Spacious Ground-Floor Apartment with Large Gardens in Benoordenhout
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location in the sought-after Benoordenhout district near Clingendael Park and amenities.
- Exceptional outdoor space featuring both a wide front garden and a very large (74 m²) southwest-facing rear garden.
- Spacious layout with approximately 112 m² of living space and the convenience of single-level living.
- Freehold property (Eigen grond) with no ground lease.
Downsides
- Property requires significant modernization as it is a fixer-upper (kluswoning) with a dated finish.
- The Owners Association (VvE) lacks a reserve fund and a maintenance plan, which poses a financial risk for future communal repairs.
- Only two bathrooms are present despite the large living area size.
- The boiler year is listed as 2026 in the features, which appears to be a typo or indicates a future installation, creating uncertainty about the current heating system status.
Description
Situated in a quiet street within the highly sought-after Benoordenhout district of The Hague, this spacious ground-floor apartment offers a unique opportunity for those looking to create a personalized living space. With a generous living area of approximately 112 square meters, the property provides ample room for comfortable living. The apartment is located on the ground floor, which is ideal for individuals who prefer single-level living or require easy accessibility. Constructed around 1930, the residence retains the charm of its era while requiring updates to meet modern standards. The current finish is simple and dated in parts, which allows buyers to modernize the property entirely to their own taste. This fixer-upper potential serves as a blank canvas for creating a comfortable and stylish home in a desirable neighborhood.
The location of this property is one of its strongest assets. Benoordenhout is known for its green surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. Residents here enjoy the proximity to the Clingendael Park and forest, which are perfect for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature. The area is well-equipped with amenities, including shops for daily groceries, various sports clubs, and public transport links. For those commuting by car, the main roads towards Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht are easily accessible. Additionally, the vibrant city center of The Hague and the beaches of Scheveningen are just a short distance away, offering a wide range of cultural and recreational activities.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a vestibule and a spacious central hallway. This hallway provides access to all the main rooms in the apartment, ensuring a practical and logical flow through the home. The living room and adjoining dining area occupy almost the entire right-hand side of the property. These spaces are characterized by large windows at both the front and rear, which allow for an abundance of natural light throughout the day. The windows also offer pleasant views of the gardens, enhancing the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The generous dimensions of the living area provide flexibility in furniture arrangement, allowing for distinct lounging and dining zones.
The separate kitchen is situated at the rear of the apartment and is simply fitted. While it requires modernization, it offers direct access to the rear garden, making it a practical space for daily living and easy outdoor dining. The potential to renovate this kitchen into a modern culinary space is one of the many possibilities this property offers. Adjacent to the living areas are the two bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located at the rear of the property, overlooking the garden. This position ensures a quiet retreat away from the street. The second bedroom is situated at the front. Both rooms are of a good size and can serve as bedrooms, guest rooms, or home offices depending on the buyer's needs.
The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and a washbasin. Although functional, it reflects the general dated state of the property and would benefit from contemporary updates. There is also a separate guest toilet, which adds a layer of convenience to the layout. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler, which is owned by the property.
One of the most distinguishing features of this apartment is the extensive outdoor space. Unlike typical apartments, this home boasts both a wide front garden and a very large rear garden. The front garden is broad and serves as a pleasant transition between the street and the home. It faces the morning sun, making it an ideal spot for a morning coffee or simply enjoying the start of the day. The rear garden is exceptionally generous, measuring 74 square meters. With a depth of over 8 meters and a width of over 9 meters, it offers ample space for gardening enthusiasts, families with children, or those who love to entertain outdoors. The garden is located on the southwest, ensuring it catches the afternoon and evening sun.
The rear garden is also highly practical. It features a rear entrance, providing easy access without having to go through the house, which is convenient for storing bicycles or moving items. Additionally, there is a detached stone storage shed, offering secure storage for garden tools, bikes, or outdoor furniture. The combination of the front and rear gardens significantly enhances the living experience, providing the luxury of outdoor space often reserved for detached houses.
