Charming 1930s semi-detached home with deep garden near historic Zutphen centre
Key Features
Description
Prins Bernhardlaan 62 is a spacious and characterful semi-detached family home built in 1937, situated in the Warnsveldsewegkwartier-Noord neighbourhood of Zutphen. The property offers approximately 147 square metres of living space on a plot of 319 square metres, making it a generously sized home in a convenient and well-established residential area.
The house is ideally positioned between the historic city centre of Zutphen and the village of Warnsveld, giving residents the best of both worlds. Everyday amenities are within easy reach, including shops, schools, childcare facilities, sports clubs, cultural venues, and a variety of dining options. A bus stop is located just around the corner, and in winter months, a skating rink operates next to the local Vrije School. This combination of accessibility and community amenities makes the location particularly attractive for families.
Upon entering the property, the characteristic details of the 1930s era immediately become apparent. The entrance path is adorned with small square tiles, leading to a canopy entrance with original stained glass windows and a classic letterbox. The entrance hall itself is a spacious and dignified reception area, featuring a decorative staircase leading to the first floor and original granite flooring that extends into the toilet room. A separate staircase from the hall provides access to a wine and provisions cellar, adding both charm and practical storage to the home.
The living kitchen is located at the rear of the house and is described as the heart of the home. It offers beautiful views over the garden, with French doors in the dining area and an additional door in the kitchen section providing access to the terrace and deep rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a modern light-coloured corner unit, complete with a gas hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, combination oven, fridge, and freezer. A sliding door with stained glass panels connects the living kitchen to the living room, preserving the period character while creating a logical flow between the two spaces.
The living room is a particularly attractive room, featuring original details such as a built-in cabinet, a marble fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and a bow-shaped bay window with large windows that flood the room with natural light and offer views over the surrounding greenery. These elements collectively create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms and the bathroom, all accessible from a bright landing. Two bedrooms are situated at the rear of the house, one of which includes a balcony, while the master bedroom is located at the front and offers pleasant views in both directions. The bathroom is fitted with large wall and floor tiles, and includes a bathtub, walk-in shower, two washbasins, and a toilet. A cabinet is positioned to the right of the mirror, and the ceiling is equipped with recessed lighting.
A fixed staircase rises to the second floor, where a fourth and notably spacious bedroom is located. This room, the largest in the house, features a double dormer window to maximise natural light. A loft space is accessible above the beam ceiling, and a storage area has been created within the slope of the roof. A utility room on this floor houses the central heating boiler and currently accommodates the washing machine, but the presence of electricity, water, and drainage connections means that a shower or additional bathroom could easily be installed here, should future needs require it.
The outdoor space is a significant feature of this property. The front garden, bounded by an evergreen hedge and finished with gravel, faces west. A side path provides access to the rear garden, which measures approximately 21.50 metres in depth and 10.00 metres in width, totalling around 215 square metres. The rear garden faces east and is laid out with lawn, shrubs, plants, hedges, and flowers, creating a well-established and attractive green environment. The garden offers considerable privacy, partly due to its location adjacent to a garden complex. A free-standing stone storage shed with a covered area provides space for bicycles, garden tools, and additional storage. The orientation of the garden ensures sunlight throughout the day, making it an ideal space for outdoor relaxation and recreation.
Several improvements have been made to the property in recent years. The roof of the main house and the ground floor floor were partially insulated a few years ago, and the wooden window frames are partly fitted with double glazing. Heating and hot water are supplied by a Remeha Calenta combination boiler, gas-fired and owned, installed in 2022. These upgrades contribute to the comfort and energy performance of the home, although the property retains its energy label E, indicating that further improvements in insulation and glazing would be beneficial and could be considered by an incoming buyer.
With five rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom, a separate toilet, a cellar, a utility room, and an abundance of period features including granite floors, panel doors, stained glass windows, and a marble fireplace, this home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a character property with generous proportions in a sought-after location. The combination of historic charm, modern conveniences, a deep private garden, and a versatile internal layout makes it well-suited to a wide range of buyers, from growing families to those who work from home and require space and flexibility.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom facilities.
En-Suite Bathroom
The listing mentions only one bathroom on the first floor, accessed from a central landing, with no direct connection to any specific bedroom described as an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toiletruimte (toilet room) on the ground floor, distinct from the main bathroom.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the bathroom facilities list.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower; only a single walk-in shower is listed.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home, and no shared shower facilities are indicated.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home, and no shared toilet facilities are indicated.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing states the bathroom has 'twee wastafels' (two sinks), which is consistent with a his-and-hers configuration.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions that one of the two back bedrooms has a balcony (een met een balkon).
