Spacious semi-detached family home with practice space and five bedrooms in Almere Buiten
Key Features
Upsides
- The property includes a substantial ground-floor practice or workroom with hot and cold water connections, which can serve as a home office, professional practice, hobby space, or easily be converted into a bedroom with an adjoining bathroom for life-stage flexible living.
- The ground floor layout is exceptionally spacious for this price range in the Almere area, with solid parquet flooring, two sets of double French doors opening to the garden, a fully equipped kitchen with natural stone worktops, and underfloor heating in the kitchen, hall, and practice area.
- The location is well connected to public transport and road networks, with NS station Almere Buiten reachable in approximately seven minutes by car or bicycle, and direct access to the A6 and A27 motorways via the Hoge Ring, while remaining in a quiet, green residential setting.
- Parking on the premises via a private driveway, combined with the southeast-facing garden of approximately 132 square metres and a wooden shed with a covered terrace at the rear, adds practical day-to-day comfort and outdoor living potential.
- The energy label B and the recently installed Nefit combination boiler from 2023 represent a more favourable energy profile than many comparable properties of a similar age, potentially limiting future renovation requirements.
Downsides
- The property has only one full bathroom and one separate toilet, which may prove insufficient for larger households or when multiple family members need to use the facilities simultaneously, particularly with up to five or six bedrooms in use.
- The house dates from 1989, and while it has been well maintained with a new boiler and full insulation, certain elements such as the kitchen, bathrooms, and general finish may reflect the era of construction and could require updating or modernisation over time.
- The listing mentions that the property is sold partially furnished (gedeeltelijk gestoffeerd), which means some items of furniture may be included as part of the sale, potentially complicating the negotiation process or requiring the buyer to clarify exactly what remains and what does not.
- The second floor is an open attic space without a fixed room division, meaning that while it offers potential, any significant functional use such as a sixth bedroom would require investment in conversion, insulation, and possibly planning consent.
- The listing describes the asking price as a bieden vanaf prijs, which indicates that offers above the listed price will be considered, suggesting the seller has a certain level of expectation that may affect negotiation dynamics and final purchase price.
Description
This extended two-onder-een-kap family home is situated on P. Ellingstraat in Almere Buiten, a quiet residential area lined with mature trees near the Lage Vaart. The property offers 168 square metres of living space on a plot of 336 square metres and was originally constructed in 1989. With a layout spanning three floors, the home accommodates up to five bedrooms, a large practice or work area on the ground floor, and a versatile open attic space, making it well suited to families, home workers, or those seeking the option to live on one level.
The ground floor has been thoughtfully expanded to create an exceptionally spacious feel. Upon entering, the hall provides access to the toilet and the main living areas. The generous living room features a sitting area at the front of the house, while the dining area and kitchen are positioned at the rear, opening onto the garden through two sets of double French doors. This configuration floods the ground floor with natural light and creates a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The entire ground floor is fitted with solid parquet flooring, adding warmth and character to the reception spaces.
The kitchen is equipped with a natural stone worktop, a double pantry cabinet, and a full range of built-in appliances including a microwave and steam oven, refrigerator, freezer, induction hob, extractor hood, and dishwasher. The kitchen floor is tiled and equipped with underfloor heating. Both the hall and the kitchen provide access to the large practice or workroom at the rear of the property. This room is equipped with hot and cold water connections, making it a practical space for a home business, professional practice, creative studio, or, alternatively, the conversion into a ground-floor bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. A separate storage room on the ground floor houses the washing machine connection. The former garage at the front has been converted into a practical storage or bicycle room and remains accessible from the outside.
The first floor comprises a spacious landing leading to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The standout feature on this level is the particularly large and characterful master bedroom positioned above the former garage. This room benefits from a high ceiling and abundant natural light, making it feel open and airy. The remaining three bedrooms on this floor are well proportioned and suitable for children, guests, or use as home office spaces. All rooms on the first floor are finished with laminated parquet flooring. The bathroom features a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a double vanity unit with drawers and a cabinet, and a toilet. There is also a dedicated storage cupboard on the landing. The second floor consists of an open attic space with roof windows and the location of the central heating boiler, offering generous storage capacity and potential for conversion into an additional bedroom, hobby room, or guest room, subject to any necessary permits.
