Historic charm meets modern living in the heart of Weesp
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location in the historic centre of Weesp with a quiet side street setting, while being within a minute's walk of shops, restaurants and the weekly market.
- Four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across three floors, providing ample space for a family.
- Two outdoor areas: a large private roof terrace with views of the town hall and Laurentius Church, plus a city garden with rear access.
- Modern comfort features including airconditioning on the top floor, underfloor heating in the kitchen extension, and built-in storage throughout the house.
- Excellent public transport connections: the NS railway station is a ten minute walk away with direct trains to Amsterdam, Hilversum and Almere.
Downsides
- The property was built around 1650 and is located in a protected cityscape, which may impose restrictions on renovations and potentially lead to higher maintenance costs.
- The plot size is very small at just 90 square metres in total, limiting outdoor space despite the presence of a roof terrace and back garden.
- The back garden faces northeast, meaning it receives limited sunlight throughout the day.
- No private parking is available
- the listing indicates paid parking and parking permits apply.
- The energy label is C, which is moderate at best for a property of this age and may reflect relatively high energy costs.
Description
This charming family home is situated in a quiet and beloved side street right in the historic centre of Weesp, offering both the vibrancy of city life and a peaceful residential environment. Built around 1650, the property falls within a protected cityscape, adding to its character and historical significance.
Ground floor
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway with a built-in wardrobe. Behind the glass brick wall lies a generous living room that makes an immediate impression through its length, abundant natural light and open layout. The central spiral staircase does not divide the space, allowing the living room to feel even more expansive. In the extension at the rear of the property, you will find the kitchen, which has been neatly maintained over the years. This part of the home is equipped with underfloor heating. From the kitchen, there is access to a separate toilet, a built-in cabinet for the washing machine, and through the French doors, direct access to the city garden. The garden includes a back entrance and provides enough space for outdoor dining or storing bicycles.
First floor
At the front of the house, there is a large bedroom with built-in storage space. The bathroom is centrally located on this floor and features generous proportions. It is equipped with a bathtub, rain shower, toilet and vanity sink. At the rear of the property, the second bedroom is located. This room has French doors opening onto the large roof terrace on the extension: a private spot where you can enjoy the sun and, between the rooftops, admire views of the town hall and the Laurentius Church. A unique view in the city centre.
Second floor
The attic floor is charming, practical and complete: two bedrooms, both with built-in storage and pleasant natural light. There is also a second bathroom with a shower and sink, ideal as a floor for children, guests or a home office. This floor is equipped with airconditioning for the warmer summer months.
Surroundings
The Nieuwstraat is located in the heart of Weesp's historic city centre, yet sufficiently removed from the main flow of traffic to offer quiet living. Within one minute you are on the Nieuwstraat bridge, with shops, the baker, restaurants, cafes and the weekly market. The River Vecht, the fortifications, the theatre and cinema, and several marinas are all within short walking distance. The NS railway station is a ten minute walk away, with fast connections to Amsterdam, Hilversum and Almere. An ideal location for those who wish to combine city life with the charm and convenience of a compact, welcoming centre.
Additional features
The property offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate toilet. The home includes a generous roof terrace as well as a city garden with a rear entrance. Other highlights include underfloor heating in the kitchen extension, built-in cabinets throughout the house, and airconditioning on the second floor. The home is located in a quiet street within the city centre.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Both bathrooms feature showers: the first bathroom has a 'regendouche' (rain shower), and the second bathroom has a 'douche'. The listing also mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
The first floor bathroom is described as having a 'ligbad' (bathtub) as one of its amenities.
Ensuite Bathroom
Neither bathroom is described as attached to a specific bedroom. The bathrooms are described as central/shared facilities serving the floors, not ensuites.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies '1 apart toilet' in the layout section. The ground floor has direct access to a toilet from the kitchen area.
Rain Shower
The first bathroom explicitly lists 'regendouche' (rain shower) among its amenities.
Shared Shower
Both bathrooms are shared facilities serving multiple bedrooms. The first bathroom is centrally located on the first floor serving both bedrooms on that floor, and the second bathroom serves the two bedrooms on the second floor. There are no ensuites.
Shared Toilet
There are three toilet locations: one in each bathroom plus a separate guest toilet. All are shared facilities serving multiple bedrooms rather than ensuites.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing states '2 wastafels' (two sinks) in the bathroom features, indicating two separate sink units.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. The outdoor spaces described are a rear garden and a rooftop terrace.
Rear Garden
Clearly described: 'stadstuin' (city garden) at the rear with dimensions 4.50m deep and 4.25m wide (19 m²) with a back entrance (achterom).
Front Garden
No front garden is described. Only the rear garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
The rear garden is described as having enough space to eat outside and store bicycles. This functions as a terrace/entertainment space.
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly described: a large 'dakterras' (rooftop terrace) on the extension at the rear, offering privacy and views of the city hall and Laurentiuskerk.
Barbecue Area
While the garden has space for outdoor dining, no specific barbecue area is mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house or separate living unit is described.
Waterfront
The Vecht river is mentioned as being within walking distance, but the property is not directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are described.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
None mentioned. The area described is flat polders.
Remarkable City View
The rooftop terrace offers views of the city hall and church between rooftops - this is a distinctive city view.
