Spacious Family Home with Potential in Houten's De Slagen Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is situated in the popular, green, and well-serviced De Slagen neighborhood in Houten, with excellent access to amenities, schools, and transport links.
- The house offers significant potential for modernization and personalization, with a large attic space that can be converted into two additional bedrooms, potentially creating a five-bedroom home.
- It features a spacious layout with a large living room and a southeast-facing garden, ensuring good sunlight exposure.
- The property includes private parking at the rear, which is a practical and valuable asset.
Downsides
- The home has been simply lived in and requires significant modernization to the kitchen, bathroom, and general finishings.
- The property is sold with a non-occupancy clause, which may limit the type of buyers.
- The energy label is A, which is good for a 1990 home, but it still relies on a gas-fired boiler and double glazing, which is less sustainable than modern alternatives.
- With only one bathroom on the first floor, the layout may require changes for larger families, especially if converted to five bedrooms.
Description
This is an opportunity to acquire a spacious family home with a significant amount of potential, situated in the beloved De Slagen neighborhood of Houten. The property at Muntslag 55 was built in 1990 and has a living area of approximately 134 square meters. The plot is a generous 188 square meters and features a pleasant garden that faces southeast. The current owners have lived in the house simply over the past few years. This specific circumstance presents a unique chance for new buyers who want to modernize the property to their own taste and create a truly personal home. The foundation is there for you to transform this house into a space that perfectly fits your lifestyle. The location of the house is one of its most attractive features. It is positioned in the popular and green residential area of De Slagen in Houten. This neighborhood offers a peaceful and spacious living environment while maintaining close proximity to all necessary amenities. You will find shops, schools, sports facilities, and public transport options all within the immediate vicinity. The charming Old Town and the Het Rond shopping center are also very easy to reach from the property. These areas provide a wide range of amenities including shops, restaurants, a theater, a cinema, and the main Houten train station. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the area is rich with green spaces, offering playgrounds, walking routes, and general recreational opportunities. The accessibility of this location is excellent. Cycling to the train station is quick and convenient, making connections to Utrecht and beyond very straightforward. For drivers, the main roads are easily accessible, allowing for simple travel towards Utrecht and the rest of the region. Entering the home, you arrive in a hallway that provides access to the kitchen and the living room. The kitchen is situated at the front of the house and offers ample space to realize a modern, open-plan kitchen. The living room is surprisingly spacious, with an area of almost 30 square meters. This size allows for a generous seating area as well as a pleasant dining area. The basic structure of the room is sound and the space is available for you to fully express your own interior style and preferences. The backyard is located on the southeast side, which means you can enjoy the sun early in the day and throughout the afternoon. An important feature at the rear of the property is its own parking space. This is not only highly practical for daily use but is also a future-proof asset, for example, should you wish to install a charging point for an electric vehicle. Moving to the first floor, you will find three bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. The layout of this floor is practical and offers numerous possibilities for you to modernize it according to your own wishes. The second floor consists of a large, open attic space. This floor holds great potential and can be easily divided into two additional bedrooms. With this adaptation, the house could grow into a very large family home with a total of five bedrooms. This makes the property ideal for larger families, people who work from home and require a dedicated office space, or buyers who simply have a strong need for extra rooms. The main characteristic that sets this property apart is the combination of its size, its location, and its inherent potential. The house certainly requires work and modernization, but this very fact is what provides the opportunity to completely overhaul the home to your liking. From the kitchen and bathroom to the finishings and the layout, you can create a residence that fully aligns with your housing wishes. Some special features of this property include its construction year of 1990, a living area of circa 134 square meters, and a plot of circa 188 square meters. A structural inspection report is available for review. The property has a large open attic with the possibility to create two extra bedrooms. The garden faces the southeast, and there is private parking at the rear. It is an ideal home for someone looking to modernize a property to their own taste. Please note that the property is being sold with a non-occupancy clause. If you are looking for a spacious home in a fine location in Houten with the opportunity to make everything your own, please contact Melvin de Makelaar Utrecht to schedule a viewing. The team is happy to show you the property in person.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The features list explicitly includes 'Douche' (shower) under 'Badkamervoorzieningen'.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description states there are three bedrooms and one bathroom on the first floor, implying the bathroom is shared rather than ensuite.
