Charming Family Home with Southwest Garden in Quiet Deventer Location
Key Features
Upsides
- The backyard is located on the southwest, allowing for ample sunlight in the afternoon and evening.
- The property is situated in a quiet, child friendly street with only local traffic, close to schools and the IJssel river.
- The house offers three levels of living space including an attic room that can serve as a bedroom, office, or playroom.
Downsides
- The property has an energy label E and is only partially double glazed, indicating lower energy efficiency.
- The central heating boiler is from 2004, which is relatively old and may need replacement soon.
- The plot size is 86 m² with a garden depth of 8 meters, which is quite small.
Description
Welcome to your potential new home located at Gerard Doustraat 3 in the city of Deventer. This charming single family residence presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a comfortable living space in a serene environment. Situated in a quiet residential area, the property offers a balanced lifestyle, being within cycling distance of the vibrant city center and within walking distance of the scenic IJssel river. The location and surroundings are particularly appealing for families and starters. The neighborhood is characterized by its tranquility and proximity to essential amenities such as schools, playgrounds, and walking parks. The Gerard Doustraat itself is a street with only local traffic, ensuring a safe and child friendly atmosphere.
Constructed in 1939, this terraced house exudes a sense of character while providing a functional living space of 81 square meters. The volume of the property is 310 cubic meters. Heating and hot water are managed by a central heating boiler, ensuring comfort throughout the year. The property is partially fitted with double glazing. Upon entering the ground floor, you are greeted by a spacious living room. A notable feature here is the doorkijk, which creates a visual connection and enhances the sense of space. The living room flows naturally into a semi open kitchen. This layout allows for natural light to penetrate deeply into the living areas, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere suitable for daily living and entertaining.
The first floor of the property hosts two well proportioned bedrooms, making it suitable for a small family or a couple requiring a guest room. The bathroom on this level is fully equipped with a bathtub, a separate toilet, a shower, and a washbasin, providing all necessary facilities for daily convenience. The second floor offers an additional room, which serves as a versatile space. Depending on your needs, this room can function as a third bedroom, a home office, or a playroom, adding flexibility to the layout. This additional floor ensures that the total living area is utilized effectively to meet various lifestyle requirements.
The outdoor space is a definite highlight of this property. The backyard is situated on the southwest, ensuring you can enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The garden measures 21 square meters and has a depth of 8 meters. Included in the outdoor features is a wooden shed for storage. Access to the backyard is via a back entrance. The alley leading to the garden is closed off by a shared access door, accessible to neighbors with their own keys. This feature contributes significantly to the privacy and security of the premises.
Regarding the technical specifications, the property is equipped with an Ecomline HR Excellent central heating boiler from 2004. While the house is partially fitted with double glazing, the energy label is E. The property is connected to a fiberglass cable, ensuring high speed internet options are available. The house is connected to public gas and water infrastructure. The ownership situation is full ownership, meaning you acquire the property and the land it stands on. Parking is available in the form of public parking on the street. The roof is a saddle roof covered with tiles, a typical and durable roofing style for Dutch homes.
In summary, this property at Gerard Doustraat 3 offers a solid foundation for comfortable living in Deventer. With its practical layout, three floors of living space, and a pleasant backyard, it is ready to welcome new residents. The combination of a quiet street, proximity to the city center, and the presence of local amenities makes this a desirable location. The property requires some attention regarding energy efficiency given the partial double glazing and the age of the boiler, but it provides a spacious and charming environment to create a lovely home. If you are interested in viewing this charming home, making an appointment for a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential and atmosphere of this residence.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom includes a 'douche' (shower).
Bathtub
The listing explicitly states the bathroom includes a 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description indicates 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor without specifying ensuite access, implying a standard shared layout.
Guest Toilet
The features section lists '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet), which functions as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
The item is not mentioned in the detailed list of bathroom amenities.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the property description.
Rain Shower
The listing specifies a 'douche' but does not mention a 'regendouche' (rain shower).
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the features list.
Shared Shower
As there is no ensuite bathroom, the shower is shared among the residents of the household.
Shared Toilet
The separate toilet is accessible from the common area, making it a shared facility.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular sink), indicating there is only one.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not mentioned in the listing. Given the 1939 construction year and partial insulation, it is likely absent.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a front and back garden but does not mention a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly states 'De achtertuin ligt op het zuidwesten' (The back garden is located on the southwest).
Front Garden
The listing explicitly lists 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (Back garden and front garden) under the 'Tuin' section.
Side Garden
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') with an alley ('steeg') for access, not a side garden.
Terrace
There is no specific mention of a terrace or paved sitting area, only a garden.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace. The roof is described as a 'zadeldak' (gable roof).
Barbecue Area
No specific mention of a barbecue area.
Fenced Yard
The access alley to the back garden is locked via a shared door, providing privacy and security, implying the yard is enclosed.
Patio
No specific mention of a patio; the outdoor space is referred to as a garden.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda.
