Spacious Energy Label A Terraced Home in Quiet Courtyard Setting
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A with 9 solar panels installed in 2023, HR glazing, and roof insulation, resulting in very low energy costs.
- Quiet location on a car-free courtyard (autoluw hofje) providing a peaceful living environment with reduced traffic noise and increased safety.
- Recently modernized with a contemporary matte black kitchen, updated bathroom with walk-in shower and rain shower, and new electrical panel.
- Excellent connectivity with the A12, A18, and A3 highways nearby, and Arnhem and Doetinchem both reachable within 20 minutes.
- Four bedrooms providing ample space for families, with the fourth bedroom on the second floor offering flexibility as a home office or guest room.
Downsides
- The central heating boiler is a rented appliance, meaning there will be an ongoing monthly cost that is not included in the purchase price.
- The property was built in 1971, so despite modernizations, some elements of the original construction may show their age.
- Only public parking is available, with no private parking space or garage included with the property.
- The garden faces northwest, which means less direct sunlight during the morning and early afternoon hours.
- As a terraced house, there are shared walls with neighboring properties, which may result in some noise transmission between homes.
Description
This terraced house is located on the edge of Zevenaar in a spacious residential area, situated on a quiet car-free courtyard. The property was built in 1971 and has a comfortable living area of 116 square meters. The total volume of the property is 399 cubic meters, and it stands on a plot of 154 square meters of private land. The property has been largely modernized and made sustainable, achieving energy label A, which is an excellent rating for a home of this age.
The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall that provides access to the meter cupboard, a toilet room with a fountain, and a staircase leading to the upper floors. There is also a stair cupboard for additional storage. The living room features a laminate floor and provides access to the garden. Adjacent to the living room is the half-open kitchen, which is equipped with a matte black corner-installed built-in kitchen. The kitchen appliances include a stainless steel extractor hood, induction cooktop, combination oven, refrigerator, and freezer.
The first floor consists of a landing that gives access to three spacious bedrooms, all with laminate flooring. The bathroom on this floor has been modernized and features a walk-in shower with a rain shower, a washbasin cabinet, and a second toilet. A fixed staircase leads to the second floor.
The second floor features a landing area that houses the central heating boiler setup and washing machine connection. There is also a spacious fourth bedroom with laminate flooring and a dormer window, providing additional living space.
The outdoor area includes a fully enclosed backyard with a veranda, a storage shed, and a back entrance. The garden measures 72 square meters, with dimensions of 12 meters deep and 6 meters wide. The garden is located on the northwest side of the property. There is also a freestanding stone storage building with electricity connection, measuring 9 square meters.
The property has been significantly upgraded in recent years. In 2023, nine solar panels were installed, and an air conditioning system was added. The exterior painting is planned for 2025. The hard wooden window frames are fitted with HR glazing, and the roof has been insulated. The electrical panel has been renewed, and various roller shutters have been installed throughout the property.
The heating system consists of an Intergas combi boiler from 2024, which is a rented appliance. This means there will be an ongoing monthly cost for the boiler rental, which potential buyers should factor into their budget considerations.
The location in Zevenaar offers numerous advantages. The city has a vibrant center with a wide range of shops, restaurants, and other hospitality venues. There is also a theater and a film house for cultural entertainment. Various annual events take place in the center, including a Jazz festival. The city has excellent educational facilities, with schools for both primary and secondary education. Sports facilities are abundant, and there is a rich association life.
Zevenaar is well-connected to the rest of the region. The property is conveniently situated near the A12 towards Arnhem, A18 towards Doetinchem, and A3 towards Germany highways. Arnhem and Doetinchem can both be reached within 20 minutes. The city has an NS train station, and other public transport facilities are excellent.
The surrounding area is green and water-rich. The floodplains of the Old Rhine, various swimming, skating, and fishing ponds, and the Ooysedijk offer opportunities for outdoor activities. Nature enthusiasts will find much to appreciate in this environment.
Parking is available in the public area around the property, though there is no private parking space or garage included with the home.
The property includes a NEN 2580 measurement report, providing official confirmation of the specified dimensions and areas. The cadastral designation is ZEVENAAR C 3248, and the property is held in full ownership.
Achieving energy label A for a property built in 1971 is quite an accomplishment and speaks to the quality of the improvements made. The installation of nine solar panels in 2023 will significantly reduce electricity costs for the new owners, while the HR glazing and roof insulation contribute to lower heating expenses. The air conditioning system, also installed in 2023, provides comfort during warmer summer months.
The kitchen configuration with its matte black finish represents a contemporary design choice. The half-open layout allows for interaction between the cook and guests or family members in the living area, making it suitable for both everyday family life and entertaining.
