Charming Terraced House in Quiet Leidsebuurt Near Haarlem Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Central location in the popular Leidsebuurt neighborhood with walking distance to Haarlem city center, shops, restaurants, museums, and cultural venues.
- Excellent connectivity to Amsterdam, Schiphol, and other major cities, with Haarlem Central Station nearby and approximately twenty minutes by car to Amsterdam.
- Good potential for expansion and building upward, allowing future owners to customize and increase the living space according to their needs.
- Practical outdoor features including both a front garden and a back garden of forty-nine square meters, an attached stone storage shed, and a balcony on the first floor.
- Convenient parking situation with permits available and a visitor arrangement at a low rate, with parking available directly in front of the property.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates relatively poor energy efficiency, with only partial double glazing and natural ventilation, which may lead to higher energy costs.
- The back garden faces north, meaning it receives less direct sunlight throughout the day compared to south-facing gardens.
- The rear access path is only permitted on a tolerated basis, which means there is no official right of way and this could potentially be revoked.
- The property was built in 1927, and while the foundation is described as masonry on steel, older properties may require more maintenance and updates over time.
- Only public parking is available, requiring residents to obtain permits rather than having dedicated private parking.
Description
This terraced house is situated in the quiet part of the popular Leidsebuurt neighborhood in Haarlem. The property features a front garden and a sunny back garden, along with an attached storage shed and a rear access path that is permitted on a tolerated basis. The home is located on a wide street in this charming neighborhood, with the vibrant center of Haarlem within walking distance.
The central location of this property means that all conceivable facilities are accessible either on foot or by bicycle. Residents have access to various sports facilities practically around the corner. Several schools and daycare centers can be found in the immediate vicinity. A neighborhood supermarket, cozy coffee shop, and Plaza West shopping area with stores such as Albert Heijn, Etos, and Action are located nearby. The center of Haarlem offers all hotspots, shops, ateliers, eateries, cafes, and restaurants, as well as entertainment venues and museums including Teylers Museum, Toneelschuur, the Stadsschouwburg, and the Philharmonie. The sea, beach, forest, and dunes are within cycling distance. The property is also conveniently located relative to Haarlem Central Station and the main roads to Amsterdam, Schiphol, Utrecht, and The Hague. By car, Amsterdam can be reached in approximately twenty minutes. Parking is easily available directly in front of the property.
The ground floor layout consists of an entrance hall, a toilet, a storage closet under the stairs, a living room measuring approximately eight by three point three meters, a closed kitchen with built-in appliances, and an attached storage shed. The first floor features a landing, three bedrooms with one having access to a balcony, and a bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet, and sink.
The property has a living area of approximately eighty-six square meters, with a measurement report available for verification. The layout and dimensions can be reviewed on the floor plans. The building has a masonry foundation, which is a foundation on steel. The home is equipped with a gas-fired central heating system. There are good possibilities for building upward and extending the property. Parking in front of the door is facilitated through parking permits and a visitor arrangement at a low rate. All center facilities and the central station are within walking distance. The transfer of the property is by mutual agreement.
The asking price is six hundred thousand euros buyer's costs, which translates to approximately six thousand nine hundred seventy-seven euros per square meter. The property status is available. This is an existing build single-family terraced house constructed in 1927. The property is partially furnished. The roof is a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
In terms of surface areas, the living space is eighty-six square meters, with nine square meters of other indoor space and six square meters of outdoor building space. The plot covers one hundred forty square meters. The volume of the building is three hundred thirty-three cubic meters. The property has four rooms in total, comprising three bedrooms. There is one bathroom and one separate toilet. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, and sink. The property has two living floors.
The property features natural ventilation. The energy label is D. Insulation consists of partial double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by a central heating boiler. The installed boiler is an Intergas gas-fired combination boiler from 2007, which is owned by the current owner.
The property is registered in the cadastral register as HAARLEM H 2713, with a cadastral surface area of one hundred forty square meters under full ownership. The property is located on a quiet road in a residential area. Both a front garden and a back garden are present. The back garden measures forty-nine square meters, with a depth of nine meters and a width of five point four eight meters. The back garden faces north and is accessible via the rear path. A balcony is present on the first floor. An attached stone storage shed is available on the property. Parking is available through public parking facilities in the area.
This property represents an opportunity to live in a well-connected part of Haarlem, with the character and charm typical of homes built in the late 1920s, combined with practical features such as an attached storage shed and a manageable garden. The possibility of expansion and building upward offers potential for future customization according to the new owner's preferences and needs.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom includes a shower.
Bathtub
Only a shower is listed among the bathroom facilities.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a single bathroom on the landing serving three bedrooms, with no mention of an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The layout specifies a separate toilet on the ground floor.
Heated Towel Rail
Feature is not mentioned in the listing.
Bidet
Feature is not mentioned in the listing.
Rain Shower
A shower is mentioned, but there are no details specifying it as a rain shower.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower in the description.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home, so the shower is private to the household and not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilets are private to the household.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single sink (wastafel) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Feature is not mentioned in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig' and mentions a bedroom with a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a 'zonnige achtertuin' (sunny rear garden) of 49 m².
