Spacious IJsselmeer View Home in Historic Medemblik Center

This spacious family home is situated in the heart of the historic center of Medemblik, offering a remarkable view over the IJsselmeer. The property is located at Oude Haven and benefits from a central position where shops, restaurants, and the charming old town are within walking distance. The combination of comfortable living with a unique waterfront location makes this property particularly appealing.

The ground floor features a generous entrance hall that provides access to a separate toilet and a versatile workspace, hobby room, or salon. This room offers the potential to be converted into a ground floor bedroom if desired. Additionally, the ground floor houses a separate laundry area with connections for a washing machine and dryer. A notable feature of this property is the insulated indoor garage with an electric door, which provides ample storage space. Having private parking and an indoor garage is considered a rare luxury in the historic center of Medemblik.

The first floor serves as the main living area and is impressively spacious, measuring nearly twelve meters in depth. Large windows at the rear of the property frame the beautiful views across the IJsselmeer, flooding the space with natural light. The floor is finished with stylish tile flooring and features underfloor heating. The luxury open kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances and serves as the heart of the home. A large sliding door creates a seamless connection to the balcony facing southeast, allowing residents to enjoy the sun throughout the day.

The second floor contains two comfortable bedrooms. One of these bedrooms features its own balcony, again offering views over the IJsselmeer. The luxurious bathroom on this floor includes a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a stylish vanity unit, providing a relaxing space to unwind.

The third floor is accessible via a fixed staircase and consists of a spacious attic that runs the full length of the property. This level features a dormer window and provides extensive storage space. According to the listing, it would be straightforward to create two additional bedrooms on this floor, potentially bringing the total number of bedrooms to five.

The outdoor spaces include a well-maintained garden facing southeast, offering a pleasant area for children to play and for residents to enjoy the sunshine. The newly constructed balcony on the living floor provides an ideal spot to appreciate the sun and the views from early spring until late autumn.

The property includes eight solar panels, contributing to energy efficiency. The windows feature double glazing within plastic frames, and the home benefits from roof insulation, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The energy label is rated C. Heating and hot water are provided by a Nefit central heating boiler from 2018, which is owned rather than rented. Additional features include air conditioning, external sun blinds, a skylight, natural ventilation, a sliding door, and TV cable connections.

The total living area measures 150 square meters, with an additional 27 square meters of indoor utility space and 26 square meters of external space attached to the building. The plot covers 152 square meters, and the property has a volume of 524 cubic meters. The front garden measures 50 square meters, with dimensions of 10 meters in depth and 5 meters in width.

Medemblik is described as a historic port town located on the IJsselmeer, offering a pleasant beach area and walking routes. The property is situated in a quiet neighborhood close to supermarkets, schools, and sports facilities. The roads leading to Hoorn, Enkhuizen, and Amsterdam are easily accessible. The shopping center of Medemblik with its inviting terrace cafes is within walking distance.

The property is offered at 619,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the transaction costs, known as costs koper in Dutch real estate terminology. This translates to approximately 4,127 euros per square meter of living space. The transfer is to be agreed upon, and the property is currently available. The building dates from 1974 and features a gabled roof covered with tiles. The property is registered as full ownership in the land register under the designation MEDEMBLIK A 4086.

This terraced house offers a unique combination of historic center living with modern comforts. The presence of an indoor garage and private parking in the center of town is exceptional. The views over the IJsselmeer from multiple levels of the home add significant value. The potential to expand the number of bedrooms by converting the attic space provides flexibility for future needs. The southeast-facing outdoor spaces ensure that residents can enjoy sunny positions throughout much of the day.

The property appears well maintained and features contemporary amenities including the relatively modern heating system, solar panels, and air conditioning. The kitchen and bathroom are described as luxurious, suggesting recent updates or high-quality installations. The insulation levels and energy label C indicate that while the property is not at the highest efficiency standards, it does benefit from comprehensive insulation across roof, walls, and floor.

The architectural style of the property reflects its 1974 construction date while the interior has been updated to meet contemporary standards. The four levels of living space provide a clear separation of functions, with practical spaces on the ground floor, social living areas on the first floor, private sleeping quarters on the second floor, and flexible additional space on the third floor.

The ground floor workspace or salon room offers numerous possibilities depending on the needs of future residents. Those who work from home would find this space suitable for a home office. Others might prefer to use it as a guest room, a playroom, or simply as an additional reception room. The presence of a ground floor toilet adds convenience for this space.

The garage, while primarily designed for vehicle storage, could serve multiple purposes given its insulated construction. The electric door adds ease of use, and the space could alternatively be used for storage of bicycles, garden equipment, or recreational items. In a town center location where parking is typically at a premium, this facility adds considerable practical value.

The living floor benefits from its elevated position, which enhances the views over the IJsselmeer. The combination of large windows and a sliding door creates an open, airy atmosphere. The underfloor heating provides even temperature distribution and eliminates the need for radiators that might interrupt the clean lines of the interior design. The tile flooring is both practical and stylish, suitable for a home that may experience sandy feet from nearby beach visits.

The kitchen, being open plan, allows those preparing meals to remain part of social interactions with family or guests. The specification of various built-in appliances suggests a comprehensive kitchen setup that would meet the needs of most cooking enthusiasts.

Both bedrooms on the second floor are described as comfortable, with the added feature of a balcony in one of them. The southeast orientation of this balcony would provide morning sun, making it a pleasant spot for morning coffee or reading. The luxury bathroom with both a bathtub and walk-in shower accommodates different preferences for bathing.

The attic floor represents significant potential. The full length of the property provides substantial floor area, and the presence of a dormer window improves headroom and natural light. Converting this space into two additional bedrooms would transform the property from a three-bedroom home to a five-bedroom home, significantly increasing its appeal to larger families.

The energy efficiency measures including eight solar panels, comprehensive insulation, and a relatively modern boiler system help to keep running costs manageable. The C energy label, while not the highest available, indicates reasonable energy performance for a property of this age.

The location in Medemblik offers a distinctive lifestyle. As one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, Medemblik has a rich history that is reflected in its architecture and town planning. The IJsselmeer location provides opportunities for water sports, fishing, and simply enjoying the expansive lake views. The nearby beach adds a coastal element to the location.

Transport connections to larger urban centers like Hoorn, Enkhuizen, and Amsterdam make this location viable for commuters who prefer to live in a smaller town. The proximity of schools and sports facilities adds to the family-friendliness of the location.

This property is offered through the standard Dutch real estate process with the buyer responsible for transfer costs including the property transfer tax, notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed. Prospective buyers should factor these costs into their budget calculations.

The asking price of 619,000 euros positions this property in the upper segment for the Medemblik area, reflecting the unique combination of location, views, parking facilities, and spacious accommodation. The price per square meter of living space at 4,127 euros provides a benchmark for comparison with other properties in the area.