The bathroom renovation has resulted in a practical and modern space. The walk-in shower with a rain shower head is a popular feature. Having a second toilet on the first floor is particularly convenient for families, reducing morning congestion during busy periods.
The fourth bedroom on the second floor, created with the addition of a dormer window, provides flexibility in how the space is used. This room could serve as a bedroom for an older child or teenager seeking more privacy, a home office, a hobby room, or a guest room. The presence of the washing machine connection on this floor is a practical arrangement that keeps laundry activities separate from the main living areas.
The garden offers a private outdoor space for relaxation and recreation. The northwest orientation means the garden will receive afternoon and evening sun, which can be pleasant for dining outdoors during summer evenings. The veranda provides a sheltered spot that can be enjoyed even when the weather is less than perfect. The back entrance allows access to the garden without going through the house.
The freestanding stone storage building adds valuable additional space for storing garden furniture, bicycles, tools, and other items. The presence of electricity in this outbuilding increases its utility, potentially allowing it to be used as a workshop space.
The scheduled exterior painting in 2025 indicates that the current owners are maintaining the property proactively, which is a positive sign for potential buyers.
The rental arrangement for the central heating boiler is worth noting. While this means there is an ongoing monthly cost, it also means that maintenance and repairs of the boiler are typically covered by the rental agreement. The boiler being from 2024 means it is brand new and should be reliable and efficient for many years to come.
The location on a quiet courtyard is a significant advantage for those seeking a peaceful living environment. The absence of through traffic means reduced noise and increased safety, particularly important for families with young children. At the same time, the property is not isolated, being part of a residential neighborhood with easy access to urban amenities.
Zevenaar offers a balanced lifestyle option. As a medium-sized city, it provides a good range of services and facilities without the congestion and higher costs associated with larger cities like Arnhem. The proximity to the German border via the A3 highway opens up additional possibilities for shopping, dining, and leisure activities in Germany.
For families with children, the availability of both primary and secondary schools in the area is an important practical consideration. The rich association life in Zevenaar, including sports clubs and other organizations, provides opportunities for children and adults to engage in community activities and build social connections.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub in the description or features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the landing (overloop) accessible to all bedrooms, not specifically described as attached directly to a single bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet with a sink (fontein) on the ground floor, distinct from the bathroom on the first floor.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly states the walk-in shower includes a 'regendouche' (rain shower).
Double Shower
Only a single walk-in shower is mentioned.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), indicating no shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), indicating no shared facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (washbasin cabinet) without specifying double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Not mentioned in the listing. While floor heating is common, it is not stated here.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'achtertuin' (rear garden) of 72 m² and a 'geheel besloten tuin' (completely enclosed garden).
Front Garden
The property is a mid-terrace house ('middenwoning') on a courtyard ('hofje'), which typically does not have a front garden, and none is listed.
Side Garden
As a mid-terrace house ('tussenwoning'), it cannot have a side garden.
Terrace
A veranda is mentioned, but no separate terrace is listed.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a standard zolder (attic), no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the description.
Fenced Yard
The listing describes the garden as 'geheel besloten tuin' (completely enclosed garden), implying it is fenced or hedged.
Patio
While there is a veranda and garden, no specific patio is detailed.
Veranda
The listing explicitly states 'geheel besloten tuin met veranda' (completely enclosed garden with veranda).
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; there is only a standard external storage shed ('berging').
Waterfront
Although Zevenaar is described as having a watery environment, the house itself is located on a quiet courtyard ('autoluw hofje'), not directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Zevenaar is in the Netherlands, which is extremely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is a ground-level mid-terrace house on a courtyard, offering no elevated or remarkable city views.
Remarkable Garden View
It has a standard 72 m² rear garden, but there is no indication of a 'remarkable' garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Zevenaar is an inland municipality, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near the immediate vicinity of this property.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned or implied for a standard residential courtyard house.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly listed in features: 'airconditioning 2023'
Central Heating
Intergas combiketel (gas-fired combi boiler) from 2024 is explicitly mentioned for heating and hot water.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood mentioned only for window frames ('hardhouten kozijnen'), but all floors are described as laminate ('laminaatvloer').
Tiled Floors
No tiled floors mentioned. All flooring described is laminate.
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly mentioned: 'laminaatvloer' in living room and all bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floors.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. All described flooring is laminate.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned. Heating is provided by CV-ketel (central heating boiler) only.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the layout or features.
Home Office
Not specifically mentioned. There are 4 bedrooms but none designated as a home office space.
Skylight
A dormer window ('dakkapel') is mentioned on the 2nd floor bedroom, but no specific skylights are listed.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the description or features.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned and highly improbable for a 116m² terraced house built in 1971.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the layout or features.
