Characteristically Charming: Modernized Historic Townhouse in Gouda City Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent central location in Gouda's historic center with shops, restaurants, and public transportation nearby
- Modern and move-in ready interior with contemporary finishes and fixtures throughout
- Impressive energy efficiency with an A rating, featuring comprehensive insulation (roof, walls, floor, and double glazing)
- Two spacious bedrooms with abundant natural light and modern flooring
- Characteristic historic facade combined with contemporary interior design
Downsides
- Very small north-facing backyard of only 5 m², offering limited outdoor space
- No energy consumption data available as the property was previously rented out
- Various protective clauses included (non-self-occupation, age, and asbestos clauses)
- Paid parking in the area, requiring a resident's permit from the municipality
- Building dating back to 1600 may present unforeseen maintenance issues despite recent renovations
Description
This charming townhouse is situated in the historic center of Gouda at Walestraat 15, offering a surprisingly spacious living area of approximately 80 m². Behind its characteristic facade lies a modern home featuring a light-filled through-lounge, an open kitchen, two generous bedrooms, and a low-maintenance city garden.
The property has been finished in a calm and contemporary style with light wall finishes, modern flooring, and sleek materials. The combination of the characteristic exterior and modern interior makes this home particularly attractive for first-time buyers, couples, and city enthusiasts who desire central living.
Located within a short distance from shops, restaurants, Gouda station, and various other amenities, this property offers peaceful living while having all the conveniences of the city center within easy reach. A parking permit for residents can be requested through the Municipality of Gouda.
Upon entering the ground floor, you'll find the entrance hall with meter cupboard, toilet room, and practical storage closet. The hall leads directly to the open kitchen and living room. At the front of the property is the modern open kitchen in a straight layout. The kitchen features white fronts, a dark worktop, and stainless steel details, creating a timeless appearance. The space offers ample workspace and storage, and includes various built-in appliances such as a gas hob, extractor hood, and sink. The sleek finish in combination with the industrial concrete-look flooring gives the space a modern appearance.
The living room faces the garden and benefits from pleasant natural light thanks to the large windows and French doors leading to the garden. The light walls, soft color tones, and spacious layout create a calm and inviting atmosphere. There is sufficient space for both a generous sitting area and a dining area. The wide layout and open character make this a pleasant living space.
The first floor accommodates two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom, and various practical storage spaces. The bedroom at the front is generously proportioned and features large windows that allow plenty of natural daylight. The room is finished with light walls and a modern gray-tinted laminate floor, creating a calm and well-maintained appearance.
The second bedroom at the rear also enjoys pleasant natural light and is excellently suited as a bedroom, office, or hobby room.
The bathroom is sleek and modern with large white wall tiles and a neutral finish. The room features a shower, washbasin furniture, and a radiator. Thanks to the light color scheme, the bathroom looks fresh and spacious.
On the landing, you'll find a practical central heating cupboard and additional storage space.
The low-maintenance city garden forms a pleasant extension of the living room. The garden is laid with decorative gravel and offers sufficient space for a cozy seating area. Thanks to its sheltered position, you can sit outside in peace. The green ivy provides a natural and attractive finish and contributes to a green and sheltered overall appearance.
The property features several notable characteristics: it's located in the center of Gouda with a living area of approximately 80 m², is move-in ready, has a modern open kitchen, a light-filled living room facing the garden, two spacious bedrooms, a sleek bathroom, a low-maintenance city garden, a characteristic facade, and is close to shops, restaurants, and the station.
Additional information includes that the property was previously rented and not occupied by the owner; therefore, no completed questionnaires or energy annual statements are available. A non-self-occupation clause, age clause, and asbestos clause will be included in the purchase agreement.
The property has an energy label A, indicating excellent energy efficiency. It is insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and is fully insulated. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler, which is owned by the property.
The total property size is 63 m² with a volume of 282 m³. The property is a terraced house with existing construction dating back to 1600 and is located in a protected city or village area. It has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing. The property is under full ownership.
The backyard is only 5 m² (2.00 meters deep and 2.67 meters wide) and faces north. Parking in the area is paid parking with the possibility to request a resident's parking permit.