Outside, the rear garden is approximately 132 square metres, measuring roughly 12 metres deep and 11 metres wide, and is oriented toward the southeast, ensuring good sunlight throughout much of the day. The garden provides privacy and accommodates multiple seating areas. At the far end of the garden, a wooden shed with an adjoining covered terrace offers useful storage and a sheltered spot for outdoor relaxation during warmer months. The front of the property features a private driveway allowing parking on the premises, a notable advantage in this area.
The property is fully insulated and holds an energy label B, indicating reasonable energy efficiency for a property of its age and construction type. The central heating system consists of a Nefit gas-fired combination boiler installed in 2023, owned rather than rented, which is a positive factor for predictability of running costs. The property is connected to fibre optic internet, cable television, and mechanical ventilation systems. External sun blinds are installed on the ground floor.
Almere Buiten is a well-established district with a comprehensive range of local amenities. A neighbourhood shopping centre, primary schools, and secondary schools are all within walking distance, making the location particularly attractive for families. The district also offers several sports facilities and green spaces, with the Lage Vaart and surrounding natural areas providing opportunities for walking and cycling. Public transport connections are strong, with NS railway station Almere Buiten reachable by bicycle or car in approximately seven minutes. The Hoge Ring provides direct access to the A6 and A27 motorways, connecting the area to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and the wider Randstad region efficiently. The property sits on a wide residential avenue with mature trees, contributing to the pleasant and established character of the street.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The first floor has four bedrooms and one shared bathroom; no bedrooms are described as having an adjoining private bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'toiletruimte' (toilet room) on the ground floor, separate from the main bathroom.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom fixtures or descriptions.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single walk-in shower, not a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family detached home, so the shower is not shared between separate dwelling units.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family detached home, so the toilet is not shared between separate dwelling units.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing specifies a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The features list explicitly includes 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) under bathroom facilities.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions an 'achtertuin' (rear garden) of 132 m².
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'voortuin' (front garden) and a driveway at the front.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the text.
Terrace
While there are double doors to the garden and places to sit, no specific terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a two-story house with an attic, no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Patio
No specific patio is detailed in the listing.
Veranda
The listing mentions a 'houten berging met aangrenzende overkapping' (wooden shed with adjacent canopy/pergola), which functions as a veranda.
Guest House
There is no separate guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The property is located near the 'Lage Vaart' (a canal), but it is not directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
The property is a suburban family home with no equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
The property is a suburban family home with no livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Almere is in the Netherlands, which is completely flat, so there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a residential street with mature trees, offering no notable city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room has double doors opening to the garden, providing a pleasant garden view, though not necessarily 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Sea View
Almere Buiten is inland, so there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour visible from the property.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmarks are mentioned or visible from this standard residential location.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing or the features list. Only mechanical ventilation and central heating are listed.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states it has a CV-ketel (central heating boiler), specifically a Nefit gas combi-boiler from 2023.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or the feature list.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly mentions 'Massieve parketvloer' (solid parquet floor) on the ground floor and 'lamelparketvloer' (lamella parquet floor) on the first floor.
Tiled Floors
The listing mentions the kitchen has a 'tegelvloer' (tiled floor).
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly states the second floor (zolderverdieping) has a 'laminaat vloer' (laminate floor).
Carpeted Floors
Specific floor types (parquet, tiles, laminate) are detailed for every floor, with no mention of carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly mentions 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating) in the kitchen, hall, practice room, storage, and bathroom.
Walk In Closet
There is a 'bergkast' (storage closet) mentioned on the first floor, but no walk-in closet is described.
Home Office
The listing heavily features a 'grote praktijk-/werkruimte aan huis' (large practice/work space at home) with water connections.
Skylight
The listing states the second floor is equipped with 'dakramen' (skylights).
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the description of the rooms or attic.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the layout or features.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not present in this standard family home and is not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
The listing explicitly mentions 'Twee keer dubbele openslaande deuren naar de tuin' (Two sets of double French doors to the garden).
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork or ceiling roses are mentioned; the house is a standard 1989 build without detailed period features noted.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements such as minimalism, light woods, or specific hygge styling are mentioned.
Modern
While it has a recently updated boiler (2023) and modern kitchen appliances, the house is a standard 1989 semi-detached build with a traditional gable roof rather than modern architecture.
Industrial
There are no mentions of exposed brick, metal frames, concrete finishes, or other industrial design elements.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements like terracotta, stucco, or specific regional styling are present in this Dutch property.
