Spacious Family Home with 5 Bedrooms and Luxury Kitchen in Ypenburg
Key Features
Upsides
- 168 m² of living space across four floors provides exceptional room for families, with a flexible layout that includes five bedrooms, two complete bathrooms, and a multifunctional first-floor room with its own kitchen setup.
- Energy label A combined with full insulation, district heating, and solar panel preparation makes this a genuinely energy-efficient home with relatively low running costs.
- The first floor with its own kitchen setup offers practical flexibility for multigenerational living, au pair accommodation, or working from home as a separate office wing.
- The southeast-facing rear garden of 59 m² and the private underground storage with lift for a motorcycle or cargo bike are practical advantages that enhance daily living quality.
- Location near Ypenburg station and fast connections to the A4, A12, and A13 highways provides excellent accessibility to The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
Downsides
- The plot of only 132 m² is relatively small, leaving limited private outdoor space beyond the 59 m² rear garden, which may feel restrictive for some buyers.
- Parking is only available on the public road, with no private driveway or garage, which could be inconvenient in a busy residential area.
- The property is classified as a between house, meaning it shares walls with neighboring properties, which may result in some noise transfer from adjacent residents.
- Some of the listed luxury features, such as the wine cooler, the whirlpool bathtub, and the moss wall, represent ongoing maintenance and ownership costs that go beyond standard property upkeep.
- The property's age since construction in 2002 means that while generally sound, some standard building components may be approaching mid-life replacement stages, which buyers should factor into their overall budgeting.
Description
This generous family home is located at Sternlaan 37 in the popular district of Ypenburg in The Hague. Built in 2002, the property offers 168 square meters of living space spread across four floors on a plot of 132 square meters. The house has been finished to a high standard and is ready to move into immediately.
The ground floor serves as the heart of the home. Upon entering through the spacious hall, you are greeted by modern cloakroom storage, a meter cupboard, and a contemporary toilet with a handwash basin. From the hall, you step directly into the open living area. The flooring throughout this level consists of tiles with underfloor heating, providing consistent warmth and comfort. The dining area feels remarkably spacious thanks to large window sections and a skylight positioned above the dining table. A distinctive moss wall contributes to the acoustic quality of the space and creates a visual connection with the first floor. The emphasis on design gives the home a contemporary character throughout.
Sliding doors open from the living area into the sunny rear garden, which faces southeast. The garden combines large terrace tiles with planted greenery and measures approximately 10.96 meters deep by 5.41 meters wide, covering 59 square meters. This provides ample room for both a dining table and a lounge area. A detached wooden shed at the rear of the garden is equipped with electricity and the garden is accessible via a rear entrance from the public area.
At the rear of the ground floor, the luxury kitchen takes center stage. A central cooking island dominates the space, which has been fitted with wood-look cabinet fronts, a granite countertop, black accents, and concrete micro cement on the walls. The kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances from well-known brands. The island accommodates several bar stools, making it ideal for everyday use as well as long evenings with friends and family. A built-in wine cooler reinforces the luxurious character of the kitchen.
The first floor is arranged as an additional living level and offers surprisingly generous space. At the front, a spacious living room features a wooden floor and large windows that draw in ample daylight. From this room, you look over the ground-level living area through an opening in the floor. The glass balustrade and tall green wall reinforce the open character of the home. At the rear, a closed multifunctional room is currently used as an office. This room also works well as an additional bedroom, playroom, or hobby space. A practical addition is the secondary kitchen setup with a sink, countertop, and cabinet storage, making this floor suitable for more independent use such as au pair accommodation or multi-generational living.
The second floor contains two spacious bedrooms and a complete bathroom. Both the bedroom at the front and the one at the rear have air conditioning, ensuring comfort during warm days. The bathroom is situated at the rear and is fully equipped with a whirlpool bathtub, shower, toilet, double vanity with cabinet, and a mirror cabinet with additional storage. The design radiator adds to the modern appearance of this high-end bathroom.
The third floor accommodates two more bedrooms, both equipped with air conditioning. Both bedrooms feature a dormer window with electric sun blinds, providing additional space, natural light, and energy-efficient ventilation. The second bathroom at the rear is fully equipped with underfloor heating and includes a spacious rain shower, toilet, and vanity with mirror cabinet. Connections for a washing machine and dryer are located here along with an extra distribution board with available capacity, prepared for future solar panel installation.
Outside, the front garden has been modernly landscaped with large tiles and greenery. On the left-hand side, an underground storage room with a lift provides practical storage for a motorcycle, cargo bike, or additional belongings. Parking is available on the public road.
