Spacious Semi-Detached Home with Private Driveway in Zwanenburg Village Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Central village location with shops and daily amenities within walking distance
- Private driveway with parking space for two cars, which is valuable in a village center
- Former garage that can serve as a home office, practice space, or studio
- Spacious living area of 159 m² that is described as unique for the old center of Zwanenburg
- Excellent public transport connections with trains to Amsterdam and Haarlem every fifteen minutes
Downsides
- Energy label C indicates moderate energy efficiency, which may result in higher utility costs
- The central heating boiler is from 2010 and may need replacement in the coming years
- The backyard faces northeast, meaning limited afternoon and evening sun exposure
- The garden is relatively small at 41 m² for a property of this size
- The property was built in 1971, which means it lacks modern building standards and may require maintenance
Description
This semi-detached house is situated in the characteristic old village of Zwanenburg and offers approximately 159 square meters of living space. The property combines comfort, space, and a practical layout with a central location just around the corner from a shopping center that provides all daily amenities one might need.
The home offers what a modern family could be looking for: a bright and spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple generous bedrooms, a garden that provides privacy, a balcony, and a spacious storage area that was formerly a garage, complete with its own driveway that accommodates two cars. The storage area lends itself well as an option for a practice space or working from home.
The large living area and the straight facades of the first floor form a combination that is described as quite unique in the old center of Zwanenburg. This architectural feature gives the property a distinctive appearance compared to neighboring homes in the historic village setting.
Entering the property through the front door, you arrive in the hall where the meter cupboard and a toilet with a small sink are located. The generous L-shaped living room is pleasantly bright and forms the heart of the home. Sliding doors open to the backyard, creating a warm and inviting living space where indoor and outdoor areas flow seamlessly into each other. The open kitchen is arranged in an L-configuration and offers direct access to both the backyard and the former integrated garage space.
The first floor contains two spacious bedrooms. The bedroom at the front of the property, which was formerly two separate rooms, has two practical built-in closets and a sliding door that opens to the balcony. The second bedroom is located at the rear of the property. The fully tiled bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, a shower cabin, a second toilet, a vanity unit, and a towel radiator, providing all the necessary facilities for a comfortable daily routine.
The attic floor is a spacious area that houses a landing with storage space and the position of the central heating boiler. Additionally, there is a work or study room with a Velux skylight that allows natural light to enter, and a spacious attic room with extra storage space behind the knee walls. This upper level provides flexibility for use as additional bedrooms, a home office, or hobby space.
The property has a living area of approximately 159 square meters and sits on a plot of approximately 197 square meters. The semi-detached house comes with its own driveway that provides parking capacity for two cars, which is a notable feature in a village center location where on-street parking can sometimes be limited. The storage building, which was formerly a garage, is suitable for use as a studio, practice space, or home workspace, offering additional flexibility for residents who work from home or have creative hobbies.
In total, the property has five rooms, of which three are designated as bedrooms. The home has glass insulation, roof insulation, and cavity wall insulation that was installed in 2011, contributing to the energy efficiency of the property. The painting of the rear extension was completed in 2025, indicating recent maintenance. The property features both a balcony and a privacy-providing backyard that faces northeast.
The backyard has an area of 41 square meters, measuring 7.18 meters in depth and 5.70 meters in width. While modest in size, the garden orientation on the northeast provides morning sun and a degree of privacy from neighboring properties.
The property is located in the old village of Zwanenburg, positioned around the corner from the shopping center. This means that shops, including an Albert Heijn supermarket, as well as schools and sports facilities are all within a short distance. The favorable location ensures that cities such as Amsterdam and Haarlem, as well as Schiphol Airport, are excellently accessible by car. Public transportation is also convenient, with train connections available via Halfweg-Zwanenburg station, which offers a train to Amsterdam Central and Haarlem Central every fifteen minutes.
The property was built in 1971 and has a gable roof covered with tiles. It has an energy label C, which is typical for homes of this era that have received some insulation upgrades. The central heating system consists of a Nefit combination boiler from 2010 that is owned by the property owner. The total volume of the building is 592 cubic meters.
The property is offered at an asking price of 599,000 euros, which translates to approximately 3,767 euros per square meter of living space. The asking price is subject to negotiation, and the property is currently available on the market. The transfer is through a standard purchase agreement, and the property is offered with full ownership rights.
The cadastral designation is Haarlemmermeer A 8278, with a cadastral area of 197 square meters. The property is located in the center of Zwanenburg, providing convenient access to all village amenities while maintaining a connection to the character of the old village.
This property presents itself as a family home in a practical location where daily necessities are within walking distance, while larger cities and the airport remain easily accessible for commuting or travel purposes.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the first floor between the bedrooms, but it is not explicitly described as being directly accessible from a specific bedroom (ensuite).
Guest Toilet
The listing states there is a 'toilet met fonteintje' (toilet with sink) in the ground floor hall.
Heated Towel Rail
The listing explicitly mentions a 'handdoekradiator' (heated towel rail) in the bathroom.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned in the bathroom features. In Dutch real estate, this is typically listed if present.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a 'douchecabine' but does not specify if it has a rain shower head.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a 'douchecabine' but does not specify it as a double shower.
