Spacious Family Home with Four Bedrooms in Quiet Nijenheim Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- Four full bedrooms providing ample space for families, with the fourth bedroom on the attic floor featuring two skylights.
- Modernized interior including a contemporary semi-open kitchen, updated bathroom with walk-in shower and underfloor heating, and consistent PVC flooring and plastered walls throughout.
- Low-maintenance exterior with Keralit cladding on front and rear facades and plastic window frames with insulating glass, reducing ongoing maintenance requirements.
- Convenient location in the family-friendly Nijenheim neighborhood with schools, childcare, shopping center De Clomp, and Science Park Utrecht all within short cycling distance.
- Recent central heating boiler from 2023 (Intergas Xtreme 36) which is owned rather than rented, providing reliable heating for years to come.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates moderate energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs compared to more modern or better-insulated properties.
- Northwest-facing garden receives less afternoon and evening sun compared to south or west-facing gardens, limiting outdoor enjoyment during warmer months.
- Public parking only with no dedicated parking space or garage on the property, which may be inconvenient in a residential neighborhood.
- Built in 1972 means the property has older construction characteristics despite updates, which may include less optimal insulation standards than newer builds.
- Garden shed lacks insulation according to the listing details, limiting its usability for storage of temperature-sensitive items.
Description
This well-maintained terraced house from 1972 is situated on a quiet location adjacent to a wide green strip in the family-friendly Nijenheim neighborhood of Zeist. The property offers a comfortable living environment for families looking for a home with ample space and modern amenities.
The location of this property is one of its notable features. Nijenheim is a relatively young residential area that has developed into a pleasant neighborhood with all necessary facilities within easy reach. Schools, childcare facilities, public transportation, and major roads are all located in the immediate vicinity. The completely renovated shopping center De Clomp, which includes several supermarkets and various specialty shops, is just a few minutes by bike. The extensive center of Zeist is also easily accessible. For those working in academia or research, Science Park Utrecht is only about fifteen minutes away by bicycle.
Upon entering the property, you arrive in the hall which includes a wardrobe area, the meter cupboard equipped with heavy current power, a toilet, the staircase, and a practical understairs cupboard. From the hall, a door leads to the living room, which extends across the full depth of the house, creating a bright through-lounge configuration. The large windows at both the front and rear ensure plenty of natural light enters the space throughout the day. The living room has been finished with a PVC floor, plastered walls and ceilings, and is equipped with new radiators for comfortable heating.
At the rear of the ground floor is the modern semi-open kitchen. This kitchen is fully equipped with a five-burner gas hob with extractor hood, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a freezer, and a combination microwave. There is also ample cabinet space for storage. A sliding door provides access to the terrace directly behind the house and the backyard.
The first floor is accessed via the staircase in the hall. The landing on this floor has a separate toilet and provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. The modern bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, a vanity unit, and features comfortable underfloor heating. The entire first floor has been finished with a PVC floor, plastered walls, and new radiators, maintaining a consistent and modern appearance throughout.
The attic floor is reached via a fixed staircase. The landing on this level features handy knee walls for storage and a radiator. Also located here is a separate laundry room with a skylight, the washing machine connections, and the central heating boiler installation. The spacious fourth bedroom is fitted with two skylights, providing good natural light. The entire attic floor has been finished with a neat laminate floor.
The property features a sunny backyard facing northwest, which is also accessible via a rear path. In the garden stands a stone shed that is equipped with electricity. The garden also has an outdoor tap and electrical connections. The rear facade is equipped with electric sun blinds for comfort during warmer days.
The exterior of the property has been well maintained with low-maintenance materials. The house is fully fitted with plastic window frames with insulating glass. Both the front and rear facades are finished with durable and low-maintenance Keralit cladding, which reduces the need for regular painting or other exterior maintenance.
Technical aspects of the property include an energy label D, with double glazing and floor insulation. The central heating system consists of an Intergas Xtreme 36 gas-fired combination boiler from 2023, which is owned by the property owner. The house has mechanical ventilation and is connected to a fiber optic cable and TV cable.
Parking is available on public roads in the vicinity of the property. The cadaster designation is ZEIST N 2666, with a plot area of 130 square meters. The property is offered at an asking price of 539,000 euros, buyer's costs, which translates to approximately 4,492 euros per square meter of living space.
This family home presents itself as a well-maintained property in a convenient location. The combination of four full bedrooms, modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, and the proximity to various amenities makes this a practical choice for families. The low-maintenance exterior and the recent updates to the interior finish contribute to the overall appeal of this terraced house in Nijenheim.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the modern bathroom.
Bathtub
The bathroom description lists a walk-in shower and a vanity, but does not mention a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the first floor and is accessible from the landing which also gives access to three bedrooms, rather than being directly attached to a single bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a toilet on the ground floor (parterre) and a separate toilet on the first floor.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom description.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family terraced house, so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family terraced house, so the toilets are not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een wastafelmeubel' (a single vanity), implying there is only one sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states that the modern bathroom is equipped with comfortable underfloor heating ('vloerverwarming').
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features.
Rear Garden
The description explicitly mentions a 'zonnige achtertuin' (sunny rear garden) of 54 m².
Front Garden
The features list explicitly states 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (rear garden and front garden).
Side Garden
It is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced/row house), making a side garden highly unlikely and unmentioned.
Terrace
The description mentions 'toegang tot het terras direct achter de woning' (access to the terrace directly behind the house).
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a standard 1972 row house with a saddle roof; no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the description.
Fenced Yard
While typical for Dutch terraced houses to have boundaries, a specific 'fenced yard' is not explicitly mentioned as a feature.
