Spacious Corner Family Home with Large Garden in Naarden Ministerkwartier
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious backyard of 247 m² facing east, located on a quiet car-free green area in the popular Ministerkwartier.
- Flexible layout featuring a ground floor bedroom with private entrance and a multifunctional room, suitable for a home office or guest room.
- Central location near shops, schools, public transport (Naarden-Bussum station), and major highways.
- Family-friendly environment with playgrounds nearby and a strong sense of community.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates the home is not energy efficient by modern standards, which may result in higher energy costs.
- The property has a flat roof, which typically requires more maintenance and can be more prone to leaks than pitched roofs.
- The backyard is located on the east, meaning it misses the evening sun which some buyers may prefer.
- Parking is limited to public street parking (Openbaar parkeren) rather than a private driveway or garage.
Description
Located in a peaceful courtyard directly adjacent to a lush green area, this bright corner house is situated in the friendly and highly sought-after "Ministerkwartier" neighborhood of Naarden. The residence features a very spacious ground floor and a large backyard, offering a versatile layout that provides numerous usage possibilities for potential owners. This property is an excellent opportunity for families or professionals seeking a comfortable home in a central yet tranquil setting.
The location is exceptionally central and convenient. Residents have immediate access to the shops on the Mackaylaan, which include a supermarket, a butcher, a baker, and other daily amenities. The area is well-suited for families, with various schools and sports facilities located in the direct vicinity. For those commuting by car, the major exit roads are easily accessible. Public transport is also a strong point, with the Naarden-Bussum NS station within walking distance, allowing for quick travel to Amsterdam and other major cities. For those who enjoy nature and recreation, the historic Naarden-Vesting and the beautiful Naardermeer are just a short bike ride away.
The Thorbeckelaan, the street on which the house is located, is known for being a child-rich and reasonably traffic-calmed area. Specifically, the green area (plantsoen) where this home is situated is car-free, ensuring a safe and quiet environment. There are several playgrounds in the immediate surroundings where children can play safely. Next to the residence, there is a green strip that is maintained jointly by the neighbors, fostering a pleasant sense of community. It is truly an ideal living environment for families where children can play freely in and around the house upon returning home.
The layout of the house is both practical and adaptable. The entrance leads into a hall which provides access to a toilet room equipped with a fountain. The kitchen is accessible from the hall and features a door that opens to the sunroom, creating a pleasant flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The living room itself is light-filled and features a wooden floor as well as a sliding door that connects to the sunroom. From the sunroom, one can step onto a spacious veranda which offers a lovely view of the deep backyard at the rear.
Adjacent to the living room is an extra multifunctional room, which adds to the flexibility of the ground floor. This room has direct access to the backyard, making it suitable for a variety of purposes such as a home office, a playroom, or a hobby room. A significant feature of the ground floor is the realization of a bedroom. This bedroom has its own private entrance via the backyard, offering excellent privacy and making it ideal for guests, older children seeking independence, or even as a workspace for a home-based business.
Moving to the first floor, the landing provides access to three bedrooms of varying sizes. Two of these bedrooms are fitted with fixed closets, offering ample storage space. The modern bathroom on this level is well-appointed and features a shower, a bathtub, a sink, and a toilet, providing all necessary comfort for the residents.
The outdoor space of this property is one of its most defining features. The home boasts a very large backyard, along with a front garden. The rear garden covers an area of 247 m², with a depth of 19.00 meters and a width of 13.00 meters. The garden is situated on the east, allowing residents to enjoy the morning sun and a pleasant outdoor atmosphere throughout the day. The garden offers ample space for dining, gardening, or for children to play.
In terms of construction and technical details, the house was built in 1960 and has a flat roof. The living area spans 137 m², while the volume is 456 m³. The plot covers a total of 386 m². The property has an energy label D. The windows are largely equipped with double glazing. Heating and domestic hot water are provided by a central heating boiler, specifically an HR Nefit combi-boiler from 2014, which is gas-fired and owned by the property. Parking is available in the public area.
This corner home in the Ministerkwartier offers a unique combination of a central location, a family-friendly neighborhood, and a spacious interior with four bedrooms. With its large garden, flexible ground floor layout, and proximity to amenities and nature, this residence is ready to welcome new occupants looking for a comfortable and practical living situation in Naarden.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douche' and lists 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' in the bathroom description and features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a bathroom on the first floor accessible via a landing ('overloop') serving three bedrooms. No bedrooms are described as having direct bathroom access. The ground floor bedroom is described with a private exterior entrance, not a bathroom connection.
