Charming 1926 terraced house within walking distance of Sittard centre
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A with 15 solar panels, roof and floor insulation, and HR glazing, resulting in very low energy costs.
- Large rear extension provides exceptionally spacious living accommodation on the ground floor, far exceeding typical terraced houses.
- Freestanding insulated brick garage built in 2000 with electric sectional door and private driveway for two cars.
- Within walking distance of Sittard city centre while maintaining a private, garden-oriented setting with excellent sun exposure.
- Modern bathroom with underfloor heating, fitted kitchen with multiple built-in appliances, and air conditioning in the kitchen.
Downsides
- The rear garden faces northeast, which means it receives less direct sunlight compared to south or west-facing gardens, and it will be cooler and shadier in the morning.
- The property is nearly 100 years old, and while well maintained, older construction may carry risks of hidden defects such as foundation issues, woodworm, or outdated wiring despite the modernised appearance.
- The terraced house typology offers less privacy compared to semi-detached or detached houses, with neighbours directly adjacent on both sides.
- Only three bedrooms, which may prove insufficient for growing families or those needing a home office in addition to sleeping spaces.
- The asking price per square metre is approximately €2,622, which is relatively high for Sittard, indicating a premium valuation for this property.
Description
This attractive, well-maintained terraced house was built in 1926 and offers a charming blend of authentic period features and modern living conveniences, all within easy walking distance of Sittard city centre.
The property spans approximately 143 square metres of living space across two full floors plus a converted attic, with an additional cellar, on a plot of around 270 square metres. The total internal volume is approximately 552 cubic metres, providing ample room for comfortable family living.
Upon entering the house, you are welcomed into a hall with an authentic tiled floor and a modern toilet featuring a wall-mounted closet and small hand basin. The hall also houses the meter cupboard with 11 circuit groups and 4 earth leakage circuit breakers. From here, you step into the cosy living room, which features a parquet floor and a fireplace insert, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere typical of homes from this era.
One of the standout features of this property is the remarkably spacious extension at the rear, which houses a generous living kitchen. This kitchen is fitted with a modern installation including a 5-burner gas hob, extractor hood, fridge, dishwasher, oven, and microwave. The kitchen also benefits from air conditioning, roof lanterns, and garden doors leading to the rear garden, flooding the space with natural light. The floor in the kitchen area is a mix of laminate and tiling. A practical utility room provides space for white goods and houses the central heating boiler.
A stylish fitted staircase leads to the first floor, where the landing with carpet flooring gives access to two bedrooms and the bathroom. Both bedrooms have laminate flooring. The modern bathroom is a particular highlight, equipped with underfloor heating and featuring a bath, separate shower, wall-mounted toilet, and a double vanity unit with washbasin.
A second fitted staircase leads up to the converted attic floor, which serves as a spacious third bedroom or home office. The room is bright and airy thanks to two large roof windows and also has laminate flooring.
The house has been well maintained and updated over the years. It features roof insulation, floor insulation, and double glazing with HR glass throughout. The window frames are a mix of uPVC and wood. The property also benefits from mostly fitted roller shutters. An array of 15 solar panels were installed in 2023, contributing to the excellent energy label A rating. The central heating system is a Daalderop HR gas combination boiler from 2012, owned by the current owners.
Outside, the rear garden is a true oasis of privacy. It has been thoughtfully landscaped with a terrace, a covered seating area, a lawn, and a rear entrance gate. While the garden faces northeast, it enjoys excellent sunlight exposure and offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city centre, which is only a short walk away.
A significant addition to this property is the fully insulated, freestanding brick garage constructed in 2000. It features an electric sectional door and a useful overhead storage loft. In front of the garage, there is a private driveway with space for two cars, accessible from the rear. This is a major advantage in a city centre setting where parking can often be challenging.
The location of this property is ideal for daily life. The centre of Sittard is within walking distance, as are schools, shops, and public transport options. Sittard railway station is just a 5-minute drive away, and the motorway towards Maastricht, Heerlen, and Eindhoven can be reached within 10 minutes by car, making this location well connected for commuters.
In summary, this property offers a rare combination of period charm, generous modern living space including a large rear extension, excellent energy performance with an A label, a private and sunny garden, and a spacious garage with parking for two cars, all within easy reach of Sittard city centre. It represents a complete family home in a highly convenient location.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Description states 'de moderne badkamer met vloerverwarming beschikt over een ligbad, een douche'. The bathroom has a shower mentioned explicitly.
Bathtub
Description explicitly mentions 'een ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
Only one bathroom is mentioned for the entire house, accessed from the landing (overloop). It is not directly connected to any bedroom, so this is not an ensuite arrangement.
