Spacious semi-detached family home with four bedrooms and deep garden in Kockengen
Key Features
Upsides
- Four well-proportioned bedrooms across three floors, providing ample space for a growing family or home office use.
- A deep rear garden with covered terrace creates a significant outdoor living area and offers privacy and versatility for different uses throughout the year.
- Well-maintained property from 1989 with a relatively recent combi boiler (2019), and an energy label C supported by roof, wall, floor insulation and double glazing.
- Semi-detached layout with private driveway and internal storage provides practical conveniences often missing in terraced or smaller properties.
- Green and family-friendly location in the Groene Hart with nature on your doorstep, while maintaining good accessibility to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Schiphol.
Downsides
- Energy label C is moderate
- while supported by insulation measures, buyers seeking a more energy-efficient home may need to budget for future upgrades such as heat pump installation or additional insulation.
- The property age (1989) means there is a NEN2580 measurement clause, an ouderdomsclausule (age clause), and an asbestclausule (asbestos clause) included in the purchase agreement, which is standard but reflects that maintenance and renovation needs may arise.
- Travel times to Amsterdam Centrum and Utrecht Centrum are approximately 30 minutes by car, which may be considered long for daily commuters who work in these cities regularly.
- Only one full bathroom is present, which could become a bottleneck for larger families despite the separate toilet on the first floor.
- The asking price of €875,000 (€5,645 per m²) is positioned in the upper segment for the region, and comparable properties in other parts of the country may be available at more competitive price points.
Description
This well-maintained semi-detached house, built in 1989, is situated on a quiet and green residential street in Kockengen, a village located in the heart of the Groene Hart (Green Heart) region of the Netherlands. The property offers approximately 155 m² of living space across three floors, with an additional 9 m² of internal storage and 27 m² of building-related outdoor space. The plot measures 390 m² and includes a front garden, a deep rear garden, a covered outdoor terrace, and a private driveway.
The ground floor welcomes you through a covered entrance into a hallway with meter cupboard, guest toilet, and staircase to the upper levels. At the front of the house, there is a spacious open-plan kitchen with a cooking island and abundant natural light, creating a pleasant space for cooking and dining together. The living room is located at the rear of the property and is notably generous in size, featuring a fireplace that adds both ambiance and supplemental heat. Double doors open onto the covered terrace and the deep back garden, allowing indoor and outdoor spaces to blend seamlessly during warmer months. There is also an internal storage room accessible from the front.
The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which is particularly spacious and located at the rear of the house. The bathroom is fully equipped with a bathtub, walk-in shower, and double vanity sink. A separate toilet is located on the landing, which adds practical convenience for a family household.
The second floor features a generous fourth bedroom with roof windows and built-in storage space. The landing provides space for a washing machine and dryer, and the layout of this floor also offers flexibility for use as a home office or hobby room.
The rear garden is deep and offers considerable privacy, with mature greenery and ample room to create multiple seating areas. The covered terrace extends the usable living area outdoors and allows for comfortable use of the garden throughout much of the year, regardless of weather conditions.
The house is heated by a CV combi boiler (Intergas Xtreme, owned) installed in 2019. Energy label is C. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and partial floor heating.
Kockengen is a friendly village with good everyday amenities including shops, schools, sports clubs, and dining options. The location sits within the Groene Hart, offering direct access to nature, walking paths, and cycling routes. Major cities such as Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Woerden are well reachable via nearby arterial roads. Travel times by car are approximately 30 minutes to Amsterdam Centrum and Utrecht Centrum, 25 minutes to Amsterdam Zuidas, 20 minutes to Stadshart Amstelveen, 30 minutes to Schiphol Airport, and 15 minutes to Breukelen train station.
The Kadastral reference is KOCKENGEN E 674, with full ownership (volle eigendom). The property is offered at an asking price of €875,000 (kosten koper, meaning buyer bears transfer tax and notary fees).
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
No indication of an ensuite bathroom; the bathroom is described as being on the landing (overloop) accessible to all bedrooms.
Guest Toilet
The listing states there are 2 separate toilets - one on the ground floor and one on the first floor landing.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a walk-in shower but does not specify it as a rain shower.
Double Shower
Only a single walk-in shower is mentioned, not a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not a shared living situation.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not a shared living situation.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel wastafelmeubel' (double sink vanity) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a garden, veranda, and roof windows, but no balcony is described.
Rear Garden
The text explicitly mentions a 'diepe achtertuin' (deep rear garden) with a canopy.
Front Garden
The text explicitly mentions 'ruime voor en achtertuin' (spacious front and rear garden).
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a semi-detached house with a pitched roof ('zadeldak') and no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
Explicitly mentioned as 'royale overkapping' (spacious canopy/veranda) in the garden.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned or implied.
Waterfront
Despite the street name 'Waterlelie', the property is described as being in a green residential area, not directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
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
The property is located in the 'Groene Hart' of the Netherlands, which is entirely flat.