Shared Shower
The layout describes one bathroom serving three bedrooms on the first floor, indicating a shared shower.
Shared Toilet
The single toilet is located in the bathroom which serves the multiple bedrooms.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list mentions 'wastafel' (sink) in the singular form, suggesting there is only one.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a garden but does not mention a balcony. It is a standard 1990s terraced house which typically does not feature a balcony if a garden is present.
Rear Garden
The description explicitly mentions 'fijne tuin op het zuidoosten' and the features list includes 'Achtertuin'.
Side Garden
The property is a 'geschakelde woning' (terraced/semi-detached) on a plot of 188 m², making a side garden unlikely.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has an attic, but there is no mention of a rooftop terrace, which is uncommon for this housing type.
Barbecue Area
No specific area designated for barbecuing is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description or features.
Guest House
The property is a standard family home; no guest house or separate annex is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is in 'De Slagen', Houten, described as a green residential area with no mention of water frontage.
Kitchen Garden
No vegetable or kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a residential property in a suburban area; no stables or equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned or expected in this residential zone.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned, and it is highly unusual for this type and size of property in the Netherlands.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi or hot tub is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
The plot is too small and the location is suburban; there is no tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Houten, the Netherlands, which is flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is located on a 'rustige weg' (quiet road) in a green residential area, not a high-rise with a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is a garden, there is no description suggesting it offers a 'remarkable' view (e.g., landscaping, water features).
Remarkable Sea View
Houten is an inland city.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity of this residential area.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing does not mention views of any specific landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features or description, which is standard for this type and age of property in the Netherlands, but not explicitly confirmed as absent.
Central Heating
The features list explicitly mentions 'Cv-ketel' and 'Verwarming Cv-ketel'.
Fireplace
No fireplace or wood stove is mentioned in the description or feature list.
Hardwood Floors
Flooring types are not described, but the mention of modernization suggests standard 90s finishes (likely carpet or tile) rather than hardwood.
Tiled Floors
Flooring is not specifically mentioned. While likely in the kitchen/hallway, it is not confirmed.
Laminate Flooring
Flooring is not described.
Carpeted Floors
Flooring is not described. Given the age and 'simple inhabitation', it is possible, but not confirmed.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned. Homes from 1990 in this region typically use radiators (cv-ketel) rather than underfloor heating throughout.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned in the room description or features.
Home Office
The listing states the attic is 'ideal' for homeworkers, but currently, it is an open attic, not a designated or finished home office.
Skylight
The attic is described as a 'large open space', but specific window types like skylights are not confirmed.
Exposed Beams
A 1990s home of this construction type would not typically have exposed beams, and none are mentioned.
Bay Window
No bay window (erker) is mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a standard family home of 134m²; a private indoor pool is not present.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in this property type and size.
Built-In Wardrobes
No mention of built-in wardrobes (inbouwkasten).
French Doors
Access to the garden is implied, but the specific style of 'French doors' (openslaande deuren) is not confirmed in the text.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Built in 1990, this property would not feature ornamental plasterwork typical of older classic homes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1990s family home described as needing modernization, with no mention of Scandinavian design elements like light wood or minimalist aesthetics.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the home has been 'simply inhabited' and is in need of modernization, indicating it is not currently in a modern state.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial design features such as exposed brick, concrete, or open ductwork; it is a standard 1990s residential property.
Mediterranean
Located in Houten, Netherlands, this is a standard brick detached/semi-detached home with no Mediterranean architectural features.
Classic
While built in 1990 (which is not a 'classic' era), the home is dated. However, it lacks the specific charm or period features usually associated with 'classic' real estate listings.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property was built in 1990, which is not considered a traditional or historic architectural era.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is 1990, which is late 20th century, not early.
