Characterful 1930s Corner House with Spacious Garden Near Forest
Key Features
Description
This charming 1930s corner house, forming part of a three-under-one-roof arrangement, is situated on a generous plot of 410 square meters in the desirable village of Bilthoven. Built in 1929, the property offers approximately 146 square meters of living space and five bedrooms, making it well suited for a family seeking room to grow or the ability to combine living and working from home.
Upon entering the home, you are welcomed through a covered side entrance into a hallway that includes a cloakroom, meter cupboard, and access to a basement with standing height measuring approximately 9 square meters with a ceiling height of 1.75 meters. A separate toilet with a small handbasin completes the ground floor accommodation. The main living room is bright and spacious, featuring a wooden floor and opens directly onto the garden through French doors. A second sitting area at the front of the house is centered around a fireplace, and there is evidence of the original en-suite configuration that once separated the front and rear reception rooms. The kitchen is accessible from the hallway and includes a door leading out to the garden.
Moving to the first floor, the landing provides access to three rooms. The largest bedroom is located at the rear and benefits from fitted wardrobes, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and opens via French doors onto a good-sized balcony that catches the afternoon sun. A second bedroom at the front features its own washbasin and French doors leading to a loggia. The third room on this floor is currently used as a bedroom or home office and also includes a washbasin. The family bathroom on this floor is fitted with a shower, toilet, bidet, and handbasin.
The second floor contains two additional bedrooms. The front bedroom is compact and features a small dormer window, while the rear bedroom is served by a skylight. A landing on this floor houses the central heating boiler and provides useful storage space.
Outside, the property continues to impress. The south-facing rear garden measures approximately 143 square meters and is 15 meters deep by 9.5 meters wide. It is beautifully landscaped with an abundance of greenery, multiple seating areas, and a wooden shed located at the far end of the garden. A detached stone garage with a double door and electricity provides off-street parking for one vehicle. In addition, the property features a wide private driveway with space for several cars.
The property has been carefully maintained over the years. Exterior painting was completed in 2023. Nine solar panels were installed in 2023, which will help reduce energy costs going forward. The property is predominantly fitted with double glazing and is heated by a Nefit gas-fired combi boiler from 2017, which is owned. The current energy label is D, indicating that there is potential for further energy efficiency improvements if desired.
The location of this property is particularly noteworthy. The house sits on a bike street where cars are considered guests, contributing to a safe and pleasant environment. Bilthoven village center with its range of shops, charming restaurants, sports clubs, and NS train station is approximately a five-minute bicycle ride away. Train services from Bilthoven station reach Utrecht or Amersfoort in just ten minutes, making the property attractive for commuters. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate that the Okkersbos, managed by Utrechts Landschap, is within walking distance, and the surrounding area is generally green and forested. The combination of village amenities, excellent transport connections, and natural surroundings makes this a particularly pleasant place to live.
This property represents a solid foundation for a new owner to modernize and personalize according to their own taste. While the house has been well cared for, it is priced to reflect that a new owner may wish to update the kitchen, bathroom, and interior finishes to reflect contemporary preferences. The three-under-one-roof arrangement means shared party walls, though this is typical for properties of this era and style in the Netherlands. An old age clause applies to this property due to its 1929 construction date, which is standard for properties of this age.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly states 'badkamer met douche, wc, bidet en wastafel' - bathroom includes shower
Bathtub
Only shower, toilet, bidet and sink are mentioned as bathroom features - no bathtub described
En-Suite Bathroom
Bathroom is on the first floor accessible via the landing/overloop, not specifically attached to master bedroom
Guest Toilet
Ground floor listing mentions 'wc met fontein' - separate toilet with small sink for guests
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of heated towel rail in bathroom features or otherwise
Bidet
Explicitly mentioned in bathroom features: 'badkamer met douche, wc, bidet en wastafel'
Rain Shower
Only mentions 'douche' generically, no specific rain shower or luxury shower features described
Double Shower
Only one shower listed in the single bathroom - no indication of double shower
Shared Shower
This is a private residential property, not applicable
Shared Toilet
This is a private residential property, not applicable
His & Hers Sinks
Bathroom has single 'wastafel' mentioned. Some bedrooms have individual sinks but no his-and-hers double sink configuration described
Heated Bathroom Floor
No mention of floor heating in bathroom or otherwise
Building General
Corner Property
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned - slaapkamer achterzijde met airco.
Central Heating
Nefit gas gestookt combiketel uit 2017 mentioned in energie section.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned - zitkamer aan voorzijde met haard.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated - woonkamer met houten vloer.
