Historic Monument Townhouse in the Heart of Weesp
Key Features
Upsides
- Historic Rijksmonument from 1665 with preserved original character and tasteful renovations over the years.
- Excellent location in the center of Weesp with the train station just five minutes away, offering a sixteen minute connection to Amsterdam Central Station.
- Three bedrooms spread across three levels, including a vide that can serve as a home workspace.
- Underfloor heating on the ground floor and a fireplace for additional comfort during colder months.
- Proximity to a wide range of amenities including schools, supermarkets, restaurants, marinas, and natural areas along the Vecht river.
Downsides
- Very small patio garden of only seven square meters with limited depth of 1.52 meters.
- No parking included with the property, requiring paid parking or a parking permit system.
- No energy label available due to monument status, which may make it difficult to assess energy efficiency and potential heating costs.
- No external storage space available, which could be a limitation for storing bicycles, garden equipment, or other items.
- The historic monument status may impose restrictions on modifications or renovations to the property.
Description
This historic townhouse is situated on one of the most picturesque streets in the old center of Weesp. The property at Middenstraat 9 dates back to 1665 and holds the status of a Rijksmonument, which is a national monument designation in the Netherlands. The building has been carefully preserved and renovated over the years, maintaining its original character while incorporating modern comforts for contemporary living.
The ground floor of the property features an entrance hall that provides access to the meter cupboard and a wardrobe closet. The living room is located on this level and has a slight level difference that adds character to the space. From the living room, a staircase leads to the first floor. The open kitchen is also situated on the ground floor and comes equipped with all necessary appliances for daily cooking needs. A fixed closet offers additional storage space. The ground floor toilet includes a small sink, and a hallway leads through a sliding door to the small patio garden at the rear of the property.
The first floor can be reached via the staircase in the living room. The landing on this level provides access to the stairs leading to the second floor and contains space for the central heating installation. The master bedroom is located at the front of the house and features a built-in closet wall for clothing and personal items. A vide, which is an open gallery or loft space, is present on this floor and can serve as an attractive home workspace. The bathroom on this level is fully equipped with a toilet, a walk-in shower, a washbasin cabinet, and a washing machine connection. A second spacious bedroom is located at the rear of the first floor.
The second floor of the property contains a third bedroom, which has a cozy atmosphere thanks to the presence of a skylight that allows natural light to enter the space. This room would be suitable as a child's bedroom, a guest room, or a hobby room depending on the needs of the new owner.
The outdoor space of this townhouse consists of a small patio garden at the rear. This garden measures approximately seven square meters, with dimensions of 1.52 meters in depth and 4.54 meters in width. The garden faces east, which means it receives morning sunlight. Access to the patio is through a sliding door from the ground floor hallway.
Regarding the finish and installations, the property is maintained in good condition and features a light and fresh color scheme throughout. The ground floor has tile flooring with underfloor heating, providing warmth and comfort during colder months. The first and second floors have wooden flooring. Walls and ceilings are predominantly finished with smooth plasterwork. The meter cupboard is equipped with sufficient electrical circuits with earth leakage protection, and the gas, water, and electricity meters are located here as well.
The property has a total living area of 108 square meters, with an additional four square meters of other indoor space in the form of the loft area. The plot size is 70 square meters, and the building has a volume of 390 cubic meters. The house contains four rooms in total, of which three are bedrooms. There is one bathroom and one separate toilet.
The heating system consists of a gas-fired combination boiler that is owned by the current owner. Additionally, the property features a fireplace, which can provide supplementary heating and adds to the cozy atmosphere of the home. Hot water is supplied through the central heating boiler. Due to the monument status of the property, an energy label is not required to be provided.
Weesp is a fortified city that offers a combination of urban charm and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The historic center features various restaurants and cafes, six marinas with approximately five hundred berths and a transient harbor for passing boats, authentic shops, a theater and cinema, and numerous facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports activities. The city organizes several events throughout the year, including Weesp Gastvrij, Weespers aan de Wand, the Sluis- en Bruggenfeest, Kitchen Roulette, and the Korenfestival during the Christmas period.
