Characteristic 1930s Semi-Detached Home with Equestrian Facilities on Spacious Plot Near Gouda
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a very large plot of nearly 6000 square meters, offering extensive space for hobbies, privacy, and potential equestrian use with existing stables and pasture land.
- Despite its rural feel, the location is strategically situated near the A-12 motorway and cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, combining countryside living with urban accessibility.
- The unique historical character of the 1937 bridge keeper's house is preserved, yet it has been modernized with a 2002 extension, a new roof in 2022, and amenities such as air conditioning, a sauna, and a hot tub.
Downsides
- The property is located on a busy road, as indicated in the features section, which may result in noise pollution despite the rural description.
- Access to the property involves a shared driveway with neighbors, which could limit privacy or convenience regarding entrance and exit.
- The house has a relatively low living area of 104 square meters for a listed price of over 800,000 euros, and the basement has a limited ceiling height of 1.5 meters, restricting its use to storage only.
Description
This distinctive semi-detached residence, constructed in 1937, originally served as the bridge keepers house for the Coenecoopbrug. It is positioned on the edge of Gouda, offering a blend of historical character and practical functionality. The property encompasses a total area that includes the main dwelling, a yard, and grassland. The total plot surface is substantial, with the listing description noting approximately six thousand and eighty seven square meters while the specific features table details registered parcels totaling five thousand eight hundred and two square meters. This large expanse of land provides significant opportunities for hobbyists, particularly those interested in keeping horses or other livestock, yet it maintains proximity to urban conveniences.
The situation of the property is highly strategic, located on the border of Gouda and Waddinxveen. It is situated near the Coenecoopbrug and the Gouwe river, with excellent access to exit roads such as the A-12 motorway. Major cities including Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Amsterdam are easily accessible from this location. The plot itself offers a rural and green experience thanks to the variety of trees present, creating a sense of space and nature. The city of Gouda is well regarded for its shopping amenities, beautiful historic center, and range of educational options for both primary and secondary levels. Additionally, the area is well served by medical facilities, including a hospital, and public transport options such as a train station.
The main building was erected around 1937 in the fine architectural style typical of that era. It features stone walls, a tiled roof, and wooden floors. Around 2002, the property was extended, which resulted in a pleasantly spacious and bright living room. The roof was replaced in 2022, including the battens and foil, ensuring the structural integrity of the home. The house is equipped with roof insulation and largely features double glazing in the wooden window frames. Heating is provided by central heating, and the property includes air conditioning units in both the living room and the master bedroom. The dwelling has a living area of approximately one hundred and four square meters and a volume of about four hundred and ninety cubic meters. The energy label is C, and the foundation risk is not elevated, falling into class A, B, or C.
Upon entering the home, one is welcomed into a hallway where the toilet and the staircase to the first floor are located. From the hall, you proceed into the cozy, rural style living room which features a gas fireplace and air conditioning. This generous living room is delightfully light and offers a lovely view of the garden. Through the French doors, you step directly onto the adjacent terrace. Adjacent to the living room is a practical utility room or laundry room equipped with connections for a washing machine. At the rear of the house is the attractive rural kitchen, which was installed approximately five years ago. The kitchen is fully fitted with a thick concrete worktop, a four-burner gas stove with a baking plate, an oven, a dishwasher, and a separate fridge-freezer combination. There is also a practical stair closet, ideal as storage and pantry space.
On the first floor, there are three comfortable bedrooms, two of which are fitted with closets. The master bedroom additionally benefits from air conditioning. The neat bathroom is equipped with a vanity unit and a bathtub with a shower. The second floor features a spacious landing with the central heating boiler setup and a large attic room, currently used as a bedroom. The property also includes a spacious cellar of approximately twenty-five square meters with a height of about one and a half meters, offering ample storage space and accessible from the outside.
Surrounding the house is a delightful rural garden with an abundance of greenery that provides ample privacy. On the plot, various seating areas can be found, ensuring there is always a pleasant spot to enjoy the outdoors during the summer. It is particularly relaxing in the wood-fired hot tub and sauna located in the garden. Furthermore, the grounds contain stables and a plot of grassland with a shelter, making it ideal for horse lovers or other hobby livestock. Besides the spacious carport, the property offers parking space for approximately eight cars on its own terrain.
