutch suburban home in the Sterrenbuurt.
Mediterranean
The property is located in a green, village-like Dutch suburb. No Mediterranean architectural or design elements are present.
Classic
Built in 1978 with a traditional single-floor layout, practical room arrangement, and a semi-open kitchen. The design reflects classic Dutch suburban architecture. The extensive maintenance documentation (ordner) further emphasizes the traditional, well-maintained nature of the property.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
1978 construction is standard suburban development, not traditional or historic architecture
Early 20th Century
Built in 1978, clearly not early 20th century (1900-1930s)
Post-War Functional
1978 falls in post-war era; typical semi-detached (geschakelde woning) from that period represents functional mass-produced housing; energy improvements added later but structure remains functional post-war style
Modernist
Modern improvements like solar panels, double glazing, insulation; however original structure is standard 1970s semi-detached rather than intentionally modernist design
Newly Built
Built in 1978, 47+ years old, described as existing construction with 'nieuwe keuken' being relative term for age; explicitly states 'bestaande bouw'
Kitchen
Dishwasher
No dishwasher is mentioned in the listing. The description states kitchen and bathroom are 'netjes en functioneel' but no appliances are specified.
Oven
No oven is mentioned in the listing. Only a Vaillant CV-ketel from 2019 for heating is specified.
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the listing.
Refrigerator
No refrigerator is mentioned in the listing. The description focuses on the house's maintenance history and energy improvements, not appliances.
Freezer
No freezer is mentioned in the listing.
Kitchen Island
No kitchen island is mentioned. The listing describes a halfopen kitchen located between living room and front bedroom, with no island mentioned.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes a 'halfopen keuken' (semi-open kitchen) between the living room and front bedroom, suggesting some openness but not fully open plan.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the listing. The layout includes hal, toilet, bathroom, CV room, and living areas but no separate pantry.
Stove
No stove or cooktop is mentioned in the listing. The kitchen description is brief and does not specify cooking appliances.
Induction Stove
No induction stove is mentioned. The listing does not specify any type of stove or cooktop.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap is mentioned in the listing. The kitchen is described as functional but basic.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor is mentioned in the listing. Only a 'rookkanaal' (smoke chimney) for a wood stove is mentioned as prepared.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home with private kitchen, not a shared kitchen arrangement.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'netjes en functioneel' (tidy and functional), suggesting a basic but well-maintained kitchen. No luxury or design features are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly mentions the kitchen and bathroom are functional but suggests modernization opportunities: 'Wie wil moderniseren, kan zijn eigen handtekening zetten'. This indicates the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Soort parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren is explicitly mentioned.
Storage Room
Externe bergruimte: 25 m² is explicitly mentioned in the listing.
Garage
Soort garage: Aangebouwde stenen garage is explicitly mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
Only one garage is mentioned (aangebouwde stenen garage), with no indication of it being double.
Attic
Aantal woonlagen: 1 woonlaag is explicitly mentioned. The listing also mentions that neighboring houses have added a second floor, suggesting this property has no attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned anywhere in the listing or specifications.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions possibilities for a tuinhuis (garden house) but it is not currently present on the property.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a 'geschakelde woning' (semi-detached house), but the listing does not mention any owners association (VvE), monthly fees, or shared areas. The property has private garden and a separate garage. This type of property may not have a formal VvE structure.
Leasehold
The kadastrale gegevens explicitly state 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold). This directly contradicts any leasehold arrangement.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a single-story home (1 woonlaag) with no mention of an elevator in the listing.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system in the listing.
Alarm System
The listing explicitly mentions 'Alarminstallatie' (alarm installation) as a feature under voorzieningen (facilities).
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing.
Private Entrance
This is a standard residential home with no mention of a private or separate entrance.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate. The property has a garage and open public parking.
Video Door Phone
No mention of a video door phone in the listing.
Smoke Detectors
No explicit mention of smoke detectors. The listing mentions 'rookkanaal' (smoke chimney) which is for a wood stove, not smoke detectors.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No mention of specific security door or window hardware. The listing mentions hardhouten kozijnen (hardwood frames) and kunststof schuifpui but not security hardware.
Gated Community
The property is located in Sterrenbuurt, a residential neighborhood undergoing renovation by the municipality. No gated community is mentioned.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor ouderen' (accessible for elderly) and describes the home as suitable for 'gelijkvloers of levensloopbestendig willen wonen' (single-floor or life-proof living). However, no specific wheelchair accessibility modifications are detailed.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
No mention of a washing machine in the listing. The bathroom is described as neat and functional but no specific appliances are listed.
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned. The listing mentions 'werk-/hobbyruimte' but this is described as a work/study room with view on greenery.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer anywhere in the listing description or features.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. The listing focuses on traditional maintenance and energy improvements.
Ventilation System
Mechanical ventilation (mechanische ventilatie) is explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) in the property features.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener installation in the listing. This is not discussed in the description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Explicitly stated: 'tweeëntwintig zonnepanelen, geplaatst in twee rondes (2014 en 2020)' — 22 solar panels installed in two phases (2014 and 2020).
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated: 'dubbel glas in hardhouten kozijnen en kunststof schuifpui' — double glazing in hardwood frames and plastic sliding door.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned. No mention of triple glazing anywhere in the listing.
Wall Insulation
The listing states 'na geïsoleerde gevel met extra spouwmuurbeluchting' — nearly insulated facade with additional cavity wall ventilation. This indicates wall insulation has been addressed.
Floor Insulation
The listing mentions 'extra vloerisolatie met IsoSchelp in de kruipruimte' — extra floor insulation with IsoSchelp in the crawl space.
Roof Insulation
The energy section lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under Isolatie (insulation).
Heat Pump
No mention of a heat pump. The property has a Vaillant (gas) combi boiler from 2019, indicating gas-based heating.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional measures include: Energy Label A (confirmed), Vaillant gas combi boiler from 2019 (owned, not rented), and a prepared smoke duct for a wood stove or fireplace. The listing also emphasizes a comprehensive maintenance dossier from previous owners showing diligent upkeep over years.