Spacious Terraced Home with Water Views in Gouda's Water- en Grassenbuurt
Key Features
Upsides
- Direct water location with unobstructed views of greenery and water at the rear
- Private driveway and attached garage, which is rare for a terraced house
- Recent maintenance and upgrades including new roof tiles (2022), HR++ windows (2019), and various improvements through 2026
- Spacious living room with characterful high ceilings and exposed wooden beams
- Quiet neighborhood setting with natural surroundings while daily amenities remain accessible
Downsides
- Only three official bedrooms despite the presence of a hobby room that could serve as a fourth
- East-facing garden receives limited evening sun
- Energy label B indicates moderate rather than excellent energy efficiency
- Built in 1976 means older construction standards compared to newly built homes
- Asking price of €4,754 per square meter may be above average for the Gouda area
Description
Located in the desirable Water- en Grassenbuurt neighborhood of Gouda, this terraced house at Trilgras 36 offers a combination of spacious living areas and a picturesque setting directly adjacent to water and parkland. The property occupies a 208 square meter plot and provides 126 square meters of living space along with an additional 18 square meters of indoor utility area. Built in 1976, the residence has been well maintained and updated over the years with modern amenities and improved insulation.
The exterior of the property makes a positive first impression with a neatly maintained front garden and a private driveway leading to the attached garage. This feature is particularly notable for a terraced house, as it provides dedicated off-street parking for one vehicle and secure storage space. The garage has been practically arranged with connections for a washing machine and dryer, effectively serving as a utility room while still offering ample space for storage, bicycles, or hobby activities.
Entering the home through the front door, you arrive in a hallway that provides access to the ground floor toilet, the staircase to the first floor, the garage, and the main living areas. The ground floor features a light tile floor that extends throughout the entire level, contributing to a cohesive and well-maintained appearance.
The living room is situated at the rear of the property and benefits from characteristic high ceilings with exposed wooden beams that create an immediate sense of space and character. Large windows and a sliding patio door allow abundant natural light to fill the room while framing views of the garden and the water beyond. The dimensions of 6.11 meters by 4.02 meters provide ample room for both a comfortable seating area and a generous dining table. The orientation toward the rear ensures that the main living space enjoys the peaceful views that define this property.
At the front of the ground floor, the modern open kitchen has been arranged in a practical U-shaped layout. The kitchen features a dark color scheme complemented by light Corian worktops. Included appliances comprise an induction cooktop, a grill plate, an extractor hood, a combination microwave, and a dishwasher. The kitchen offers substantial workspace and storage capacity, with sufficient room to accommodate a breakfast table for casual meals.
The first floor contains three bedrooms, a bathroom, and an additional hobby room. All three bedrooms are generously proportioned and feature large windows that ensure good natural light. The largest bedroom measures 3.65 meters by 3.89 meters, while the second bedroom is 3.65 meters by 3.28 meters. The third bedroom, at 2.90 meters by 3.02 meters, could serve as a child's room, a home office, or a dressing room depending on the needs of the occupants.
The hobby room at the front of the first floor features a dormer window installed in 2000 and measures 4.75 meters by 2.33 meters. This flexible space presents opportunities for working from home, pursuing hobbies, or creating an additional sleeping area if required.
The bathroom on this floor has been finished in light tones and is equipped with a vanity unit, a toilet, a design radiator, and a shower enclosure. The practical layout and neat finishing make this a complete and functional space.
A door on the first floor landing provides access to the attic, which serves as a practical storage area for seasonal items and other belongings.
The rear garden is undoubtedly one of the standout features of this property. Measuring 42 square meters with a depth of 8 meters and a width of 5.20 meters, the garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with a combination of paving, greenery, and multiple seating areas. The direct adjacency to the water ensures a high degree of tranquility and privacy that is uncommon in residential neighborhoods. A spacious wooden deck at the water's edge provides an ideal spot for outdoor relaxation and enjoyment of the natural surroundings. The east-facing orientation means the garden receives morning and early afternoon sun.
