Characteristic maisonnette with roof terrace in historic Weesp center
Key Features
Description
Nieuwstraat 4 is a distinctive property situated in the heart of Weesp's historic center, offering a unique combination of architectural character and development potential. This three-room maisonnette spans 94 square meters across two floors and represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking to create their ideal home in a protected cityscape environment.
The property was constructed in 1890 and is located within a building that forms part of Weesp's protected townscape, ensuring the preservation of its historical character. The maisonnette occupies the first and second floor levels, providing a sense of privacy and separation from any commercial space below.
Upon entering the property, you arrive in the entrance hall which houses the meter cupboard and provides access to the staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor entry serves as a practical transition point between the street and the living areas above.
The first floor comprises the main living area of the home. The living room is described as spacious and bright, featuring three large windows that offer views over the lively center of Weesp. This configuration ensures excellent natural light throughout the day, creating an inviting atmosphere in the primary living space. Adjacent to the living area is a simple open kitchen, offering basic functionality that will require modernization to meet contemporary standards. Also on this floor, you will find a toilet facility equipped with a small sink, providing essential conveniences for daily living. The staircase to the second floor is accessible from this level.
The second floor houses the sleeping quarters and private facilities. The landing provides access to the two bedrooms and the bathroom. The first bedroom is located at the front of the property, while the second bedroom is situated at the rear. Having two proper bedrooms makes this property suitable for couples, small families, or individuals requiring a home office or guest room. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and a washbasin, representing basic facilities that would benefit from renovation and modernization.
One of the most notable features of this property is its roof terrace. Measuring 19 square meters, this outdoor space is unusually generous for a city center location. The terrace provides a private area where residents can enjoy fresh air and outdoor living without leaving the urban environment. It represents a significant asset that is rarely found in historic center properties and offers potential for various uses, from a summer dining area to a quiet reading spot or even a small garden.
The property requires complete modernization throughout. While this represents a substantial undertaking, it also offers the opportunity to customize every aspect of the home to personal preferences and requirements. From the electrical installation to the kitchen and bathroom fixtures, from floor finishes to wall treatments, everything can be designed to create a residence that precisely matches the new owner's vision.
The Association of Owners (Vereniging van Eigenaren) is currently being established through the Chamber of Commerce registration process. The estimated service charges are set at 100 euros per month. This structure ensures collective management of common elements and shared responsibilities.
The location places this property within Weesp's historic center, a fortified town known for its atmospheric streets and canals. The immediate surroundings offer excellent accessibility to shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and other urban amenities. Schools, childcare facilities, and sports clubs are all available within short walking distance, making the location practical for families with children.
Weesp railway station is located nearby, providing regular train services to Amsterdam Centraal with a journey time of approximately 16 minutes. This makes the property particularly attractive for commuters working in Amsterdam while benefiting from quieter surroundings. For those who travel by car, major routes connecting to Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Utrecht, Almere, and the Gooi region are easily accessible.
The property has an energy rating of G, indicating significant potential for improvement through modernization of the heating system and insulation. The current heating is provided by gas heaters, which is typical for properties of this age and construction period.
Parking in the area is available through a combination of paid parking and resident permits, which is standard for urban locations with good public transport connections.
This property represents an ideal opportunity for buyers who appreciate historic architecture and are willing to invest in a comprehensive renovation project. The combination of the property's character, its central location, and the rare feature of a substantial private roof terrace creates a compelling proposition for those seeking to create a personalized home in a charming Dutch town with excellent connections to the Amsterdam metropolitan area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'badkamer voorzien van douche en wastafel' (bathroom equipped with shower and sink), confirming a shower is present.
Bathtub
The listing only mentions 'douche en wastafel' in the bathroom description with no reference to a bathtub.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet) on the first floor, separate from the bathroom. This suggests a guest toilet, though not explicitly labeled as such.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the bathroom features or description.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the bathroom features or description.
Double Shower
Only a single shower is mentioned as part of the bathroom facilities with no indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom; no shared facilities are indicated.
