Completely Renovated Sustainable Bungalow with Mezzanine and South-Facing Garden

This semi-detached bungalow located in the De Kooy district of Papendrecht underwent a complete renovation and sustainability upgrade in 2024 and 2025. Originally constructed in 1975, the property has been transformed into a modern, gas-free residence that meets current standards for energy efficiency and comfortable living. The home achieves an A++ energy rating thanks to the installation of a Daikin heat pump, twenty-two solar panels, and comprehensive insulation throughout the structure. The estimated energy costs for 2025 are projected to be nearly zero euros, making this an exceptionally economical home to maintain.

The entrance hall provides a bright and welcoming arrival with a skylight overhead that brings natural light into the space. The walls feature wallpaper combined with stylish acoustic panels that cleverly conceal a door. A practical built-in closet offers storage for coats and shoes. From the hall, residents can access the toilet room, the utility room, the meter cupboard, and the living room. The flooring throughout consists of high-quality PVC with underfloor heating installed beneath it.

The meter cupboard was completely renewed in 2024 as part of the electrical overhaul. The installation includes fourteen circuit groups, three residual current devices, and one main residual current device. All electrical outlets in the home have been properly grounded to meet modern safety standards.

The toilet room is partially tiled and equipped with a wall-mounted toilet and a washbasin with an attractive basin. Mechanical ventilation ensures proper air circulation in this compact space.

The living room stands out for its spacious layout and the presence of a mezzanine level above, which creates a sense of openness and verticality rarely found in bungalow-style homes. The room features a conservatory area and a sunken seating area that adds character to the space. A wood-burning fireplace with automatic fans provides additional warmth and ambiance on cooler evenings. Large sliding doors at the rear connect the interior seamlessly with the garden. Smoothly plastered walls and underfloor heating throughout complete this comfortable living space.

The mezzanine level is accessible via an attractive staircase in the living room. This elevated area currently serves as a home office and offers a unique vantage point overlooking the main living space below. Large windows flood the space with light, and a door provides direct access to a front-facing balcony. The walls are smoothly plastered and the flooring matches the PVC used on the ground floor.

The open kitchen is designed with a large cooking island and a coffee bar, creating a modern and luxurious appearance. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped with an induction cooktop featuring integrated extraction, a Quooker instant boiling water tap, an electric boiler, an oven, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and a freezer. Multiple windows ensure ample natural light falls on the work surfaces. The walls are smoothly plastered and the PVC flooring continues from the living room without any thresholds, with underfloor heating beneath.

The utility room is accessible from the entrance hall and houses the technical installations including the Daikin heat pump installed in 2024 and the 230-liter electric boiler. Connections for a washing machine and dryer are conveniently located here. The room has a skylight, underfloor heating, and a door that opens directly to the driveway for easy access.

A long hallway on the ground floor connects the various rooms and emphasizes the single-floor, life-cycle adaptable character of the home. Multiple built-in closets provide additional storage space and a skylight brings in natural daylight. This hallway leads to the bathroom and the two bedrooms. The entire hallway has underfloor heating.

The first bedroom is located on the ground floor and features a practical built-in closet and air conditioning for optimal sleeping comfort. A sliding door provides direct access to the backyard, creating an indoor-outdoor living experience. The window frames are made of plastic with triple glazing rated HR+++ for maximum thermal insulation.

The second bedroom on the ground floor is very generously proportioned and, according to the current layout, can easily be divided into two separate rooms. This room benefits from an extra-high ceiling thanks to the roof structure that was raised in 2024. Like the first bedroom, this room has plastic window frames with triple glazing.

The luxurious bathroom is fully tiled and appointed with a freestanding bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a double vanity unit. An electrically operated skylight with a rain sensor provides ventilation and natural light. Underfloor heating, illuminated niches for toiletries, a second wall-mounted toilet, and mechanical ventilation complete this well-appointed space.

The front garden faces north and is practically laid out with decorative paving and green plant borders. The spacious driveway offers parking space for two vehicles on the property. A water connection is available for garden maintenance.

The south-facing backyard was recently designed and creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a vacation residence. The outdoor space features decorative paving, artificial grass, gravel, and modern corten steel elements surrounded by attractive planting. A particular highlight is the cozy sunken seating area, an ideal spot for long summer evenings around a crackling fire pit. A rear access path makes the garden easily reachable by bicycle. An outdoor tap and electrical points make this garden fully functional.

A freestanding wooden shed in the backyard has a notable ridge height and is equipped with electricity, providing excellent storage possibilities.

The property features facades that were cleaned and impregnated in 2024, and the window frames are largely maintenance-free. The location offers a quiet, almost park-like setting while remaining conveniently close to the center of Papendrecht. The flexible layout allows for the creation of a third bedroom on the ground floor and a fourth bedroom on the mezzanine level if desired, making this home adaptable to various household compositions.