Affordable Starter Home with Garage, Deep South-Facing Backyard and Canopy
Key Features
Description
The property is located at Nassaulaan 19 in the village of Heiligerlee, postal code 9677 PZ. Heiligerlee is situated in a relatively central yet quiet location within the village. The property is a semi-detached house, known in Dutch as a 2-onder-1-kapwoning, which means it shares one wall with an adjacent property while maintaining its own distinct character and separate entrance.
The asking price for this property was set at 225,000 euros, with the costs for the buyer (kosten koper) to be paid on top of this amount. Based on the living area of 74 square meters, this results in a price per square meter of approximately 3,041 euros.
The house was originally built in 1956, which classifies it as existing construction rather than new build. The roof is a cross gable roof (dwarskap) covered with traditional clay tiles. Despite its age, the property has undergone some updates over the years.
From the exterior, the property presents a characteristic appearance typical of Dutch post-war residential architecture. One of the notable features visible from the street is the private driveway that provides parking space for one or two vehicles. This driveway leads to a detached wooden garage that can accommodate one car. The presence of private parking and a garage is a significant advantage, particularly in areas where on-street parking can be limited.
What is not immediately apparent from the street view is the extent of the garden at the rear of the property. The backyard measures 122 square meters, with dimensions of 13.50 meters in depth and 9.00 meters in width. The garden is oriented to the south, which means it receives ample sunlight throughout the day, particularly during the spring and summer months. This southern orientation is considered highly desirable in the Dutch housing market.
Attached to the rear facade of the house is a canopy or overkapping, which provides a covered outdoor seating area. This allows residents to enjoy the garden even during less favorable weather conditions or to sit in the shade during hot summer days. The backyard is accessible via a rear path (achterom), which is a traditional feature in Dutch residential areas allowing access to the back of properties without going through the house.
In addition to the backyard, the property also features a front garden and a side garden, contributing to the total plot size of 276 square meters. The total volume of the house is 272 cubic meters. The property has 9 square meters of building-related outdoor space and 16 square meters of external storage space.
The interior layout of the ground floor is described as functional. The living room is street-facing and has an L-shaped configuration. The floor is finished with laminate flooring, which provides a clean and relatively low-maintenance surface.
The kitchen has been positioned in what was originally the rear section of the house (het achterhuis). This reconfiguration has resulted in additional living space on the ground floor, as the kitchen area now functions as part of the open living space rather than being a separate enclosed room.
Also located on the ground floor is the entrance hall, which provides access to the staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor toilet is separate from the bathroom, which is a practical arrangement for households. Additionally, there is a storage room (provisieruimte) on the ground floor, which can be used for pantry storage or as a utility space.
The first floor contains all three bedrooms, making this a typical three-bedroom family home. Each of the bedrooms is fitted with laminate flooring, consistent with the living room, and each room has built-in wardrobes or closets. The presence of fixed closet space in every bedroom is a practical feature that eliminates the need for freestanding wardrobes and maximizes usable floor space.
The bathroom on this floor has been finished with contemporary tiles. The bathroom fixtures include a shower and a fixed washbasin. There is no mention of a bathtub in the listing, suggesting the bathroom is configured as a shower room rather than a full bathroom with both bath and shower.
The property has natural ventilation throughout, which is typical for homes of this era. There is no mechanical ventilation system mentioned in the listing specifications.
In terms of energy efficiency, the property has an E energy label. This is a relatively low rating on the Dutch energy label scale, which runs from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). However, some energy-saving measures have been implemented. The property has wall insulation, which helps reduce heat loss through the exterior walls. Additionally, eight solar panels have been installed on the southern roof surface. The southern orientation of these panels is optimal for solar energy generation in the Northern Hemisphere, as it maximizes exposure to sunlight throughout the day.
Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combination boiler (CV-ketel). The boiler is a Vaillant model installed in 2012 and is owned by the property owner rather than being rented. At the time of listing, this boiler was approximately 12 years old, which means it may need replacement in the coming years but should still be functional.
The property is registered in the Land Registry under the designation SCHEEMDA G 4671. The ownership situation is full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning there are no leasehold or ground lease arrangements to consider.
The acceptance terms for this property are described as in overleg, which means the exact date of transfer is to be negotiated between the buyer and seller. This is the most common arrangement in Dutch real estate transactions, providing flexibility for both parties to coordinate their moving plans.
The status of the listing at the time of evaluation is verkocht onder voorbehoud, which translates to sold subject to contract or under contract. This indicates that a buyer has made an offer that has been accepted by the seller, but the final sale has not yet been completed. During this period, certain conditions may still need to be met, such as the buyer obtaining mortgage financing or completing a structural survey.
This property at Nassaulaan 19 in Heiligerlee presents itself as an affordable entry-level home suitable for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. The combination of a semi-detached house with a private driveway, detached garage, and a deep south-facing backyard with a canopy makes it a relatively complete package for its price point. The three bedrooms and functional layout provide adequate living space for a small family or couple.