Shared Toilet
The listing indicates a private separate toilet within the apartment; no shared toilet facilities mentioned.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing only mentions 'wastafel' (single sink) in the bathroom without indicating double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions a 'dakterras' (rooftop terrace) of 19 m², not a balcony. No balcony is mentioned.
Rear Garden
Property is a maisonnette above a shop in the city center. No rear garden is mentioned in the description.
Front Garden
No front garden mentioned. Located above a shop in the historic city center.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
No traditional terrace mentioned. The only outdoor space is the rooftop terrace (dakterras).
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly mentioned: 'Groot dakterras van 19 m²' and listed under 'Gebouwgebonden buitenruimte: 19 m²'. A unique feature in the city center.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
No yard or fenced outdoor space mentioned.
Patio
No patio mentioned. Only outdoor space is the rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned. This is a 3-room maisonnette above a shop.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned in this urban city center property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. Not typical for this type of property.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned or expected in this flat Dutch city setting.
Remarkable City View
Listing mentions the living room has 'grote raampartijen en uitzicht op het levendige centrum' (large windows and view of the lively city center).
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned. The property is above a shop in the city center.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned or expected in this inland Dutch city.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbor view mentioned. Weesp has waterways but property location above shop does not suggest harbor view.
Remarkable Landmark View
Property is in the 'historische centrum' (historic center) of Weesp, a 'beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht' (protected city view), which suggests historic landmarks, but no specific landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. Not typical for Dutch homes from 1890, especially in a property needing full modernization.
Central Heating
Heating is listed as 'Gaskachels' (gas stoves), which are individual heaters, not central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or features. Only gas stoves are listed for heating.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate is a modern material unlikely to be present in an 1890 property needing full renovation. Not mentioned.
Underfloor Heating
Only gas stoves are mentioned for heating. Underfloor heating is a modern feature not mentioned and inconsistent with the property's vintage.
Walk-In Closet
With only 2 bedrooms and needing modernization, no walk-in closets mentioned in the layout.
Skylight
Listed under 'Voorzieningen: Dakraam' (Features: Roof window).
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned. Property has 'drie grote ramen' (three large windows) but not described as bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
Only 94m² with 2 bedrooms. Pool is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
Basic bathroom with only shower and sink mentioned. Sauna not mentioned.
French Doors
No french doors mentioned in the property description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No indication of Scandinavian style. The property is characterized as historic and traditional Dutch, with the need for modernization.
Modern
Explicitly stated as needing full modernization. Property is from 1890 with gas heating, indicating it's far from modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. Property is described as charming and historic, located above a shop in a protected cityscape.
Mediterranean
Dutch property in a historic city center with no Mediterranean characteristics mentioned.
Classic
Property from 1890 in a protected historic cityscape, described as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic). Authentic Dutch historic property needing modernization.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Property built in 1890, located in historic city center, described as 'Karakteristiek wonen' (characteristic living), with 'charmante voorgevel' (charming facade). Clearly a traditional historic property.
Early 20th Century
Property was built in 1890, which is late 19th century, not early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
Property built in 1890, clearly pre-war and not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
Property is from 1890, in the historic center, requires full modernization, and is described as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic). Not a modernist building.
Newly Built
Property built in 1890, existing construction, requires full modernization. Clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Kitchen is described as 'eenvoudige open keuken' (simple open kitchen). No dishwasher mentioned in the listing. Since the property requires complete modernization, appliances are likely not present.
Oven
Simple open kitchen mentioned with no specific oven appliances listed. Property needs full modernization, making presence of a built-in oven unlikely.
Microwave
No microwave mentioned in the listing. Kitchen is described as basic and simple, appliances not discussed.
Refrigerator
No refrigerator mentioned. This is a basic property requiring full modernization with no appliances specified in the listing.
Freezer
No freezer mentioned. The listing does not describe any specific appliances for this property needing complete renovation.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. The property is described as 'eenvoudige open keuken' (simple open kitchen) and requires full modernization.