Remarkable City View
Located in a quiet, green residential neighborhood with no city skyline views described.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room opens to a deep, green backyard with a canopy, providing a pleasant garden view typical of family homes.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland in the Netherlands.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near this residential area.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmarks are visible or mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing, and it's uncommon in 1989 Dutch homes.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) - an Intergas Xtreme combi boiler from 2019.
Fireplace
The listing explicitly states 'Royale woonkamer met haard' (spacious living room with fireplace) and 'De haard zorgt voor extra sfeer en warmte.'
Underfloor Heating
The features section explicitly lists 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating) as a heating provision.
Skylight
The listing explicitly mentions 'dakramen' (skylights) on the second floor bedroom.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the listing; the property is a standard 1989 suburban home.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description or layout.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool is mentioned; this would be highly unusual for a standard 1989 suburban semi-detached home.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions 'handige vaste kastruimte' (handy fixed closet space) on the second floor, which indicates built-in storage.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors/patio doors) providing access from the living room to the garden and overkapping.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork or decorative ceiling/wall moldings are mentioned in this 1989 suburban home.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the listing; it's a 1989 semi-detached house without any reference to light woods, minimalism, or Scandinavian aesthetics.
Modern
The kitchen is described as a 'moderne leefkeuken' (modern living kitchen), but the house itself is from 1989 and doesn't appear to have a fully modern architectural style throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or concrete are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, stucco walls, or warm color palettes are described in this Dutch suburban home.
Classic
The 1989 semi-detached house likely has traditional Dutch suburban elements, but no specific classic architectural details are explicitly described.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1989, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1989, it is not an early 20th-century building.
Post War Functional
Built in 1989, it falls outside the post-war functional period (typically 1945-1965).
Modernist
It is a standard 1989 suburban semi-detached house without distinct modernist architectural features.
Newly Build
The property is listed as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and was built in 1989.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The layout explicitly mentions a 'ruime leefkeuken met kookeiland' (spacious living kitchen with cooking island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is located at the front and the living room at the back, indicating they are separate rooms rather than a single open-plan space.
Stove
The presence of a 'kookeiland' (cooking island) strongly implies the existence of a stove or cooktop.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a semi-detached family home, not a multi-unit building with shared amenities.
Design Kitchen
Described as a 'modern living kitchen', but no specific high-end designer brands or luxury finishes are mentioned.
New Kitchen
Described as modern, but the house was built in 1989 and there is no specific mention of a recently installed or renovated kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions an 'eigen oprit' (own driveway) and parking 'Op eigen terrein' (on own property).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inpandige berging' (indoor storage room) on the ground floor.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list, only a driveway and indoor storage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, so an automatic garage door is not present.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned on the property.
Attic
The second floor is described as a full bedroom with skylights, not as a traditional separate attic space.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Covered Parking
There is a 'overkapping' (canopy/pergola) in the garden for sitting, but no covered car parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
This is a semi-detached house with a private driveway; underground parking is not mentioned or expected.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned; the second floor is mentioned as suitable for a 'werk of hobbyruimte' (work or hobby room), but not explicitly as a workshop.
Shed
There is an indoor storage room ('inpandige berging') and a canopy ('overkapping'), but no separate outdoor shed ('schuur') is mentioned.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) under the cadastral data, meaning it is freehold.
Other Rules
The listing specifies additional articles for the purchase agreement including a 'NEN2580' measurement clause, 'ouderdomsclausule' (age clause), and 'asbestclausule' (asbestos clause). It also states a minimum 10% deposit requirement.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story semi-detached family home from 1989 without any mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
As a semi-detached house, the property inherently features a private entrance accessed via the covered entrance mentioned in the layout.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a private driveway but does not mention an automatic gate.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular, quiet residential neighborhood with no indication of being a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property spans three floors accessible only via stairs, and the bathroom is located on the first floor, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions space for a washing machine on the landing but does not explicitly state that a washing machine is included. In Dutch real estate, appliances are typically not included unless specified.
Washing Machine Connections
The description states there is space for a washing machine and dryer on the second floor landing, which implies connections are available.
Laundry Room
The washing machine and dryer space is on the landing (overloop), not in a dedicated separate laundry room.
Dryer
The listing mentions space for a dryer but does not explicitly state that a dryer is included. In Dutch real estate, appliances are typically not included unless specified.
High Speed Internet
The property has fiber optic cable (glasvezelkabel) available, which supports high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as a provision in the property.
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly mentions both 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as a provision in the property.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing mentions roof insulation but does not mention solar panels anywhere.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under Isolatie.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under Isolatie.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under Isolatie.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under Isolatie.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Cv-ketel' (boiler) for heating instead of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features partial floor heating (gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming) in addition to standard radiator heating.