This property offers a unique opportunity to live in the historic center of Gouda in a move-in ready home that combines historical charm with modern comfort. The central location provides easy access to all urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful residential atmosphere. The asking price for this property is €369,500 (buyer's costs additional), which translates to approximately €4,619 per m².
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The text explicitly states under 'Badkamervoorzieningen' that there is a 'Douche' and in the description 'De ruimte beschikt over een douche'.
Bathtub
The listing describes the bathroom facilities as a shower and sink, with no mention of a bathtub (bad/ligbad) in the detailed description or feature list.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes the bathroom located on the first floor landing, serving the two bedrooms, rather than being directly accessible from within a single bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '1 apart toilet' in the features and describes a 'toiletruimte' on the ground floor in the layout section.
Heated Towel Rail
The text mentions a 'radiator' in the bathroom, but does not specify if it is a heated towel rail (handdoekenradiator) or a standard wall radiator.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom description or feature list.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a shower but does not specify it is a 'rain shower' or 'regendouche'.
Double Shower
The listing indicates only one shower ('Douche en wastafel'), with no details suggesting it is a double or multi-head setup.
Shared Shower
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), not a shared living facility. The shower is private to the household.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is part of a single-family home and is not shared between separate unrelated households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular), implying a single sink rather than a double sink setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing mentions 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) but does not mention 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) in the energy or layout sections.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'onderhoudsvriendelijke stadstuin' and specifies a 5 m² rear garden.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
The description mentions a garden with gravel and a seating area, but does not specifically mention a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
Although the property has a flat roof, no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
The garden is laid with decorative gravel ('siergrind') rather than a paved patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The property is a single-family townhouse with no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
No waterfront location is mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
The garden is described as low-maintenance with gravel, not a functional kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present in this city center property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
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.
Remarkable Mountain View
Gouda is in the flat Netherlands and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in the historic center, but no specific remarkable city view is highlighted in the text.
Remarkable Garden View
The rear garden is only 5 m², which is too small to be considered remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Gouda is an inland city with no sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned for this specific address.
Remarkable Landmark View
It is in a protected cityscape, but no specific landmark view is described.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The listing specifies a 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Gas gestookt combiketel'.
Fireplace
No fireplace or wood stove is mentioned in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing mentions a 'betonlook vloer' (concrete-look floor) and 'laminaatvloer' (laminate), but no hardwood floors.
Laminate Flooring
The bedrooms are explicitly described as having a 'grijstinten laminaatvloer' (grey-tinted laminate floor).
Carpeted Floors
The description highlights 'moderne vloeren' (modern floors), specifically laminate and concrete-look, with no mention of carpet.
Walk In Closet
The bedrooms are described as spacious, but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The listing states the second bedroom is *suitable* as a work room ('geschikt als ... werkkamer'), implying it is currently a bedroom and not a dedicated home office.
Exposed Beams
The interior is described as having a 'strakke afwerking' (sleek finish) and 'lichte wanden' (light walls), making exposed beams unlikely.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the layout description.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is an 80 m² townhouse; a private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Built-in wardrobes are not mentioned; only a 'praktische bergkast' (practical storage cupboard) on the ground floor is listed.
French Doors
The listing explicitly mentions 'openslaande deuren naar de tuin' (french doors/patio doors to the garden) in the living room.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The interior style is described as 'strak' (sleek) and modern, with no mention of ornamental plasterwork or stucco ornaments.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a light, modern interior with neutral tones, but specifically highlights an 'industrial' floor, making a pure Scandinavian style classification inaccurate.
Modern
The listing explicitly describes the interior as a 'modern woning' with a modern open kitchen, sleek materials, and contemporary finishes, contrasting with the historic exterior.
Industrial
The living room is described as having an 'industriële betonlook vloer' (industrial concrete-look floor) and stainless steel details.
Mediterranean
There are no features, colors, or materials described that suggest a Mediterranean style (e.g., terracotta, warm colors, arches).
Classic
The property is a townhouse from 1600 located in a protected cityscape with a 'karakteristieke gevel' (characteristic facade), even though the interior is modern.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Does this building represents a traditional or historic style?
Early 20th Century
Does this building represents an early 20th century building style? In countries like the Netherlands buildings to which this applies are sometimes called things like a 'jaren-30 woning'
Post War Functional
Does this building represents a post war building style, that had to be functional and mass produces for the rapid increase in population numbers?