Guest Toilet
The listing describes a 'hal met toilet' (hall with toilet) on the ground floor and specifies '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet) in the features.
Heated Towel Rail
There is no mention of a heated towel rail in the description or feature list.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or feature list.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a shower but does not indicate it is a double shower, which is typically a selling point that would be mentioned.
Shared Shower
The bathroom on the first floor is accessible from the landing and serves the three bedrooms located there.
Shared Toilet
The toilet in the bathroom on the first floor serves the three bedrooms on that floor.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular) in the features, not 'wastafels' (plural) or a double sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not mentioned in the features or description, whereas it is typically listed if present.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a veranda and sunroom on the ground floor, but does not mention a balcony on the upper floor.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zeer ruime achtertuin' (very large backyard) with dimensions of 247 m².
Front Garden
The feature list explicitly states there is a 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
The property is a corner house with a 'groenstrook' (green strip) maintained by the neighborhood, which is not a private side garden.
Terrace
The 'ruime veranda' (spacious veranda) and the paved garden area function as a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The building is a standard family home from 1960 with no mention of a roof terrace.
Patio
The veranda and garden area provide space equivalent to a patio.
Veranda
The text explicitly mentions a 'serre met aansluitend een ruime veranda' (sunroom with adjacent spacious veranda).
Guest House
There is no mention of a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The listing states that the 'Naardermeer' is a cycling distance away, not directly adjacent to the property.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in the Netherlands, a flat country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is in a quiet residential court near a park, not in a high-density city center with skyline views.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights the view from the veranda onto the large backyard and the green park area in front.
Remarkable Sea View
Naarden is inland, so there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
While Naarden-Vesting is nearby, the listing focuses on garden and park views rather than views of specific landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions central heating (Cv-ketel) but does not mention air conditioning. It is standard for 1960s homes in this region not to have AC.
Central Heating
The features explicitly state 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' and 'Warm water Cv-ketel', confirming the presence of central heating.
Fireplace
The description details the living room having a wooden floor and sliding doors, but makes no mention of a fireplace, stove, or chimney.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly mentions the living room is voorzien van een houten vloer (provided with a wooden floor).
Tiled Floors
The listing describes a 'moderne badkamer' (modern bathroom) and kitchen. In Dutch real estate, these rooms almost universally have tiled floors, though not explicitly stated as a separate feature.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies a 'wooden floor' (houten vloer). While this could technically be laminate that looks like wood, agents usually distinguish between 'laminaat' and 'houten vloer'.
Carpeted Floors
The living room has a wooden floor. There is no mention of carpet (tapijt) in the bedrooms or elsewhere, which is less common in modern listings.
Underfloor Heating
The heating is provided by a Cv-ketel (boiler), typically radiators. Underfloor heating is usually explicitly mentioned as a luxury feature if present.
Walk In Closet
The layout mentions 2 bedrooms have a 'vaste kast' (fixed closet), but this typically refers to a standard built-in wardrobe rather than a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The description mentions an 'extra multifunctionele ruimte' (extra multifunctional room) on the ground floor with separate access. This is a common setup for a home office.
Skylight
The house has a flat roof (plat dak), which often accommodates skylights, but they are not mentioned in the text.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams. It is a 1960s home with a flat roof, so exposed beams are unlikely.
Bay Window
The listing does not mention an 'erker' (bay window).
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and it is a standard family home.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The layout explicitly states that 2 of the bedrooms have a 'vaste kast' (fixed closet/built-in wardrobe).
French Doors
The living room has a 'schuifpui' (sliding patio door) and the kitchen has a 'deur' (door). Neither is explicitly described as French doors (which typically hinge open).
Ornamental Plasterwork
This is a 1960s home. Ornamental plasterwork (stucwerk) is not a feature of this era or this listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a light corner house with a wooden floor and a green, quiet courtyard. While it has natural light and wood elements, it is a 1960s Dutch home with no specific mention of Scandinavian design principles (like specific minimalism or hygge decor).
Modern
The property is an existing build from 1960. While it features a modern bathroom and a conservatory, the core structure is mid-20th century rather than contemporary architecture.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features such as exposed brick, steel beams, or concrete floors. It is a standard family home.
Mediterranean
Located in the Netherlands, there are no Mediterranean features mentioned (e.g., terracotta, stucco, specific patio styles). The garden is on the east, typical for Dutch homes.