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house), which typically does not have a side garden, and none is mentioned.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned in the listing; it only lists a balcony and gardens.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a 2-story terraced house with a flat roof; no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the description or features.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The property is located in a residential neighborhood, not on the water.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a dedicated kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city terraced house with no space or mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no small livestock facilities mentioned or expected in this urban setting.
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
Haarlem is in the Netherlands, which is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is a low-rise terraced house in a neighborhood; no remarkable city view is indicated.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is a garden, it is not described as having a remarkable view.
Remarkable Sea View
The sea is at cycling distance, but there is no sea view from the house.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No views of specific landmarks are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned, and it is highly unusual for this type and age of Dutch residential property. Natural ventilation is listed.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states it has a CV-gas (central heating) system with an Intergas combi boiler from 2007.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features, which is typical for a modest 1927 terraced house of this size.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned, and the presence of a standard CV-ketel without mention of underfloor heating makes it unlikely.
Walk In Closet
The house is 86m2 with 3 bedrooms and a traditional 1927 layout; a walk-in closet is practically impossible and not mentioned.
Home Office
There are 3 bedrooms but no specific room is designated or described as a home office.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; it is a standard 1927 terraced house with a flat bitumen roof.
Private Indoor Pool
It is an 86m2 terraced house; a private indoor pool is impossible and not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned, and there is no space indicated for such a feature in this 86m2 property.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house is a 1927 Dutch terraced house with no described Scandinavian design elements such as light wood, minimalism, or specific color palettes.
Modern
Built in 1927 with energy label D and partially double glazing, indicating it has not been fully updated to a modern standard.
Industrial
It is a traditional residential terraced house, not a converted warehouse or loft space.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean architectural features mentioned, such as stucco walls, terracotta roofs, or courtyards.
Classic
Built in 1927, it represents a classic Dutch residential 'tussenwoning' layout and style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1927 in the traditional 'Leidsebuurt' neighborhood, representing a classic historic Dutch urban residential style.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1927, placing it in the late interwar period, closely associated with early 20th-century/'jaren-30' architectural styles.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1927, which is before WWII, so it does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
The listing describes a classic 1927 terraced house, not a modern architectural style.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and 'Bouwjaar 1927'.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing describes a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen), and there is no mention of a kitchen island in the description or floor plans.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'dichte keuken', meaning it is a closed kitchen, not open plan.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the layout or description.
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is not mentioned, which is a feature typically highlighted if present.
Boiling Water Tap
A boiling water tap is not mentioned in the kitchen features.
Downdraft Extractor
A downdraft extractor is not mentioned in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family terraced house ('tussenwoning'), so the kitchen is private and not shared.
Design Kitchen
The house was built in 1927 and there is no mention of a high-end or designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house is from 1927 and there is no indication that the kitchen has been recently renovated or replaced.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Makkelijk parkeren voor de deur' and lists 'Openbaar parkeren' under parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'trapkast' (staircase closet) and an 'aangebouwde berging' (attached storage room).
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the listing; parking is described as public/street parking.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, so an automatic garage door is not present.
Double Garage
No garage is listed, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The layout only describes the ground floor ('Begane grond') and the first floor ('1e verdieping'). No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the layout or features.
Covered Parking
Parking is explicitly described as public street parking ('Openbaar parkeren'), which is not covered.
Underground Parking
The listing only mentions street parking, not underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned; there is only a standard storage shed.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions an 'aangebouwde stenen berging' (attached brick shed).
Street Parking Free
The listing specifies parking requires permits ('parkeervignetten') and visitor arrangements 'at a low rate', indicating it is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The text explicitly states 'makkelijk parkeren voor de deur middels parkeervignetten' (easy parking via parking permits).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no dedicated parking spot for rent; parking relies on public street permits.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no parking spot included or for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
No owners association (VvE) is mentioned. The property is a single-family terraced house with full ownership, which typically does not have a VvE unless there is shared property.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold and not leasehold (erfpacht).
Open Viewing
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Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-story terraced house (tussenwoning) built in 1927, which does not have an elevator.
Intercom
Standard terraced houses in the Netherlands from 1927 do not typically feature intercom systems, and none is mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
It is a single-family terraced house (eengezinswoning, tussenwoning) with a front garden, which inherently includes a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is located on a wide street in a residential neighborhood with public parking and an alleyway (achterom), with no mention of any gates.
Gated Community
The house is on a regular street with public parking (openbaar parkeren) in the Leidsebuurt, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house was built in 1927, spans two living floors, and has a standard layout with stairs, making it highly unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout specifies a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, and 3 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. There is no separate laundry room mentioned.
Smart Home
The house was built in 1927 and there is no mention of any smart home features or upgrades in the description.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) under provisions, which means there is no mechanical ventilation system.
Water Softener
Not mentioned and highly unlikely, as water softeners are very rare in the Netherlands due to the naturally soft water supply.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partially double glazing).
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing in the listing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired combi boiler ('CV-gas' and 'Intergas gas gestookt combiketel'), confirming there is no heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
No other specific energy efficiency measures are listed.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.