Stately Townhouse with Five Bedrooms and Deep Garden in Historic Leiden
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional deep garden of 22 meters with mature trees, including a rare Paw Paw tree, originating from the historic Vreewijk country estate gardens.
- Comprehensive recent renovations including a modern kitchen (2021), two updated bathrooms (2021 and 2025), renewed electrical system (2021), and a new central heating boiler (2020), making the property move in ready.
- Prime location in the quiet and popular Vreewijk neighborhood within walking distance of Leiden's historic center, universities, schools, and train stations.
- Authentic period features preserved including marble floors, stained glass doors, ornamental ceilings, en suite sliding partitions, and decorative woodwork, combined with modern comforts like underfloor heating and solar panels.
- Spacious layout with 189 m² of living space across three floors, offering five bedrooms and two full bathrooms suitable for families or those working from home.
Downsides
- The property is located in a protected cityscape which may restrict future modifications or renovations to the exterior.
- Parking requires a permit system with paid parking, adding ongoing costs and potential inconvenience for residents with multiple vehicles.
- Energy label C indicates moderate energy efficiency despite improvements, and the 2015 solar panels are older technology compared to current options.
- The age clause and asbestos clause will be included in the purchase contract, indicating potential concerns typical of buildings from 1903.
- The freestanding wooden shed has no insulation, limiting its year round utility.
Description
This stately townhouse from 1903 is located on one of the most attractive streets in the popular Vreewijk neighborhood of Leiden. The property offers five bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, and a deep green backyard that originally formed part of the gardens of the Vreewijk country estate. The house combines historical character with contemporary living comfort, making it immediately habitable for new owners.
The exterior of the property reflects the rich architecture typical of the early twentieth century. The facade features beautiful brickwork, a striking front door, tall window frames, and elegant masonry details above the window frames. White accents and authentic ornaments give the facade a stately and timeless appearance. Mature trees along the street contribute to a green and atmospheric streetscape. The property is situated within a protected cityscape, which preserves the historical character of the neighborhood.
Upon entering through the front door, visitors are welcomed by an entrance hall with an original marble floor and a stylish pivot door with cut glass. The ground floor features a spacious extended living room with en suite layout consisting of two living areas separated by a beautiful en suite sliding partition with glass panels. The front room has a classical ceiling and tall windows offering a view of the tree lined Vreewijkstraat. The rear living room is equally spacious and bright. The extension has created an open living kitchen with ample space for a large dining table, from where there is an excellent view of the deep and sunny backyard. A skylight in the roof of the extension ensures pleasant and natural light penetration.
The modern open kitchen was installed in 2021 and is well equipped with a composite countertop, generous workspace, an induction cooktop, microwave, oven, close in boiler, refrigerator, and freezer. The open connection with the living room creates additional atmosphere and conviviality during cooking. The hallway contains a remarkable and authentic fountain, a toilet room fully tiled with marble, and a practical understairs cupboard. The ground floor also features underfloor heating and stylish wooden floors with smoothly plastered walls, indicating high quality finishing throughout.
The first floor is accessed via a beautiful wooden staircase with distinctive wainscoting. This level contains three bedrooms, a generous bathroom, and a laundry room. The front bedroom is pleasantly light and offers a good view of the street and the Trekvliet waterway. The original sliding doors with stained glass and practical built in closets have been preserved in this room. The second front room is ideally suited as a home office space. At the rear, there is a spacious bedroom with built in closets and access to a balcony overlooking the rear gardens. The luxurious and modern bathroom on this floor was renovated in 2021 and features a walk in shower, a vanity unit, and a floating toilet.
The second floor has also been thoroughly renovated by the current owners in recent years. A spacious landing with a large skylight brings plenty of natural light into the stairwell. This level contains two more spacious bedrooms, a modern bathroom completed in 2025, and a storage room housing the central heating boiler from 2020. The rear bedroom has a dormer window with large windows allowing abundant light to enter. This floor also contains the second bathroom, which was completely renewed recently, featuring attractive tiles and a modern appearance. The front bedroom is equally spacious and has, like the other rooms, a robust oak wooden floor and a large Velux skylight that was renewed in 2026.
The backyard is a particularly appealing feature of this property. Originating from the former gardens of the Vreewijk country estate, an important Leiden estate with an extensive landscape park, this is an excellent place to truly relax through gardening or enjoying the sun or pleasant shade from the trees. Notable features include a large pear tree and a rare Paw Paw tree at the back of the garden. The garden measures approximately 22 meters in depth and 5.20 meters in width. A convenient rear path provides access to the Vreewijkstraat. There is also a freestanding wooden shed for storage purposes.
The technical specifications of the property reflect the comprehensive renovations undertaken by the current owners. The electrical system was renewed in 2021. The central heating boiler is a Nefit gas fired combination boiler from 2020, which is owned rather than rented. The property has ten solar panels installed in 2015. Windows feature double glazing and HR glass for improved insulation. The property has an energy label C valid until 2036. A structural report is available for inspection.
