Spacious semi-detached house with large garden and garage in Oegstgeest
Key Features
Description
Located in the highly desirable area of Oegstgeest, this remarkably spacious semi detached house offers an exceptional opportunity for families seeking ample living space and the freedom to modernize a property to their own exact tastes. Situated on a generous plot of no less than 735 square meters, the residence boasts a total living area of approximately 168 square meters and a volume of 592 cubic meters. The property features five well proportioned bedrooms, a large living room, a practical closed kitchen, and multiple outbuildings including a substantial garage. Having been utilized as a rental property in recent years, the home is fully functional and ready for immediate occupancy, yet it presents an outstanding canvas for future renovations and sustainable upgrades.
The house is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of both worlds, featuring a quiet residential neighborhood alongside excellent connectivity. From this location, you can easily reach the major highways leading to The Hague, Amsterdam, and Haarlem. Furthermore, the beautiful beaches of Katwijk aan Zee and the historic city center of Leiden are just a short distance away. The local centers of Oegstgeest and Rijnsburg, along with a wide array of shops, supermarkets, schools, and sports facilities, are all conveniently located in the immediate vicinity, ensuring that daily necessities and leisure activities are always within easy reach.
Upon entering the ground floor, you are welcomed into a central hallway that provides access to the various rooms. The hallway includes a practical meter cupboard, a neat toilet room equipped with a small sink, and a storage area that houses the central heating system. From the hall, you step into the closed kitchen. The kitchen is maintained in a neat and functional condition, fitted with a variety of built-in appliances that cater to daily cooking needs. A door from the kitchen leads directly out to the backyard, making it easy to bring groceries inside or to step out for a breath of fresh air.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the remarkably generous living room, which spans an impressive area of approximately 45 square meters. This expansive space immediately captivates with its pleasant influx of natural light, streaming in through the large windows. A cozy open fireplace adds a touch of warmth and character to the room, creating a welcoming atmosphere during the colder months. Double doors from the living room also provide access to the backyard. For those seeking extra living comfort, the ground floor layout offers excellent possibilities for creating an open plan kitchen and potentially extending the living area further to the rear.
Ascending the staircase to the first floor, you find a spacious landing that grants access to a separate, modern toilet with a sink, a practical storage closet, and the sleeping quarters. This level accommodates three bedrooms of varying sizes, specifically measuring approximately 5, 18, and 19 square meters. Each room offers comfortable proportions suitable for both children and adults. The bathroom on this floor is designed with functionality in mind, fully tiled in white and equipped with a shower enclosure and a modern vanity unit. A unique feature of the first floor is the presence of not one, but two balconies. The front balcony faces southwest, perfect for catching the afternoon and evening sun, while the rear balcony faces northeast, ideal for enjoying the morning light. Both outdoor spaces measure approximately 6 square meters, providing cozy spots to relax outdoors.
Continuing up the fixed staircase to the second floor, you arrive at another spacious landing. This area includes practical built-in storage solutions and houses the inverters for the solar panels. The second floor comprises two additional bedrooms, measuring approximately 9 and 15 square meters respectively. The smaller of the two rooms comes conveniently equipped with its own washbasin and built-in wardrobe. Both bedrooms are situated at the rear of the property and benefit from the installation of a dormer window. This not only increases the usable floor space but also offers a pleasant and unobstructed view over the surrounding neighborhood and the backyard below.
The outdoor spaces of this property are truly a highlight. The residence sits proudly on a deep plot of 735 square meters, offering a large garden that wraps entirely around the house. The primary backyard is particularly generous, measuring approximately 240 square meters with a depth of 24 meters and a width of 10 meters. Oriented towards the northeast, this garden is accessible via a rear path. The property also boasts exceptional outbuildings. There is a spacious detached garage that provides ample room for parking a car, setting up a hobby workshop, or using as a home office. This structure is further complemented by an attached storage space of around 10 square meters, complete with its own kitchenette. Additionally, there is a second detached wooden shed of approximately 4 square meters, fully equipped with electricity, which is perfect for storing garden tools or bicycles. In total, the property offers an impressive 43 square meters of external storage space.
Furthermore, the property comes with a separate garage constructed from sturdy brick, offering capacity for housing up to two vehicles securely. This garage is not just an empty shell; it is fully equipped with electrical connections, a heating system, and running water, adding a remarkable level of convenience and utility. Whether you have multiple cars, need a dedicated space for a classic vehicle, or require an expansive workshop for DIY projects and hobbies, this outbuilding is perfectly suited to meet a wide variety of needs. The attached storage room within the garage complex extends this functionality even further, offering a dedicated space that can easily be transformed into a home gym, a creative studio, or simply an organized area for household storage. The presence of a fully functional kitchenette within this section also opens up possibilities for hosting gatherings in the garden or supporting a home based business.
