Characterful Terraced Home with Park and Church Views in Historic Tholen Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent location in the historic center of Tholen with views of both the park along the Veste and the church tower, combining scenic appeal with convenient access to town center amenities.
- Triple glazing installed on the first floor windows provides superior thermal and acoustic insulation compared to standard double glazing, contributing to lower energy costs and increased comfort.
- Original stained glass doors between the living rooms represent a preserved architectural feature that adds character and historical authenticity to the property.
- Southeast-facing rear garden with a rear access path offers favorable sunlight exposure throughout the day and practical entry independent of the main house entrance.
Downsides
- The attic storage space has a ridge height of only 1.52 meters, which limits its practical use to storage and prevents conversion to additional living space.
- The kitchen is arranged in a single-wall layout, which may feel cramped for those who prefer more counter space or a work triangle configuration.
- Parking is limited to public on-street spaces only, with no dedicated parking spot or garage included with the property.
- The protected cityscape status may restrict exterior modifications or renovations, potentially limiting future improvement possibilities.
- The stone storage building in the rear garden has no insulation, which may affect its usefulness for storing temperature-sensitive items.
Description
This terraced house is situated in the historic center of Tholen, a location that offers both the charm of a protected cityscape and the convenience of central amenities. The property dates back to 1930 and presents a facade that fits harmoniously within the streetscape of this historic area. Behind the traditional exterior lies a residence that has been thoughtfully maintained while preserving authentic character elements that give the home its distinctive atmosphere.
The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall that houses the meter cabinet, which is equipped with eight electrical groups, two earth leakage circuit breakers, and smart meters. A staircase leads to the upper floor, and there is a practical closet under the stairs that provides additional storage space. The hall gives access to a sitting room that serves as an intermediate space before entering the main living areas.
The sitting room features a built-in cabinet wall in a longitudinal arrangement, topped with a natural stone surface. Wooden floorboards run throughout this space, contributing to the warm and inviting character of the home. From the sitting room, one can proceed to the main living room as well as the kitchen.
The main living room is designed in an en-suite style, separated from the front room by original stained glass doors that represent a notable architectural feature of the property. These doors maintain the historical integrity of the home while allowing light to flow between the two spaces. The rear section of the living room has folding doors that open directly to the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. A wood-burning stove is installed in this area, providing both warmth and a focal point for the room during colder months. The front section of the living room includes built-in en-suite cabinets and an old Dutch pot stove that serves as a decorative element rather than a functional heating source. The front room offers views of the park located along the Veste, a defensive embankment that forms part of Tholen's historical fortifications.
The kitchen is arranged in a single-wall layout and includes a four-burner gas cooktop, an extraction hood, an oven, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is also a connection point for a washing machine, making this space functional for laundry needs. A back door provides access to the outdoor area, and there is a separate toilet room with a washbasin accessible from the kitchen.
The first floor is reached via the staircase from the hall and features a landing with a walk-in closet that adds valuable storage capacity. The landing also provides access to three bedrooms, the bathroom, and the attic space through a folding loft ladder.
The master bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property and benefits from plastic window frames fitted with triple glazing, which offers superior insulation compared to standard double glazing. Electric roller blinds are installed on these windows for light control and privacy. A door from the master bedroom opens onto a balcony that provides views of the church tower, a distinctive local landmark. The two additional bedrooms are located at the front of the house and both feature triple glazing set within wooden window frames. Each of these bedrooms includes built-in closets, and all three bedrooms have wooden floorboards and recessed spot lighting for a consistent and modern finish.
The bathroom on this floor is equipped with a shower, a toilet, a washbasin with a vanity unit, and a mirror cabinet. Mechanical extraction ensures adequate ventilation, and the room has an opening window for natural airflow. For comfort, the bathroom features electric underfloor heating and an electric radiant heater, making it a warm space even during winter months.