The annex building, formerly used as a garage, is currently arranged as a work or practice space and measures approximately seven point three by two point nine meters. It is constructed of concrete elements and finished with wood on both the inside and outside, has a tiled roof, and is equipped with electricity and water. The layout consists of a hall with two multifunctional rooms. The horse stables measure approximately fifteen by three point six meters and are built of wood with a stone floor and corrugated iron roof. The whole is divided into three horse boxes with stable doors and an adjacent storage room, and has electricity. The carport is a stylish structure built of wood with a bitumen roof, measuring approximately eight point seven by three point six meters with a height of three point two meters. Next to the carport is a wooden canopy with a corrugated iron roof, suitable for storing gardening tools, measuring four by three point nine meters with a height of two meters. Delivery and other conditions are by agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad met douche' (bathtub with shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad met douche' (bathtub with shower) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
There is only one bathroom located on the first floor, which is shared by three bedrooms, including the master bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing states there is a toilet in the hall on the ground floor, separate from the main bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a semi-detached single-family home and the shower is private to the property occupants.
Shared Toilet
This is a semi-detached single-family home and the toilet is private to the property occupants.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom is described as having 'een wastafelmeubel' (a single sink vanity), not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing description and features do not mention a balcony. There are opening doors to a terrace, but no balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing states 'Tuin rondom' (garden surrounding the house) and specifically describes a garden with views from the living room.
Front Garden
The listing mentions 'Tuin rondom' (garden surrounding the house), which implies a garden at the front as well.
Side Garden
The listing mentions 'Tuin rondom' (garden surrounding the house), implying side gardens exist.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions 'Via de openslaande deuren stapt u zo het aangrenzende terras op' (Via the French doors you step onto the adjacent terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace. The property has a second floor (zolderkamer), but no roof terrace access is described.
Barbecue Area
While there are 'diverse zitjes' (various seating areas) and a hottub, no specific barbecue area or installation is mentioned.
Guest House
There is a 'werk-/praktijkruimte' (work/practice space) in an outbuilding with electricity and water. While it could house guests, it is described as a workspace, not a guest house.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a vegetable garden or kitchen garden in the text.
Equestrian Facilities
The listing title explicitly mentions 'paardenfaciliteiten' (horse facilities). The description details 'paardenstallen' (horse stables) and a 'perceel grasland' (meadow).
Small Livestock Facilities
The listing explicitly asks 'houdt u ander hobbyvee?' (do you keep other hobby livestock?) and mentions the facilities are suitable for it, alongside horses.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is listed among the features.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
The listing explicitly mentions a 'houtgestookte hottub' (wood-fired hot tub) in the garden.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the description.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Gouda, Netherlands, a region known for its flat landscape, not mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is on the 'rand van Gouda' (edge of Gouda) and the description emphasizes the 'landelijke en groene beleving' (rural and green experience), suggesting a view of nature rather than the city.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights the 'fraai uitzicht op de tuin' (beautiful view of the garden) from the living room and describes the extensive garden and meadow.
Remarkable Sea View
Gouda is an inland city, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
Although near a bridge and river, the listing focuses on 'vrij uitzicht' (free view) and rural surroundings, with no specific mention of a harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
The house itself is a historic landmark (former bridge keeper's house), but the views described are of the garden and open land, not of other landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states: 'Verder beschikt de woning over airconditioning in zowel de woonkamer als de master bedroom.'
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states: 'De woning wordt verwarmd d.m.v. centrale verwarming.'
Fireplace
The description mentions a 'gezellige, landelijk ingerichte woonkamer met gaskachel' (gas fireplace).
Hardwood Floors
The general description states the house is 'voorzien van ... houten vloeren' (wooden floors).
Tiled Floors
The listing does not explicitly mention tiled floors as a feature; it specifically highlights wooden floors in the general description.
Laminate Flooring
The listing does not mention laminate flooring.
Carpeted Floors
The listing does not mention carpeted floors.
Underfloor Heating
There is no mention of underfloor heating; heating is provided by central heating and a gas fireplace.
Walk In Closet
The description mentions 'inbouwkasten' (built-in wardrobes) in two bedrooms, but no walk-in closet is specified.
Home Office
The property includes a 'bijgebouw (werk-/praktijkruimte)' currently set up as a work/practice space.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the description.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description of the interior.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
The listing mentions a sauna, but specifies it is 'in de tuin' (in the garden), not indoors.
Built-In Wardrobes
The description states: 'twee [slaapkamers] zijn voorzien van inbouwkasten' (two bedrooms have built-in closets).
French Doors
The description states: 'Via de openslaande deuren stapt u zo het aangrenzende terras op.' (French doors opening to the terrace).
Ornamental Plasterwork
There is no mention of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is described as a characteristic 1930s home with a rural (landelijk) interior, not minimalist Scandinavian style.
Modern
Although the kitchen and roof are newer, the house dates back to 1937 and features a classic rural style rather than modern architecture.
Industrial
The description mentions a rural, characteristic style with wooden floors and stables, not industrial design elements.
Mediterranean
There is no mention of Mediterranean architectural elements or decoration; the style is described as rural/1930s.
