Key Features
Description
Charming pre-war terraced house in the heart of Zeist
This characterful pre-war terraced house was built in 1930 and is situated on a quiet cycle street with mature trees, monumental buildings, and a pleasant residential atmosphere. The Oude Arnhemseweg in Zeist offers the best of both worlds: a historic setting with very little through traffic, while the town centre is just around the corner. The Utrecht Science Park and Slot Zeist are also easily reachable by bicycle, making this a practical location for daily life.
The house offers approximately 78 square metres of living space on a compact plot of 97 square metres. Despite its modest size, the property provides a surprising sense of space thanks to a ceiling height of roughly 2.84 metres on the ground floor. The layout consists of two full floors plus a basement and an attic space that, according to the listing, could potentially be converted into an additional floor, with drawings reportedly already available.
Ground floor: entrance hall with access to the bright through-living room of approximately 33 square metres. This living room features a wooden floor, tall windows facing the street, and original stained glass that beautifully filters natural light into the space. French doors open onto the rear garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection during the warmer months. The kitchen of about 8 square metres is located behind the living room and is equipped with connections for washing and dishwasher appliances. From the kitchen you have access to a practical storage cellar of 6.9 square metres, which includes a standing-height pantry area, connections for washing and drying appliances, and a spacious separate toilet.
First floor: landing giving access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. All three bedrooms are equipped with dormer windows, flooding each room with natural light and creating extra usable space. The largest bedroom of approximately 9.4 square metres is situated at the rear and overlooks the garden and the characteristic thirties neighbourhood of Zeist. The other two rooms measure approximately 9.1 and 5.0 square metres respectively and face the front of the house. The bathroom is compact but functional, fitted with a shower and a vanity unit with sink.
The rear garden of approximately 25 square metres is laid out on a north-eastern orientation, is largely paved, and features a detached stone storage shed and a back entrance for easy access by bicycle. A parking permit applies for this address, with a maximum of two permits available on the nearby public road where paid parking is in effect.
Practical information
The central heating and hot water system is a Vaillant EcoTec Classic combination boiler from 2021, which is owned rather than rented, meaning the new owner will not face any replacement obligations in the near future. The electrical wiring and all radiators were renewed in 2003, which represents a relatively recent update for a house of this age. The windows on the ground floor are fitted with HR+ double glazing. Despite these improvements, the overall energy label stands at D, reflecting the limited insulation in the upper floors and the inherent thermal characteristics of a pre-war construction.
The property is sold in as-is condition, known as kosten koper (k.k.), and includes an old-age clause in the purchase agreement, which is standard practice for properties of this age. This clause reflects the fact that the house has not been recently renovated throughout and offers a solid basis for buyers who wish to personalise and modernise the property to their own standards and taste.
This property is ideally suited to buyers who are looking for a characterful home in a prime location and who appreciate the charm of pre-war architecture. The combination of original details, a convenient layout, and the potential for further expansion and modernisation makes this a compelling opportunity in the Zeist housing market. It is not a turnkey property and will require a new owner with vision and determination to transform it into a fully modernised home.