The property benefits from energy label A, achieved through full insulation including roof, walls, and floor, supplemented by district heating. The preparation for solar panels has already been installed in the form of an available group in the distribution board.
Surrounding environment:
The house is situated in the popular Ypenburg district, a quiet and family-friendly residential area with schools, playgrounds, sports clubs, and shops in the immediate vicinity. Ypenburg train station and the highway connections to the A4, A12, and A13 are all within short distance, making cities such as The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam easily accessible. The area is well-served by public transport and road infrastructure, making commuting straightforward for a variety of destinations.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Two showers are mentioned in the bathroom details: one in the second floor bathroom and one in the third floor bathroom (rain shower).
Bathtub
A bathtub with jets (ligbad met jets) is explicitly mentioned for the second floor bathroom.
Guest Toilet
A separate toilet with fountain (fonchel) is mentioned on the ground floor, plus an 'apart toilet' in the listing.
Heated Towel Rail
A design radiator (designradiator) is mentioned in the second floor bathroom, which typically functions as a heated towel rail, but not explicitly confirmed as such.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
A spacious rain shower (ruime regendouche) is explicitly mentioned for the third floor bathroom.
Double Shower
Two showers are mentioned but they are in separate bathrooms, not a double shower setup within one bathroom.
Shared Shower
Showers are located in individual bathrooms, not shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
Toilets are located in separate bathrooms plus a guest toilet, not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
A double sink (dubbele wastafel) is mentioned in the second floor bathroom, which typically indicates his and hers sinks, but not explicitly confirmed as such.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating (vloerverwarming) is explicitly mentioned for the ground floor and specifically stated for the third floor bathroom as 'volledig voorzien van vloerverwarming'.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of any balcony in the description or listed features.
Rear Garden
Explicitly described as achtertuin of 59 m² with terrastegels, located on the southeast, with back entrance and wooden shed.
Front Garden
Explicitly described as 'voortuin is modern aangelegd met grote tegels en groenvoorziening'.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned. The left side contains an underground storage with lift (for motor or cargo bike), not a garden.
Terrace
The rear garden explicitly combines 'grote terrastegels' (large terrace tiles) with greenery, indicating a terrace area.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of any rooftop terrace. 4 living levels are described with bedrooms and bathrooms only.
Barbecue Area
While the terrace area could theoretically be used for barbecue, no specific barbecue area or features are mentioned.
Veranda
No mention of any veranda in the description or features.
Guest House
No mention of any guest house or separate living unit on the property.
Waterfront
Ypenburg is a residential suburb of The Hague, not a waterfront location. No canals, lakes, or water bodies are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
The garden contains greenery and a wooden shed, but no specific kitchen garden, vegetable garden, or herb garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. Only mentions underground storage suitable for motor or bakfiets.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of chicken coops, rabbit barns, or any small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of any swimming pool. This is a urban townhouse property.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of any outdoor jacuzzi or hot tub.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of any tennis court. This is a standard urban residential property.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is a flat country. Ypenburg is a residential suburb of The Hague with no mountain views possible.
Remarkable City View
No explicit city views mentioned. The property offers views of the open living area on the ground floor from the first floor sitting room via the void, but no specific city panorama is highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
The property offers pleasant views from the living areas over the rear garden, including large terrace tiles and greenery. However, 'gazon' (lawn) is not mentioned, suggesting limited greenery variety.
Remarkable Sea View
Ypenburg is located inland approximately 5-6 km from the North Sea coast. No sea views are mentioned or typical for this location.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbor is mentioned or present in this residential Ypenburg neighborhood.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the listing. Ypenburg is a newer residential development area without notable historic landmarks mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned: airconditioning is installed on the 2nd and 3rd floor bedrooms. The highlights section also confirms this.
Central Heating
The listing clearly states: Verwarming - Stadsverwarming (city heating) and Warm water - Centrale voorziening (central supply). This is a district heating system which qualifies as central heating.
Fireplace
No mention of a fireplace anywhere in the listing. The focus is on modern heating solutions like underfloor heating and airconditioning.
Hardwood Floors
Mentioned: 'De eerste verdieping is ingericht als extra leeflaag... aan de voorzijde bevindt zich een royale woonkamer met houten vloer'. This indicates wooden flooring on the first floor. However, the ground floor has tiled floors.
Tiled Floors
Explicitly mentioned: 'de tegelvloer met vloerverwarming' on the ground floor (begane grond). This is confirmed in the description of the living area.
Laminate Flooring
No mention of laminate flooring. The listing specifically mentions tiled floors on the ground floor and wooden floors on the first floor.
