Historic manor-style townhouse with roof terrace near Zutphen old centre
Key Features
Upsides
- The protected cityscape designation (Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht) adds historical and architectural value to the property, as it is situated within a recognised heritage area of Zutphen.
- The layout offers excellent flexibility with a ground-floor en-suite living arrangement, two generous first-floor bedrooms, a roof terrace, an open attic suitable for conversion into additional sleeping accommodation, and a full basement. The total of 156 square metres of living space across three floors is substantial for a terraced property.
- The property has been finished to a high standard throughout, with a modern kitchen featuring a concrete countertop and six-burner gas hob, a granitovloer in the hallway, herringbone parquet floors in the living areas, and a walk-in shower in the bathroom. The central heating boiler was replaced in 2019 with an owned unit.
- The location is a key strength: all daily amenities are within walking distance, yet the property sits at the edge of the historic centre, offering both urban convenience and proximity to the green landscapes and cycling routes of the Achterhoek region.
- The rear garden with its northwest orientation provides outdoor space and privacy, and the presence of a covered seating area, bicycle shed, and rear access enhance practicality.
Downsides
- The asking price of €639,000 kosten koper translates to €4,096 per square metre of living space, which is a notably high unit price for Zutphen and the Achterhoek region, where properties generally trade at lower rates per square metre compared to the larger Dutch cities.
- The protected cityscape status, while adding character, also imposes restrictions on renovations, alterations, and exterior changes, which could limit future modernisation options or increase the cost and complexity of any works requiring permits.
- The rear garden faces northwest, which means it receives limited direct sunlight throughout the day. This orientation is generally considered less desirable for outdoor living and garden enjoyment compared to a south-facing orientation.
- Parking is not private and relies on public parking facilities or a resident parking permit. This may be inconvenient in a city-centre location, particularly during peak periods or events in the historic centre.
- With only two bedrooms currently configured, the property may not suit families requiring more sleeping accommodation without undertaking conversion works to the open attic space on the second floor.
Description
This distinctive townhouse, classified as a herenhuis, is situated at the edge of the historic city centre of Zutphen in the province of Gelderland. Built in 1910, the property falls within a protected cityscape (Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht), which means it is part of a designated historic environment subject to certain preservation regulations.
The accommodation spans three floors plus a basement, with a total living area of 156 square metres and a volume of 614 cubic metres. The plot covers 116 square metres. The house is entered through a double entrance with a portico, leading into a spacious hallway finished with a granitovloer (granite floor). The hallway provides access to the cellar, a separate toilet with a wall-mounted closet and small hand basin, and an internal storage and laundry room housing the central heating installation and connections for washing appliances.
On the ground floor, the living room and dining room form an en-suite arrangement, a classic Dutch residential feature. The room is finished with a wooden herringbone parquet floor, and the glass-in-lead internal doors incorporate built-in storage cupboards. There is a fireplace flue, and the dining area opens onto the rear terrace through double doors. The modern kitchen adjoins this living space and is finished with a cast floor. It is equipped with a six-burner gas hob with oven, extractor hood, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and a distinctive concrete countertop. A door from the kitchen gives access to the rear garden.
The first floor landing leads to two spacious bedrooms measuring approximately 15.5 and 20.5 square metres respectively. Both rooms are neatly finished with wooden flooring. The rear bedroom provides direct access to a roof terrace of approximately 11.5 square metres. The landing also gives access to a well-presented bathroom with a vanity unit and walk-in shower, as well as a separate second toilet.
The second floor consists of a generous open attic space, currently used as a practice room. Given its size and layout, this area is well suited for conversion into one or more additional bedrooms, subject to the necessary permissions.
A cellar is accessible from the hallway. This provision room cellar offers useful storage capacity.
Outside, the property benefits from a rear city garden of approximately 33 square metres (6.70 metres deep by 6.05 metres wide), oriented toward the northwest. The garden features a terrace, a covered seating area, and a brick-built attached storage and bicycle shed with electricity. Access to the garden is available via a rear entry. Parking is on public streets, available through a parking permit or at public parking facilities in the street.
