Well-Maintained Corner Family Home with Solar Panels and Spacious Layout Near Sittard Centre
Key Features
Upsides
- 15 solar panels installed in 2019 significantly reduce electricity costs and increase energy efficiency
- Corner house position (hoekwoning) provides more natural light and potentially better ventilation compared to middle terraced houses
- Spacious open-plan kitchen with doors opening to the garden creates excellent indoor-outdoor living flow
- Air conditioning installed in both living room and master bedroom, offering comfort during warm periods
- Location within walking distance of centre, schools, shops, and public transport, with NS station 10 minutes by bicycle
Downsides
- Only roof insulation mentioned
- walls and floors are not insulated, limiting overall energy efficiency
- Single-glazed wooden front door does not meet modern insulation standards
- Garage access is narrow and only suitable for small cars, which may limit parking options
- Energy label C is moderate
- more modern homes achieve A or B ratings
- Single bathroom with only a bath, no separate shower facility mentioned
Description
This well-maintained corner family home is situated on the popular Vrangendael in Sittard, offering generous living space both on the ground floor and the first floor thanks to a substantial annex extension. Built in 1953, the property has been finished in a bright, modern colour scheme throughout, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for the whole family.
The total living area measures approximately 112 square metres, situated on a plot of 222 square metres with a volume of 430 cubic metres. With three bedrooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen, air conditioning units, and 15 solar panels installed in 2019, this home provides excellent living comfort for a family.
The ground floor entrance hall features a parquet floor, a toilet with a floating closet, and the meter cupboard equipped with 5 circuit groups and an earth leakage switch. From the hall, you enter the cosy L-shaped living room, which also has a parquet floor and an air conditioning unit for year-round comfort. The very spacious open-plan kitchen is fitted with a T-shaped kitchen installation and includes the following built-in appliances: a 5-burner gas hob, extractor hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven. The kitchen features doors opening to the garden with a fly screen door, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor living during the warmer months. A utility room with tiled flooring provides access to the cellar and additional storage.
The property also includes a useful cellar/storage space with its own additional fuse box (8 circuit groups), providing excellent storage possibilities.
Stairs with carpet covering lead to the first floor, where the landing with fitted carpet provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. The entire first floor features laminate flooring. The largest bedroom is located in the annex extension and benefits from a neighbouring walk-in wardrobe, air conditioning, and a built-in wall cupboard. The complete bathroom is equipped with a bath, a floating closet, and a washbasin.
A folding loft ladder provides access to the loft storage space on the second floor.
The low-maintenance rear garden enjoys excellent sun exposure facing east, featuring a terrace, a covered outdoor area, and a washbasin. The garden provides access to the garage, which has an electrically operated sectional door. The garage has been split into two sections, accommodating only a narrow car.
The property is ideally located near the centre of Sittard, within walking distance of schools, shops, and public transport. The main roads are accessible by car within 10 minutes, and Sittard train station is approximately 10 minutes by bicycle. The location combines residential tranquility with everyday conveniences.
The property is equipped with roof insulation and wooden window frames with HR++ double glazing. The wooden front door has single glazing. Two of the three bedrooms have fly screens on the windows. The central heating system is a Bosch gas-fired combination boiler from 2011, owned by the current owners. The property holds an energy label C.
Parking is available on the private driveway and on the public road. The property is registered in the land registry under SITTARD B 3543, with full ownership status. Acceptance of the property is by mutual agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
No shower is mentioned in the listing. The bathroom is described as having only a bathtub (ligbad), floating toilet, and sink.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly states 'Complete badkamer met ligbad' (complete bathroom with bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
Only one bathroom is mentioned, accessible from the landing/hallway, not directly from any bedroom.
Guest Toilet
A separate toilet with floating closet is mentioned on the ground floor (hal with 'toilet met zwevend closet'), distinct from the bathroom toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Rain Shower
No shower of any type is mentioned in the listing.
Double Shower
No shower is mentioned in the listing at all.
Shared Shower
No shower is mentioned in the listing at all.
Shared Toilet
The bathroom contains a toilet (zwevend closet) alongside the bathtub and sink, meaning the toilet is shared within the bathroom. The ground floor also has a separate toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een wastafel' (one sink) in the bathroom, not two separate sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of heated floors in the bathroom or anywhere in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of any balcony in listing.
Rear Garden
The description explicitly mentions a 'onderhoudsvriendelijke achtertuin' (low-maintenance rear garden) with terrace, overhang, and washbasin.
