Unique Converted Former Butcher Shop with Spacious Roof Terrace in Rijnsburg
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a unique and versatile layout, having been converted from a former butcher shop, with a large multifunctional room on the ground floor.
- A spacious roof terrace of approximately 25 square meters is located on the living floor, offering shelter, privacy, and sun throughout the day.
- The location is central and convenient, situated near the center of Rijnsburg with shops nearby, and within cycling distance of Leiden and the beach at Katwijk.
- The home was thoroughly renovated in 2008, stripped to the bones and rebuilt with taste and modern standards.
Downsides
- The living area is located on the first floor, requiring residents to climb stairs to access the kitchen and main living space.
- The energy label is D, indicating moderate energy efficiency compared to newer constructions.
- The central heating boiler is from 2008, which means it may need replacement in the near future.
- Parking is limited to public parking on the street, as no private driveway or garage is mentioned.
Description
Welcome to this truly exceptional and unique residence located in the heart of Rijnsburg. This property offers a distinctive living experience, having been originally built in 1982 as a butcher shop and subsequently undergoing a complete transformation starting in 2008. The building was entirely stripped and professionally converted into a modern and stylish family home. The current owners have tastefully arranged and furnished the space, resulting in a dwelling that is both functional and full of character.
The location is highly practical and desirable. You will be living just a short distance from the center of Rijnsburg, ensuring that daily amenities such as shops for groceries are within easy walking distance. For those who enjoy cycling, the bustling inner city of Leiden and the beaches of Katwijk are both reachable by bike. Public transport options are conveniently located nearby, providing excellent connectivity. Furthermore, the property is well situated for car users, offering quick access to the A44 motorway, making commuting to surrounding cities and regions efficient and straightforward.
Upon arriving at the property, you are greeted by a front garden that features a seating area and an overhang suitable for storing bicycles. The entrance hall provides access to all the rooms on the ground floor, creating a practical flow through the home. On the left side of the hallway, you will find two spacious bedrooms. One of these bedrooms benefits from a large built-in wardrobe wall, offering ample storage space. The second bedroom has a door that leads directly to a small garden at the rear, providing a pleasant outdoor connection. On the right side of the hall lies an enormous multifunctional room. This versatile space features French doors that open to the front garden and includes a large closet wall where the central heating boiler is installed. This room offers significant flexibility and could serve as an extra living room, a guest bedroom, or a home practice space, depending on your specific needs.
At the end of the hallway, on the left, there is a workroom which can also function as a small bedroom, adding to the versatility of the ground floor layout. The hall also provides access to a separate toilet room equipped with a small fountain. Adjacent to this is a practical utility room that houses the connections for a washing machine and dryer. The bathroom on this floor is spacious and luxurious, featuring a freestanding bathtub on legs, a generous walk-in shower, and a vanity unit. The bathroom is also equipped with floor heating for added comfort.
A striking staircase in the entrance hall leads to the upper living floor. This level serves as the primary living area, comprising a lounge and an open plan kitchen. The space is characterized by an abundance of natural light and excellent views. It is a cozy and inviting area featuring a beautiful fixed closet wall and a pleasant pellet stove, which is available for takeover by the buyers. The open character of this floor creates a wonderful sense of freedom and space.
One of the standout features of this home is the access to the outdoors from the living floor. Two sets of French doors open onto a generous roof terrace measuring approximately 25 square meters. This outdoor space is a true oasis, allowing you to enjoy the sun throughout nearly the entire day. The terrace is fully sheltered and offers complete privacy, making it a delightful place to relax even in the early spring. Whether you are enjoying your morning coffee or dining al fresco in the evening, this terrace provides a perfect setting.
The property itself is a semi-detached house with a total living area of 136 square meters. The volume of the building is 528 cubic meters. The plot covers 140 square meters. The roof is a composite structure covered with bitumen roofing and tiles. The home includes a built-up outdoor space of 33 square meters. In terms of technical specifications, the property has an energy label D. It features roof and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a Vaillant gas-fired combi boiler from 2008, which is owned by the property. There is partial floor heating in the home. Additional amenities include a mechanical ventilation system and a fiber glass cable connection.
The layout consists of two floors. The property is classified as an existing build and is offered with a transfer price of 600,000 euros costs to be paid by the buyer. The acceptance is in consultation. The exterior includes a front garden of 28 square meters, situated on the northeast and measuring 8.77 meters deep and 3.21 meters wide. Parking is available on public roads. This home is ideal for those looking for a special property with plenty of living space, a unique layout, and a fantastic outdoor terrace in a central location. Do not miss the opportunity to view this distinctive residence.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
The description states the bathroom is equipped with a 'losstaand ligbad op pootjes' (freestanding bathtub on legs).
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description places the bathroom at the end of the hall accessible from the common area, not directly connected to a specific bedroom. The bedrooms are described as being on the left side, while the bathroom is at the end of the hall.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separaat toilet met fonteintje' (separate toilet with small sink) on the ground floor.
Shared Shower
The shower is located in the main bathroom which is accessible from the hallway and serves the bedrooms, making it a shared facility for the household.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is described as 'separaat' (separate) and located in the hall/entrance area, serving as a shared facility for the occupants and guests.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The features list under 'Badkamervoorzieningen' explicitly includes 'vloerverwarming' (floor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dakterras' (roof terrace) and the feature list distinguishes between 'Balkon/dakterras'. While functionally similar, a roof terrace is distinct from a standard balcony.