The property is equipped with a 2019 Atag I36EC gas-fired combination boiler, owned rather than rented. The central heating system serves both space heating and hot water. Insulation measures include roof insulation and largely double-glazed windows. The energy label is rated B.
Location-wise, the property is positioned at the edge of the historic centre of Zutphen. Daily shopping amenities are within walking distance. Zutphen's historic inner city is characterised by its stately buildings, the remaining city walls, and the IJsselkade riverside. The surrounding region offers a variety of landscapes in the Achterhoek area, with extensive walking and cycling routes available.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or feature list.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the 1st floor accessed via a shared overloop/landing, not directly attached to any bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There are two separate toilets: one on the ground floor and a separate 2nd toilet on the 1st floor, providing a guest toilet facility.
Heated Towel Rail
No heated towel rail or towel radiator is mentioned in the description or features list.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
Only a single inloopdouche is listed as bathroom provision; no second shower is mentioned.
Shared Shower
Only one bathroom with one shower exists; no indication of a shared shower facility.
Shared Toilet
Both toilets described are private/single-use; no shared toilet facility is indicated.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No heated bathroom floor is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned in the listing. The listing mentions a rooftop terrace (dakterras) but no traditional balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions 'Achtertuin' of 33 m² with terrace, covered area (overkapping), stone storage and back entrance.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the description. Only the back garden is described.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
Multiple terraces mentioned: one in the back garden accessible from the dining room with French doors, and the garden itself with a 'gezellig terras'.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dakterras ter grootte van circa 11,5 m²' accessible from one of the bedrooms on the first floor.
Patio
The back garden includes a terrace which functions as a patio area.
Veranda
The listing mentions 'overkapping' (covered area/pergola) in the garden, which functions similarly to a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
Zutphen is located on the IJssel river and the listing mentions 'uitzicht aan de IJsselkade' (view at the IJssel quay), but the property itself is not directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Zutphen is in the Achterhoek region with rolling hills, but no specific mountain views are mentioned for this property.
Remarkable City View
The property is located at the edge of the historic inner city with 'prachtige statige gebouwen' and 'stadsmuren' nearby. The location offers views of the historic city.
Remarkable Garden View
The back garden is described as 'fraai aangelegd' (beautifully laid out), but not particularly remarkable beyond its urban setting.
Remarkable Sea View
The Netherlands is a coastal country but Zutphen is inland on the IJssel river, and no sea views are mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
Zutphen has a harbor area at the IJsselkade, which is mentioned in the context of the city's character, but the property is not directly adjacent to the harbor.
Remarkable Landmark View
The property is in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht) with historic buildings and city walls, but no specific landmark views are highlighted for the property itself.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The listing describes a CV-ketel for heating, ventilation through a rookkanaal, but no cooling system. Given that the listing details heating, windows, skylights, and other infrastructure without any AC reference, it is highly confident the property does not have air conditioning.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states: CV-ketel ATAG I36EC (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2019, eigendom). This is a central heating system serving the entire property. Highly confident.
Fireplace
The listing mentions a 'stookkanaal' (stove/flue channel) in the living room (woonkamer-en-suite). However, it is not explicitly stated as a working fireplace or wood burner. It is a flue channel, possibly for a fireplace or a gas stove. Confidence is moderate as it could be a decorative or unused chimney. However, in Dutch listings, a 'stookkanaal' typically indicates an operational fireplace possibility.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly describes a 'houten visgraatvloer' (wooden herringbone floor) in the living room and 'houten vloeren' (wooden floors) in both bedrooms on the 1st floor. Highly confident hardwood floors are present.
Tiled Floors
The hallway (entree) is described as having a 'granitovloer' (granite/concrete tile floor), and the kitchen has a 'gietvloer' (cast/pour floor, typically concrete or resin tiles). Both are tiled floor types. Confident, though they are not ceramic tiles.
Laminate Flooring
The listing describes 'houten vloeren' and 'houten visgraatvloer' and 'granitovloer'. No laminate flooring is mentioned. It is a historic property with character floors. Confident no laminate is present based on the detailed room-by-room description.