From a technical perspective, the property is freehold, meaning there is no ground lease. The energy label is C, which is relatively efficient for a building of this age, though further improvements can likely be made during the renovation process to enhance sustainability. The apartment is part of an active Owners Association (VvE), with a monthly contribution of approximately 100 euros. It is important to note that the VvE does not currently have a reserve fund or a multi-year maintenance plan. This implies that owners should be prepared for potential future contributions for maintenance to the communal parts of the building.
The sale of this property will include the standard NVM clauses regarding age, asbestos, and non-occupancy, which is customary for homes built in this period. The asking price is 565000 euros buyer costs. The delivery date is by mutual agreement. This property is ideally suited for buyers who are handy or are willing to invest in renovation to secure a spacious home in a prime location. The combination of the large square footage, the extensive gardens, and the desirable Benoordenhout location makes this a unique opportunity in the current market. With vision and effort, this apartment can be transformed into a wonderful and comfortable home that meets all modern requirements while retaining its characterful elements.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing describes the bathroom as having a 'ligbad' (bathtub) and washbasin, but does not mention a shower.
Bathtub
The text explicitly states 'De badkamer beschikt over een ligbad' (The bathroom is fitted with a bath).
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description indicates a separate bathroom accessed via the hallway, with no mention of a bathroom directly connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Daarnaast is er een separaat toilet aanwezig' (There is also a separate WC).
Bidet
The bathroom is described as simple and dated, listing only a bath and washbasin; a bidet is not mentioned.
Rain Shower
The listing does not mention a shower, and the finish is described as simple and dated, making a luxury rain shower unlikely.
Double Shower
No shower is mentioned in the property description.
Shared Shower
The listing does not mention a shower.
Shared Toilet
The listing specifies a 'separaat toilet' (separate toilet), meaning it is not shared within the bathroom.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular washbasin), indicating a single sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a ground-floor apartment ('parterrewoning') with front and rear gardens, and does not mention a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zeer ruime achtertuin' (very spacious rear garden) of 74 m².
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'brede voortuin' (wide front garden).
Side Garden
The listing only details front and rear gardens; no side garden is described.
Terrace
The outdoor space is described as a 'tuin' (garden) rather than a specific terrace or paved area.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a ground-floor apartment ('parterrewoning'), making a rooftop terrace impossible.
Barbecue Area
While the garden offers space for sitting areas, no specific barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
Although gardens typically have boundaries, the text does not explicitly highlight a 'fenced yard' as a feature, only mentioning an 'achterom' (rear access).
Patio
The property is described as having gardens ('voortuin', 'achtertuin'), not specifically a paved patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the property description or features list.
Guest House
Only a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed) is mentioned, not a guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located near Clingendael Park in Benoordenhout, not on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the description.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of stables or equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are described.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in The Hague, which is a flat coastal city with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is on a quiet street with views of the gardens; it does not advertise a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights the spacious front and rear gardens and the view from the living room ('fijn uitzicht op de tuin').
Remarkable Sea View
The listing states the beach is 'eenvoudig bereikbaar' (easily reachable), implying it is not directly visible.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is near a park/woods, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
There is no mention of air conditioning in the listing. In this type of Dutch housing from the 1930s, air conditioning is rarely present unless specified.
Central Heating
The features list explicitly mentions 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Gas gestookt combiketel'.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the room-by-room description or the list of features.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned. Given the presence of a 'Cv-ketel' and the dated nature of the property, radiators are the likely standard.
Walk In Closet
The layout mentions two bedrooms and a bathroom, but does not mention a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing mentions a spacious living room but does not specify a dedicated home office space.
Skylight
The description mentions large windows at the front and rear, but no skylights.
Exposed Beams
This is a 1930s apartment with a standard finish; exposed beams are not a feature of this construction type or description.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a 112 m² ground-floor apartment; there is no mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
The property is a 112 m² ground-floor apartment; there is no mention of a sauna.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1930s property with a simple and dated finish requiring modernization, which contradicts the typical clean, modern minimalist aesthetic of Scandinavian design.
Modern
The description explicitly states the finish is 'simple and partly dated' and notes the property offers 'possibilities for buyers who wish to modernise', indicating it is not currently modern.