Guest Toilet
Description states 'modern toilet met zwevend closet en fonteintje' on the ground floor, separate from the bathroom on the first floor.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the listing. Only floor heating (vloerverwarming) is explicitly mentioned for the bathroom.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing. Only the toilet, sink, bath and shower are specified.
Rain Shower
Only 'een douche' is mentioned without specifying the type of showerhead.
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned, there is no indication of multiple shower heads or a double shower.
Shared Shower
There is only one bathroom with one shower in the house, not a shared shower facility.
Shared Toilet
The house has a separate guest toilet on the ground floor and a toilet in the bathroom. Neither is described as shared with other units.
His And Hers Sinks
Description states 'een dubbele wastafel in een badkamermeubel'. A double sink typically implies his and hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Description explicitly states 'De moderne badkamer met vloerverwarming'. Vloerverwarming translates to floor heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of a balcony in the description or features.
Rear Garden
Description explicitly mentions a well-laid-out 'achtertuin' (back garden) with lots of privacy and good sun orientation.
Front Garden
Features list explicitly mentions 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
Only front and back gardens are explicitly mentioned; no specific side garden referenced.
Terrace
Description mentions a terrace ('terras') in the back garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of any rooftop terrace in the listing.
Patio
Terrace is mentioned in the back garden, which serves as a patio area.
Veranda
Description mentions an 'overkapping' (covered seating area) in the garden and another in front of the garage.
Guest House
No mention of any separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
Property is in Sittard, not near water.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Property is in the south of the Netherlands (Limburg), which has some hills, but no specific mountain view mentioned.
Remarkable City View
Property is within walking distance of Sittard center, but no explicit city view from property mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The back garden is described as cozy, well-laid out with lots of privacy and good sun exposure.
Remarkable Sea View
Property is inland, no sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
Sittard is not a harbor town, no harbor view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned: 'airco' installed in the spacious kitchen.
Central Heating
CV-ketel Daalderop HR from 2012 (gas combi-boiler, owned).
Fireplace
'Allesbrander' (multi-fuel stove) mentioned in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
Parketvloer (parquet floor) mentioned in the living room.
Tiled Floors
Authentic tiled floor in the hall and partial tegelvloer in the kitchen mentioned.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate floors mentioned in the bedrooms and attic room.
Carpeted Floors
Tapijtvloer (carpet floor) mentioned on the landing/overloop.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned: vloerverwarming in the bathroom.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
The attic room is described as suitable as an office or 3rd bedroom.
Skylight
Two large 'dakramen' (roof windows) mentioned for the attic floor, plus 'dakkoepels' in the kitchen.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; focus is on authentic details like tiled floors rather than structural beams.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
'Tuindeur' (garden door) in the kitchen providing access to the garden mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
This is a traditional Dutch house from the 1920s with authentic period details. Not characteristic of Scandinavian style.
Modern
While there are modern elements like the kitchen, bathroom, and solar panels, the overall character is traditional and period-specific.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. The house has a traditional residential character.
Mediterranean
Dutch 1920s house, no Mediterranean features present.
Classic
Built in 1926 with authentic 1920s details, original tiled floor, charming period appearance, and traditional layout.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
1926 building with authentic details ('authentieke details') and charming appearance described throughout listing.
Early 20th Century
Explicitly mentions 'jaren 20' (1920s) in description, confirmed by 1926 construction date. Authentic period details mentioned.
Post War Functional
Built in 1926, clearly pre-war, not a post-war functional style.
Modernist
While the property has been modernized (kitchen, bathroom, insulation, solar panels), its core character is traditional 1920s.
Newly Build
Built in 1926, clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as part of the kitchen appliances in the modern kitchen installation.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions 'oven' as part of the kitchen appliances installed in the modern kitchen.
Microwave
The listing explicitly mentions 'magnetron' (microwave) as part of the kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the kitchen appliance list.
Freezer
No freezer is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features. Only a refrigerator is listed.
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description or features. The kitchen is described as a 'leefkeuken' (living kitchen) but without any island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing mentions a 'zeer ruime leefkeuken' (very spacious living kitchen) and the living room with 'allesbrander' (multi-fuel burner). While they could be open plan, it is not explicitly confirmed as an open-plan layout. The kitchen is described as having its own distinct space, though it's very large. Only confirmed as 'ruimte' area.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry. There is a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), but no dedicated pantry storage is mentioned.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions '5 pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas cooktop) in the kitchen appliances.