From a technical perspective, the property has received several significant upgrades in recent years. The window frames are plastic with HR++ glazing installed in 2019. The roof tiles were renewed in 2022, the same year that crawl space insulation and rear fascia painting were completed. The attic floor was insulated in 2023. More recently, the front fascia and dormer were painted in 2025, the ground floor toilet was updated in 2025, and the garage side door was replaced with a plastic frame in 2026. The heating system is an Intergas HR gas combination boiler from 2021, which is owned by the property owner.
The property sits on its own land (volle eigendom) and holds energy label B, reflecting the insulation improvements that have been made. Additional features include fiberglass internet connectivity and mechanical ventilation.
The Water- en Grassenbuurt is a residential area known for its proximity to green spaces and waterways, offering residents a peaceful living environment while maintaining convenient access to daily amenities. The free views at the rear of the property, looking out over greenery and water, are a distinctive characteristic that sets this home apart from typical residential properties.
With five rooms including three bedrooms, one bathroom, and one separate toilet, this property accommodates family living while offering flexibility for home office use or other lifestyle needs. The combination of private parking, a garage, water views, and recent maintenance updates presents a well-rounded residential opportunity in Gouda.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
A bathtub is not listed among the bathroom facilities; only a shower cabin is mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a single bathroom on the first floor accessible from the landing, not directly connected to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate ground floor toilet installed in 2025, and lists '1 apart toilet' in the features.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description or features list.
Rain Shower
No specific mention of a rain shower is made; agents typically highlight this luxury feature if present.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in singular form, implying a standard single shower.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), so the shower is private to the household.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilets are private to the household.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een wastafelmeubel' (a single washbasin cabinet), indicating there is only one sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
There is no mention of floor heating in the bathroom. Only crawl space and attic floor insulation are listed.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a dormer window (dakkapel) but no balcony.
Rear Garden
Explicitly mentions a beautifully landscaped rear garden (achtertuin) of 42 m².
Front Garden
Explicitly mentions a well-maintained front garden (voortuin).
Terrace
Mentions a spacious wooden deck terrace (vlonderterras) at the water side.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a standard storage attic (zolder), no rooftop terrace.
Patio
The wooden deck terrace (vlonderterras) serves as a paved outdoor sitting area.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located directly on the water at the rear.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Located in Gouda, a flat area with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in a quiet residential area near a park and water, with no city view described.
Remarkable Garden View
Described as having a free, unobstructed view of greenery and water from the rear.
Remarkable Sea View
Gouda is inland, making a sea view impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned or possible in this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The features section explicitly lists a CV-ketel and specifies an Intergas HR combi boiler from 2021.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the living room or anywhere else in the property.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies a light tile floor on the ground floor, with no mention of hardwood.
Tiled Floors
The description explicitly states that a light tile floor continues throughout the entire ground floor.
Walk In Closet
Bedrooms are described as spacious with large windows, but there is no mention of a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing describes a hobby room that offers extra possibilities for working from home.
Skylight
There is a dormer window mentioned, but no specific skylight is listed.
Exposed Beams
The living room is described as having high ceilings with visible wooden beams.
Bay Window
Large windows and a sliding door are mentioned, but there is no mention of a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard row house with no mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The bedrooms are mentioned but there is no specific reference to built-in wardrobes.
French Doors
A sliding patio door is mentioned, but not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
There is no mention of ornamental plasterwork, stucco decorations, or ceiling roses.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Light colors are mentioned in the bathroom and kitchen countertops, but there is no specific mention of Scandinavian design elements like light woods or minimalist decor.
Modern
The listing explicitly describes a 'moderne open keuken', updated features like HR++ glass (2019), new roof tiles (2022), and a recently renovated toilet (2025).
Industrial
There are no descriptions of industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete, steel fixtures, or raw finishes.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta tiles, arched doorways, or warm earthy color palettes are mentioned.