Front Garden
The listing describes a 'Voortuin met een zitje en overkapping' (Front garden with seating and a canopy) and lists 'Voortuin' in the features.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned. The small garden accessed from a bedroom could be a side garden, but it is not specified.
Terrace
The property features a 'royale dakterras' (royal roof terrace), which is a type of terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly highlights a 'royale dakterras van maar liefst ca. 25 m2 groot' (royal roof terrace of approx 25 m2).
Veranda
The text mentions an 'overkapping' (canopy) for bikes in the front garden, which is a shelter, but not typically a living veranda attached to the house.
Guest House
There is no mention of a separate guest house or annex.
Waterfront
The property is located in the center of Rijnsburg. While near the coast, there is no waterfront feature described for the property itself.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No stables or equestrian facilities are present on the property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no swimming pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi or hot tub is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
There is no tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in the Netherlands (Rijnsburg), a flat country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a village center near Leiden. The living area has 'lichtinval en uitzicht' (light and view), likely over the village/town, but it is not described as a 'remarkable' panoramic city view.
Remarkable Garden View
Views are of the roof terrace and front garden. While private, these are views of the property's own immediate outdoor spaces rather than a remarkable landscape garden.
Remarkable Sea View
The beach is at cycling distance, but the house itself is inland with no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned or visible.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are cited as visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the description or the list of features.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states there is a 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
The description mentions a 'gezellige pelletkachel' (cozy pellet stove).
Tiled Floors
The bathroom is mentioned to have underfloor heating ('vloerverwarming'), which in Dutch properties is almost exclusively installed under tiled floors.
Underfloor Heating
The features section lists 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
The description mentions a 'grote schuifkastenwand' (large sliding closet wall) and 'vaste kastenwand', which are built-in wardrobes, not a separate walk-in closet space.
Home Office
The listing explicitly mentions a 'werkkamer' (workroom) on the ground floor.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and it is not a standard feature for this type and size of property in this location.
Private Indoor Sauna
A sauna is not mentioned in the description or features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The text describes multiple 'kastenwanden' (closet walls) and 'schuifkastenwanden' (sliding closet walls) in the bedrooms and living area.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) leading to the front garden and the roof terrace.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The property is a converted commercial building with a modern renovation style, making ornamental plasterwork highly unlikely and it is not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is tastefully renovated and has an open layout, but lacks explicit descriptions of specific Scandinavian design elements like light woods or minimalist white interiors.
Modern
The house was completely stripped and converted in 2008, featuring modern amenities like an open kitchen, walk-in shower, freestanding bath, and a roof terrace.
Industrial
The building is a former butcher shop, which gives it an industrial origin, though the interior has been fully renovated into a residential home.
Mediterranean
There are no features or descriptions suggesting a Mediterranean style, such as terracotta tiles or arches.
Classic
The property is a converted 1982 commercial building with a modern renovation, lacking classic architectural details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a 'voormalige slagerij' (former butcher shop) giving it some history, but it was built in 1982, which is not typically considered a historic architectural period.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1982.
Post War Functional
Built in 1982, it falls into the late post-war category, but the extensive renovation in 2008 to a modern home makes the original functional style less visible.
Modernist
The listing describes a 2008 total renovation with an 'open karakter' (open character), modern amenities, and a tasteful layout, indicative of modern styling.
Newly Build
Although built in 1982, it was 'volledig gestript en omgebouwd' (fully stripped and converted) in 2008, giving it a like-new interior condition, though the exterior shell dates from the 80s.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states the living area is 'volledig in gebruik als woongedeelte en keuken met een open karakter' (fully in use as living area and kitchen with an open character).
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as an 'Eengezinswoning' (single-family home), indicating it is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The property is described as renovated with 'veel smaak' (much taste) and has a 'mooie vaste kastenwand', but it is not explicitly branded as a designer kitchen. The renovation dates back to 2008.
New Kitchen
The renovation started in 2008. A kitchen from 2008 is not considered 'new' in the current real estate market.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features list states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Type of parking: Public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'praktische berging' (practical storage room) on the ground floor with connections for a washing machine and dryer.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or the list of features; only public parking is listed.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The description details the layout as a ground floor and a living floor ('Woonverdieping') with a roof terrace on top. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the property description or features.
Bike Storage
The description mentions 'overkapping voor een aantal fietsen' (canopy for a number of bicycles) in the front garden.
Covered Parking
The listing only mentions a canopy for bicycles, not covered parking for cars.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No electric vehicle charging station or facilities are mentioned in the text.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. While there is a multifunctional room, it is not described as a workshop.
Shed
No shed or separate outdoor storage building is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No specific parking spot for rent is associated with this listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is included in the sale or listed for sale separately.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', which means full ownership, not leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states access to the living floor is via a 'schitterende trap' (beautiful staircase), indicating no elevator is present.
Private Entrance
The property is a semi-detached house with a front garden and its own entrance hall.
Automatic Gate
The listing indicates public parking and a front garden with a bike overhang, with no mention of a gate.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public road with public parking access, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The main living area and kitchen are located on the upper floor, accessible only via a staircase, despite the bedrooms being on the ground floor.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a 'praktische berging met de aansluitingen voor de wasmachine en droger' (practical storage room with connections for washing machine and dryer).
Laundry Room
The property has a 'praktische berging' (utility/storage room) equipped with washing machine and dryer connections, functioning as a laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The features list includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (Fiber optic cable), which indicates high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (Fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Energy Efficiency
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed in the features under 'Isolatie' as 'muurisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed in the features under 'Isolatie' as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) from 2008, with no mention of a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing explicitly mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial floor heating).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.