Front Garden
The features section lists both 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (back garden and front garden).
Terrace
The rear garden is described as having a 'terras' (terrace) directly.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned; the only outdoor areas are the front and rear gardens.
Patio
The terrace in the rear garden alongside the overhang overlaps with patio concept.
Veranda
The garden includes an 'overkapping' (overhang/pergola structure), which functions as a veranda-like covered outdoor space.
Guest House
No guest house or annexe is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
Property is near the center of Sittard; no water body or waterfront mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable plot is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities; this is a standard urban family home.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of any small livestock such as chickens, rabbits, etc.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in this urban family home listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court or sports court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
This is a flat Netherlands location; no mountain views are mentioned or expected.
Remarkable City View
Property is in a residential area near the city center; no notable city views are highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
The rear garden has good eastern sun exposure and includes a terrace and overhang, making it a pleasant feature but not exceptional.
Remarkable Sea View
Sittard is inland; no sea or coastal views are mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned or relevant to this Sittard listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No notable landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is explicitly mentioned for both the L-shaped living room and the master bedroom in the extension.
Central Heating
The property has a Bosch combination boiler (gas-fueled) from 2011, which is a central heating system. This is explicitly mentioned in the listing.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace anywhere in the property description.
Hardwood Floors
Parquet flooring (parketvloer) is explicitly mentioned in both the entrance hall and the living room.
Tiled Floors
Tiled flooring (tegelvloer) is explicitly mentioned in the laundry room (wasruimte).
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring (laminaatvloer) is explicitly mentioned covering the entire first floor.
Carpeted Floors
Carpet flooring (tapijtvloer) is explicitly mentioned on the landing (overloop) of the first floor.
Underfloor Heating
There is no mention of underfloor heating anywhere in the property description.
Walk In Closet
The largest bedroom is located in the extension and has an adjacent spacious dressing room (kleedkamer), which serves a similar function to a walk-in closet.
Home Office
There is no specific mention of a home office space in the listing. While one of the three bedrooms could potentially be used as a home office, no dedicated workspace is highlighted.
Skylight
There is no mention of skylights anywhere in the property description. The upper level consists of a carpeted landing, three bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the property listing.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window anywhere in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
There is absolutely no mention of a pool in this property listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is absolutely no mention of a sauna in this property listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The master bedroom mentions a wall cabinet (muurkast), which could be considered built-in storage or wardrobe space. However, the listing describes a separate dressing room (kleedkamer) rather than built-in wardrobes specifically.
French Doors
The kitchen features openslaande tuindeuren (French doors/patio doors) with a screen door (hordeur), providing access to the garden. In Dutch real estate terminology, this typically refers to French-style double doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
There is no mention of ornamental plasterwork or decorative ceilings in the property description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions a light, modern color scheme (lichte, moderne kleurstelling), which has some Scandinavian influence. However, the overall character is a traditional Dutch family home from 1953 with parquet floors and other classic elements, making the style a mix rather than predominantly Scandinavian.
Modern
The property features multiple modern updates: 15 solar panels from 2019, air conditioning in living room and master bedroom, a neat kitchen with modern appliances (5-burner gas cooktop, extractor, dishwasher, oven), HR++ glazing, and an updated color scheme. The central heating is a 2011 Bosch combi-boiler.
Industrial
There are no industrial elements mentioned in this listing. The property is described as a traditionally built family home from 1953 with classic features like parquet floors, located in a residential area.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean style elements mentioned. The property is located in Sittard, Netherlands, with a traditionally Dutch design and a garden oriented to the east for sun exposure.
Classic
The property was built in 1953 and retains classic elements such as parquet flooring in the hall and living room, wooden window frames, and a traditional house layout. However, modern updates have been made, creating a mix of classic and contemporary styles.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1953, a post-war period, it is not a particularly traditional or historic architectural style. The description notes a 'lichte, moderne kleurstelling' (light, modern color scheme) indicating modernization rather than preservation of historic character.
Early 20th Century
The building year 1953 places it in the post-war period, not the early 20th century. Early 20th century Dutch homes (jaren-30) are typically 1930s builds. This 1953 build is clearly post-war.
Post War Functional
Built in 1953, this is a post-war family home. It follows a functional layout typical of that era: standard 3-bedroom arrangement, basic construction with some insulation upgrades since.