The location of the property is excellent. The very quiet Vreewijkstraat with beautiful trees is situated in the popular Vreewijk neighborhood, a short distance from the historic and lively center of Leiden. From the property, there is a good view of the Trekvliet waterway, and residents can walk easily via the Jan van Goyenkade to the pleasant center of Leiden for visits to the weekly market, a museum, cinema, or one of the many restaurants that the Leiden inner city offers. The property is also very centrally located relative to a large selection of good primary and secondary schools, as well as Leiden University. For travel outside the city, Leiden Central Station and Lammenschans Station are reachable within a few cycling minutes. By car, the A4, A44, or N11 highways are accessible in a short time.
Parking in the area is regulated through a permit system with paid parking. The property is connected to fiber optic cable and has various other amenities including mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation, a smoke channel, and TV cable connections.
The property has been assessed by the KCAF (Knowledge Center for Addressing Foundation Problems) and has been classified as having no high foundation risk. This means that according to data available at KCAF, the property has an indication of A, B, or C. The sale will include an age clause and asbestos clause in the purchase contract, which is standard for properties of this age.
In summary, this is an excellently maintained and move ready townhouse with five bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, a deep green backyard, and a unique location in the beloved Vreewijk neighborhood, close to the historic center of Leiden. The combination of authentic details such as marble fireplaces, stained glass doors, ornamental ceilings, and en suite partitions with modern amenities like underfloor heating, solar panels, and updated kitchens and bathrooms makes this a property that offers both character and contemporary comfort.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an inloopdouche (walk-in shower) in the first bathroom and a douche (shower) in the second bathroom.
Bathtub
The description details the bathrooms (inloopdouche, wastafelmeubel, zwevend toilet) but makes no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The 'en-suite' mentioned refers to the living room separation, not a bedroom with an attached bathroom. Bathrooms are located on the landing.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate, fully marble-tiled toilet room on the ground floor mentioned in the description.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom descriptions or features.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a standard inloopdouche (walk-in shower) without indicating it has multiple showerheads or is a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family townhouse, so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family townhouse, so the toilet is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions two separate 'wastafelmeubels' (one in each bathroom) rather than a double sink vanity in a single bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating is explicitly mentioned only for the ground floor (begane grond), not for the bathrooms on the upper floors.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'toegang tot het balkon met uitzicht op de achtergelegen tuinen' (access to the balcony with a view of the back gardens) on the first floor.
Rear Garden
The listing extensively describes a 'diepe groene achtertuin' (deep green rear garden) measuring 122 m², approximately 22 meters deep and 5.20 meters wide, with special trees including a pear tree and rare Paw Paw tree.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned. The description focuses on the façade, street trees, and entrance, suggesting the house opens directly onto the street, typical for urban townhouses in protected cityscapes.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing. The property is described as a 'tussenwoning' (terraced/semi-detached house), which typically doesn't have side gardens.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned. The second floor has dormer windows (dakkapel) and Velux skylights but no indication of outdoor roof space.
Patio
The garden is described as 'parkachtig' (park-like) with trees and originated from an estate landscape park, suggesting a natural garden rather than a paved patio area.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. The property has a detached wooden storage shed (vrijstaande houten berging) but no separate living accommodation.
Waterfront
The listing mentions views of the Trekvliet canal from the front rooms, but the house is on Vreewijkstraat, not directly on the waterfront. It has a water view but is not a waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
The garden has fruit trees (pear tree, Paw Paw tree) but is not described as a vegetable or kitchen garden. It is described as a park-like relaxation space.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected for an urban townhouse in central Leiden.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned or expected for an urban townhouse in central Leiden.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned. The plot is only 201 m² total.
Remarkable Mountain View
Leiden is located in a flat area of the Netherlands; there are no mountains to view.
Remarkable City View
The views described are of the street and the Trekvliet canal at ground level, not a remarkable elevated city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The 22-meter deep park-like garden originated from the Vreewijk estate landscape park. It features mature trees and is visible from the rear living areas and balcony. Described as 'een heerlijke plek' with special trees.
Remarkable Sea View
Leiden is an inland city with no sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned; the water view is of the Trekvliet canal, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The Trekvliet canal is visible from the front, which has historical significance, but it is not described as a dramatic or remarkable landmark view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing or features.
Central Heating
A 'CV-ketel' (Nefit gas combi boiler from 2020) is explicitly listed.
Fireplace
A 'prachtige marmeren schouw' (beautiful marble mantel/fireplace) is mentioned in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
'Stijlvolle houtenvloeren' and 'stoere eikenhouten vloer' (robust oak floor) are explicitly mentioned.
Tiled Floors
An 'originele marmeren vloer' (original marble floor) is in the entrance hall and the toilet is 'volledig met marmer betegeld'.
Laminate Flooring
The floors are described as 'houtenvloeren' and 'eikenhouten vloer', indicating real wood rather than laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned; the description highlights wooden floors and tiled areas.
Underfloor Heating
'Vloerverwarming (begane grond)' is explicitly listed in the description.