Guest House
No mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The listing mentions the IJssel river is within walking distance, but the property itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of a pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Deventer, the Netherlands, which is flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a quiet residential neighborhood ('rustige woonwijk') at cycling distance from the center, suggesting a street or garden view rather than a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a back garden, but it is 21 m² and described as standard, not necessarily 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Sea View
Deventer is an inland city.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned nearby.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmarks are mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features list or description. It is rare in Dutch family homes from 1939 of this size and price point.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly specifies a central heating boiler ('Ecomline HR Excellent') and central heating ('Centrale verwarming').
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the detailed features or description. The 'doorkijk' (through-view) living room layout also suggests an open space unlikely to feature a fireplace as a focal point.
Walk In Closet
The layout description lists standard bedrooms and a bathroom, with no mention of a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing states a room *can be used* as an office, but does not describe a dedicated home office feature or built-in setup.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams, which are not typical for this type of 1939 'tussenwoning' (terraced house).
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the description of the living room or facade.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is an 81 m² home priced at €295,000; an indoor pool is physically and financially impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features list or description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1939 family home with no mentions of minimalist design, light wood tones, or other Scandinavian aesthetic features common in real estate listings.
Modern
While there is a semi-open kitchen, the home dates from 1939, has partial double glazing, an energy label E, and an older boiler, indicating it is not a modern build or fully modernized.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal finishes, or open loft spaces; it is a standard brick family home.
Mediterranean
The home is located in the Netherlands and shows no architectural or decorative features (like white stucco or terracotta) characteristic of Mediterranean style.
Classic
Built in 1939, described as 'charming' and situated in a quiet neighborhood, suggesting a traditional and classic style rather than a contemporary one.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1939, representing a traditional pre-war architectural style.
Early 20th Century
The building was built in 1939, which is the late early 20th century / interwar period.
Post War Functional
The building was built in 1939, which is before WWII.
Modernist
While built in 1939, it is a standard terraced house with a gable roof ('zadeldak'), not typically classified as modernist architecture like the Nieuwe Bouwen style unless specified otherwise.
Newly Build
The listing states 'Bouwjaar 1939' and 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as 'halfopen' (semi-open) and the house is 81 m². There is no mention of an island, which would be a notable feature.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes the kitchen as 'halfopen' (semi-open), not as a fully open-plan kitchen.
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker. Given the age of the property and the lack of luxury amenity descriptions, it is unlikely to be present.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned. This is a specific feature that agents typically highlight.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing does not mention a downdraft extractor. This is a modern feature that would likely be specified if present.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not a shared accommodation.
Design Kitchen
There are no keywords indicating a 'design' kitchen (e.g., 'luxe', 'design', 'hoogwaardig afwerking'). The boiler is from 2004, suggesting the kitchen may also be dated.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1939 and the central heating boiler dates from 2004. The listing makes no mention of kitchen renovation or a new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features list explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a wooden shed and a cellar, but does not explicitly list a separate internal storage room (berging) distinct from the shed.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the description or features list; only a shed is listed.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The house has 3 residential layers. The top layer is described as an 'extra kamer' (room), implying it is a full floor rather than a storage attic.
Cellar
The features list explicitly states '3 woonlagen en een kelder' (3 living layers and a cellar).
Covered Parking
No covered parking (carport or garage) is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; it is a 1939 residential house.
Shed
The description mentions a 'houten schuur' (wooden shed) and the features list 'Aangebouwde houten berging'.
Rules
Leasehold
The features explicitly state 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership/Freehold).
Other Rules
The listing specifies that the alley to the backyard is closed via a shared access door accessible to neighbors with their own key. It also mentions the street is for local traffic only.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a terraced house built in 1939 with three floors and a basement, making an elevator highly unlikely and not mentioned.
Intercom
The property is a single-family home with a direct street entrance, not an apartment building requiring an intercom system.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning') with its own front door on the street.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as public ('Openbaar parkeren') and no gates or driveways are mentioned.
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned in the listing and not a standard feature for this type of housing.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street with local traffic, not within a secured private community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has multiple floors (3 living layers plus a basement) and the bathroom is on the first floor, requiring stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout description (living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shed, cellar) does not include a dedicated laundry room or utility space.
High Speed Internet
The description explicitly states that the property is connected to a fiber optic cable ('aangesloten op een glasvezelkabel').
Fibre Internet
The features list and description both confirm the presence of a fiber optic connection ('Glasvezelkabel').
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home technology, home automation, or smart devices in the description.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions partial double glazing and a 2004 boiler but does not mention a mechanical ventilation system; a 1939 home typically relies on natural ventilation.
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard in this market and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the description or the list of features. The property is heated by a gas boiler, which makes their presence unlikely without explicit mention.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states in both the description ('De woning is gedeeltelijk voorzien van dubbele beglazing') and the features ('Isolatie: Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas') that the property has partial double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned. Triple glazing is typically a key selling point that would be listed if present, especially for a house built in 1939.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly identified as a 'Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) powered by gas ('gas gestookt'), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is not mentioned. Given the lack of solar panels and the presence of a traditional gas boiler, a home battery is highly unlikely.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing identifies a specific boiler (Ecomline HR Excellent) from 2004 as an efficiency measure, alongside partial double glazing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.