Modernist
The listing mentions renovation to 'een lichte, moderne kleurstelling' (light, modern color scheme), but the structure itself (1953, zadeldak, houten kozijnen) does not correspond to a modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1953. It is nearly 72 years old at the time of this listing and cannot be considered newly built, regardless of maintenance quality.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Dishwasher (vaatwasser) is explicitly mentioned as part of the kitchen appliances in the T-shaped kitchen installation.
Oven
Oven is explicitly mentioned as one of the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
Microwave is not mentioned anywhere in the listing description.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator (koelkast) is explicitly listed as part of the kitchen appliances.
Freezer
Freezer is not mentioned in the listing. Only a refrigerator is specified.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as having a T-shaped layout (T-opstelling), but no island is mentioned. The layout suggests a traditional fitted kitchen rather than one with an island.
Stove
A 5-burner gas cooktop (5 pits gaskookplaat) is explicitly mentioned.
Induction Stove
The listing specifically mentions a gas cooktop, not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned in the listing description.
Downdraft Extractor
Only a standard extraction hood (afzuiging) is mentioned, no downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning) and no shared kitchen arrangement is indicated.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'netjes' (neat) and well-maintained with a T-shaped layout, but there is no explicit mention of it being a designer or high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen appears well-maintained and tidy, but no explicit information about the age or recent renovation of the kitchen is provided.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren' and garage with capacity for 1 car.
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'provisiekelder' (pantry cellar) with extra circuit breaker (8 groups) and 'wasruimte' (laundry room). Also 8 m² 'overige inpandige ruimte' is listed.
Garage
Listing states 'Garage: Vrijstaande stenen garage' with capacity for 1 car, described as currently split into 2 parts.
Automatic Garage Door
Description states 'Garage met een electrische sectionaalpoort'. Description confirms 'elektrische deur' under garage features.
Double Garage
Garage has capacity for only 1 car and is currently split into 2 parts, only accessible with a narrow car, indicating it is not a double garage.
Attic
Listing mentions '2de verdieping: Met trapladder bereikbare vliering' (attic accessible via loft ladder).
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'Kelder: Provisiekelder met extra groepenkast (8 groepen)'.
Covered Parking
The garage is a 'vrijstaande stenen garage' providing covered parking for 1 car.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking facilities.
Shed
No separate shed is mentioned. The listing describes garden with terrace, canopy ('overkapping'), and sink ('spoelbak') but not a dedicated shed building.
Street Parking Free
Listing mentions 'openbaar parkeren' available. However, free vs permit parking cannot be confirmed for this specific street without local knowledge.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family corner house (eengezinswoning, hoekwoning) with its own land (perceel 222 m²) and a separate garage. No 'Vereniging van Eigenaren' (VvE) is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Typically, freehold single-family homes in the Netherlands do not have an owners association unless they are part of a complex with shared areas.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership/freehold). This confirms it is not leasehold.
Other Rules
No HOA rules or community regulations are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator mentioned in the listing. The house has 2 floors plus a vliering accessible via a ladder, indicating vertical access is via stairs only.
Intercom
No intercom system mentioned in the description or listed features.
Alarm System
No alarm system mentioned in the property description or features.
Security Cameras
No security cameras mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Gate
The garage has an electric sectional door, but this is not an automatic gate for the property entrance. No automatic gate mentioned for the driveway.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone mentioned in the description or features.
Security Door Window Hardware
Listing mentions wooden frames with HR++ glass and wooden front door with single glass. No mention of security hardware or reinforced features.
Gated Community
Located on 'rustige weg in woonwijk' (quiet street in residential area), no mention of gated or controlled access.
Wheelchair Accessible
House has a cellar, stairs to first floor, narrow garage only accessible with small cars. No mention of accessibility adaptations.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
A dedicated 'Wasruimte' (laundry room) is present, which typically includes plumbing connections for a washing machine. This is standard for Dutch homes with designated laundry spaces.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'Wasruimte met tegelvloer en toegang tot de kelder' (laundry room with tiled floor and access to the basement) on the ground floor.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or condensing unit anywhere in the listing description.
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned such as smart thermostats, automated lighting, or connected systems.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener or water treatment system.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly mentions 15 zonnepanelen (2019).
Double Glazing
Listing mentions 'Houten kozijnen met HR++ glas', which is double glazing.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. HR++ glass indicates double glazing, not triple.
Roof Insulation
Listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
No mention of heat pump. Only a Bosch CV-ketel (gas combi-boiler) from 2011 is listed.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage. Only solar panels are mentioned, without battery storage.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.