Patio
A terrace ('terras') is mentioned, but a specific enclosed or paved 'patio' is not detailed.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the text.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house; only a stone storage shed is in the garden.
Waterfront
The property is located in a residential neighborhood next to a green strip, not water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present or mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present or 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
Zeist is in the Netherlands, which is completely flat; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is in a quiet, child-friendly residential area next to a green strip, not known for city skyline views.
Remarkable Garden View
The front of the house borders directly onto a wide green strip ('brede groenstrook'), providing a notable green/garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Zeist is an inland municipality; there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near this residential area.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only mechanical ventilation and CV heating are specified.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: CV-ketel (Intergas Xtreme 36 from 2023) and new radiators throughout the property.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features list.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies PVC floors on ground floor and first floor, and laminate on the attic. No hardwood floors are mentioned.
Tiled Floors
No tiled floors mentioned. The listing specifies PVC floors and laminate flooring only.
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly stated: 'De gehele zolderetage is afgewerkt met een nette laminaatvloer' (The entire attic floor is finished with a neat laminate floor).
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned. The listing specifies PVC floors and laminate flooring.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated: The modern bathroom 'beschikt over comfortabele vloerverwarming' (has comfortable underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Only 'handige knieschotten' (handy storage cupboards in knee walls) in the attic are mentioned.
Home Office
No specific home office mentioned. The house has 4 bedrooms that could potentially be used as an office, but none is designated or set up as such.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: The laundry room has 'dakraam' (skylight) and the fourth bedroom 'is voorzien van twee dakramen' (has two skylights/roof windows).
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. The ceilings are described as 'gestucte plafonds' (plastered ceilings), indicating smooth finished surfaces.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned. The listing mentions 'grote raampartijen' (large window sections) but these are standard windows, not bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool mentioned. This is a standard family home.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna mentioned. This is a standard family home.
Built-In Wardrobes
No explicit built-in wardrobes mentioned. The kitchen has 'goede kastruimte' (good cabinet space) and the attic has 'handige knieschotten' (storage cupboards), but these are not bedroom wardrobes.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'Een loopdeur' (a sliding/patio door) to the terrace, not French doors. No French doors are described.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned. The walls and ceilings are 'gestuct' (smoothly plastered), indicating simple modern finishes rather than decorative plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The listing describes PVC floors, stucco walls, and standard modern finishes without any Scandinavian-specific characteristics.
Modern
The listing mentions a 'moderne halfopen keuken' (modern half-open kitchen), 'moderne badkamer' (modern bathroom), new radiators, PVC floors, and contemporary appliances. However, it's a 1972 house that has been updated rather than a new modern build.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. No exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or raw materials typical of industrial design.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned. No terracotta, arched doorways, warm color palettes, or Mediterranean-style features.
Classic
The house is from 1972 but has been heavily modernized with new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and Keralit facade cladding. Some underlying classic elements from the era may remain but the presentation is contemporary.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1972 and features modern updates like plastic window frames and Keralit cladding.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1972, which is mid-to-late 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1972, this is a classic post-war functional row house designed for the growing population.
Modernist
While the structure is a 1972 row house, the interior and exterior finishes (modern kitchen, half-open layout, Keralit, plastic frames) are thoroughly modernized.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1972.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combimagnetron' (combi-microwave) but does not list a separate built-in oven.
Microwave
The listing explicitly mentions a 'combimagnetron' (combi-microwave).
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vriezer' (freezer).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as a 'halfopen keuken' (semi-open kitchen) with no mention of a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is specified as 'halfopen' (semi-open), which typically means there is a partial wall or counter separating it from the living room, rather than being fully open-plan.
Pantry
The listing mentions 'goede kastruimte' (good cabinet space) but does not indicate a walk-in pantry.
Stove
The listing mentions a '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as gas ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen description.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap such as a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (standard extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family 'tussenwoning' (terraced house), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' but lacks specific mentions of high-end designer brands or luxury finishes, suggesting a standard modern aesthetic.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' which implies it is not outdated, but the listing does not specify the exact age or installation date of the kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), indicating no dedicated parking spot on the property.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a practical staircase closet, knee wall storage, and 10 m² of external storage space.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property has a 'Zolderetage' (attic floor) accessible via a fixed staircase.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the layout or features.
Covered Parking
There is no mention of covered parking.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station is listed among the features.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The features explicitly list a detached stone shed ('Vrijstaande stenen berging') with electricity.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no dedicated parking spot available for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no dedicated parking spot included in the sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') with 'volle eigendom', and no VvE is mentioned.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom'.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a terraced house built in 1972 with multiple floors and no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
It is a single-family terraced house with its own front door and entrance hall at ground level.
Automatic Gate
No gate is mentioned; the property has a backyard accessible via a rear path and public street parking.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood with public parking.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has stairs to the first floor and attic. The bathroom and all bedrooms are located upstairs, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly mentioned: 'wasmachine-aansluitingen' in the laundry room.
Laundry Room
Explicitly mentioned: 'afgesloten wasruimte' (closed laundry room) on the attic floor.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer in the listing. Only washing machine connections are mentioned.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable (Glasvezelkabel) is available, which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
Explicitly mentioned in features: 'Glasvezelkabel'.
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
Explicitly mentioned in features: 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
Explicitly mentioned in features: 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener. Not a common feature in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under isolation as 'Dubbel glas' and mentioned as 'isolatieglas' with plastic window frames.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing), making triple glazing highly unlikely.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section as 'vloerisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas Xtreme 36) for heating.
Home Battery
Not mentioned in the listing, and highly unlikely given the absence of solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features mechanical ventilation, fully plastic window frames, and electric exterior sun blinds which help regulate indoor temperatures.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.