The location of this property is particularly advantageous in terms of accessibility and proximity to amenities. The house is situated along the Vecht river and is surrounded by beautiful and spacious natural areas. Weesp is centrally located between Het Gooi region, Almere, Utrecht, and Amsterdam. The train station of Weesp is approximately a five-minute walk from the property, and from there, travelers can reach Amsterdam Central Station in about sixteen minutes. Schools, supermarkets, and childcare facilities are located in the immediate vicinity. Access roads to the AMC hospital, Tergooi hospital in Hilversum, and Schiphol Airport, which can be reached in approximately twenty minutes by car, are easily accessible from this location.
Parking in the area is regulated through paid parking and parking permit systems. The property consists of two cadastral parcels, WEESP A 4975 with a surface area of 60 square meters and WEESP A 5288 with a surface area of 10 square meters, both in full ownership. The asking price for this property is 679,500 euros, which is payable by the buyer in addition to the purchase price as buyer's costs. This results in a price per square meter of living space of approximately 6,292 euros. The property is currently available, and the transfer date is to be determined in consultation between the buyer and seller.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the bathroom description; only a walk-in shower, toilet, and sink cabinet are listed.
Ensuite Bathroom
The master bedroom description does not mention an adjoining bathroom; the bathroom is accessed from the landing.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate 'toilet met fontein' (toilet with sink) on the ground floor, distinct from the main bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom or toilet descriptions.
Double Shower
Only one 'inloopdouche' is mentioned, no indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not shared housing.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not shared housing.
His And Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink cabinet) is mentioned, not double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is only mentioned for the ground floor; the bathroom is on the first floor which has wooden flooring with no mention of underfloor heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
Listing explicitly mentions a small patio garden at the rear (Achtertuin) of 7 m².
Front Garden
Not mentioned, which is typical for a terraced house (tussenwoning) in a historic city center.
Side Garden
The property is a terraced house (tussenwoning), making a side garden physically impossible.
Terrace
The outdoor space is specifically described as a patio garden (patiotuin), not a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Patio
The listing explicitly refers to the outdoor space as a 'patiotuin' accessible via a sliding door.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the property description.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house on the property.
Waterfront
While the town of Weesp is located along the river Vecht, the text describes the town's general location rather than indicating this specific property has direct waterfront access.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the description.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present or mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present or mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is exceptionally flat and Weesp has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in the historic center, but as a terraced house, the views are likely limited to adjacent historic buildings rather than a wide remarkable city vista.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a small 7m² patio garden, which is too small to constitute a remarkable garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Weesp is an inland town near the river Vecht, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
Although Weesp has harbors, Middenstraat is a street in the center, and no harbor view is indicated.
Remarkable Landmark View
It is situated in a protected townscape with historic buildings, but no specific landmark view is detailed.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a Cv-ketel (central heating boiler) under heating installations.
Fireplace
An open haard (fireplace) is explicitly listed under the heating features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing states that the floors on the first and second floors are wood (hout).
Tiled Floors
The listing states that the ground floor is provided with tiles (plavuizen).
Laminate Flooring
Wood floors are specified for the upper levels, with no mention of laminate.
Carpeted Floors
Wood and tile floors are specified, with no mention of carpeting.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly states the ground floor tiles have vloerverwarming (underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom has a fixed closet wall (vaste kastenwand), but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The listing explicitly mentions a loft and open attic providing a nice home workspace (thuiswerkplek).
Skylight
A dakraam (skylight) is explicitly listed under the features/provisions.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window in the layout or features.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned; completely unfeasible for a 108m2 historic city house.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing explicitly mentions a vaste kastenwand (fixed/built-in closet wall) in the master bedroom.
French Doors
A loopdeur (patio door) is mentioned to the garden, but no French doors are specified.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a historic monument from 1665 with no mention of Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
The listing emphasizes historic character, a monument status, and preserving original details, which contradicts a modern style.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features, elements, or finishes in the description.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean architectural features or styling are mentioned.
Classic
Described as a romantic, historic gem from 1665, a national monument with character, soul, high ceilings, and stylish classic details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Does this building represents a traditional or historic style?