Carpeted Floors
The listing emphasizes wooden floors (visgraatvloer, houten vloeren) and tiled floors (granitovloer, gietvloer) throughout. No carpet is mentioned. The modern finish described ('tot in de puntjes afgewerkt') typically avoids carpets in Dutch listings. However, rooms are not described in full detail, so some carpet could potentially exist.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating is mentioned in the listing. The property has a central heating system (CV-ketel) with radiators likely, and the gietvloer in the kitchen is a poured floor but not stated to be heated. Confident underfloor heating is not present.
Walk In Closet
The listing describes two bedrooms (15.5 and 20.5 m²) and mentions 'inbouwkasten' (built-in closets) in the living room. No walk-in closet is described for the bedrooms. The bathroom has a wastafelmeubel (sink cabinet) but no walk-in closet. No walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The listing explicitly states that the 'riante open zolderruimte' (spacious open attic) is 'in gebruik als praktijkruimte' (currently used as a practice/office space) and that it is 'geschikt voor het creëren van één of meer extra slaapkamers'. This clearly serves as a home office or professional practice space currently.
Skylight
The listing mentions 'dakraam' (roof window) under 'Voorzieningen' (amenities). Confident at least one skylight is present.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned anywhere in this urban townhouse listing. The property is 156 m² on a 116 m² plot in the city center. A pool would be explicitly mentioned as a major feature. Confident no pool exists.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing. The bathroom has an inloopdouche and wastafelmeubel. No sauna described. Confident no sauna exists.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions 'inbouwkasten bij de glas-in-lood tussendeur' (built-in cupboards next to the leaded glass door) in the living room. This indicates built-in storage units. While not specifically bedroom wardrobes, built-in storage is present.
French Doors
The listing explicitly mentions 'openslaande tuindeuren naar het terras bij de eetkamer' (French/swinging doors to the terrace by the dining room) and 'openslaande deuren naar het terras bij de eetkamer'. These are classic French/sliding doors to the garden terrace. Confident.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing features a classic Dutch herenhuis from 1910 in a protected historic setting, which does not align with Scandinavian aesthetics. Some modern elements like the kitchen and clean finishes offer slight overlap, but overall character is not Scandinavian.
Modern
While the property is a 1910 protected historic building, it features a modern kitchen (6-pits gasfornuis, betonnen aanrechtblad, vaatwasser), a 2019 CV-ketel, and 'tot in de puntjes afgewerkte' (finished to the highest standards) interior. The open loft space currently used as a practice room also suggests modern adaptation. Mix of historic shell with modern fit-out.
Industrial
A historic Dutch herenhuis with classic features like ornamental plasterwork, granitovloer, and glass-in-lead doors. No industrial elements are present in the listing. Minimal overlap.
Mediterranean
A Dutch urban mansion in Zutphen's historic center. The garden faces northwest. There is no Mediterranean character evident in the listing.
Classic
The property is a 1910 herenhuis (mansion) in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht), with characteristic features such as a portiek entrance, glass-in-lead tussendeur (lead glass between doors), stookkanaal (fireplace chimney), herringbone wooden floor, granitovloer in the hall, and ornamental architectural details. The age, style, and protected status strongly indicate classic architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
This is a 'Herenhuis' (townhouse) from 1910 in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht) with original features like stained glass (glas-in-lood), granite floors, and wooden herringbone floors. The description emphasizes its historic character.
Early 20th Century
The building is from 1910 (bouwjaar 1910), which is early 20th century. Features like the stained glass, granite floor in the hall, and wooden herringbone floor are characteristic of this period.
Post War Functional
The building is from 1910, well before the post-war period. It is not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
The listing describes a traditional townhouse with period features, not a modernist building. The kitchen is described as 'modern' but the architecture is traditional.
Newly Build
The building is from 1910 (bestaande bouw), clearly not newly built. A CV-ketel from 2019 indicates updates but not new construction.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as part of the kitchen equipment.
Oven
The listing mentions '6-pits gasfornuis met oven' (6-burner gas stove with oven) in the kitchen.
Microwave
No mention of a microwave oven anywhere in the listing.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination), which includes a refrigerator compartment.