Modernist
Does this building represents a modern building style?
Newly Build
Does this building looks like it was newly build?
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing specifies a 'rechte opstelling' (straight arrangement), which means the kitchen is installed against a wall, indicating no island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states 'open keuken' (open kitchen) and describes the flow from the hall to the kitchen and living room.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a 'gaskookplaat' (gas hob).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies a 'gaskookplaat' (gas hob), not an induction stove.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a standalone townhouse ('stadswoning'), not a shared living complex.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern with stylish details like an industrial concrete-look floor and stainless steel, but it has a basic straight layout and lacks high-end brand specifications.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' and the house is 'instapklaar' (move-in ready) despite being built in 1600, suggesting a renovation, but no installation date is provided.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The text states that a resident parking permit can be applied for via the Municipality of Gouda and the features section lists 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'praktische bergkast' (practical storage cupboard) on the ground floor in the hall, as well as 'diverse praktische bergruimtes' (various practical storage spaces) on the first floor.
Garage
The listing is for a townhouse in the city center. The features section does not list a garage, and there is no mention of one in the description.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The description mentions a 'plak dak' (flat roof) and two floors. There is no mention of an attic, which would be atypical for a townhouse with a flat roof unless specifically stated.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the description or features list. A cellar is possible in a historic home (1600), but it's not guaranteed or mentioned.
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'paid parking' and requiring a permit. There is no mention of a covered parking spot or garage.
Underground Parking
The listing does not mention underground parking. For a single townhouse, this would be a highly unusual and noteworthy feature that would be explicitly stated.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an electric vehicle charging station in the description or features.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop. The property is a townhouse and the outdoor space is a small, low-maintenance city garden.
Shed
The garden is described as 'onderhoudsvriendelijke stadstuin... aangelegd met siergrind' (low-maintenance city garden... laid with ornamental gravel). There is no mention of a shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The description states: 'Een bewonersvergunning voor parkeren kan worden aangevraagd via de Gemeente Gouda' (A resident parking permit can be applied for via the Municipality of Gouda).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The listing mentions parking via a permit but does not provide any monthly rental price for a parking spot.
Parkspot Sale Price
The listing mentions parking via a permit but does not provide a sale price for a parking spot.
Rules
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The property is a private home with full ownership and has a history of being rented out. No restrictions on long-term rentals are mentioned.
Owners Association
The property is described as a single-family home (eengezinswoning) with full ownership of the land. There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership).
Other Rules
The listing specifies a non-self-occupancy clause, old age clause, and asbestos clause in the purchase agreement. It also notes that a parking permit must be requested from the municipality.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-story historic townhouse (built 1600) with a total living area of 80 m². There is no mention of an elevator, and it is architecturally extremely unlikely for this type of housing.
Intercom
This is a single-family townhouse (eengezinswoning) with a direct street entrance. Intercom systems are typically found in apartment complexes with shared entrances, which is not the case here.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the description or feature list. Given the nature of a standard residential city house, they are likely not present.
Private Entrance
The property is described as a 'stadswoning' (city house) and 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) with its own 'Entree' (entrance) on the ground floor, confirming a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is located in the historic city center with parking on the public street (paid parking). The garden is very small (5 m²) and there is no driveway or space for an automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
The description details the finishings and kitchen appliances but does not mention a video door phone. It is a standard feature that would likely be highlighted if present.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are mandatory by law in all Dutch homes (Bouwbesluit). Since the house is renovated (instapklaar) and has an Energy Label A, it is highly compliant with current regulations.
Gated Community
The house is situated on the Walestraat in the historic center of Gouda. It is a public street with public access, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The bedrooms and the bathroom are located on the first floor, accessible only via a staircase. While the ground floor is accessible (living room, kitchen, toilet), a wheelchair user cannot access the sleeping or bathing areas without modification.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout description specifies a storage closet on the ground floor and a CV closet on the first floor, but does not mention a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
The description highlights modern aesthetics and strict materials but does not mention any smart home technologies or systems.
Water Softener
Water softeners are extremely rare in Dutch residential properties and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) without mentioning triple glazing, implying double glazing is used.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly listed as a 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (gas combi boiler), with no mention of a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing states the property is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and has an Energy Label A.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.