The attic is described as a practical and insulated storage space with a ridge height of approximately 1.52 meters. This height limits the attic to storage use rather than conversion to additional living space. The central heating boiler, an Intergas Kompakt HRE combi boiler installed in 2016, is located here. This boiler provides both central heating and hot water for the property.
The outdoor spaces complement the interior living areas. The front garden is low-maintenance, featuring decorative paving and a hedge that provides a degree of privacy from the street. The rear garden faces southeast, which is a favorable orientation that allows the garden to capture sunlight throughout much of the day. The garden is laid out with decorative paving and planted borders, and includes a detached stone storage building with electrical power. An electric awning provides shade when desired, and there is a rear access path that allows entry to the garden without passing through the house.
The property is located on a street described as child-friendly, suggesting a safe and quiet residential environment. The immediate surroundings include views of greenery and the historic Veste, while the town center with its amenities is within easy walking distance. Public parking is available in the area.
The property has an energy label C, indicating a moderate level of energy efficiency. Insulation measures include roof insulation, wall insulation, and a combination of double glazing and high-efficiency glazing, with triple glazing installed on the first floor. The protected cityscape status of the location may impose certain restrictions on exterior modifications, which potential buyers should consider.
With a living area of 108 square meters, five rooms including three bedrooms, and a total volume of 419 cubic meters, this property offers comfortable living space for a family or couple. The plot measures 133 square meters, with the rear garden accounting for 43 square meters of this area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The bathroom is explicitly listed with 'douche' as one of its fixtures.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing, and only a shower, toilet, and sink are listed for the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
No ensuite bathroom is mentioned. All three bedrooms are accessed from a shared hallway on the first floor.
Guest Toilet
The description states there is a toilet with sink ('toilet met wastafel') on the ground floor, separate from the bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
No heated towel rail is mentioned in the listing.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
Only a standard 'douche' is listed. No specific type of shower (rain, overhead, etc.) is described.
Double Shower
Only one shower (douche) is listed in the bathroom. No indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
Not applicable; this is a single-family residential property.
Shared Toilet
Not applicable; this is a single-family residential property.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom features a single 'wastafel met meubel' (sink with cabinet). No indication of double or his-and-hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The bathroom explicitly lists 'elektrische vloerverwarming' (electric floor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a door to a balcony (balkon) from the master bedroom and lists 10 m² of external space attached to the building.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a 43 m² backyard (achtertuin) located on the southeast.
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a front garden (voortuin) with ornamental paving and a hedge.
Side Garden
There is no mention of a side garden in the description, which is typical for a terraced house (tussenwoning).
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a basic insulated storage attic (bergzolder) with a low ridge height, not a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the text.
Guest House
The property only has a stone storage shed, no guest house.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present in this urban terraced house.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
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
The property is located in Tholen, Zeeland, which is entirely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in the historic center, it has a view of the church tower, though Tholen is a small town rather than a large city.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly highlights a beautiful view over the park and greenery (De Veste) from the front rooms and bedrooms.
Remarkable Sea View
Although Tholen is an island, the property is in the center overlooking a park and church, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no mention of a harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing explicitly mentions a 'fraai zicht op de kerk' (beautiful view of the church) and the church tower from the master bedroom and back room.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Cv-combiketel (central heating combi boiler) - Intergas Kompakt HRE from 2016 explicitly mentioned.
Fireplace
Houtkachel (wood stove) in back room and oud Hollandse potkachel (old Dutch decorative pot stove) in front room mentioned.
Hardwood Floors
Houten vloerdelen (wooden floorboards) explicitly mentioned in sitting room and all bedrooms.
Laminate Flooring
Not mentioned, and since hardwood floors are explicitly mentioned, laminate is unlikely.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
Elektrische vloerverwarming (electric underfloor heating) explicitly mentioned in the bathroom.
Walk In Closet
Inloopkast (walk-in closet) explicitly mentioned on the first floor landing.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space mentioned in the listing.