Classic
The house was built in 1960. While not historic, it represents a classic Dutch family home layout ('hoekwoning'), distinguishing it from ultra-modern or strictly historic architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1960, this is a post-war house, not a traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1960, well past the early 20th century period (1900-1940).
Post War Functional
Built in 1960, this house fits the post-war reconstruction era style which prioritized functionality to accommodate population growth.
Modernist
Built in 1960, it may have some modernist influences typical of that era, but it is described as a standard corner house.
Newly Build
The house was built in 1960, making it existing construction ('bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The layout describes a traditional structure ('hal met toilet, keuken', 'toegang tot de lichte woonkamer via de hal'), typical of a 1960s home, which usually precludes a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description indicates the kitchen is off the hall and the living room is accessed via the hall, suggesting a closed or semi-closed layout rather than an open plan.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the listing; usually a highlighted feature if present.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned in the listing; usually a highlighted feature if present.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned in the listing; usually a highlighted feature if present.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family house ('Eengezinswoning').
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described plainly without adjectives like 'design', 'luxury', or 'modern' (unlike the bathroom). The house is from 1960 with no noted kitchen renovation.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1960, and there is no mention of kitchen renovation in the description or features. Agents typically highlight new kitchens.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Type of parking: Public parking).
Storage Room
The listing mentions closets ('vaste kast') in bedrooms but does not mention a separate storage room ('berging') or shed in the features or layout.
Garage
The word 'garage' does not appear in the description or feature list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, therefore there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, therefore there cannot be a double garage.
Attic
The listing specifies 'Aantal woonlagen: 2 woonlagen' (Number of living layers: 2), which typically implies ground floor and first floor, with no attic floor listed.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar ('kelder') in the description or features.
Bike Storage
No specific bike storage ('fietsenstalling') or shed ('schuur') is mentioned in the text or features.
Covered Parking
The parking is listed as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), which typically refers to on-street parking, not covered.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
No mention of an electric vehicle charging station ('laadpaal') in the features.
Shed
No shed ('schuur') or external storage building is mentioned in the garden description or features.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot is offered for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot is offered for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a single-family corner house (eengezinswoning) on a private plot with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', indicating freehold ownership rather than leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Since there is no Owners Association for this single-family home, it would not have a Chamber of Commerce registration.
Oa Annual Meeting
No Owners Association exists for this property.
Oa Fees
No Owners Association exists for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Owners Association exists for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No Owners Association exists for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No Owners Association exists for this property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a two-story family home ('eengezinswoning', '2 woonlagen') built in 1960. The layout description describes a ground floor and a '1e verdieping' (first floor), accessed via a standard staircase ('entree, hal'). There is no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
This is a standard single-family home ('hoekwoning') with a private entrance. Intercoms are atypical for this type of housing and are not mentioned in the features list ('Bijzonderheden' or 'Voorzieningen').
Security Cameras
The house is located in a quiet, child-friendly courtyard ('rustig hofje', 'autovrij'). Security cameras are not mentioned and would be highly unusual and uncharacteristic for this specific setting.
Private Entrance
The property is listed as a 'hoekwoning' (corner house) and 'eengezinswoning' (single-family home). The description mentions an 'entree' (entrance) and 'hal' (hallway), confirming a direct, private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The parking is specified as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking). There is no mention of a driveway or a gate. The entrance is likely from a public street or path.
Video Door Phone
There is no mention of a video door phone or advanced entry system in the amenities list. Standard doorbells are the default assumption.
Gated Community
The house is in a 'hofje' (courtyard) which is 'autovrij' (car-free), but it does not describe a gated community with access control (codes, keys). Access appears to be open public path.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has two floors ('2 woonlagen') accessible only by stairs. While there is a bedroom and toilet on the ground floor, the bathroom is located on the first floor ('1e verdieping').
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
The house was built in 1960 and is described as having a standard layout. There is no mention of smart home features or automation systems.
Water Softener
Water softeners are rarely mentioned in standard Dutch listings unless they are a specific selling point, and there is no mention of one here.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing does not mention solar panels in the description or features list.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly states 'Grotendeels dubbelglas', which translates to 'Mostly double glazing'.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Grotendeels dubbelglas' (mostly double glazing) without mentioning triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The heating system is listed as 'Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) specifically a 'HR Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel)' (gas-fired combi boiler), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system in the description or features.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has Energy Label D. It features mostly double glazing and a high-efficiency (HR) gas combi boiler from 2014.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.