Spacious Semi-Detached Family Home with Five Bedrooms and Energy Label A in Houten
Key Features
Description
This semi-detached residence is situated on Odijkseweg in the Gilden district of Houten, offering a combination of space, comfort, and sustainability. The property features a total living area of 159 square meters, a plot size of 341 square meters, and holds an energy label A rating, making it well prepared for future energy efficiency standards.
The ground floor presents a practical and well-organized layout. Upon entering through the front door, you arrive in the hallway where you will find a neatly tiled toilet room with a wall-mounted toilet and washbasin on the right side. Adjacent to this is a built-in wardrobe closet, providing convenient storage for coats and shoes. The hallway also houses the meter cupboard and the staircase leading to the first floor. On the left side of the hallway, you have access to the utility room which contains connections for a washing machine and dryer. From the utility room, you can step directly into the side garden, which creates a useful connection between the front and rear gardens. The utility room also provides access to the storage area, suitable for additional storage or for parking bicycles.
The living room is located on the right side of the hallway and offers approximately 38 square meters of space. Large windows ensure pleasant natural light throughout the day. A wood-burning fireplace serves as a cozy focal point during the colder months. The open kitchen is positioned at the front of the property and is equipped with the necessary built-in appliances, offering a pleasant view of the front garden.
The ground floor features smooth wall and ceiling finishes combined with a warm laminate parquet floor, creating a clean and contemporary appearance. The triple glazing installed throughout the property contributes to optimal comfort and energy-efficient living.
The rear garden is particularly noteworthy, measuring approximately 20 meters in depth and nearly 10 meters in width. The garden is rich with greenery, providing a peaceful and natural atmosphere. Whether you enjoy sunbathing, gardening, or creating multiple seating areas, this outdoor space offers ample possibilities.
The first floor can be reached via the staircase and accommodates four bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a separate toilet. The largest bedroom measures 16.4 square meters and is located directly to the left of the landing. Adjacent to this bedroom is the main bathroom, which features a bathtub, shower, and vanity unit. A separate toilet is also accessible from the landing. At the front of the property, you will find the second bedroom measuring 12.7 square meters.
Above the former garage, which has been converted, two additional spacious bedrooms have been created, measuring 8.9 square meters and 10.5 square meters respectively. These bedrooms conveniently connect to the second bathroom, which is equipped with a shower and vanity unit. A skylight on the landing ensures natural daylight reaches this area.
The second floor is accessible via a fixed staircase and is currently arranged as one large open space. This floor lends itself well to creating one or two additional rooms, such as a bedroom, home office, or hobby room. Here you will also find the central heating boiler and two skylights that provide daylight and ventilation. A large deep built-in closet offers additional storage space.
The property was originally built in 1985, with an addition above the storage area realized in 2010. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles. The house is fully insulated, including roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and triple glazing throughout.
In terms of energy efficiency, the property is equipped with 22 solar panels, contributing to the energy label A rating. Heating and hot water are provided by a Nefit CW5 gas-fired combination boiler, which is owned by the property.
Parking is available on the property's own grounds via the driveway in the front garden. The Odijkseweg is described as one of the oldest and most characterful roads in Houten. Once an important connection route between surrounding villages and the historical countryside, the street still retains the atmosphere of original Houten today. With its green appearance, characteristic buildings, and car-light character, the Odijkseweg is a popular place to live and walk. The combination of tranquility, space, and history gives the street an almost village-like charm, while amenities, nature, and the pleasant center of Houten are close by.
The property is offered at an asking price of 850,000 euros costs koper. The acceptance terms are to be discussed. The cadastral designation is HOUEN A 5987, with a plot area of 341 square meters under full ownership.
The total volume of the building is 569 cubic meters. In addition to the 159 square meters of living space, there is 11 square meters of other indoor space and 2 square meters of building-related outdoor space. The property features mechanical ventilation as well as natural ventilation options.
This residence combines space, comfort, and sustainability in a manner that is rarely encountered. With the addition above the storage area, parking on own grounds, and a thoughtful layout, this is a place where you can live and grow with pleasure for many years.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 2 showers in the bathroom features and describes 'douche' in both bathrooms.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the first bathroom on the first floor.
En-Suite Bathroom
The main bedroom and bathroom are both accessed from the landing/overloop, not directly connected to each other, suggesting they are not ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing describes a separate toilet room on the ground floor with a hanging toilet and fountain, which serves as a guest toilet.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing, and it's not a common feature in Dutch homes.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafelmeubel' (singular) in the first bathroom and 'wastafel' (singular) in the second, suggesting single sinks rather than double vanities.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions an 'achtertuin' (rear garden) of 194 m².
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'voortuin' (front garden) with a private driveway.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zijtuin' (side garden) connecting the front and back gardens.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace on this 1985 semi-detached house.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the text.
Patio
No patio is explicitly mentioned in the description.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
There is no separate guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The property is not located on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no equestrian facilities on this residential plot.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
There is no tennis court on a 341 m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
Houten is in a flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a residential neighborhood, not a high-rise or elevated location with city views.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is a large private garden, 'remarkable garden view' typically implies looking out over extensive landscaped parks, not just one's own backyard.
