Charming starters home in peaceful Tuinstadwijk near Leiden centre

This charming terraced house is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Tuinstadwijk neighbourhood of Leiden. Built in 1914, the property offers approximately 65 square metres of living space on a 78 square metre plot. The asking price is 485,000 euros excluding transfer taxes and notary fees.

Upon entering the home via the main entrance, you arrive in the hall which provides access to all rooms on the ground floor. The meter cabinet was renewed in 2021. The ground floor features a solid concrete floor finished with a beautiful oak wooden floor that gives the space an immediate sense of warmth and character. The living room is a pleasant living area with abundant natural light. At the rear of the property is the modern open kitchen, which was fully renewed in 2021 and equipped with various built-in appliances including a boiling water tap, dishwasher, combination oven and refrigerator. The freezer is practically placed in the storage area, where the washing machine is also located. At multiple properties in the street, the living space has been extended by means of an outbuilding where part of the garden has been incorporated into the home. This property also offers you as a new resident ample possibilities to create additional space if desired. Behind the kitchen is the separate toilet.

The first floor is reached via the staircase in the hall. From the landing you access all rooms on this floor. At the rear of the property is the spacious master bedroom featuring a practical fitted wardrobe. At the front of the house is a second room, currently furnished as a baby room, but which can also serve perfectly as a home office, children's room or guest room. The bathroom was renewed in 2024 and has a modern design, equipped with a toilet, bathtub, separate walk-in shower and vanity unit. Throughout the first floor there is a neat parquet floor. A loft ladder provides access to the practical loft, which serves as useful additional storage space.

The rear garden measures 25 square metres and is situated on the north side of the property. Despite the northern orientation, the garden feels surprisingly open and quiet, offering considerable privacy. The sound of birds singing creates a lovely atmosphere in this outdoor space.

The property has been well maintained with various renovations and improvements carried out in recent years. The central heating and hot water supply is provided by a central system which was updated in 2021. The gas-fired combination boiler is owned and dates from 2021. The exterior painting was carried out in 2021 and the front door was replaced in 2023. HR++ glazing for the ground floor is scheduled for installation around the end of May 2026. The kitchen can potentially be extended to create a kitchen and utility room.

The location of this property is particularly attractive. Tuinstadwijk is a beloved and quiet neighbourhood where children can still play safely outside, while at the same time all the advantages of the city are within easy reach. For daily groceries you can walk to the pleasant shopping streets around Herenstraat and Doezastraat, with various local shops, specialty stores and hospitality venues. Feeling like an afternoon or evening in the city? Within a few minutes by bicycle you reach the historic city centre of Leiden, with its atmospheric canals, terraces, museums and theatres. The accessibility is also ideal in this location. Leiden Central Station, the LUMC, the Bio Science Park, the university and roads towards the A4, N11, A44 and N206 are all easily accessible.

In terms of parking, the immediate area offers paid parking and parking permits are available.

The energy label for this property is E, which indicates that there is room for improvement in the energy performance of the home. The property is equipped with double glazing and central heating via a boiler from 2021.

In summary, this property offers an excellent opportunity for starters or a small household looking for a charming, well-maintained home in a quiet and family-friendly neighbourhood with good accessibility to the centre of Leiden and surrounding amenities.