Modern 5-Bedroom Corner Home in UNESCO Heritage Village
Key Features
Upsides
- Modern 2022 construction with excellent A+ energy rating and full insulation
- Five bedrooms providing ample space for families or home offices
- Comprehensive climate control with both underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout
- 13 solar panels for reduced energy costs
- UNESCO World Heritage village location with amenities within cycling distance
Downsides
- No private parking or garage, only public on-street parking available
- Relatively small plot size of 178 m² for a 5-bedroom property
- Price per square meter of €4,610 is high for the location
- Only two main living floors with limited third-floor space
- Located in a smaller village which may require commuting for work or larger services
Description
The property at Werelderfgoed 50 in Middenbeemster represents modern residential living in a setting of historical significance. Middenbeemster is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and this corner house was constructed in 2022, offering contemporary amenities within a village that has preserved its traditional character. The house features a total living area of 141 square meters spread across two main living floors, with additional storage space in the attic.
The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall that provides access to a separate toilet, the staircase to the first floor, and the combined living and kitchen area. The kitchen is positioned at the front of the house and is equipped with modern appliances and fixtures suitable for daily use. The living room has been extended at the rear, creating additional space that benefits from large windows allowing substantial natural light to enter the interior. This extension contributes to the overall feeling of spaciousness on the ground floor.
The first floor contains three bedrooms and one bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a double vanity, a walk-in shower, and floor heating, providing comfort during use. Additionally, there is a second separate toilet on this level, which adds convenience for a household with multiple occupants.
The second floor accommodates two additional bedrooms, bringing the total number of sleeping quarters to five. This floor also includes a dedicated laundry room, which is practical for household management. Furthermore, there is an accessible attic space that offers supplementary storage capacity for items that are not needed on a daily basis.
The property features comprehensive climate control systems. Underfloor heating is installed throughout the entire house, ensuring even temperature distribution. In addition to the heating system, air conditioning units have been installed in the living room and all five bedrooms. These units also function as heaters, providing flexibility in temperature regulation throughout the year.
Energy efficiency is a notable characteristic of this property. It has been awarded an A+ energy label, which indicates a high level of thermal performance. The house was built in 2022 and benefits from full insulation according to contemporary building standards. Thirteen solar panels have been installed on the roof, contributing to reduced electricity costs and a smaller carbon footprint. The property is connected to district heating for both space heating and domestic hot water.
The outdoor space includes a front garden, a side garden, and a rear garden. Due to the corner position of the property, the rear garden is wider than would typically be found in a mid-terrace house, measuring 8.24 meters in width and 7.40 meters in depth for a total area of 61 square meters. The garden faces southeast, which means it receives sunlight during the morning and early afternoon hours. A canopy structure has been erected in the garden, providing a shaded area for outdoor seating. There is also a freestanding wooden shed that can be used for bicycle storage and for keeping garden tools and equipment.
The front of the property offers views of water, adding to the visual appeal of the location. The street is described as being broad in design, and depending on timing, it may be possible to see cattle in the nearby Beemster polder pastures, which contributes to the rural atmosphere of the area.
Middenbeemster has undergone significant development in recent years while maintaining its village character. Essential amenities are available within cycling distance, including a primary school, a supermarket, a bakery, and a butcher. The village also offers several restaurant options for dining out, as well as an ice cream parlor.
For those who need to commute or access urban facilities, the property is situated within reasonable distance of Purmerend, Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Hoorn. Public transportation connections via bus services are available to these destinations.
Parking at the property is provided through public on-street parking rather than a private driveway or garage. The cadastral designation for the property is BEEMSTER G 1405, with a total plot area of 178 square meters held in full ownership.
The asking price is set at 650,000 euros, which is to be paid by the buyer in addition to any applicable transfer taxes and notary fees. This translates to approximately 4,610 euros per square meter of living space. The property is currently available, and the transfer date is to be negotiated.
The house is described as being partially furnished, though the extent of this furnishing is not specified in the listing details. Other technical features mentioned include a fiber optic cable connection and a mechanical ventilation system, both of which are standard inclusions in modern Dutch residential construction.
The roof construction is a mansard style covered with tiles, which is a common choice for contemporary Dutch homes as it allows for additional usable space on the upper floor while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing exterior profile. The mansard roof type is particularly suited to maximizing interior volume on the upper floor without requiring an excessively tall building profile, which helps the property integrate with the surrounding streetscape.