Remarkable Sea View
Houten is inland and has no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or visible from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No notable landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Given the emphasis on other climate features like triple glazing and solar panels, it would likely have been mentioned if present.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Verwarming: Cv-ketel' and 'Cv-ketel: Nefit CW5 (gas gestookt combiketel, eigendom)' - a gas-fired combi boiler for central heating.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned: 'De houtkachel zorgt voor extra sfeer tijdens de koudere maanden' and 'De houtkachel vormt een sfeervol middelpunt' - a wood stove is present in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
The listing mentions 'lamelparketvloer' which is engineered wood flooring with a real wood top layer, not solid hardwood. While it contains real wood, it is technically engineered/lamella parquet rather than traditional hardwood floors.
Tiled Floors
Only the toilet room is described as 'betegelde toiletruimte' (tiled toilet room). The main living areas have lamella parquet flooring, not tiles.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies 'lamelparketvloer' (lamella parquet), which is engineered wood flooring with a real wood top layer. This is distinct from laminate flooring, which is a synthetic product.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned. The main floor has lamella parquet and the toilet is tiled.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned in the listing. The heating system described is a CV-ketel (central heating boiler), which typically serves radiators rather than underfloor heating unless specified.
Walk-In Closet
The listing mentions 'ingebouwde garderobekast' (built-in wardrobe closet) in the hallway and a 'grote diepe inbouwde kast' (large deep built-in closet) on the second floor. These are built-in closets, not walk-in closets.
Home Office
The second floor is described as suitable for creating a 'werkruimte' (workspace), but it is currently an open space, not an established home office. The potential exists but it is not currently set up as such.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: 'Een lichtkoepel zorgt voor daglicht op de overloop' (light dome on the landing) and 'twee dakramen die zorgen voor daglicht' (two skylights) on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the listing. The ceilings are described as 'glad plafond' (smooth ceiling), suggesting no exposed structural elements.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the listing. The living room has 'grote raampartijen' (large windows) but no specific mention of a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly mentioned: 'ingebouwde garderobekast' (built-in wardrobe closet) in the hallway and 'grote diepe inbouwde kast' (large deep built-in closet) on the second floor for extra storage.
French Doors
No French doors are mentioned in the listing. Access to the garden is described through the utility room (bijkeuken).
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls are described as 'gladde wanden' (smooth walls), indicating no ornamental plasterwork or decorative moldings.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions smooth walls and ceilings with a warm wood floor, which could suggest Scandinavian minimalism, but there are no explicit Scandinavian design elements mentioned like specific furniture or color schemes.
Modern
The description mentions smooth walls and ceilings (strak afgewerkt), open kitchen, triple glazing, 22 solar panels, and energy label A, all suggesting modern updates to this 1985 property.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or raw materials typical of industrial style.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta tiles, arched doorways, warm color palettes, or Mediterranean-style outdoor spaces.
Classic
The property is located on one of the oldest and most characteristic roads in Houten with 'karakteristieke bebouwing' (characteristic buildings), suggesting some traditional character, though the interior is described as neatly finished with modern elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Although the street has historic charm, the house itself was built in 1985 and features a standard suburban design with modern interiors.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1985, long after the early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1985, this falls outside the typical post-war functional period (late 1940s to 1960s) meant for rapid reconstruction, though it is a standard residential build.
Modernist
It has some modern elements like smooth walls and large windows, but it is fundamentally a standard 1980s suburban semi-detached house rather than a distinct modernist architectural piece.
Newly Built
The property is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and was built in 1985.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing describes an open kitchen but does not mention an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'nette open keuken' (neat open kitchen).
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the description.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family semi-detached house.
Designer Kitchen
Described as a 'neat open kitchen', which suggests a standard rather than a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1985 and there is no mention of a recently renovated or new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The description explicitly states parking on own ground via a private driveway and public parking.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a built-in wardrobe in the hall, a large deep built-in closet on the second floor, and 11 m² of other indoor space.
Garage
The features section lists 'Soort garage: Parkeerplaats' (parking space) rather than a closed garage, despite mentioning a build above 'the garage' which was converted into bedrooms.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present, only a parking space on the driveway.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The second floor is described as a large open space under the roof with skylights, which functions as an attic in this context.
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned in the layout or features.
Bike Storage
The description states that the storage room (berging) is ideal for storing bicycles.
Covered Parking
Parking is on a private driveway (oprit) with no mention of a carport or roof covering.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; it is a semi-detached house with a driveway.
EV Charging Station
There is no mention of an EV charging station or preparation for one.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the description or features.
Shed
The listing mentions an indoor storage room (berging) reachable via the utility room.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
There is no mention of renting a parking spot in the listing.
Parking Spot Sale Price
There is no mention of a separate parking spot for sale in the listing.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) under the cadastral data, indicating it is not leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
It is a 3-story semi-detached family home built in 1985 without any mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a semi-detached house with its own front door and private driveway.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a private driveway but does not mention any gates.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public road in a residential neighborhood, with no mention of a gate or secured perimeter.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three floors accessible only by fixed stairs, making it unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states the utility room has connections for a washing machine and dryer.
Laundry Room
The text explicitly mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility/laundry room) accessible from the hall.
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features, home automation, or smart thermostats in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener, which is uncommon in standard Dutch residential properties.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions '22 zonnepanelen' (22 solar panels).
Double Glazing
The listing specifies 'triple beglazing' and 'driedubbel glas' (triple glazing) rather than double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The description mentions 'triple beglazing' and the features list includes 'driedubbel glas' (triple glazing).
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The property uses a gas-fired combi boiler (Nefit CW5) for heating and hot water, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or any energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property is described as 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated), features mechanical and natural ventilation systems, and holds an Energy Label A.