Skylight
Not mentioned. Attic accessed via vlizoluik (pull-down hatch) with no skylight mentioned.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
Not present in a 108m² townhouse from 1930.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
En-suite kasten (en-suite cabinets) and vaste kasten (fixed wardrobes) explicitly mentioned in bedrooms.
French Doors
Openslaande deuren (French doors) to the garden explicitly mentioned in the back room.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The house has period features like stained glass doors and character elements, not minimalist Scandinavian style.
Modern
Built in 1930 with original character features preserved. Some modern updates like triple glazing and electric blinds, but overall style is traditional, not modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or concrete floors.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta, arched doorways, or Mediterranean color schemes.
Classic
1930s townhouse described as full of character with original stained glass doors, old Dutch decorative pot stove, protected cityscape designation, and traditional layout.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house is located in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht), built in 1930, and features original stained glass doors and an old Dutch pot stove.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly listed as 1930, which perfectly fits the early 20th century / 'jaren-30 woning' style.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1930, which is before WWII, so it does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
The property contains traditional character elements like stained glass and a pot stove, contrasting with modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1930.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The kitchen explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as one of the appliances included.
Oven
The kitchen explicitly mentions 'oven' as one of the appliances included.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as being in 'lengteopstelling' (length arrangement), which typically means cabinets along one wall, not a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having access to the living room and the hall, but it's not described as open plan. The 'en-suite' living room is mentioned separately, suggesting distinct rooms.
Stove
The kitchen explicitly mentions '4-pits gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas cooktop).
Induction Stove
The listing specifically mentions a '4-pits gaskookplaat' (gas cooktop), which is not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen appliances listed.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) but no downdraft extractor system is mentioned.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning, tussenwoning) and not a shared living situation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'praktisch ingedeelde keuken' (practically arranged kitchen) with natural stone countertop in the cabinetry. It has character but is not specifically marketed as a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen appliances are not individually dated. The CV ketel is from 2016, but no specific age is given for the kitchen. It's described as functional and practical, not necessarily new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the available parking facility. There is no private or dedicated parking spot.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'trapkast' (staircase closet), 'inloopkast' (walk-in closet), and 'vaste kasten' (built-in closets) in the bedrooms.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present in the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present in the property.
Attic
The listing explicitly describes a 'Zolder' (attic), which is a practical and insulated storage attic accessible via a loft ladder.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar (kelder) in the property description.
Covered Parking
There is no mention of any covered parking facility for cars.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an EV charging station or preparation for one.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop space in the listing.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions an 'aangebouwde stenen berging' (attached stone shed) with electricity in the backyard.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a single-family terraced house ('tussenwoning') with full ownership ('volle eigendom'). There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE), which is typical for this type of dwelling in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom', which translates to freehold, meaning it is not a leasehold property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-story terraced house built in 1930 with an attic accessible via a pull-down ladder, so there is no elevator.
Intercom
No intercom is mentioned in the listing, and it is uncommon for this type of single-family terraced house.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family terraced house with its own front door on the ground floor.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate; the property has a standard back entrance via an alley.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing, and it is uncommon for this type of property.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular, child-friendly street in the city center and is not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house was built in 1930, has multiple levels accessible only via stairs, features original stained-glass doors, and the attic is accessed via a pull-down ladder, making it not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing specifies a washing machine connection (wasmachineaansluiting) but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The kitchen description explicitly mentions a 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a separate laundry room; the washing machine connection is located in the kitchen.
Dryer
A dryer is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'mechanische afzuiging' in the bathroom and lists 'mechanische ventilatie' in the general features.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under isolation features as 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) and 'HR-glas'.
Triple Glazing
Description explicitly states 'triple beglazing op de verdieping' (triple glazing on the upper floor).
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under isolation features as 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under isolation features as 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) and the attic is described as insulated.
Heat Pump
Heating is provided by a gas-fired CV combi boiler, electric heaters, and a wood stove. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery or related energy storage system is mentioned in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes HR-glass (High Efficiency glass) and a relatively modern high-efficiency gas combi boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.