Affordable terraced home with four bedrooms in the heart of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht
Key Features
Description
Located on Paulusweg in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, this terraced house offers an opportunity for buyers looking to enter the property market at an accessible price point. The property is situated in what is described as one of the most well-known streets in the municipality, positioned directly in the centre of the village. The surrounding area provides convenient access to various amenities and facilities that contribute to a practical living environment.
The immediate neighbourhood around Paulusweg 70 includes several key destinations within walking or cycling distance. Shopping centre De Schoof is nearby for daily grocery needs. Swimming pool De Louwert, the local library, and cultural centre De Cascade are located at the end of the street. Sports park Schildman, offering recreational and sporting facilities, is also easily accessible by foot or bicycle. For families with young children, a playground is situated directly behind the property, providing a safe area for play.
The house was built in 1957 and is classified as an existing build terraced house (tussenwoning). The total usable living space measures 86 square metres, which includes 76 square metres of formal living area and an additional 11 square metres of internal attic space. The plot covers 168 square metres of freehold land. The property has a volume of 312 cubic metres.
It should be noted that the interior of the property is completely dated and would require modernisation work. The asking price reflects this condition. The house features wooden floors throughout and concrete party walls between properties. The window frames are made of hardwood Merbau, which is a durable material. Glazing is partially double glazed, meaning some windows have been updated while others retain single glazing.
Heating and hot water systems differ from modern standards. There is no central heating boiler (c.v.-installatie) present. Heating is provided by a gas fireplace in the living room. Hot water is generated through a geiser (instantaneous water heater). Buyers should factor in potential upgrades to these systems when considering the property.
The electrical installation includes a modern meter cupboard with electrical switches, suggesting some updates have been made to the electrical system over time.
The ground floor layout comprises an entrance hall with staircase access, the meter cupboard, a storage cupboard, and a toilet. The living room is a through-lounge (doorzonwoonkamer) with a gas fireplace, measuring approximately 6.54 by 3.50 metres. A half-open kitchen is connected to the living area and contains a basic kitchen unit, measuring approximately 2.24 by 2.14 metres. A door from the kitchen provides access to the rear garden.
The first floor contains a landing and three bedrooms, all with floor covering. The dimensions of the bedrooms are approximately 3.56 by 3.46 metres, 3.46 by 2.83 metres, and 2.16 by 2.14 metres respectively. The bathroom is tiled and equipped with a shower cabin, a washbasin, and a washing machine connection.
A significant feature of this property is the presence of a fixed staircase to the second floor, which is not always found in homes of this era and type. The second floor comprises a landing area and an attic room that can function as a fourth bedroom. This room has a Velux skylight window for natural light. The attic room measures approximately 3.43 by 1.78 metres with a height line of 1.50 metres, which limits the usable floor area.
The rear garden faces northwest and measures 61 square metres, with dimensions of approximately 10 metres in depth and 6.10 metres in width. The northwest orientation means the garden receives afternoon and evening sunlight. The garden is accessible via a rear path (achterom). A free-standing stone storage shed is located in the garden, measuring approximately 2.86 by 2.70 metres. The shed has an electricity connection but no insulation.
Parking is available on public roads in the surrounding area, as there is no dedicated parking space or garage on the property.
The property has an energy label G, which indicates a relatively low energy efficiency rating. This is consistent with the age of the building, the partial double glazing, and the absence of central heating. The insulation status is listed as partial double glazing only.
The roof is a pitched roof (zadeldak) covered with tiles. Ventilation in the property is natural ventilation, supplemented by the skylight on the upper floor.
When purchasing this property, certain clauses will be included in the purchase agreement. The non-occupancy clause (niet-bewonersclausule) indicates the property is currently not owner-occupied. The age clause (ouderdomsclausule) is standard for older properties and relates to the construction year of 1957, providing some protection to the seller regarding the age of the building.
The property is offered at 325,000 euros costs to the buyer (k.k.), which means the buyer is responsible for additional costs such as transfer tax and notary fees. The listed price per square metre is approximately 3,779 euros based on the 86 square metre living area.
At the time of listing, the property status was indicated as sold under reservation (verkocht onder voorbehoud), meaning a conditional agreement has been reached with a prospective buyer subject to certain conditions being met.
The cadastral reference for the property is HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT E 4016, with full freehold ownership (volle eigendom).
This terraced house on Paulusweg presents itself as a starter home requiring renovation work, located in a central position with good access to local amenities and facilities in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht. The four bedroom configuration and fixed staircase to the attic provide practical living space, while the dated interior and older heating systems represent areas where investment would be needed to bring the property up to contemporary standards.