Spacious detached house with large south-facing garden

The property is located on Noorderstraat in Sappemeer, specifically in the Boswijck-Oost area. This location offers excellent accessibility to various amenities within walking distance. Residents can reach three supermarkets including Jumbo, Aldi, and Lidl without needing a car. The neighborhood also provides convenient access to primary schools and childcare facilities. For daily shopping needs, there is a bakery, a greengrocer, a drugstore, and a traditional butcher shop nearby. The area includes hospitality venues and good public transport connections with both a train station and bus services. Sports facilities are also easily accessible, including football club HSC de zwarte kraaien, multiple tennis courts, and a riding school. For those who need to commute to the city of Groningen, the A7 highway provides a direct connection with a travel time of approximately fifteen minutes by car.

The house itself was built in 1922 and is classified as a detached single-family home. Despite its age, the property has been well maintained and updated with modern amenities. The total living area measures 153 square meters, which is spread across two residential floors. Additionally, there is 7 square meters of other indoor space, 19 square meters of attached outdoor space in the form of the conservatory, and 42 square meters of external storage space. The building has a volume of 511 cubic meters. The plot covers 585 square meters, providing ample outdoor space for a detached house in this location.

Upon entering the property through the main entrance, you arrive in the hall which includes a cloakroom and the meter cupboard. From here, you access the main living areas of the ground floor. The living room is particularly spacious at 57 square meters and features a click-laminate floor that was installed just one year ago. Large patio doors connect the living room to the conservatory, which measures 20 square meters. From the conservatory, there is an attractive view of the deep garden at the rear of the property. The conservatory is equipped with a pellet stove, providing additional heating for this space during cooler months.

The kitchen is semi-open in design and is equipped with practical built-in appliances. These include a dishwasher, a built-in microwave, and a built-in oven. The kitchen also features an apothecary cabinet and considerable additional cabinet space for storage. Behind the kitchen, there is a rear hall with an exterior door, a built-in closet, the staircase to the first floor, and a toilet. Adjacent to this is a utility room with connections for a washing machine and dryer.

The first floor is accessed via the staircase from the ground floor. The landing on this floor includes two built-in closets measuring 2.67 by 1.45 meters and 1.25 by 0.97 meters respectively. This floor contains three bedrooms in total. The largest bedroom measures 4.01 by 3.47 meters and includes a spacious built-in closet. The second bedroom measures 4.08 by 2.52 meters, while the third bedroom is 2.97 by 2.13 meters. The bathroom on this floor has been finished to a modern standard and includes a walk-in shower, a vanity unit, and a second toilet.

The property benefits from good insulation measures including roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and double glazing. These measures contribute to the Energy Label B rating. The heating and hot water system consists of a Remeha combination boiler from 2014, which is gas-fired, supplemented by a hybrid heat pump. The house is also equipped with air conditioning for climate control during warmer periods. A water softener system has been installed as well.

The outdoor spaces are a notable feature of this property. The total plot is 585 square meters with the rear garden measuring 377 square meters, being 29 meters deep and 13 meters wide. The garden is oriented to the south, which is considered a desirable orientation in the Netherlands as it provides maximum sunlight exposure throughout the day. The garden can also be accessed via a rear path. There is also a front garden and a side garden. The property includes its own driveway with space for multiple vehicles.

At the rear of the garden, there is a fully insulated outbuilding measuring 10.84 by 3.87 meters with an attached canopy. Part of this space is currently being used as a cozy bar area. The outbuilding has a full-width storage attic above it. This building has roof insulation and wall insulation, and is equipped with electricity and running water. It is classified as both a detached wooden storage building and a detached wooden garage with capacity for two cars.

The asking price for this property is 525,000 euros, which is subject to buyer's costs. This translates to approximately 3,431 euros per square meter of living space. The property is offered with an acceptance date to be agreed upon. The cadastral reference is SAPPEMEER G 2291, and the property is held in full ownership.