French Doors
Garden access from kitchen mentioned and a veranda exists, but no specific mention of French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned. A 1971-built house that has been largely modernized is unlikely to have ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as light woods, minimalist aesthetics, or Nordic style features. The matte black kitchen appliances are not typical of Scandinavian design.
Modern
Listing explicitly states the property is largely modernized ('grotendeels gemoderniseerd'), with a modern matte black kitchen, induction cooking, rain shower, air conditioning 2023, new electrical panel, and upgraded to energy label A.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal accents, concrete floors, or loft-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta tiles, warm colors, arched doorways, or Mediterranean-style outdoor areas.
Classic
Built in 1971 but explicitly described as largely modernized. Original 1970s style has been updated with modern kitchen, bathroom, and sustainable features.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1971 and has been largely modernized, so it does not represent a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly stated as 1971.
Post War Functional
Built in 1971, this is a classic post-war functional row house ('tussenwoning') situated in a spacious residential area typical of that era's mass housing.
Modernist
While the interior has modern updates (like a matte black kitchen), the structural architecture is a standard 1971 functional terraced house, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the construction year as 1971 ('Bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Not listed in the kitchen appliances described (combi-oven, koelkast, vriezer, inductiekookplaat, afzuigkap)
Oven
Combi-oven is explicitly mentioned in the kitchen description
Refrigerator
Koelkast is explicitly mentioned
Freezer
Vriezer is explicitly mentioned
Kitchen Island
Described as hoek opgestelde inbouwkeuken (corner-positioned built-in kitchen), not an island
Pantry
No pantry mentioned in the description
Stove
Inductiekookplaat (induction cooktop) is explicitly mentioned
Induction Stove
Inductiekookplaat is explicitly stated
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the kitchen appliance list
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap mentioned in the description
Downdraft Extractor
Rvs afzuigkap (stainless steel extractor hood) is mentioned, indicating a traditional hood not downdraft
Shared Kitchen
Property is described as eengezinswoning (single-family home), so kitchen is private
Design Kitchen
Matzwarte hoek opgestelde inbouwkeuken (matte black corner kitchen) sounds modern but not specified as high-end design brand
New Kitchen
Property is largely modernized but no specific age mentioned for the kitchen
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage room of 9 m² and a staircase cupboard (trapkast).
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present in the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present in the property.
Attic
The listing describes a 2nd floor (2E VERDIEPING) which serves as a 'voorzolder' (attic) with a 4th bedroom.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the property description.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only public parking is listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an EV charging station or preparation for one.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property details.
Shed
The listing specifies a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no dedicated parking spot mentioned that would have a rental price.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no dedicated parking spot mentioned that would have a sale price.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) with 'volle eigendom' (full ownership) on its own 154m² plot. There is no mention of a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) anywhere in the listing. In Dutch real estate, VvE information and costs are typically disclosed when applicable. The property appears to be a standalone townhouse without shared ownership structures.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' which means full freehold ownership, not leasehold (erfpacht).
Other Rules
The listing does not mention any specific rules, restrictions, or covenants attached to the property. The only condition mentioned is 'Aanvaarding: in overleg' (acceptance in consultation) which refers to the moving date, not property rules.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story terraced house built in 1971 with no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
No intercom system is mentioned in the listing for this standard terraced house.
Alarm System
No alarm system is listed among the features or particulars.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are not mentioned in the property description or features.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family terraced house which inherently has a private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate; the property is located on a quiet, car-free courtyard.
Video Door Phone
A video door phone is not listed among the property's features.
Gated Community
The property is in a 'car-free courtyard' (autoluw hofje), which does not imply a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a multi-story terraced house with staircases to the first and second floors, and no wheelchair adaptations are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly mentions 'wasmachine aansluiting' (washing machine connection) on the second floor landing.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connection is located on the 'voorzolder' (landing/foyer), not in a dedicated separate laundry room.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly states '9 zonnepanelen 2023' in the BIJZONDERHEDEN section and 'zonnepanelen' in the Features section.
Double Glazing
Listing states 'HR beglazing' (High Efficiency glazing) in the BIJZONDERHEDEN section and 'HR-glas' in the Features section under Isolatie.
Triple Glazing
Only HR glazing is mentioned, which is standard double glazing. No mention of HR++ or HR+++ which would indicate triple or advanced glazing.
Roof Insulation
Listing explicitly states 'dakisolatie' in the BIJZONDERHEDEN section and 'Dakisolatie' in the Features section under Isolatie.
Heat Pump
Listing specifies 'Intergas combiketel 2024 (gas gestookt combiketel)' which is a gas-fired boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has achieved energielabel A for a 1971 home, indicating comprehensive sustainability upgrades. Additional measures include a new electrical panel (nieuwe groepenkast) and the property being 'grotendeels gemoderniseerd en verduurzaamd' (largely modernized and made more sustainable).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.