Industrial
The property is a ground-floor apartment in a 1930s building. There is no mention of industrial features like exposed brick, ductwork, or open loft spaces.
Mediterranean
Located in The Hague, Netherlands, with no architectural details (e.g., stucco, terracotta) or landscaping described as Mediterranean.
Classic
Built around 1930, the property possesses classic architectural bones typical of the Benoordenhout district, despite the interior finish being described as simple and dated.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1937, the property represents the interwar architecture typical of the Benoordenhout area.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1937, fitting the definition of an early 20th-century building (often referred to as a 'jaren-30 woning' in the Netherlands).
Post War Functional
The building dates from 1937, which is pre-WWII, so it is not post-war functionalist architecture.
Modernist
While built in the 1930s, the listing describes a practical ground-floor apartment with a shed, typical of the traditional 'Haagse School' style in this neighborhood, rather than explicitly highlighting a modernist ('Nieuwe Bouwen') style.
Newly Build
The construction year is 1937.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The property is a 1930s apartment with a 'separate' kitchen and a 'simple' layout, making a kitchen island highly unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states there is a 'separate kitchen' (Dutch: 'separate keuken').
Stove
The kitchen is described as 'simply fitted' and functional, which typically includes a cooking surface.
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is a luxury feature inconsistent with the 'simple' and 'dated' description.
Boiling Water Tap
A boiling water tap is a modern luxury feature inconsistent with the 'simple' and 'dated' description.
Downdraft Extractor
A downdraft extractor is a modern feature unlikely to be present in a 'simple' and 'dated' kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment (ground-floor) with its own entrance and facilities.
Design Kitchen
The text explicitly states the finish is 'simple' and 'dated', which contradicts the definition of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing describes the kitchen as 'dated' and highlights the opportunity to 'modernise', indicating it is not new.
Parking & Storage
Storage Room
The layout lists an entrance, hall, living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathroom. No internal storage room is listed. Storage is provided externally via a shed.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing. There is a detached shed.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage.
Attic
The property is described as a ground-floor apartment ('parterrewoning', 'gelijkvloers wonen') with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the layout or features.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaande berging/fietsenschuur' (detached storage shed / bicycle storage).
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
EV charging is not listed as a feature and is typically highlighted if present.
Workshop
The property has a shed that could potentially be used as a workshop, but it is explicitly described as a storage shed/bike storage, not a workshop.
Shed
The listing mentions a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed) and 'schuurtje' (shed).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot is included or offered for rent in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is included or offered for sale in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an 'Actieve VvE' (Active Owners Association) with a monthly contribution of €100.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond' (Freehold) and 'Freehold property'.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja (€ 100,00 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan Nee'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a ground-floor apartment (parterrewoning) built around 1930. No elevator is mentioned, which is standard for this type of construction and age.
Private Entrance
The property is a ground-floor apartment (Benedenwoning) with its own front garden and direct entrance ('Entree'), indicating a private entrance.
Gated Community
The property is situated on a quiet street with direct access to the front and rear gardens. There is no indication of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The features section explicitly states the property is 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for people with disabilities and elderly). Additionally, it is a single-level ground-floor apartment.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout description lists an entrance, hall, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, and separate toilet. No dedicated laundry room is mentioned.
Smart Home
The property is described as having a 'simple and partly dated finish' built in 1937 requiring modernization, making the presence of advanced smart home features unlikely.
Water Softener
Water softeners are specific appliances that are typically listed if present; there is no mention of one in the description.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing description and feature list do not mention solar panels. Given the property is described as a 'kluswoning' (fixer-upper) with dated features, it is highly unlikely they are present.
Triple Glazing
The property is a fixer-upper ('kluswoning') built in 1937 with a 'dated finish'. Triple glazing is a modern, high-efficiency feature that is unlikely to be present in a home described as needing modernization.
Heat Pump
The feature list explicitly states 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) and 'Warm water Cv-ketel', and specifies a 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (Gas-fired combi boiler). No heat pump is listed.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or solar panels in the listing. The property relies on a gas boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.