Carpeted Floors
No mention of carpeted floors. The listing emphasizes hard flooring materials (tiles and wood).
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'vloerverwarming' on the ground floor, and also in the bathroom on the third floor ('volledig voorzien van vloerverwarming'). The highlights section confirms: 'Vloerverwarming begane grond en in de badkamer op de 3e verdieping'.
Walk In Closet
No mention of walk-in closets in the listing. The bedrooms are described but storage focus is on the practical storage spaces like the shed and underground storage.
Home Office
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'een afgesloten multifunctionele ruimte die momenteel in gebruik is als kantoor' and 'Multifunctionele werk-/studiokamer met extra keukenopstelling'. The listing even highlights it as ideal for working from home.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: 'veel lichtinval door de grote raampartijen en de lichtstraat boven de eettafel' (the skylight/light well above the dining table). This is confirmed as a distinctive feature.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams in the listing. The property has a traditional pitched roof (zadeldak) but no exposed structural elements are highlighted.
Bay Window
No mention of bay windows. The listing mentions large windows and sliding doors to the garden, but no bay window feature.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of a pool. The listing focuses on the garden and outdoor space but does not mention any swimming pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna. While there are two luxurious bathrooms with a jacuzzi bath, no sauna facility is mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
No specific mention of built-in wardrobes. The listing discusses bedroom sizes but focuses on other features like airconditioning and the bathrooms.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'schuifpui' (sliding doors) to the garden, not French doors. While similar in letting in light, these are technically different. However, in some interpretations, large glass doors might be considered. I'll mark as no for precision.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No mention of ornamental plasterwork. The listing emphasizes modern design elements like the moss wall (moswand) for acoustics and contemporary finishes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing emphasizes modern, luxurious design with clean lines but lacks distinctively Scandinavian elements. While there is mention of greenery and a green wall, the overall aesthetic leans more toward contemporary Dutch rather than Scandinavian.
Modern
The property clearly showcases modern features: luxury kitchen with cooking island and granite countertop, built-in A-brand appliances, wine cooler, sliding doors, design bathrooms with high-end fixtures, airconditioning, underfloor heating, and contemporary finishes throughout.
Industrial
Some elements like black accents in the kitchen and concrete-look wall (beton ciré) suggest industrial influence, but the overall style is more refined and luxurious rather than raw industrial.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements are present. The house is located in a Dutch suburban setting with typical Dutch architecture.
Classic
While the house has some timeless elements like a well-designed layout and quality materials, the overall presentation emphasizes contemporary and luxurious features rather than classic or traditional styling.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 2002 (existing construction), featuring modern materials like concrete-look walls, glass balustrades, and smart home features. This is clearly not a traditional or historic building style.
Early 20th Century
Year of construction is 2002. Early 20th century typical Dutch 'jaren-30' houses are from the 1930s. The listed property is from 2002.
Post War Functional
Year of construction is 2002. Post-war refers to approximately 1945-1970. This is a 21st century property with no functional mass-production housing characteristics.
Modernist
The property features modern design elements including concrete-look (béton ciré) wall finishes, glass balustrades, green walls (moswand and greenery wall), A-brand built-in appliances, and a vide/open floor concept. However, it is not architecturally minimalist but rather contemporary luxury.
Newly Build
Year of construction is 2002, making it approximately 22 years old at the time of the listing. It is described as 'instapklaar' (ready to move in), with move-in ready condition mentioned prominently. While not newly built, it presents as well-maintained modern construction.
Kitchen
Microwave
No mention of a microwave anywhere in the description. Built-in appliances are mentioned but not specifically identified.
Freezer
No freezer is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Kitchen Island
Explicitly mentioned: 'Luxe leefkeuken met centraal kookeiland' (luxury living kitchen with central cooking island). Also mentions space for multiple bar stools at the island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The ground floor describes an 'open leefruimte' (open living space) where the kitchen flows into the dining area. The kitchen is part of the open living concept with large sliding doors to the garden.
Induction Stove
No specific mention of induction cooking. Only 'A-merk inbouwapparatuur' is mentioned.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned. Only a wine cooler (wijnkast) is explicitly mentioned as a special appliance.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned in the description.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home with its own kitchen. There is an 'extra keukenopstelling' on the first floor, but it's not a shared kitchen situation.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'luxe leefkeuken' with premium features: wood-look fronts, granite countertop, black accents, concrete microcement walls, wine cooler, cooking island, and A-brand appliances. This clearly qualifies as a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing describes the home as being in 'instapklare staat' (move-in ready condition) and emphasizes the high finish level ('hoog afwerkingsniveau'). The kitchen features modern design elements consistent with a relatively new or updated kitchen. Built in 2002, the kitchen appears to be well-maintained and modern.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' indicating street/public parking.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an underground storage with lift (ondergrondse berging met lift) suitable for motorcycle or cargo bike.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
The listing mentions a 3rd floor with dormer windows (dakkapellen), which effectively provides attic space, though it is described as a living floor with bedrooms.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
The underground storage with lift is mentioned for motorcycle and bakfiets (cargo bike), which could also accommodate bicycles.