Remarkable Garden View
No specific garden view is highlighted. The garden is functional but not described for scenic value.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
Multiple 'jachthavens' (marinas) are near, but not directly visible from the property. Walking distance only.
Remarkable Landmark View
The description explicitly highlights a unique view of the stadhuis (city hall) and Laurentiuskerk from the rooftop terrace - this is a remarkable landmark view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned: 'Deze verdieping beschikt over airconditioning voor de warmere zomer maanden' (This floor has airconditioning for the warmer summer months) - located on second floor/attic.
Central Heating
CV-ketel (central heating boiler) is listed in the features under Energie (Energy) section.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'Dit deel van de woning is voorzien van vloerverwarming' (This part of the house is equipped with underfloor heating) - located in the kitchen extension.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Only built-in wardrobes with storage space are noted.
Home Office
Attic floor described as 'ideaal als verdieping voor kinderen, gasten of werken aan huis' (ideal for children, guests or working from home), indicating potential home office use.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. Windows are described as regular windows and French doors to terrace.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the description.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly mentioned: 'grote slaapkamer met ingebouwde kastruimte' (large bedroom with built-in closet space) and 'twee slaapkamers, beide met ingebouwde kastruimte' (two bedrooms, both with built-in closet space).
French Doors
French doors explicitly mentioned: 'openslaande deur ook directe toegang tot de stadstuin' (French doors direct access to the city garden) from kitchen, and 'openslaande deuren naar het grote dakterras' (French doors to the large roof terrace) from second bedroom.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The description focuses on charm, historic character, and traditional Dutch architecture from 1650.
Modern
Some modern elements present: glass brick entrance, open layout, air conditioning, underfloor heating. However, the protected 1650 building with spiral staircase suggests predominantly traditional architecture.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. Protected historic building from 1650 in charming historic center.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements present. Dutch historic property in Weesp with traditional layout.
Classic
Strong classic elements: built in 1650, protected cityscape (Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht), original spiral staircase (spiltrap), historic center location, traditional Dutch terraced house structure.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Explicitly mentioned: 'Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht' (protected cityscape), 'Bouwjaar 1650' (built 1650), and description emphasizes historic charm. This makes it a traditional historic building.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1650, which is well before the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1650, well before any post-war period.
Modernist
The building dates from 1650 and is described as historic with traditional charm, so it does not represent a modernist style.
Newly Build
The building is from 1650, clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing mentions 'open indeling' (open layout) for the living room and the spatial feeling throughout the ground floor, with the spiral staircase not breaking up the space. However, the kitchen itself is in a separate extension area.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning) with its own private kitchen, not a shared arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'keurig onderhouden' (neatly maintained) through the years, suggesting it is well-kept but not necessarily modern or design-oriented. No specific design kitchen elements are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having been 'keurig onderhouden' (neatly maintained) over the years, indicating it has been cared for but not necessarily replaced with a new kitchen. The house dates from 1650.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Parking available: betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen (paid parking and parking permits).
Storage Room
Built-in cupboards mentioned throughout house, but no dedicated storage room specified.
Garage
No garage mentioned anywhere in the description or features.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage present, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
Second floor is described as 'zolderverdieping' (attic floor) with two bedrooms and a second bathroom.
Cellar
No cellar mentioned in description or property details. Not listed among the 3 living floors or any features.
Bike Storage
Garden described as having enough space to store bikes ('fietsen te stallen') but no dedicated bike storage facility mentioned.
Covered Parking
Only street parking with permits mentioned (betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen). No covered parking on premises.
Underground Parking
Only street parking mentioned. No underground parking facilities described.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop mentioned. Property is residential with no industrial or workspace features noted.
Shed
No separate shed mentioned. Garden (achtertuin 19 m²) is mentioned but no outbuilding/shed structure described.
Street Parking Free
Parking is betaald parkeren (paid parking) with permits, not free.
Street Parking Permit
Explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' - paid parking and parking permits required.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
3-story house with spiral staircase, typical of historic 1650 construction, no elevator mentioned
Intercom
Not mentioned in listing, standard for historic Dutch houses
Alarm System
Not mentioned in listing
Security Cameras
Not mentioned in listing
Automatic Gate
No gate mentioned, urban historic center location
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned in listing
Smoke Detectors
Not mentioned in listing, though legally required in Netherlands
Security Door Window Hardware
Not mentioned in listing
Gated Community
Historic city center location on Nieuwstraat, described as quiet side street with public access
Wheelchair Accessible
1650 house with 3 floors, spiral staircase, no accessibility features mentioned, typical historic Dutch construction
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
Description mentions 'ingebouwde kast voor de wasmachine' (built-in cabinet for the washing machine) in the kitchen area, indicating a washing machine is present or space is prepared for one.
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a built-in cabinet specifically designed for the washing machine strongly suggests connections are available, though not explicitly stated.
Laundry Room
No separate laundry room is mentioned. Only a built-in cabinet for the washing machine is noted, located in the kitchen area.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer anywhere in the description or features list.
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned in the description or listed amenities.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the description or property features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing and highly unlikely for a building from 1650.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy label C is relatively decent for a historic building from 1650. Floor heating in the kitchen/outbuilding (vloerverwarming). Airconditioning on second floor for summer cooling. Protected cityscape status may limit major renovations but also indicates preserved character.