Walk In Closet
Only 'inbouwkasten' (built-in closets) are mentioned, not walk-in closets.
Home Office
The second bedroom on the first floor is described as an 'ideale kantoorruimte' (ideal office space).
Skylight
A 'lichtstraat in het dak', 'groot dakraam', and 'Velux-dakraam' are explicitly mentioned.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
'Hoge raampartijen' are mentioned but no specific bay window is described.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned or expected in this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
'Handige inbouwkasten' (handy built-in closets) are mentioned in the front bedroom and back bedroom on the first floor.
French Doors
'Openslaande deuren' leading to the garden are explicitly mentioned.
Ornamental Plasterwork
'Fraaie ornamenten' and 'klassiek plafond' are mentioned, which in a 1903 Dutch townhouse typically refers to ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned; the style is classic and royal.
Modern
While there are modern updates like the kitchen and bathrooms, the overall character of the 1903 townhouse is not modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal, or concrete are described.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, stucco, or arched windows are present.
Classic
The listing explicitly describes 'historische charme', 'authentieke details', 'ornamenten', 'en-suite schuif separations', and a 'marmeren schouw' in a 1903 townhouse.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1903, the property features 'historische charme', 'authentieke details', ornamental ceilings, marble mantelpiece, en-suite sliding doors with stained glass, original marble floors, and is located in a 'beschermd stadsgezicht' (protected cityscape).
Early 20th Century
Built in 1903, explicitly described as 'rijke architectuur uit het begin van de twintigste eeuw' (rich architecture from the beginning of the 20th century) with characteristic brickwork, masonry details above windows, and high windows.
Post War Functional
Built in 1903, this predates both World Wars and has no characteristics of post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
Despite modern renovations (kitchen 2021, bathrooms 2021/2025), the building's architectural style is traditional early 20th century with ornamental details, not modernist.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1903 and is explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Oven
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'oven'.
Microwave
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'magnetron'.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'koelkast'.
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'vriezer'.
Kitchen Island
The layout describes space for a large dining table rather than a central island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly described as an 'open woonkeuken' with an open connection to the living room.
Pantry
No mention of a separate pantry room or walk-in closet in the kitchen area.
Stove
An induction cooktop is mentioned, which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
Explicitly mentioned as 'inductie kookplaat'.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
A 'close-in boiler' is mentioned, which is an under-sink hot water heater, not a boiling water tap like a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family townhouse, not an apartment with shared amenities.
Design Kitchen
Described as a 'modern luxury kitchen' with a composite countertop and high-end finishes.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed/renovated in 2021.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions paid parking and parking permits are available in the area (Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a practical stair cupboard (trapkast), built-in closets (inbouwkasten), and a storage room (berging) on the second floor for the CV boiler.
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
The second floor (2e verdieping) has been fully converted into bedrooms and bathrooms with no separate attic space mentioned. The mansard roof space appears to be integrated into the living areas.
Cellar
No cellar (kelder) is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities or stations are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a freestanding wooden shed (Vrijstaande houten berging) in the garden.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), confirming street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) are available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No monthly rental price for a parking spot is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot sale price is mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a terraced house with full ownership and no mention of a VvE (Homeowners Association).
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) for both parcels.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No Homeowners Association is mentioned.
Oa Annual Meeting
No Homeowners Association is mentioned.
Oa Fees
No Homeowners Association is mentioned.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Homeowners Association is mentioned.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No Homeowners Association is mentioned.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No Homeowners Association is mentioned.
Other Rules
Only standard legal clauses (age and asbestos) are mentioned, no specific property rules.
Open Viewing
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Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Three-story townhouse from 1903 with no mention of an elevator installation
Private Entrance
Townhouse with its own front door described as 'prachtige voordeur' on street level
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate mentioned; backyard accessed via 'achterom' (back path) with no gate described
Gated Community
Property is on public Vreewijkstraat in residential neighborhood, not a gated community
Wheelchair Accessible
1903 townhouse with three floors accessed via wooden staircase, multiple level changes, no accessibility modifications mentioned
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a dedicated laundry room strongly implies that connections for a washing machine are available.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'wasruimte' (laundry room) on the first floor.
High Speed Internet
The listing specifies 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) in the amenities, which guarantees high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features, systems, or devices are mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) in the amenities.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) in the provided amenities.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener, which is highly uncommon in standard Dutch residential real estate.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states '10 zonnepanelen (2015)' and includes solar panels in the features section.
Double Glazing
The listing mentions 'HR++ beglazing' and the features section lists 'dubbel glas en HR-glas'.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing (driedubbel glas). HR++ is typically high-efficiency double glazing, not triple glazing.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' as one of the insulation measures.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2020)' which is a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery (thuisbatterij) anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has mechanical ventilation, a relatively new CV boiler from 2020, completely renewed electrical system in 2021, and achieves Energy Label C. The combination of HR++ glazing, roof insulation, and 10 solar panels contributes to its energy efficiency for a 1903 building.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.