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as a '5 pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas cooktop), not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned. Only standard kitchen appliances are listed: gas cooktop, extraction, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and microwave.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing only mentions 'afzuiging' (extraction/ventilation hood) but does not specify a downdraft extractor type. Standard installation is implied, not downdraft.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning) and there is no mention of a shared kitchen. The kitchen is clearly for private use.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'moderne keukeninstallatie' (modern kitchen installation), suggesting a contemporary design. However, specific high-end designer brands are not mentioned, so it cannot be confirmed as a premium designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'moderne keukeninstallatie' (modern kitchen installation) with modern appliances listed. Given the 2012 CV installation and 2023 solar panels, the kitchen appears to be newer. However, no specific installation date for the kitchen is provided.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'oprit met plaats voor twee auto's' (driveway with space for two cars) and 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren'.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'provisiekelder' (provision cellar) and a 'vliering' (loft storage) above the garage, providing additional storage space.
Garage
The listing mentions a 'ruime, gemetselde garage (2000)' and 'Ruime geïsoleerde garage'.
Automatic Garage Door
The listing mentions 'automatische poort' and 'electrische sectionaalpoort'.
Double Garage
The listing states garage capacity is '1 auto', indicating a single-car garage, not a double garage.
Attic
The listing mentions '2de verdieping' with 'Ruime zolderkamer' accessible via a fixed staircase, and a 'vliering' above the garage.
Cellar
The listing mentions a 'Kelder' with 'Provisiekelder met standplaats omvormer'.
Covered Parking
The garage provides covered parking for 1 car, with additional driveway space for 2 cars.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking facilities.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is listed as an 'Eengezinswoning, tussenwoning' (single-family home, terraced house) with full ownership ('Volle eigendom'). No owners' association (VvE) is mentioned in the listing. Single-family homes in the Netherlands typically do not have mandatory VvE membership.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (ownership status: full ownership/freehold). This indicates the property is freehold, not leasehold.
Other Rules
No specific house rules, covenants, or restrictions are mentioned in the listing. The standard Dutch real estate disclosures are included (written agreement requirement, 4-6 weeks financing condition, 10% deposit).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator mentioned. This is a 2-story house (plus basement and attic) from 1926. Only accessible via stairs.
Intercom
No intercom system mentioned in the listing.
Alarm System
No alarm system mentioned in the listing description or features.
Security Cameras
No security cameras mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
The listing mentions an 'achteringang' (back entrance) through the garden, but this is not explicitly described as a private or secure entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing explicitly mentions 'automatische poort' and 'electrische sectionaalpoort' for the garage. There's also a private driveway with space for two cars.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing mentions plastic and wooden window frames with double glazing and HR glass. Roll shutters are present ('rolluiken'). No specific mention of security door/window hardware like reinforced locks or security handles.
Gated Community
No gated community mentioned. The location is described as being in a residential area ('in woonwijk') with public parking available.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has multiple levels (basement, ground floor, first floor, attic with steep staircase). No elevator is mentioned. The layout with stairs to all floors makes wheelchair accessibility very limited.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions only a 'witgoed aansluiting' for white‑goods connections; it does not state that a washing machine is included in the sale. Therefore, a washing machine is not present.
Washing Machine Connections
The property description explicitly states 'Bijkeuken met de witgoedaansluiting', indicating that the necessary plumbing and electrical connections for a washing machine are present.
Laundry Room
The bijkeuken serves as a separate utility space where the washing‑machine connections are located, effectively functioning as a laundry area even though it is not labelled as a dedicated laundry room.
High Speed Internet
A fiber‑optic (glasvezelkabel) connection is listed under 'Voorzieningen', which provides high‑speed internet capability.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly includes a 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber‑optic cable), indicating that fiber internet is available.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Explicitly mentioned in description: '15 zonnepanelen (2023)'. Also confirmed in the features list under 'Voorzieningen: zonnepanelen'
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in description: 'Kunststof en houten kozijnen met dubbel glas en HR-glas', and confirmed in features list under 'Isolatie: dubbel glas'
Triple Glazing
Only 'dubbel glas en HR-glas' is mentioned. No triple glazing specified in either the description or features list.
Wall Insulation
Only 'dakisolatie, vloerisolatie' is mentioned under isolation. No wall insulation is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly mentioned in both listing and features list: 'Isolatie: dakisolatie, dubbel glas en vloerisolatie'
Roof Insulation
Explicitly mentioned in both listing and features list under 'Isolatie: dakisolatie, dubbel glas en vloerisolatie'
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly states 'CV-ketel Daalderop (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2012, eigendom)'. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a 'standplaats omvormer' (inverter) is mentioned in the basement.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Rolluiken (shutters) on most windows provide additional insulation. HR-glas (high-efficiency glass) is an upgrade over standard double glazing. The garage is fully insulated. Daalderop HR combi boiler (2012) is more efficient than standard boilers. Energy label A confirms overall good energy performance.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.