The mechanical ventilation system works in conjunction with the high level of insulation to maintain good indoor air quality while minimizing heat loss. This is an important consideration in modern airtight construction, where controlled ventilation is necessary to prevent issues with moisture and stale air.
The fiber optic connection ensures that the property is well-equipped for modern communication and entertainment needs, including high-speed internet access for remote work, streaming services, and smart home applications.
The location within a UNESCO World Heritage site adds a distinctive element to the property's appeal. The Beemster polder was inscribed on the World Heritage list due to its historical significance as an early example of land reclamation and its well-preserved landscape of straight canals, roads, and dikes following a classical Renaissance planning pattern. Residents of Middenbeemster live within this culturally significant landscape while enjoying modern residential comforts.
The village atmosphere combined with proximity to major urban centers represents a balance that many home seekers find attractive. Middenbeemster offers a quieter, more community-oriented living environment compared to the larger cities, while still providing relatively straightforward access to the employment, cultural, and commercial opportunities that those cities offer.
The five-bedroom configuration makes this property suitable for larger families or for households that require additional rooms for home office space, guest accommodation, or hobby areas. The presence of a dedicated laundry room on the second floor is a practical feature that keeps this utility function separate from the main living areas.
The combination of floor heating and air conditioning provides year-round climate comfort. Floor heating offers the advantage of even heat distribution without the visible presence of radiators, which can facilitate furniture placement and interior design. The air conditioning units address the increasing need for cooling during summer months, a consideration that has become more relevant in Dutch housing due to changing climate patterns.
The 13 solar panels represent a significant investment in renewable energy generation. The exact output capacity is not specified in the listing, but a system of this size would typically generate a substantial portion of a household's annual electricity consumption, particularly during the spring and summer months.
The property's energy performance, as indicated by the A+ label, suggests that heating costs should be relatively low compared to older properties. The combination of high insulation levels, efficient heating systems, and solar panel installation positions this house favorably from an ongoing cost perspective.
The garden orientation to the southeast means that outdoor spaces receive morning and early afternoon sun, which can be preferable for those who enjoy breakfast or lunch outdoors. The canopy structure provides a retreat from direct sun during the warmer parts of the day.
The freestanding shed, while basic in construction being wooden, serves essential storage functions. Bicycle storage is particularly relevant in the Netherlands, where cycling is a primary mode of local transportation. Having secure storage for bicycles at home is considered an important practical feature.
The asking price of 650,000 euros positions this property in the upper segment of the Middenbeemster market. The price per square meter of 4,610 euros reflects the new construction quality, the modern amenities, and the desirable location within a heritage village setting. Buyers considering this property would need to factor in additional costs including transfer tax, notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage, and any mortgage-related costs.
The property is offered with a negotiable transfer date, which provides some flexibility for buyers who may need to coordinate the purchase with the sale of an existing property or the termination of a current rental agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub or 'ligbad' in the listing.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes 'three bedrooms and a bathroom' on the first floor, implying a shared family bathroom rather than an ensuite attached to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing states there is a toilet on the ground floor accessible from the hall, and specifies '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets) in addition to the bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
A heated towel rail is not mentioned in the description or features.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower), but a rain shower head is not specifically mentioned.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home, so the shower is not shared with strangers or other households.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home, so the toilets are not shared with strangers or other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly lists 'Dubbele wastafel' (double sink) among the bathroom facilities.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing states that the entire house has underfloor heating ('Volledig voorzien van vloerverwarming') and specifically lists 'vloerverwarming' under bathroom facilities.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. The property has a rear extension and dormer window but no balcony.
Rear Garden
Explicitly mentioned: rear garden of 61m² located on the southeast side.
Front Garden
Listed in features as 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
Listed in features as 'zijtuin' (side garden), which makes sense for a corner property.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. The property has a dormer window but no rooftop access described.
Veranda
An 'overkapping' (canopy/pergola structure) is mentioned in the garden for sun protection, which is similar to a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned. There is a detached shed for bikes and garden tools only.