Classic
The house is a characteristic 1930s semi-detached home (2-onder-1-kap) with a rural (landelijk) interior and period features.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes it as a 'Karakteristieke jaren ’30 woning' (Characteristic 1930s house) built as a bridge keeper's house in 1937 with traditional materials.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1937, the property is a classic example of a 'jaren '30 woning' (1930s house) in the Netherlands.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1937, prior to World War II.
Modernist
While the 1930s saw modernist architecture, the listing describes 'typische stijl van die tijd' (typical style of that time) with 'stenen muren' (brick walls) and 'pannendak' (tiled roof), which usually refers to the more traditional, non-modernist style common in Dutch residential architecture of that era.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1937 and extended in 2002, making it an existing home, not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen description.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions an 'oven' in the kitchen description.
Microwave
The listing details the kitchen equipment (gas stove, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer) but does not mention a microwave.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'losse koel-vriescombinatie' (loose fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'losse koel-vriescombinatie' (loose fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
The description indicates a traditional layout with a utility room ('bijkeuken') separating the living room and kitchen, with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text describes the kitchen being located at the back of the house, adjacent to a utility room which is next to the living room, suggesting separation rather than an open plan.
Pantry
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken/wasruimte' (utility room) and a 'trapkast' (staircase cupboard), serving as pantry/storage spaces.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a '4-pits gasfornuis' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states the stove is a 'gasfornuis' (gas stove).
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee machine in the list of kitchen equipment.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the kitchen equipment.
Downdraft Extractor
There is no mention of a downdraft extractor in the description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'fraaie landelijke woonkeuken' (beautiful country kitchen) with a 'dik betonblad' (thick concrete countertop), indicating a specific stylish design.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen was placed 'ca. 5 jaar geleden' (approx. 5 years ago).
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is parking for approximately 8 cars on the property's own land, a carport, and a shared driveway.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a cellar (kelder) of 25 m², storage space in the hallway, storage in the stables, and a garden tool overhang.
Garage
The features section lists 'Soort garage: Carport'. While it is a carport (open) rather than a closed lock-up garage, the property listing categorizes it under garage facilities.
Automatic Garage Door
The 'garage' is a carport, which is an open structure and does not have a door, automatic or otherwise.
Double Garage
The carport dimensions are 8.7 x 3.6 meters. While long enough for multiple cars sequentially, the width of 3.6 meters is standard for a single car, not a double-wide garage.
Attic
The listing describes a second floor with a 'zolderkamer' (attic room).
Cellar
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Kelder' (cellar) of approximately 25 m².
Covered Parking
The listing describes a carport which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
This is a 1930s house with a plot of land; there is no mention or indication of underground parking.
Workshop
The listing includes a 'Bijgebouw (werk-/praktijkruimte)' which is described as a work/practice space equipped with electricity and water.
Shed
The listing mentions a 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) and an overhang specifically for garden tools.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is available on the property's own land and included with the house, not rented separately.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included in the property purchase; there is no separate sale price for a parking spot.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions a shared driveway ('gedeelde oprit') and the cadastral data specifies plot GOUDA M 7376 as 'Mandelig' (common ownership), which confirms the existence of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The cadastral data indicates 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) for the plots and 'Mandelig' for the shared plot, with no mention of leasehold ('erfpacht').
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-onder-1-kapwoning (semi-detached house) from 1937 with 3 woonlagen (floors) and a kelder (cellar). There is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
As a single-family semi-detached house, it inherently has its own private entrance.
Gated Community
The property is a stand-alone house on a large 6,087 m² plot at the edge of the city, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has 3 floors ('woonlagen') and a cellar, making full wheelchair accessibility very unlikely, although the ground floor might be partially accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly mentions 'witgoedaansluiting' (appliance connections) in the 'wasruimte' (laundry room).
Laundry Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'praktische bijkeuken/wasruimte' (practical utility/laundry room).
High Speed Internet
Listing mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) in the features, which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
Listing explicitly mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) in the features section.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features, automation, or smart devices in the listing. The home is from 1937 and appears traditional.
Ventilation System
Listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) which is not a mechanical ventilation system.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The text explicitly states: 'de houten kozijnen zijn grotendeels uitgerust met dubbelglas' and the features list confirms 'grotendeels dubbelglas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing. Triple glazing is not mentioned, which would typically be highlighted if present.
Wall Insulation
The features section under 'Isolatie' lists 'muurisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
The text states 'De woning is voorzien van dakisolatie' and the features list confirms 'Dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as 'Cv-ketel en gaskachels' (Gas combi boiler and gas stoves). No heat pump is mentioned.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing confirms wall insulation, roof insulation, and double glazing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.