Early 20th Century
Does this building represents an early 20th century building style? In countries like the Netherlands buildings to which this applies are sometimes called things like a 'jaren-30 woning'
Post War Functional
Does this building represents a post war building style, that had to be functional and mass produces for the rapid increase in population numbers?
Modernist
Does this building represents a modern building style?
Newly Build
Does this building looks like it was newly build?
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing states the open kitchen is equipped with 'alle benodigde apparatuur' (all necessary appliances), which in Dutch real estate typically includes a dishwasher.
Oven
Considered a standard necessary appliance implied by 'alle benodigde apparatuur'.
Refrigerator
A refrigerator is a fundamental 'necessary appliance' in any standard kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The property is a historic monument with a very narrow footprint (4.54m wide, 1.52m deep garden). There is no space for a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly mentions an 'open keuken' (open kitchen).
Pantry
Not mentioned, and the small size (108m2 total, narrow layout) of this historic home makes a dedicated pantry highly unlikely.
Stove
A standard cooking appliance expected under 'alle benodigde apparatuur'.
Boiling Water Tap
Features like a Quooker are typically explicitly stated in listings if available. It is not mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
A specific modern feature that would be mentioned if present; omitted from the description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The description emphasizes 'romantic', 'historic', and 'stylish details' renovated with love for the original character, rather than a modern high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The home has been 'tastefully renovated over the years', suggesting the kitchen is updated but not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' under parking, indicating street parking is available but not a dedicated parking spot for the property.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a fixed closet on the ground floor, a closet wall in the master bedroom, and a 4m² loft (vliering) classified as 'overige inpandige ruimte' (other indoor space) which serves as storage.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, therefore no double garage.
Attic
The listing mentions a 'vide en open vliering' (gallery and open loft) of 4m² on the first floor, which qualifies as attic/loft space. The second floor also has a bedroom with skylight.
Cellar
No cellar (kelder) is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop (werkplaats) is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed (schuurtje) is mentioned in the listing. The only outdoor space is a small 7m² patio garden.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), confirming street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under parking facilities.
Rules
Owners Association
Listed as a single-family terraced house ('eengezinswoning, tussenwoning') with full ownership. No VvE is mentioned, which is standard for this property type in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association.
Other Rules
The property is a 'Rijksmonument' (National Monument) built in 1665, which implies strict municipal and national heritage regulations regarding alterations to the exterior and protected interior elements.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story townhouse from 1665, a historic monument. No elevator is mentioned and it would be extremely unusual for this type of property.
Private Entrance
The property is a terraced townhouse (tussenwoning) with its own street-level entrance described as 'entree, hal'. This indicates a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
This is a townhouse in a city center with only a small 7m² patio garden. No automatic gate is mentioned and would be highly unusual for this property type.
Gated Community
This is a standalone townhouse on a public street (Middenstraat) in the historic center of Weesp. No gated community is mentioned and this would contradict the property type and location.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 1665 monument spread over 3 floors with stairs between levels ('trap naar eerste verdieping', 'trap naar tweede verdieping'), level differences in the living room ('met niveauverschil'), and a small patio. Not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom on the first floor.
Laundry Room
No separate laundry room is mentioned. The washing machine connection is located in the bathroom.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned anywhere in the listing. In Dutch real estate listings, dryers are typically mentioned if present.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. The house is a 1665 monument with traditional renovation focusing on preserving original character.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing. This is not a common feature in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing. Given the property is a 1665 monument, installing them is highly restricted and they would certainly be highlighted if present.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned and is highly unlikely in a 1665 monument due to strict historical preservation rules and the typical dimensions of original window frames.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not mentioned. As a protected Rijksmonument from 1665, adding external or internal wall insulation is generally prohibited or severely restricted to preserve the historical facade.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states that heating is provided by a 'Cv-ketel en open haard' (gas boiler and fireplace). A heat pump is not present.
Home Battery
A home battery system is not mentioned in the listing. It is exceptionally rare in older monument homes, especially without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions underfloor heating on the ground floor, which can be an energy-efficient distribution method. The property is also exempt from an energy label due to its monumental status.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.