Underfloor Heating
No mention of underfloor heating; central heating via CV-ketel is standard.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned; only vaste kastenwand (built-in wardrobes) in one bedroom.
Home Office
Slaap/werkkamer mentioned, and description explicitly states the home is suitable for combining living and working from home.
Skylight
Slaapkamer voorzijde on second floor has kleine dakkapel (small dormer window).
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in listing of features or description.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in listing of features or description.
Built-In Wardrobes
Slaapkamer achterzijde has vaste kastenwand (built-in wardrobe wall).
French Doors
Openslaande deuren mentioned multiple times (living room to garden, bedroom to loggia/balkon). These are essentially French doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Dutch '30s corner house with traditional styling, no Nordic design elements present.
Modern
While it is a 1929 property, it features 9 solar panels (2023), AC, double glazing, CV-ketel from 2017, and modern kitchen/bathroom. Listed as a good basis to modernize further.
Industrial
No industrial-style elements mentioned; this is a traditional residential property.
Mediterranean
Dutch property in Bilthoven with traditional Dutch '30s architecture; no Mediterranean features.
Classic
1929 Art Deco/traditional Dutch '30s hoekwoning with original houten vloer, haard, and period details. Described as charmante jaren '30.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No kitchen island is mentioned in the listing. The floor plan description does not include a kitchen island, and the layout suggests a more traditional closed kitchen layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing mentions a 'voormalige ensuite naar de achterkamer' (former ensuite to the back room) which suggests there were double doors connecting spaces, potentially a more traditional separated layout. The kitchen is described as accessible from the hall with a separate door to the garden, indicating it may not be open plan.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family residence (eengezinswoning), so a shared kitchen is not applicable. The property is a corner house with private ownership.
Designer Kitchen
The listing describes this as a 'charmante jaren '30' home that forms 'een goede basis om geheel naar eigen smaak en wens te moderniseren' (a good basis to modernize according to your own taste). This suggests the kitchen is not a modern design kitchen but rather an older kitchen awaiting renovation. No evidence of high-end or design kitchen features.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the house forms 'een goede basis om geheel naar eigen smaak en wens te moderniseren' (a good basis to modernize according to your own taste) and mentions the house has been 'met zorg onderhouden' (well maintained) but not fully modernized. The kitchen appears to be original/vintage and not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing clearly states 'oprit met plek voor meerdere auto's' (driveway with space for multiple cars) and 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden storage shed) at the back of the garden, which qualifies as a storage room.
Garage
A 'vrijstaande stenen garage' (freestanding stone garage) with capacity for 1 car and electricity is explicitly mentioned.
Double Garage
The garage is described as having capacity for 1 car ('capaciteit: 1 auto'), indicating it is not a double garage.
Cellar
A 'kelder van ca 9m2 met hoogte van 1.75m' (cellar of approximately 9m2 with height of 1.75m) is explicitly mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing. Only a freestanding garage and driveway are described.
Shed
A 'vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden storage shed) is explicitly mentioned at the back of the garden.
Free Street Parking
The listing mentions 'fietsstraat waar de auto te gast is' (bike street where cars are guests) and 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking), which implies free street parking in the area.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a 'drie-onder-één-kap' (three-in-one) corner house, which means it's attached to two other houses. The listing makes no mention of a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren/owners association). For this type of semi-detached property, an HOA may not be required, but there could be shared structural elements with neighbors. The full ownership notation and lack of mention of shared costs suggests no formal VvE exists, but this cannot be confirmed with certainty.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (ownership situation: full ownership), which means this property is freehold and not leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator mentioned. This is a 3-story house from 1929 with standard residential layout.
Gated Community
The listing describes a regular residential area on a bike street, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
1929 house with 3 floors, narrow stairs, no elevator mentioned, and a basement with 1.75m ceiling height. Very unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
No laundry room mentioned. Description includes kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, and cellar. Wooden shed exists in garden but is not described as a laundry facility.
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned. Listing describes traditional 1929 construction with modernizations (solar panels, AC, CV 2017) but no smart home systems.
Water Softener
No mention of water softener in listing. Only general plumbing and heating system described.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states '9 zonnepanelen (2023)', confirming solar panels were installed in 2023.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states under 'Isolatie: Grotendeels dubbelglas' that the property mostly has double glazing.
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing anywhere in the listing. The listing only mentions 'grotendeels dubbelglas' (mostly double glazing), indicating no triple glazing is present.
Heat Pump
The listing clearly states 'Cv-ketel: Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2017, eigendom)', indicating a gas-fired combi boiler from 2017. There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery anywhere in the listing. The only energy-related features listed are 9 solar panels and a gas combi boiler.