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'eenvoudige open keuken' (simple open kitchen) on the first floor, adjacent to the living area.
Pantry
No pantry or walk-in storage for kitchen supplies mentioned in the listing.
Stove
The listing mentions 'Gaskachels' (gas heaters) for heating purposes only. No cooking stove is mentioned in the property description.
Induction Stove
No induction stove mentioned. Property requires full modernization and only simple/open kitchen described.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker mentioned. Kitchen is described as simple and the property needs complete renovation.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker). The kitchen is basic and property needs full modernization.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor mentioned. The listing describes a simple kitchen without detailed appliance specifications.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private maisonnette apartment (3 rooms, 2 bedrooms) and is not described as having a shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen is explicitly described as 'eenvoudige open keuken' (simple open kitchen), indicating it is basic and not a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'De maisonnette dient volledig gemoderniseerd te worden' (The maisonnette needs to be completely modernized), confirming the kitchen is not new. The kitchen is described as 'eenvoudige' (simple/basic).
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' - only paid street parking and parking permits available. No private parking included.
Storage Room
No storage room is mentioned in the listing. The description only mentions a meter cupboard (meterkast) in the entrance hall.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The parking options listed are only paid street parking and parking permits.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door is present.
Double Garage
No garage exists at all.
Attic
Not mentioned in the listing. The property has 2 woonlagen (living floors) and a roof terrace. No attic space is described.
Cellar
Not mentioned in the listing. The property is a maisonnette above a shop in a historic building from 1890, but no cellar is described.
Covered Parking
Only street parking with permits is mentioned. No covered parking structure exists.
Underground Parking
Not mentioned and highly unlikely for this historic city center location. Only street parking options are listed.
Workshop
Not mentioned in the listing. The property needs full renovation but no workshop space is described.
Shed
Not mentioned in the listing. The only outdoor space is the 19m² roof terrace.
Free Street Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), so free street parking is not available.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as the type of parking available.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states: 'De Vereniging van Eigenaren is momenteel in oprichting bij de Kamer van Koophandel' (The Owners Association is currently being established at the Chamber of Commerce). Monthly service costs are estimated at €100.00. The listing also references a VvE checklist under Kenmerken.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The listing states the VvE is 'in oprichting bij de Kamer van Koophandel' (being formed at the Chamber of Commerce), meaning it is registered or in the process of registration. The VvE checklist also confirms 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'. The VvE is still in the process of being formed (in oprichting), so an annual meeting structure has not yet been established.
Owners Association Fees
Service costs are estimated at €100.00 per month as stated in the listing. The VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee', which may indicate that formal periodic contributions have not yet been structured due to the VvE being in formation, despite the €100 estimate.
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'. The VvE is still in the early stages of formation, so no reserve fund has been established.
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'. As the VvE is still in oprichting, no formal maintenance plan exists.
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'. The VvE is still being established and does not yet have building insurance in place.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
A 2-story maisonnette in a historic building from 1890, located above a shop in the city center. Historic buildings of this era typically do not have elevators.
Gated Community
The property is located in the historic city center of Weesp, mid-block above a shop. This is an open urban environment, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
A 2-story maisonnette with stairs at entrance and between floors. Historic 1890 building that requires full modernization. Multi-story layout with no mention of accessibility adaptations.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. Energy label G suggests poor energy performance and no modern renewable energy installations.
Triple Glazing
Almost certainly not present given the G energy label, gas heater heating system, and 1890 construction date.
Heat Pump
Clearly not present. Listing explicitly states heating via gaskachels (gas heaters). Energy label G confirms no heat pump installation.
Home Battery
No mention of any battery storage system. Extremely unlikely given the G energy label and gas heating.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Heating is via old gas heaters (gaskachels), which are not energy efficient. Energy label G confirms poor energy performance. The property requires complete modernization, indicating no significant energy efficiency measures are currently in place.