The listing notes that the photographs provide an accurate representation of the property without the use of special wide-angle lenses. The measurements are based on the NEN2580 standard, which is the standard measurement instruction used in the Netherlands for determining the usable area of buildings. Viewings can be requested via email, and a brochure can be obtained from Jans Duit Makelaardij in Hoogezand.

The village of Sappemeer is located in the municipality of Midden-Groningen in the province of Groningen in the northern part of the Netherlands. The area has a rich history connected to the peat extraction that shaped much of this region. Today, Sappemeer functions as a pleasant residential location with good connections to the nearby city of Groningen. The Noorderstraat itself is situated in a central part of the village, placing residents within easy reach of all local amenities while still maintaining a residential character. The street is described as being on a quiet road, which contributes to the living quality of the location.

The construction year of 1922 places this house in the period between the two World Wars, a time when many solidly built family homes were constructed in the Netherlands. The characteristic appearance mentioned in the listing suggests that the house retains period features that give it a distinctive appearance compared to more recently built homes.

The ground floor layout appears to be designed for comfortable family living, with the generous living room of 57 square meters providing ample space for both a seating area and a dining area. The addition of the 20 square meter conservatory effectively extends the living space during much of the year and creates a pleasant transition between the interior and the garden. The conservatory with its pellet stove can serve as an additional reception room or a space to enjoy the garden views during different seasons.

The kitchen, while described as semi-open rather than fully open plan, still allows for interaction between those preparing food and others in the living area. The presence of modern appliances including a dishwasher, microwave, and oven means that the kitchen is equipped for contemporary cooking habits. The apothecary cabinet and additional storage space are practical features that help keep the kitchen organized.

The utility room behind the kitchen provides a dedicated space for laundry appliances, keeping these separate from the main living areas. This is a practical arrangement that many families appreciate. The rear hall with its exterior door provides a secondary entrance to the house, which is convenient when coming in from the garden.

The first floor bedrooms appear to offer good proportions, with the largest bedroom measuring over 13 square meters and the smallest bedroom still providing nearly 6.5 square meters of floor space. The two built-in closets on the landing add valuable storage space without reducing the usable area of the bedrooms. The inclusion of a walk-in shower in the bathroom is a modern feature that many buyers prefer over a traditional bathtub.

The energy performance of the property is noteworthy. An Energy Label B rating for a house from 1922 indicates that significant insulation improvements have been made. The combination of roof, wall, and floor insulation together with double glazing represents a comprehensive approach to reducing heat loss. The hybrid heat pump system works alongside the gas boiler to provide heating in an energy-efficient manner, using the heat pump for the base load and the gas boiler for peak demand periods. This setup can result in lower energy bills compared to a purely gas-fired heating system.

The presence of air conditioning is a relatively uncommon feature in Dutch homes but can be valuable during the increasingly warm summers experienced in recent years. The water softener is a convenience feature that can help reduce limescale buildup in pipes and appliances, potentially extending their lifespan.

The garden and outbuilding complex at the rear of the property represent a significant additional value. The south-facing orientation means the garden receives direct sunlight for most of the day during the summer months. The depth of nearly 30 meters provides a sense of privacy and space that is not common for properties in village centers. The presence of a rear path allows access to the garden without having to go through the house, which is practical for gardening activities or when using the outbuilding.

The outbuilding itself is remarkably well-equipped for a garden building. At over 40 square meters plus an attic, it offers substantial additional space. The current use as a bar area suggests it has been fitted out to a comfortable standard. The insulation, electricity, and running water mean that this building could potentially serve various purposes depending on the needs of future owners, such as a home office, a hobby room, a guest accommodation, or simply continued use as an entertaining space.

The property is being marketed by Jans Duit Makelaardij, a real estate agency based in Hoogezand, which is a neighboring village to Sappemeer. The agency requests that viewing appointments be made via email and offers the option to request a brochure with additional information about the property.