Classic
The property is a 1989 semi-detached house (twee onder één kap) with a gable roof and solid parquet floors, representing a classic traditional Dutch family home layout.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1989, which is modern and not historic or traditional.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1989, it does not represent an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
Although built after WWII, a 1989 suburban home does not fit the specific 'post-war functional' architectural style typical of the 1950s-1960s reconstruction period.
Modernist
The property is a standard 1980s semi-detached house, not a distinct modernist architectural design.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1989 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the built-in appliances.
Microwave
The listing explicitly includes a 'magnetron/stoomoven' (microwave/steam oven).
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the built-in appliances.
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vriezer' (freezer) in the built-in appliances.
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description or layout.
Pantry
The listing mentions a 'dubbele apothekerskast' (double apothecary cabinet), which functions as a pantry.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is not listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (such as a Quooker) in the kitchen description.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigschouw' (extraction hood), which is a traditional hood, not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a semi-detached family home ('twee onder één kap gezinswoning'), not an apartment with shared amenities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen has standard features (natural stone countertop, apothecary cabinet) without any high-end designer brand mentions or luxury descriptors typical of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1989 and there is no mention of a recently renovated or newly installed kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The property features parking on its own grounds via a private driveway and mentions public parking availability.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a former garage converted into a practical storage room, a separate storage closet on the first floor, and ample storage space on the second floor.
Garage
The listing explicitly states 'Soort garage: Parkeerplaats' (Type of garage: Parking space) and mentions the 'voormalige garage' (former garage) is now used as a storage room.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present, only a former garage converted into storage.
Double Garage
There is no garage on the property.
Attic
The property has a second floor described as an 'open zolderverdieping' (open attic floor) with skylights.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the property description or layout.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions a '(Fietsen)berging aan voorzijde' (bike storage at the front) and a wooden shed in the back garden ideal for bikes.
Covered Parking
Parking is on the property's own ground via a driveway, but there is no covered parking structure since the former garage is now a storage room.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of any underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or preparations in the listing.
Workshop
The property includes a large 'praktijk-/werkruimte' (practice/workroom) on the ground floor with hot and cold water connections, suitable for working from home or as a hobby room.
Shed
The listing describes a 'houten berging met aangrenzende overkapping' (wooden shed with adjacent canopy) located at the back of the garden.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no indication of a parking spot for rent associated with this property.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no indication of a separate parking spot for sale associated with this property.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Open Viewing
The listing explicitly states 'Bezichtigingen op afspraak' (Viewings by appointment), indicating there are no open viewing days.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story semi-detached house with no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
Standalone residential house with no intercom system mentioned.
Private Entrance
Semi-detached house with its own front door, hall, and private driveway.
Automatic Gate
Driveway mentioned but no automatic gate is described.
Gated Community
Located in a quiet residential area but not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Listing mentions 'levensloopbestendig' (age-friendly) living potential with ground floor bedroom/bathroom possibility, but no specific wheelchair accessibility features mentioned and multiple floors without elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'wasmachineopstelling' (washing machine setup) in a separate storage room, strongly suggesting a washing machine is present.
Washing Machine Connections
The explicit mention of 'wasmachineopstelling' (washing machine setup) indicates connections are present.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly states 'Separate wasruimte op de begane grond' (Separate laundry room on the ground floor).
High Speed Internet
The listing mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features section explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned, and this is not a standard feature in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Solar panels would typically be highlighted as a feature if present, especially for a home with energy label B.
Double Glazing
Not explicitly stated, but the property has 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and energy label B. For a 1989 home to achieve B label, double glazing would almost certainly be required.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned. Triple glazing would be an unusual upgrade for a 1989 home and would likely be specifically highlighted as a selling point if present.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated), which would include wall insulation as a standard component.
Floor Insulation
The property is listed as 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and has partial underfloor heating, suggesting floor insulation is likely present but not explicitly confirmed.
Roof Insulation
The listing states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated), which would include roof insulation as a standard component of full insulation.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly described as a 'Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2023)' - a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Home batteries are still relatively uncommon and would be highlighted if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has full insulation (volledig geïsoleerd), partial underfloor heating, a modern 2023 Nefit gas combi boiler which is more efficient than older models, and mechanical ventilation system. These combined measures contribute to the energy label B rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.