Freezer
The listing mentions 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination), which includes a freezer compartment.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island in the description. The kitchen is described as modern with concrete countertop, but no island is mentioned.
Pantry
The listing mentions a 'provisiekelder' (provision cellar/pantry) accessible from the hall, which functions as a pantry/storage space.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions '6-pits gasfornuis' (6-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifically mentions 'gasfornuis' (gas stove), not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker anywhere in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap (instant hot water tap like Quooker) in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family herenhuis (townhouse), not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' with a 'uniek betonnen aanrechtblad' (unique concrete countertop), suggesting design elements, but it is not described as a high-end designer kitchen specifically.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' with quality appliances (6-burner gas stove, etc.), suggesting it may be relatively new or recently renovated, though no specific renovation year is provided.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Parking is available via public parking facilities in the street or via a parking permit.
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'inpandige berging/wasruimte' (indoor storage/laundry room) on the ground floor.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, therefore no double garage.
Attic
Listing mentions 'riante open zolderruimte' (spacious open attic space) on the 2nd floor, suitable for creating additional bedrooms.
Cellar
Listing mentions 'provisiekelder' (pantry cellar) accessible from the hallway.
Bike Storage
Listing mentions 'stenen (fietsen)berging' (stone bike storage shed) in the back garden.
Covered Parking
Only street parking mentioned (public and permit-based). No covered parking facilities described.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities mentioned.
Shed
Listing mentions 'stenen (fietsen)berging' (stone shed/bike storage) in the back garden.
Street Parking Free
Listing states 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren' (paid parking, public parking) - no free street parking.
Street Parking Permit
Listing states parking is possible via 'parkeervergunning' (parking permit).
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family townhouse (herenhuis, tussenwoning). No VvE (owners association) is mentioned or applicable for this property type.
Leasehold
Kadastrale gegevens show 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership), confirming this is not a leasehold property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a historic townhouse with three floors and only stairs; no elevator is mentioned.
Intercom
There is no mention of an intercom system; only a conventional doorbell and entrance hall are described.
Private Entrance
The house has its own front door opening into a private hallway, which is typical for a between‑dwelling townhouse.
Automatic Gate
The property includes a rear garden with a manual rear access (achterom) but no mention of an automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned; the described entrance is a conventional front door with bell.
Security Door Window Hardware
Standard lockable doors and windows are implied, but no special security hardware is highlighted.
Gated Community
The property is a townhouse in a city centre location; there is no indication of a gated or guarded community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has multiple flights of stairs and no lift or ramp, making it unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'inpandige berging/wasruimte met cv-opstelplaats en aansluiting voor de wasapparatuur' (built-in storage/laundry room with connection for washing equipment), indicating washing machine connections are available.
Laundry Room
The description states 'inpandige berging/wasruimte' (built-in storage/laundry room), but this appears to be a combined storage and laundry area rather than a dedicated separate laundry room.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer (wasdroger) anywhere in the description or features list. Only washing machine connections are mentioned.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features, home automation, or intelligent building systems in the listing.
Cable Tv
The features list mentions 'TV kabel' (TV cable) under Voorzieningen (Facilities), indicating a TV cable connection is available. However, this refers to the physical cable infrastructure, not necessarily a paid cable TV subscription.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener (waterontharder) in the description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. The energy section only mentions a gas-fired combi boiler from 2019.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'grotendeels dubbelglas' (largely double glazing) under the Energie/Isolatie section.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. The listing specifically mentions 'grotendeels dubbelglas' (largely double glazing) as the level of glazing, indicating no triple glazing.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the Isolatie section.
Heat Pump
No mention of a heat pump. The listing clearly states the heating is provided by a 'CV-ketel Atag I36EC (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2019, eigendom)' - a gas-fired combi boiler from 2019.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing. With a gas boiler and no solar panels, a home battery would be unlikely.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions energy label B, roof insulation (Dakisolatie), largely double glazing (grotendeels dubbelglas), and a relatively modern gas combi boiler from 2019. However, no specific mention of wall insulation, floor insulation, or other efficiency measures like wall cavity insulation or draught proofing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.