Shared Shower
The property is a semi-detached family home (2-onder-1-kap), not an apartment building with shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is a semi-detached family home, indicating private toilets rather than shared ones.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (vanity unit), not a double sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing mentions wall and roof insulation and a heated towel rail, but does not mention underfloor heating in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The description explicitly mentions a sliding door to a balcony on the first floor.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a privacy-providing backyard and sliding doors to the rear garden.
Front Garden
The features section explicitly lists a front garden (voortuin).
Side Garden
There is no mention of a side garden in the description or features.
Terrace
While there is a backyard and balcony, no terrace (terras) is specifically mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a standard zolderverdieping (attic) with no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Patio
There is no mention of a patio in the description.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the description.
Guest House
The property has a former garage suitable for a home practice, but no separate guest house.
Waterfront
Zwanenburg is not described as being on the water in this listing.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is famously flat and there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
It is located in an old village center; while close to Amsterdam, there is no mention of a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a private backyard, but nothing indicates the view is remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Zwanenburg is inland and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned in the listing, which is typical for a 1971 Dutch home without specific recent climate control upgrades.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a CV-ketel (Nefit combi boiler from 2010) for heating.
Fireplace
The description explicitly states there is a fireplace in the living room.
Tiled Floors
The listing mentions a fully tiled bathroom, though other floor types are unspecified.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned, and a towel radiator is explicitly noted in the bathroom, suggesting standard radiator heating.
Walk In Closet
The bedroom has two built-in closets, but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The attic features a work/study room, and the former garage is highlighted as suitable for a practice or working from home.
Skylight
The listing explicitly mentions a Velux skylight in the attic work/study room.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the property description.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned; sliding doors to the garden and balcony are noted instead.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing explicitly mentions two practical built-in closets in the front bedroom.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; typical for a 1971 residential build.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements such as light woods or minimalist aesthetics are mentioned.
Modern
Built in 1971 and described as being in a characteristic old village. While it has some modern updates, the architectural style is not modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements like exposed brick, metal finishes, or open ductwork are described.
Mediterranean
Located in the Netherlands with no mention of Mediterranean architectural features.
Classic
Built in 1971, located in the characteristic old village center of Zwanenburg with straight drawn facades and a traditional layout.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Although situated in the characteristic old village center, the house was built in 1971, making it post-war rather than traditional or historic in style.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1971, which is not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1971, the property represents the post-war functional building style typical of that era.
Modernist
While renovated, a 1971 semi-detached house does not represent the modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The property is listed as existing construction (bestaande bouw) from 1971.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly describes the kitchen as an 'L-opstelling' (L-shaped layout), which contradicts a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly refers to an 'open keuken' (open kitchen).
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in a 1971 home without a specified luxury kitchen renovation.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned. These are typically highlighted as a special feature if present, especially in older homes.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned. This is a modern high-end feature unlikely to be present without being explicitly listed.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a semi-detached house ('twee-onder-een-kapwoning') for single-family use.
Design Kitchen
The house is from 1971 and there is no mention of a luxury or designer kitchen renovation.
New Kitchen
No mention of a recently installed or renovated kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing states there is a private driveway (oprit) with parking capacity for two cars on own property.
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions a spacious storage room (berging) and additional storage space in the attic behind the knee walls.
Garage
The listing explicitly describes it as a 'voormalige garage' (former garage), meaning it is no longer a functioning garage but has been converted to a storage room.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no current garage as it has been converted to a storage room, so no garage door exists.
Double Garage
There is no functioning garage; it was a single garage that has been converted to storage.
Attic
Listing describes a 'zolderverdieping' (attic floor) with a work/study room and additional attic room.
Cellar
No mention of a cellar (kelder) anywhere in the listing description or features.
Covered Parking
Only a driveway (oprit) is mentioned with no reference to any covering, canopy, or carport.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking in the listing; this is a semi-detached house with its own driveway.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities or charging stations in the listing.
Shed
The 'berging' is essentially an outbuilding/shed, described as a former garage now used for storage.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental parking spot is mentioned; parking is included on the property with the house.
Parkspot Sale Price
No separate parking spot is for sale; the driveway is part of the property.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Open Viewing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 1971 semi-detached house with ground, first, and attic floors. No elevator is mentioned, which is standard for this type of property.
Private Entrance
The property is a semi-detached house with its own dedicated entrance hall, separated from neighbors.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a private driveway for two cars but does not mention any gate, automatic or otherwise.
Gated Community
The property is located in the old village center of Zwanenburg near a shopping center, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property has multiple levels requiring stairs to access the bedrooms and bathroom. There is no mention of ramps, ground-floor accessibility adaptations, or an elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
There is no laundry room listed in the layout; the outbuilding is explicitly described as suitable for a practice or home office.
Smart Home
No smart home features are described; the property was built in 1971.
Water Softener
Water softeners are very uncommon in the Netherlands and are not mentioned.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under Energy section as 'dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned; no reference to triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Listed as 'muurisolatie' in Energy section and 'spouwmuurisolatie (2011)' in the description.
Floor Insulation
No mention of floor insulation in the listing.
Roof Insulation
Listed as 'dakisolatie' in Energy section and 'dakisolatie (2011)' in the description.
Heat Pump
Heating is provided by a Nefit combi-boiler from 2010; no heat pump mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions insulation improvements from 2011 (glass, roof, cavity wall) and has an Energy Label C. The boiler is a Nefit combi-boiler from 2010. No other specific energy efficiency measures are described.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.