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a 'achtertuin' of 215 m² (21.50m deep and 10m wide) facing east, with grass, shrubs, plants, hedges, and flowers.
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'voortuin' with an evergreen hedge and gravel, located on the west side.
Side Garden
The listing lists 'zijtuin' under the 'tuin' section, indicating a side garden exists.
Terrace
The listing mentions sliding doors at the dining area giving access to the terrace and deep backyard.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of any rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No specific mention of a barbecue area.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda in the listing.
Guest House
No mention of any guest house or separate living unit.
Waterfront
This property is inland in Zutphen with no waterfront access mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden or vegetable garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned; property is in Dutch river delta area.
Remarkable City View
The property is located between the historic city center of Zutphen and the village of Warnsveld, but specific city views are not highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
The deep backyard (215 m²) is described with abundant greenery including grass, shrubs, plants, hedges, and flowers creating a beautiful ensemble, with views from the kitchen.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea views possible in this inland location.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned. The listing only mentions natural ventilation and TV cable.
Central Heating
Central heating is confirmed via Remeha Calenta HR-ketel (gas combi boiler from 2022, owned). The listing explicitly states Verwarming en warm water via CV-ketel.
Fireplace
A wood stove (houtkachel) is present in the living room, positioned in a marble fireplace (marmeren schouw).
Tiled Floors
Granite tiles (granitovloeren) are present in the hallway and toilet. Large wall and floor tiles are mentioned for the bathroom.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is not mentioned. Given the 1937 construction and emphasis on period features like granite floors, laminate flooring is unlikely to be present.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned. The house has central heating via radiators connected to the HR-ketel.
Walk-In Closet
Walk-in closets are not mentioned in the listing. Only a regular cabinet (kast) next to the bathroom mirror is noted.
Home Office
The listing explicitly mentions there is enough space to work from home (om vanuit huis te werken) and the house has four bedrooms plus extra space.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned. The listing describes double dormer windows (dubbele dakkapel) on the top floor but no skylights.
Exposed Beams
The listing mentions a beam ceiling (balkenplafond) above the largest bedroom on the second floor, which is in the roof slope.
Bay Window
A bow-shaped bay window (boogvormige erker) with large windows is present in the living room, providing views and making the room appear larger.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned or would be expected for this type of 1930s semi-detached home.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned or would be expected for this type of 1930s semi-detached home.
French Doors
Sliding/folding doors (openslaande deuren) are present in the kitchen dining area, providing access to the terrace and deep backyard.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The house has classic 1930s details including an ornamental staircase (sierlijke trap), characteristic tile patterns at the entrance path, decorative stained glass, and classic mailbox. While not explicitly called plasterwork, these are ornamental period details typical of the style.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
This is a classic 1930s Dutch home with traditional features like granite floors, panel doors, stained glass, and marble fireplace. No Scandinavian design elements present.
Modern
While the house has been partially modernized (updated kitchen appliances, HR boiler from 2022, insulation), it retains its authentic 1930s character with original features. The modernization is subtle and not the dominant style.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are present or mentioned in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements are present or mentioned in the listing.
Classic
This is a quintessential 1930s (jaren 30) house with authentic period features: granite floors, panel doors, stained glass windows, marble fireplace, bay window, ornamental staircase, and classic facade details.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The listing explicitly emphasizes the 'jaren 30' style (1930s) with original details like granite floors, panel doors, stained glass windows, and a marble fireplace with wood burner.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1937 and the listing explicitly describes it as a 'jaren 30 woning' (1930s house) featuring authentic period details characteristic of that era.
Post-War Functional
The property was built in 1937, well before WWII, and features distinctive 1930s architectural details rather than post-war functional design.
Modernist
The property clearly reflects a 1930s traditional style with period features, not a modernist design.
Newly Built
The property was built in 1937, making it nearly 90 years old. It is clearly an existing older property, not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned: 'vaatwasser' is listed among the built-in kitchen appliances.
Oven
A 'combi-oven' (combination oven) is listed as a built-in appliance in the kitchen.
Microwave
The 'combi-oven' typically includes microwave functionality, though not explicitly stated as such.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'koelkast' is listed among the built-in kitchen appliances.