Classic
The home is a 1976 row house with characteristic high ceilings and visible wooden beams, giving it a somewhat classic or traditional feel mixed with modern updates.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1976, it is a standard terraced house, not a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1976, it does not represent an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
Built in 1976 as a terraced house, typical of the post-war functional building period.
Modernist
Recently renovated with modern features like an open kitchen and plastic frames, but the base structure is from 1976.
Newly Build
Listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1976, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
Listing explicitly mentions a 'combi-magnetron' (combi-microwave).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen has a U-shaped layout ('U-opstelling') with space for a breakfast table, but no island is described.
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly describes it as a 'moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen) with an 'open indeling' (open layout).
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the description or features list.
Stove
Listing explicitly mentions an 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop/stove).
Induction Stove
Listing explicitly specifies an 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the list of kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (such as a Quooker) is mentioned in the description or features.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor is mentioned; a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) is listed instead.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), meaning the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern with a dark color scheme and light Corian worktops, indicating a mid-to-high-end design finish.
New Kitchen
The exact age of the kitchen is not provided. While described as 'modern', specific renovation years are listed for other parts of the house (e.g., 2025, 2022) but not the kitchen, suggesting it is not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'eigen oprit met parkeergelegenheid' (own driveway with parking) and features indicate 'Op eigen terrein'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'bergzolder' (storage attic) for storing seasonal items.
Garage
The listing mentions 'inpandige garage' (integrated garage) and features confirm 'Aangebouwde stenen garage'.
Double Garage
Features section states 'Capaciteit 1 auto', indicating it is a single garage.
Attic
The listing has a dedicated 'Zolder' (attic) section describing a 'praktische bergzolder'.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a 'kruipruimte' (crawl space) is referenced for insulation.
Bike Storage
The garage is described as having space for 'fietsen' (bicycles) among other storage uses.
Covered Parking
The attached garage provides covered parking for one vehicle.
Underground Parking
This is a 1976 terraced house with its own driveway and garage; no underground parking is mentioned or expected.
Workshop
The listing mentions a 'hobbyruimte' (hobby room) and the garage is described as suitable for 'hobby's'.
Shed
No separate shed (schuurtje) is mentioned in the listing or features.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No information about renting a separate parking spot is provided; the property has its own parking.
Parkspot Sale Price
No information about purchasing a separate parking spot is provided; parking is included on the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a terraced house (tussenwoning) on its own ground, and there is no mention of a VvE (Owners Association) in the details, which is standard for this type of property unless shared elements exist.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Gelegen op eigen grond' (located on own ground), meaning it is freehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Not mentioned in the listing.
Intercom
Not mentioned in the listing.
Alarm System
Not mentioned in the listing.
Security Cameras
Not mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
It is a single-family terraced house with its own front door and driveway.
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned; only a driveway and garage are listed.
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
Not mentioned; only standard plastic window frames (kunststof kozijnen) are specified.
Gated Community
Listed as being in a regular residential neighborhood (woonwijk), not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property has three living levels accessed via stairs, with the bathroom and bedrooms located on the first floor.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions connections for a washing machine, but does not state that the appliance itself is included in the sale.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states the garage has 'aansluitingen voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connections).
Laundry Room
The washing machine connections are located in the garage, which is not a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
The listing mentions connections for a dryer, but does not state that the appliance itself is included.
High Speed Internet
Fibre optic cable (glasvezelkabel) is listed as a facility, which inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly lists 'Glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) under provisions.
Ventilation System
The features section explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) under provisions.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels anywhere in the description or features list.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the property has 'HR++ glas' and lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) in the features section.
Triple Glazing
The windows are specified as HR++ glass, which is high-performance double glazing, not triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not mentioned in the text or the specific 'Isolatie' features list, which only notes roof, double glazing, and floor insulation.
Floor Insulation
The listing mentions 'Kruipruimte isolatie 2022', 'Vloer vliering geïsoleerd 2023', and explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' in the features.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the energy/isolation features section.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly described as a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas HR from 2021), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or any form of energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes mechanical ventilation, modern plastic window frames, and a recent high-efficiency boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.