Covered Parking
Only public street parking is mentioned. No covered parking facilities described.
Underground Parking
There is underground storage but specifically for motorcycle/bakfiets, not for cars. No car underground parking mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities mentioned. Only preparation for solar panels is noted.
Shed
The listing mentions a freestanding wooden storage shed (vrijstaande houten berging) with electricity in the backyard.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family terraced house (tussenwoning) in private ownership. No Vereniging van Eigenaars (VvE/owners association) is mentioned in the listing. The property is in full ownership (volle eigendom).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating this is not a leasehold property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing mentions a 'ondergrondse berging met lift' (underground storage with lift) for motorcycles or cargo bikes, but this is a storage lift, not a residential passenger elevator. No elevator for residents is mentioned.
Intercom
No intercom system is mentioned in the listing description.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the listing description.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a standard entrance via a hal (hall) with garderoberuimte, meterkast, and toilet. No separate private entrance is mentioned.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned in the listing description.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing description.
Smoke Detectors
No smoke detectors are mentioned in the listing description.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing mentions a modern, luxurious finish with design elements, but no specific security door or window hardware is described.
Gated Community
The property is located in Ypenburg, described as a popular, quiet, and child-friendly residential area with schools, playgrounds, sports clubs, and shops nearby. It is an open residential area, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is 168 m² distributed over 4 floors, requiring stairs throughout. The only lift mentioned is for the underground storage of motorcycles or cargo bikes. No wheelchair-accessible entrance or features are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly mentioned in the description: 'ook bevinden zich hier de aansluitingen voor de wasmachine en droger' (also located here are the connections for the washing machine and dryer) on the 3rd floor.
Laundry Room
While washing machine and dryer connections are present, they are located within the second bathroom area on the 3rd floor rather than in a dedicated separate laundry room. No separate laundry room is mentioned in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the listing. The description focuses on traditional amenities like air conditioning, kitchen appliances, and design elements, but does not reference any smart home technology, home automation, or intelligent systems.
Ventilation System
Explicitly listed in the features section under 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities): 'Mechanische ventilatie' (Mechanical ventilation). This is confirmed in the structured data.
Cable Tv
Explicitly listed in the features section: 'TV kabel' (Cable TV) is mentioned under 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities). This is confirmed in the structured data.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system anywhere in the listing. The property features are described in detail, including the kitchens, bathrooms, and various technical specifications, but no water softener is referenced.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing mentions preparation for solar panels (extra groupenkast met vrije ruimte ter voorbereiding op zonnepanelen), but no actual solar panels are installed. The system is prepared and waiting.
Double Glazing
Standard in Dutch homes built in 2002. The listing mentions large windows throughout, fully insulated construction, and schuifpui (sliding doors) which typically come with double glazing.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Standard Dutch construction from 2002 typically uses double glazing. Triple glazing is usually specifically mentioned if present.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly stated in the property features: 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie, muurisolatie, vloerisolatie en volledig geïsoleerd' (roof, wall, floor insulation and fully insulated).
Floor Insulation
Explicitly stated in property features under isolatie: 'vloerisolatie' is specifically mentioned along with other insulation types.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated in property features under isolatie: 'Dakisolatie' is specifically mentioned. Also consistent with Energy Label A rating.
Heat Pump
The listing states 'Verwarming: Stadsverwarming' (district heating). No heat pump is mentioned or suggested. District heating is a separate system from individual heat pumps.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage system anywhere in the listing. Only solar panel preparation is mentioned, not installation of battery storage.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Multiple energy efficiency features identified: district heating (stadsverwarming) which is considered efficient; vloerverwarming (underfloor heating) on ground floor and 3rd floor bathroom providing efficient radiant heating; airconditioning on 2nd and 3rd floors; Energy Label A (very good); fully insulated envelope; electric sunshades on roof windows (dakkapellen met elektrische zonwering); preparation for solar panels; and mechanische ventilatie (mechanical ventilation). The property also has electric sunshading and the mentioned wine cooler, while modern kitchen appliances add to overall efficiency.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.