Post War Functional
Although built after WWII, the style of 1990s suburban homes in Houten differs from the specific post-war functionalist architecture (1945-1965).
Modernist
The house is a standard suburban family home from 1990, not an example of architectural modernism.
Newly Build
The house was built in 1990, making it over 30 years old and thus not 'newly build'.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as being at the front of the house (typical of 1990s layouts) and the listing mentions the potential to 'realize' a modern kitchen, suggesting an island is not currently present.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states one has access to 'de keuken en de woonkamer' (the kitchen and the living room) from the hall, implying they are separate rooms rather than an open plan.
Induction Stove
The house is from 1990 and described as needing modernization ('eenvoudig bewoond'), making a modern induction stove unlikely unless recently replaced, which isn't mentioned.
Build In Coffee Maker
The listing focuses on the home's potential for customization and modernization, implying high-end built-in appliances like a coffee maker are not present.
Boiling Water Tap
As a 1990 home requiring modernization, a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is highly unlikely to be installed.
Downdraft Extractor
Unlikely to be present in a 1990 home that is listed as needing kitchen modernization.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a single-family home ('gezinswoning'), not a shared student or group accommodation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having potential to be modernized, indicating the current state is not a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly invites buyers to modernize the kitchen, stating it offers space to 'realize' a modern kitchen, meaning the current one is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The description mentions 'eigen parkeergelegenheid' (own parking) at the rear of the property, and the features section confirms 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'Externe bergruimte 6 m²' (external storage space) and mentions a large open attic space on the second floor.
Garage
The listing mentions parking on the property but does not specifically mention a garage structure. Agents typically list 'garage' if one is present.
Automatic Garage Door
Since no garage is listed, an automatic garage door is unlikely present.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Attic
The description explicitly states: 'De tweede verdieping bestaat uit een grote open zolderruimte' (The second floor consists of a large open attic space).
Cellar
The listing makes no mention of a cellar or basement, which is consistent with the typical construction of 1990s Dutch family homes.
Bike Storage
The 'Externe bergruimte 6 m²' (external storage space) on a property with a garden typically serves as a shed or bike storage in Dutch real estate.
Covered Parking
The listing mentions parking on the property but does not specify a carport or covered structure; 'eigen parkeergelegenheid' usually implies a driveway or open spot in this context.
Underground Parking
This is a semi-detached family home with its own plot; underground parking is not a feature of this property type in this location.
Ev Charging
The text mentions the possibility ('mogelijkheid') of placing an EV charger, implying one is not currently installed.
Shed
The 'Externe bergruimte 6 m²' (external storage space) located on the plot implies the presence of a shed or garden storage unit.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking is on the property's own land ('Op eigen terrein') and included with the house, so there is no separate monthly rental price.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is part of the property's plot and included in the asking price of the house, not sold as a separate unit.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a 'Eengezinswoning' (single-family home) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). No Owners Association (VvE) fees or details are listed, which is typical for this type of property.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', indicating the property is freehold and not leasehold.
Other Rules
The property is sold with a 'niet zelfbewoningsclausule' (non-self-occupancy clause).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story family home (eengezinswoning) built in 1990. Elevators are not standard or mentioned for this type of housing.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a 'geschakelde woning' (linked/semi-detached house) with a front door and garden, confirming it has its own private street-level entrance.
Gated Community
The property is located in a residential neighborhood 'De Slagen' in Houten, described as having good accessibility to shops and roads, which implies public access rather than a restricted gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house spans three floors (woonlagen) with bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors. There is no mention of a lift or ground-floor bedroom/bathroom facilities, indicating it is not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The description of the layout (hall, kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, and open attic) does not include a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
The property is described as a 1990 home requiring modernization, with no smart home technologies mentioned.
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard in Dutch homes from this era and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas' (Insulation: Double glazing) in the features section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Dubbel glas' (Double glazing) under isolation features but does not mention triple glazing (HR+++ or driedubbel glas), which would typically be highlighted if present.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly listed as a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler), not a heat pump.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.