In terms of sustainability, the home has already taken a significant step towards energy efficiency with the installation of 16 solar panels and the achievement of an energy label C rating. The property is heated by a gas fired combination boiler installed in 2021, which also provides hot water. While these features are already in place, there is still tremendous potential to further enhance the energy performance and overall modernity of the home to meet contemporary standards. It is important to note that because the property has been rented out recently and the seller has not occupied it themselves, specific clauses regarding non occupation, age, and asbestos will be included in the purchase agreement.
The architectural layout of the home ensures a practical flow throughout the various levels. The distinct separation between the living areas and the sleeping quarters provides privacy and tranquility for all family members. The large windows not only flood the interiors with natural light but also create a seamless visual connection with the expansive garden surrounding the property. This integration of indoor and outdoor spaces significantly enhances the overall living experience, making the home feel even more spacious and connected to nature. The deep backyard acts as a private oasis, offering endless possibilities for landscaping, creating outdoor entertainment zones, or even establishing a large vegetable garden for those with a green thumb. The sheer size of the plot ensures that future expansions or modifications to the main house can be considered without compromising the generous outdoor space.
Built in 1968, this two under one roof dwelling features a classic saddle roof covered with traditional roof tiles. The property spans three full living levels, ensuring a clear separation of day and night zones. The exterior construction is solid, reflecting the reliable building practices of its era, while the interior spaces are characterized by their generous dimensions and functional layouts. The property is categorized under existing construction, giving the new owner the opportunity to appreciate the solid structure while updating the interior finishes to modern preferences. The combination of the substantial living space and the extensive plot makes this property a unique find in the current real estate market. In summary, this property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, versatile family home in a highly accessible and pleasant location. With its expansive living areas, generous plot, multiple bedrooms, and substantial outbuildings, this property offers a solid foundation for a wonderful family life.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douchegelegenheid' (shower facility) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
The listing only mentions 'douche en wastafel' (shower and sink) as bathroom facilities, with no mention of a bathtub.
En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as accessible from the 'overloop' (landing), not directly from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet with sink on the ground floor ('toiletruimte met fonteintje') and another on the first floor.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the bathroom description.
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned, with no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home with one bathroom for the household, not a shared arrangement.
Shared Toilet
The toilets are within the private home, not shared with other households or units.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink unit) in the bathroom, not double sinks.
Heated Bathroom Floor
No mention of floor heating in the bathroom; only central heating and fireplace are mentioned for the property.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Two balconies explicitly mentioned - one at front (southwest) and one at back (northeast), each approximately 6 m², totaling 12 m²
Rear Garden
Achtertuin (rear garden) explicitly listed: 240 m², 24 meters deep and 10 meters wide
Front Garden
Voortuin (front garden) explicitly mentioned in the property characteristics
Side Garden
Description states 'grote tuin rondom het huis' (large garden around the house), indicating garden on all sides including side areas
Terrace
No terrace explicitly mentioned in the listing despite detailed garden description
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned anywhere in the listing
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing
Patio
No patio explicitly mentioned in the listing
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing
Guest House
Freestanding garage (29 m²) with attached storage room containing kitchen unit (10 m²), but described as garage/storage/workspace, not as guest accommodation
Waterfront
No waterfront mentioned; property is on Rijnsburgerweg, a busy road in a residential area
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned in the listing
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned in the listing
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 in the listing
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat terrain; no mountain views possible from this location
Remarkable City View
Property is in a residential area on a busy road; no remarkable city views mentioned
Remarkable Garden View
Large 735 m² garden surrounds the property; second floor mentions 'goed uitzicht over de achtergelegen omgeving' (good view over area behind), but no specific remarkable garden view emphasized
Remarkable Sea View
Beach of Katwijk aan Zee is 15 minutes away by car but no sea view from the property is mentioned
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: gas-fired combination boiler from 2021 (CV-ketel)
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned: cozy open fireplace (gezellige open haard) in living room
Underfloor Heating
Only central heating with CV-ketel mentioned; no underfloor heating indicated
Home Office
Garage mentioned as possible workspace (werkruimte aan huis) but no dedicated home office inside house
Skylight
Dormer window (dakkapel) mentioned but no skylights indicated
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned; 1960s Dutch construction typically doesn't feature exposed beams
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing
Built-In Wardrobes
One bedroom explicitly mentioned with built-in wardrobe (vaste kast)
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned; 1968 property needing modernization unlikely to have ornamental plasterwork
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; traditional Dutch 1960s suburban home needing modernization
Modern
Listing explicitly states the property needs modernization and has been rented out; 1968 build with dated features
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned; standard suburban residential property
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features; typical Dutch suburban architecture from 1968
Classic
1968 build with traditional features like open fireplace; classic suburban Dutch architecture
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1968; semi-detached house from late 1960s, not particularly traditional or historic in character
Early 20th Century
Built in 1968, which is mid-20th century, not early 20th century
Post-War Functional
Built in 1968 in post-war period; described as functional family home needing modernization, typical semi-detached style of post-war mass construction for growing population
Modernist
Built in 1968 but not described as modernist; home needs modernization suggesting dated rather than modern architectural style
Newly Built
Built in 1968, explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction)
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Kitchen is described as 'gesloten keuken' (closed kitchen), typically doesn't have an island
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'gesloten keuken' (closed kitchen) and suggests creating an open kitchen as a modernization option
Built-in Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the listing, property needs modernization
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned, property is described as needing modernization
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned in the listing
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family semi-detached home (2-onder-1-kapwoning), not a shared living situation
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen described as 'netjes en functioneel' (neat and functional), suggesting a basic rather than designer kitchen. Property needs modernization
New Kitchen
Property was rented out and needs modernization ('dient op onderdelen te worden gemoderniseerd'). Kitchen is functional but not new
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Op eigen terrein' (on own property) for parking and has a garage with capacity for 2 cars.
Storage Room
Multiple storage spaces are clearly mentioned: a connected storage room with kitchen unit (ca. 10 m²), external storage totaling ca. 43 m², and practical storage space on the second floor landing.
Garage
The listing clearly mentions a garage of ca. 29 m² with electricity, heating and running water. There's some inconsistency (mentioned as both 'vrijstaande' and 'aangebouwde stene' garage) but a garage is definitely present.
Double Garage
The garage characteristics state 'Capaciteit: 2 auto's' (Capacity: 2 cars), suggesting it's a double garage.
Attic
The property has 3 living levels, with the second floor having storage space and bedrooms, likely converted attic space with dormers.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the listing.
Bike Storage
The second freestanding wooden shed (ca. 4 m²) is explicitly mentioned as being practical for bicycles among other things.
Covered Parking
The garage with capacity for 2 cars provides covered parking, though not explicitly called 'covered parking'.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of any underground parking facility in the listing.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a '2e vrijstaande, houten berging' (second freestanding wooden shed) of ca. 4 m² with electricity.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
No rental price for a parking spot is mentioned as parking is on the property itself.
Parking Spot Sale Price
No separate sale price for a parking spot is mentioned as parking is included with the property.
Rules
Long-Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states 'De woning is de afgelopen jaren verhuurd geweest' (The property has been rented out in recent years), indicating long-term rentals are permitted. As a semi-detached house with full ownership, rental restrictions are minimal.
Owners Association
This is a semi-detached house (2-onder-1-kapwoning) with full ownership (Volle eigendom). The listing makes no mention of an owners association (VvE), which is typical for this type of property.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), confirming this is not a leasehold property.
Other Rules
The listing states that the purchase agreement will include: niet-bewoningsclausule (non-occupancy clause), ouderdomsclausule (age clause), and asbestclausule (asbestos clause) due to the property being rented out recently and not personally occupied by the seller.
Open Viewing
The listing invites viewers to schedule a viewing with the real estate agent but does not mention any scheduled open viewing days with specific dates and times.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story semi-detached house with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
It is a semi-detached single-family house, which inherently has a private entrance.
Gated Community
The property is located on a busy road in a regular residential area, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has 3 floors and no elevator, making it highly inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly states '16 zonnepanelen' (16 solar panels) multiple times
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly mentions a 'gas gestookt combiketel uit 2021' (gas-fired combination boiler from 2021) for heating and hot water. No heat pump mentioned
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy label C achieved, property has 16 solar panels. However, listing explicitly states the property needs modernization and offers opportunities for further sustainability improvements ('verder te verduurzamen'). Suggestions include creating an open kitchen, extension at the rear, and adding a dormer window. Property was rented out and needs partial modernization