Spacious Corner Home with Large Garden and Outbuildings in Laares
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features an exceptionally well-equipped outdoor space with a 160 square meter west-facing garden, a covered veranda for year-round use, a freestanding wooden chalet for hobbies or work, and a stone garage with electricity.
- The location offers an attractive combination of a quiet residential street with all daily amenities within easy reach, including the Enschede city center, shops, schools, and public transport, all accessible by foot or bicycle.
- The heating system is relatively modern with a Remeha Avanta combi boiler from 2021, and the ground floor benefits from full underfloor heating for enhanced comfort.
- The layout provides good flexibility with four potential bedrooms across three floors, plus substantial storage space behind the knee walls on the attic level accessible through sliding panels.
- The property includes parking on its own grounds, which is a practical advantage in a residential neighborhood.
Downsides
- The energy label D rating indicates that the property has limited energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs and could require additional insulation or window upgrades in the future.
- The construction year of 1956 means the property is nearly 70 years old, and the inclusion of both an age clause and asbestos clause in the purchase agreement highlights potential maintenance concerns typical for buildings of this era.
- At 3,250 euros per square meter for 100 square meters of living space, the price point is relatively high given the age and energy rating of the property.
- The property listing mentions public parking as the parking type in the features section, which appears to contradict the description stating parking on own grounds, creating some ambiguity about actual parking arrangements.
- The bathroom on the first floor serves three bedrooms and contains only a corner bathtub with shower, a single vanity, and no second toilet, which may be limiting for a household using all bedrooms.
Description
This corner house is situated on a quiet street in the popular Laares district of Enschede. The property offers a surprisingly spacious layout with a total living area of 100 square meters spread across two main floors and an additional attic level. Built in 1956, the residence has been maintained and updated over the years while retaining its characteristic appeal.
The ground floor welcomes you through an entrance hall that houses the meter cupboard, a modern toilet, and a practical storage closet situated beneath the staircase. The living room features light tiled flooring equipped with comfortable underfloor heating, providing a pleasant indoor climate throughout the year. The space offers ample room for a generous seating area. At the rear of the property, an extended kitchen has been added, creating an open and functional cooking space. This kitchen is fitted with various built-in appliances and offers plenty of workspace and storage options. From the kitchen, you access a utility room that contains connections for laundry appliances and houses the central heating boiler installation.
The first floor comprises a landing that provides access to three well-proportioned bedrooms. These rooms offer flexibility for use as bedrooms, children's rooms, or a home office. The bathroom on this level is equipped with a vanity unit, a corner bathtub with shower functionality, and a designer radiator for towel heating.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where the attic space is located. This area is highly suitable for use as a fourth bedroom, workspace, or hobby room. Behind the knee walls, substantial storage space is available, accessible through convenient sliding panels that make organization straightforward.
The outdoor spaces of this property are particularly noteworthy. The deep backyard measures 160 square meters, with dimensions of 25 meters in depth and 6.4 meters in width. The garden faces west, ensuring plenty of sunlight during the afternoon and evening hours. A wide side gate provides access to the garden from the front of the property. Directly behind the house, a spacious veranda offers sheltered outdoor seating that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year.
At the rear of the garden stands a freestanding stone garage with capacity for one vehicle. The garage is equipped with electricity. Additionally, a freestanding wooden chalet is present in the garden, offering a versatile space that could serve as a hobby room, studio, playroom, or home office. These outbuildings together provide 33 square meters of external storage space.
The property includes parking on its own grounds. The location combines the benefit of a quiet residential street with proximity to amenities. The vibrant city center of Enschede is within walking and cycling distance, as are shops, schools, sports facilities, and public transportation options.
Technical features of the property include largely fitted roller shutters on the windows and air conditioning installed on the attic floor. The property has roof insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by a Remeha Avanta gas-fired combination boiler from 2021, which is included in the sale. The entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating. The property has an energy label D rating.
The cadastral designation is ENSCHEDE D 12793, with a plot size of 176 square meters and full ownership status. The building has a gable roof covered with tiles. Fiber optic cable and TV cable connections are available at the property.
The asking price is 325,000 euros, payable by the buyer (kosten koper). This translates to approximately 3,250 euros per square meter of living space. Transfer is by mutual agreement. The purchase agreement will include standard clauses regarding age and asbestos, which is common for properties from this construction period. A 10 percent security deposit or bank guarantee will be required from the buyer.
The property is currently available on the market. Prospective buyers are advised to engage their own NVM purchasing agent to represent their interests during the transaction process.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douchegelegenheid' in the bathtub and lists 'Douche' under bathroom fixtures.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'hoekligbad' (corner bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed via the landing ('overloop') rather than directly from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'modern toilet' in the hall and specifies '1 apart toilet'.
Heated Towel Rail
The listing mentions a 'designradiator' in the bathroom, which is highly likely to function as a heated towel rail, though not explicitly named as such.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
There is no mention of a rain shower in the listing.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home with one bathroom; a shared shower arrangement is not applicable or mentioned.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home with a separate toilet; a shared toilet arrangement is not applicable or mentioned.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een wastafelmeubel' (singular), indicating there is only one sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing specifies 'gehele vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating throughout the house), which includes the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'diepe achtertuin op het westen' (deep rear garden on the west) measuring 160 m².
