Spacious terraced home with four bedrooms and sunny rooftop terrace in Gouwsluis

This attractive property is located on Prins Hendrikstraat in the desirable Gouwsluis neighborhood of Alphen aan den Rijn. The home was built in 2001 and offers a comfortable living space of 110 square meters spread across three floors. With four bedrooms currently available and the potential to create a fifth, this residence provides ample room for families or those seeking extra space for a home office or guest room.

The ground floor of the property welcomes you through an entrance hall that features a parket floor and neutral wall finishes. The hall provides access to the meter cupboard, a toilet room, the staircase to the first floor, and the living areas. There is sufficient space in the hallway for a coat rack or wardrobe, making it a practical entry point to the home. The toilet room is finished with white wall and floor tiles and includes a standing toilet and a small washbasin.

The living room is situated at the rear of the property and benefits from large windows that allow plenty of natural light to enter the space. The room offers more than enough area for a comfortable seating arrangement. The kitchen is located at the front of the house and features a bay window that adds extra light and character to the space. The kitchen is generously sized with a long layout that also accommodates a dining area, making it a social hub of the home. The kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances including a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, combination microwave, gas hob, and extractor hood. Both the living room and kitchen have a continuous wooden parquet floor and neutral walls. A practical understairs cupboard provides additional storage space. A sliding door from the living room gives access to the backyard.

The first floor can be reached via the staircase in the hall. The landing provides access to three full-size bedrooms and the bathroom. All three bedrooms are of good proportions and offer enough space for a double bed and wardrobe or other furniture. The walls in these rooms are mostly covered with wallpaper, and the floors have either carpet or vinyl flooring.

The bathroom was renovated in 2021 and features a modern design with anthracite and white tiles. It includes a bathtub with a shower and glass shower screen, a double washbasin in a vanity unit with designer taps, a wall-hung toilet, and a practical heated towel rail. A window in the bathroom allows for natural ventilation. The mirror in the bathroom also has a heating function to prevent condensation.

The second floor of the property offers a spacious open-plan area with many possibilities for arrangement. The current owner suggests that this space could potentially be divided to create two additional rooms. In one corner of this floor, you will find the connections for a washing machine and dryer, the central heating boiler installed in 2015, and a heat recovery ventilation system from 2001. The second floor also provides access to a sunny rooftop terrace facing south, which can be enjoyed throughout the day. The listing notes that there may be potential to add a dormer extension on this floor to create even more living space, subject to the necessary permits.

The backyard is located at the north side of the property and is approximately 9 meters deep. Despite its northern orientation, there are opportunities to create a pleasant lounge and seating area. At the rear of the garden stands a wooden shed for additional storage. The garden can be accessed via a back path that leads to a small parking area and offers views over the Oude Rijn river.

The property holds an energy label A, which indicates good energy efficiency. This is achieved through roof insulation, double glazing throughout, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The exterior paintwork was renewed in 2023 and 2024, meaning the next owner will not need to worry about this for some time. The central heating boiler is a rental HR 107 gas combi boiler from 2015 that receives annual maintenance.

The Gouwsluis neighborhood where this property is located is known as a child-friendly and sought-after residential area. A pleasant park is just a two-minute walk from the home. The property is within walking and cycling distance of the center of Alphen aan den Rijn, which offers a varied range of shops, a theater, cinemas, and numerous hospitality venues with sunny terraces along or overlooking the Oude Rijn. The NS railway station, with train and bus connections to cities including Leiden, Utrecht, and Ter Aar, is also nearby. The N207 and N11 roads can be reached by car within minutes.

With a plot size of 103 square meters and a building volume of 366 cubic meters, this terraced house offers a balanced combination of indoor and outdoor space. The property is being offered for 445,000 euros buyer's costs, which works out to approximately 4,045 euros per square meter of living space. The transfer is to be agreed upon, allowing flexibility for both parties. Fiber optic internet and mechanical ventilation are among the additional amenities of the home.

This property presents itself as a well-maintained family home in a convenient location near the center of Alphen aan den Rijn, with modern amenities such as a renovated bathroom, good insulation, and an appealing rooftop terrace.