Characterful 1926 Semi-Detached Townhouse Requiring Full Renovation
Key Features
Description
This semi-detached townhouse is located on Middelweg in the Den Deijl area of Wassenaar. The property was built in 1926 and is currently offered with a status indicating an offer has already been submitted. The asking price is set at 650,000 euros, which is buyer costs inclusive. The house presents itself as a renovation project suitable for investors and individuals willing to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment.
The property has a total living area of 146 square meters as measured according to the NEN2580 standard. The plot covers 262 square meters and includes front, side, and rear gardens. The building volume is 542 cubic meters. There are five bedrooms distributed across the three living levels. The current energy label is G, indicating limited energy efficiency, which is typical for buildings of this age without modern insulation measures.
The ground floor layout begins with an entrance leading to a vestibule containing the meter cupboard. Double doors separate this vestibule from the main hallway. The hallway features a granite floor and provides access to a toilet, a stair cupboard, and the living room. The living area consists of two connected rooms separated by classic en-suite doors, a characteristic feature of homes from this period. Both rooms are equipped with gas fireplaces and feature bay windows at the front of the house. At the rear, French doors open onto the garden. A simple kitchen is situated adjacent to the living room.
The first floor contains a landing that gives access to two bedrooms at the front of the property, a third bedroom at the rear, and a bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and a washbasin. A separate toilet is located on the landing as well. The listing indicates that there are two bathrooms in total and two separate toilets in the property, suggesting that the second bathroom would need to be created as part of the renovation, likely on the second floor.
The second floor is described as a spacious level with various possibilities. According to the artist impressions available for this property, this floor could accommodate a generous bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a separate laundry area. This would bring the total bathroom count to two as mentioned in the property characteristics.
Regarding the outdoor spaces, the property includes a private driveway providing parking on the premises and access to a free-standing stone garage with capacity for one vehicle. The garage has no insulation. The rear garden faces northeast and measures 81 square meters, with dimensions of 8.54 meters in depth and 9.50 meters in width. This garden features a terrace and a planted border. Access to the rear garden is possible via a rear path. The front garden is oriented towards the southwest. The property also has a balcony.
The construction details indicate this is an existing building with a hipped roof covered with tiles. The insulation situation shows partial double glazing and no cavity wall insulation, which explains the energy label G rating. Heating is provided by a combination of a CV boiler and gas fires. Hot water comes from the CV boiler and an electric boiler. The current CV boiler is a Crane X174 model, gas-fired and dating from 1975, which is included in the sale as owned equipment. Ventilation is natural.
The property is held in full ownership, meaning it is freehold. The cadastral designation is Wassenaar B 3130 with the full 262 square meter parcel.
It is important to note that this property requires a thorough renovation. The purchase agreement will include several protective clauses for the seller, including an age clause, a materials and asbestos clause, a non-owner occupied clause, and an as-is-where-is clause. These clauses are standard for properties sold in need of significant renovation where the seller has not occupied the property and makes no guarantees about the condition. Various reports about the property are available to interested parties who wish to conduct their own investigation.
The listing mentions that artist impressions have been created showing the potential transformation of the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and attic level. These visualizations demonstrate how the property could evolve into a modern family home while presumably retaining some of the original architectural character.
The property contains various original details from the 1926 construction period, which could be preserved or restored as part of a renovation project. The en-suite doors between the living room spaces and the bay windows are examples of these period features.
Wassenaar is a municipality in the province of South Holland, known for its residential character and green surroundings. The Den Deijl neighborhood where this property is located is described as having a quiet, green avenue setting. The location within a residential area provides a suburban environment.
The listing has received significant attention with over seven thousand views and two hundred saves on the Funda platform, indicating considerable interest in the property despite its condition. This level of attention is notable for a property requiring full renovation and may reflect the desirability of the Wassenaar location and the specific characteristics of this 1926 townhouse.
Potential buyers should be aware that they have a duty to investigate the property thoroughly before making a purchase decision. The listing explicitly recommends engaging an NVM purchase agent to represent buyer interests. Given the renovation requirements and the various clauses in the purchase agreement, professional guidance would be advisable for anyone considering this property.
The asking price per square meter of living space is approximately 4,452 euros. This figure should be considered in context, as the property requires substantial investment beyond the purchase price to become habitable according to modern standards. The total cost of acquisition would include both the purchase price and the estimated renovation expenses.