Waterfront
Listing states: 'aan de voorzijde van het huis heb je uitzicht op water' (at the front of the house you have a view of water).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned. The garden is described for relaxation with a seating area and canopy.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. Cows are mentioned in the area but not on the property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned on the property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Middenbeemster is in the Netherlands, a very flat polder landscape with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions water views at the front and proximity to cities, but no city view from the property itself.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a garden but there's no specific mention of a remarkable garden view from inside the house.
Remarkable Sea View
Middenbeemster is inland in North Holland, no sea views possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views mentioned. The area is an agricultural polder, not a harbour location.
Remarkable Landmark View
Located in a UNESCO World Heritage site (Beemster polder) with water views, which could be considered landmark views of the historic landscape.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Listing explicitly states air conditioning in the living room and all bedrooms that can also heat.
Central Heating
Property has district heating (stadsverwarming) which is a form of central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
Listing explicitly states the entire house has underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
No dedicated home office mentioned, though one of 5 bedrooms could potentially serve this purpose.
Skylight
A dormer window (dakkapel) is mentioned, but no specific skylights.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in this modern 2022 construction.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; would be highly unusual for this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
This is a 2022 modern build; ornamental plasterwork would be highly unlikely.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in this 2022 Dutch construction.
Modern
Built in 2022 with modern amenities including solar panels, air conditioning, district heating, and mechanical ventilation.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal, or concrete.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned in the listing.
Classic
This is a newly built 2022 property, not a classic design.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 2022, so the building itself is not traditional or historic. It's located in a historic UNESCO village but the house is new construction.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2022, definitely not an early 20th century building.
Post War Functional
Built in 2022, not a post-war building.
Modernist
Built in 2022 with modern features (solar panels, air conditioning, floor heating), but the architectural style isn't specifically described as modernist.
Newly Build
Built in 2022, making it a very recent/newly built property.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing mentions 'woonkamer met keuken' (living room with kitchen) when describing the entrance layout, which strongly indicates an open plan design.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the property description.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the description.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (such as a Quooker) is mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor is mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), meaning the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
Described as spacious and equipped with conveniences, but no specific high-end design brands or luxury features are highlighted.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 2022, meaning the kitchen is practically new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the parking option.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a spacious laundry room ('ruim washok') on the second floor, a practical attic ('praktische vliering') for storage, and 6m² of external storage space.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. There is a wooden shed, but it is described for bikes and garden tools, not as a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned in the listing, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The features section states there is a 'zolder met een vliering' (attic with a loft/storage space).
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
The description explicitly states 'De vrijstaande schuur is ideaal voor het stallen van fietsen' (The freestanding shed is ideal for storing bicycles).
Covered Parking
No covered parking for cars is mentioned. The shed is for bicycles and garden tools, not vehicle parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing, despite the property having 13 solar panels.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing. The shed is described for bike and garden tool storage only.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) with electricity.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental parking spot is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is listed for sale separately from the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached corner house (eengezinswoning, hoekwoning) and there is no mention of a Homeowners Association (VvE) in the listing.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association for this property.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days or times are listed in the description.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a single-family corner house with two living floors and an attic. No elevator is mentioned or expected.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached single-family corner house with its own front door leading directly into the hall.
Automatic Gate
The listing specifies public parking and describes a standard residential neighborhood with no mention of a gate.
Gated Community
The property is located on a quiet road in a regular residential neighborhood (woonwijk), not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has multiple levels (two living floors and an attic) requiring stairs to access the bedrooms and bathrooms, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruim washok' (spacious laundry room), which inherently implies the presence of plumbing and connections for a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The description explicitly states 'De tweede verdieping biedt nog eens twee goede slaapkamers en een ruim washok' (The second floor offers two good bedrooms and a spacious laundry room).
High Speed Internet
The property features 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which guarantees high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions '13 zonnepanelen' (13 solar panels).
Double Glazing
The house is fully insulated, built in 2022, and has an A+ energy label, which strongly implies at least double glazing (HR++), though it is not explicitly stated.
Wall Insulation
The listing states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and the property was built in 2022.
Floor Insulation
The property is fully insulated and features underfloor heating throughout the entire house.
Roof Insulation
The listing states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and the property was built in 2022.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating and hot water are provided by 'Stadsverwarming' (district heating), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned in the listing, which is standard to omit unless explicitly installed.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions mechanical ventilation, district heating, and air conditioning units that also function as heaters.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.