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned: 'vriezer' is listed among the built-in kitchen appliances.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island in the description or features list.
Open Plan Kitchen
The woonkeuken (living kitchen) is connected to the living room via a sliding door with stained glass, but it is described as a separate, enclosed room rather than fully open plan.
Pantry
While a wine/provision cellar (wijn-/provisiekelder) exists under the stairs, this is not a traditional pantry adjacent to the kitchen.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooking plate) is listed as a built-in appliance.
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas cooktop ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Built-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 an 'opvallende, cylindervormige afzuigkap' (cylindrical extractor hood), which is a standard overhead/ceiling-mounted hood, not a downdraft extractor integrated into the cooktop.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family residence with a private kitchen, not shared.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'lichte, moderne hoekopstelling' (light, modern corner unit) with a distinctive cylindrical hood. However, there are no explicit design brand mentions or high-end designer references.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern ('moderne') but no specific installation date is given. The HR-ketel is from 2022, but the kitchen's age is not specified. Overall the kitchen appears contemporary but the exact age is unknown.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Only public parking is mentioned. No private parking facilities are described.
Storage Room
External storage space of 18 m² mentioned as 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone storage) in the listing.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing. Only a storage shed is described.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
Listing mentions 'een zolder' and 'boven het balkenplafond is een zolder' (attic above beam ceiling) and storage in the roof slope.
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'trap naar een wijn-/provisiekelder' (stairs to wine/provision cellar) and 13 m² of other indoor space.
Bike Storage
Storage shed with covering mentioned as offering space for bicycles ('fietsen').
Covered Parking
No covered parking mentioned. Only public parking available.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned.
EV Charging Station
No EV charging facilities mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop mentioned in the listing.
Shed
Listing mentions 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone storage shed) of 18 m².
Free Street Parking
'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is mentioned, which typically implies free street parking in the Netherlands.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing shows two separate kadastrale plots (ZUTPHEN B 4111 and ZUTPHEN B 4451) both with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating two distinct plots for the semi-detached property. No VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) is mentioned, and for a 2-onder-1-kapwoning in the Netherlands, shared ownership associations are typically not applicable.
Leasehold
Both kadastrale plots explicitly state 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating the property is not on leasehold (erfpacht) land.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a three-story house with stairs to each floor (ground, first, second floor) and a basement. No elevator is mentioned or implied.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system in the property description or specifications.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate. The back entrance is described simply as an access route to the garden.
Video Door Phone
No mention of a video door phone in the listing.
Gated Community
The property is located on a regular residential street (Prins Bernhardlaan) in a regular neighborhood (Warnsveldsewegkwartier-Noord). No gated community is mentioned.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three floors connected by stairs, a basement, and a staircase to the entrance. No accessibility features such as ramps or elevators are mentioned. The layout is typical of a 1937 construction with narrow doorways and multiple levels.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states that the wasruimte (laundry room) has electricity, water, and drainage connections, making it suitable for a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The listing describes a dedicated 'wasruimte' on the second floor that also houses the HR-ketel and mentions plumbing and drainage infrastructure.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) under voorzieningen (facilities), indicating the house has ventilation provisions. However, this is natural ventilation via windows rather than a mechanical system.
Cable TV
The listing explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' as a voorziening (facility) on the property.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener (waterontharder) in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing or details.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing anywhere in the listing. Given the age of the property (1937) and the partial insulating glazing noted, triple glazing is very unlikely.
Wall Insulation
No mention of wall insulation. The listing only mentions roof and floor insulation ('Het dak van het woonhuis en de begane grondvloer zijn enkele jaren geleden (deels) geïsoleerd'). Wall insulation is not addressed.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly stated in both the description and the 'Energie' section: 'Dakisolatie en vloerisolatie' and 'Het dak van het woonhuis en de begane grondvloer zijn enkele jaren geleden (deels) geïsoleerd'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated in both the description and the 'Energie' section: 'Dakisolatie en vloerisolatie' and 'Het dak van het woonhuis en de begane grondvloer zijn enkele jaren geleden (deels) geïsoleerd'.
Heat Pump
The listing states heating and hot water via a HR-ketel (gas combi boiler, Remeha Calenta from 2022). No mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions partial insulation of roof and floor (a few years ago), a modern 2022 Remeha Calenta HR combi boiler (owned), and partial insulating glazing. However, the energy label is only E, which is quite low. No solar panels, heat pump, or wall insulation are mentioned.