Front Garden
The features list explicitly includes 'voortuin' (front garden).
Terrace
A veranda and overkapping are mentioned, but no standard terrace (terras) is explicitly listed.
Rooftop Terrace
It is a standard 1956 pitched roof corner house with no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Patio
The property has a veranda/overkapping, but no separate paved patio area is mentioned.
Veranda
The description explicitly highlights a 'grote veranda' (large veranda) and 'royale overkapping'.
Guest House
There is a detached wooden chalet, but it is described as a hobby or work space, not a guest house.
Waterfront
No water features or waterfront location are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No vegetable or kitchen garden is mentioned.
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 pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Enschede is located in a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a quiet residential street, not elevated or directly overlooking the city center.
Remarkable Garden View
The living area and kitchen look out over the deep, landscaped backyard with a chalet and veranda.
Remarkable Sea View
Enschede is inland, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near Enschede.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned or implied.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Text explicitly states 'Airconditioning op zolder.'
Central Heating
Features list mentions 'Cv-ketel en gehele vloerverwarming' and a Remeha Avanta combi-boiler.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the text.
Hardwood Floors
Living room has a light tiled floor, no hardwood mentioned.
Tiled Floors
Description explicitly mentions a 'lichte plavuizenvloer' (light tiled floor).
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted flooring mentioned.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned as 'gehele vloerverwarming' (entire underfloor heating) in the features.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned.
Home Office
The attic and the wooden chalet are explicitly suggested as a 'werkkamer' or 'thuiswerkplek' (home office).
Skylight
No skylight mentioned.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
Storage is behind knee walls (knieschotten), no built-in wardrobes mentioned.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned.
Modern
Built in 1956, only a modern toilet is specified, not a modern house overall.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1956, classic corner house layout with traditional features.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1956, it is a standard post-war house without specific traditional or historic architectural details.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1956, which is post-WWII, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1956, it fits the typical post-war functional building style designed for the growing population.
Modernist
It is a standard 1950s corner house, lacking distinct modernist architectural features.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) with a build year of 1956.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description or layout.
Pantry
The property has a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), which is distinct from a pantry, and no pantry is mentioned.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap such as a Quooker in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
No luxury materials, high-end brands, or specific design elements are mentioned; it appears to be a standard functional kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1956 with a later extension, but there is no mention of a recently installed or renovated kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Description explicitly states parking on the premises.
Storage Room
Listing mentions a practical closet under the stairs and ample storage space behind the knee walls on the attic.
Garage
Listing mentions a freestanding stone garage.
Double Garage
Garage capacity is listed as 1 car.
Attic
Listing describes a full attic floor accessible via a fixed staircase.
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned in the description or features.
Bike Storage
The garage is specifically mentioned as ideal for storing bicycles.
Covered Parking
The property has a garage which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; it is a single-family corner house from 1956.
Shed
Listing explicitly mentions a freestanding wooden shed/chalet in the garden.
Parkspot Sale Price
No separate parking spot is offered for sale; parking is included on the premises.
Rules
Owners Association
It is a single-family corner house with full ownership, and no owners association is mentioned.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) under cadastral data.
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
No specific property usage rules are mentioned, only standard purchase agreement clauses.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 1956 single-family corner house with stairs to the upper floors; no elevator is mentioned or expected for this property type.
Intercom
Intercoms are not standard for standalone single-family homes and are not mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
The property is a standalone single-family corner house, which inherently features a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a wide side gate, but automatic gates are uncommon for standard urban single-family homes and not specified here.
Video Door Phone
A video door phone is not mentioned and is not a standard feature for this type of 1956 residential property.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing explicitly states the property is largely equipped with shutters (rolluiken), which function as security hardware for windows and doors.
Gated Community
The property is located on a quiet street in a regular residential neighborhood (Laares), which does not indicate a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a 1956 multi-story house requiring the use of fixed stairs to access the first floor, bathroom, and bedrooms, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states the utility room has 'aansluitingen voor de wasapparatuur' (connections for washing appliances).
Laundry Room
The property features a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) that houses the washing machine connections and the boiler.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic cable (glasvezelkabel) connection, which provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home technology, integrated systems, or smart devices in the description.
Ventilation System
No mechanical ventilation system is listed among the property features or in the description.
Cable Tv
The property features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the listing, which is typical as they are rarely standard in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. The exterior features and energy section do not reference them.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under 'Isolatie' as 'dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Double glazing is explicitly mentioned, but triple glazing is not. If triple glazing were present, it would likely be highlighted given the D energy label.
Wall Insulation
Not mentioned under the insulation section which only lists 'Dakisolatie en dubbel glas'. With a 1956 build year and Energy Label D, wall insulation is unlikely to be present.
Floor Insulation
Not mentioned in the listing. While there is underfloor heating ('vloerverwarming'), this is not the same as floor insulation. The 1956 construction and D energy label suggest it's probably not insulated.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated under 'Isolatie' as 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The heating system is a 'Remeha Avanta' gas-fired combi boiler from 2021. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has underfloor heating in the living room, air conditioning on the attic floor, and roller shutters on most windows ('Grotendeels voorzien van rolluiken'). The CV-ketel was replaced in 2021 with a modern Remeha Avanta combi boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.