Characterful Semi-Detached Family Home with South-Facing Garden in Vlissingen
Key Features
Description
Welcome to this unique and characterful semi-detached residence located in the Scheldestraat area of Vlissingen. Situated at Winkelmanstraat 4, this distinctive property combines period charm with practical living spaces across approximately 127 square meters of living area on a 155 square meter plot. Built in 1908, this home features a beautiful front facade that makes it a true standout in the neighborhood.
The ground floor welcomes you with a spacious hallway containing the staircase to the first floor, a neat toilet with sink, and convenient storage space. The living room is full of character and atmosphere, featuring a cozy fireplace with a charming mantel piece. Natural light floods through the windows, creating a bright and inviting living space. A garden door leads to a small rear courtyard area which includes a practical wood storage facility.
Also on the ground floor, you will find a generous work or study room, ideal for those who work from home or need a quiet space for hobbies and administration. The kitchen is spacious and partially open in design, featuring a corner layout with ample upper and lower cabinetry, a central heating cabinet, and a garden door. The kitchen comes fully equipped with built-in appliances including an oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, five-burner gas cooktop, and extractor hood.
Moving to the first floor, the landing provides access to a hatch leading to the attic storage space. This floor accommodates four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which benefit from built-in wardrobe space, offering excellent storage solutions. The fully tiled family bathroom is complete and modern, featuring a bathtub, separate shower enclosure, vanity unit with sink, toilet, designer radiator, and washing machine connections.
The property includes a boarded attic space accessible via a separate ladder, providing additional storage options. The external features of this property are equally impressive, with a low-maintenance yet green garden that enjoys a desirable south-facing position, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. The garden includes a gate providing access to the street and a large freestanding brick shed equipped with electricity and lighting. This outbuilding serves as an ideal workshop or bicycle storage area.
In terms of heating and energy, the property benefits from a modern Remeha HR combi boiler installed in 2022 for both central heating and hot water supply. Additional heating is available through the living room fireplace. The property has various insulation measures in place including roof insulation, partially double-glazed windows (a mix of synthetic and wooden frames with insulating glass), and partial wall insulation. The current energy label is rated E.
The property sits in a pleasant residential area on a quiet road in the Scheldestraat neighborhood of Vlissingen. Parking is available on public streets with the option for parking permits. The total property volume is approximately 475 cubic meters, with 21 square meters of external storage space. The side garden measures approximately 50 square meters, being 9 meters deep and 5.5 meters wide.
Additional features include external sun blinds, natural ventilation, and a smoke channel. The property has a mansard roof covered with traditional roof tiles, adding to its period character. The property is being offered upholstered (gestoffeerd) and the anticipated acceptance date is approximately the last quarter of 2026, though this is subject to negotiation.
Prospective buyers should note that a standard bank guarantee or deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be required through the notary, as stipulated in the purchase agreement. The agreement will also include clauses relating to the age of the property and an asbestos clause, as is standard for properties built before 1993. All measurements and surface areas mentioned are indicative, and while every care has been taken in compiling this information, no liability is accepted for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or consequences thereof.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The ground floor has a 'nette toilet met fonteintje' (neat toilet with sink), which is a separate guest toilet.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing. Only toilet, shower, bathtub, and sink are listed.
Double Shower
Only one shower (douchecabine) is mentioned in the bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not a shared housing arrangement.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home with private facilities, not shared with other households.
His & Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafelmeubel' (singular washbasin furniture) is mentioned, suggesting a single sink.
Building General
South-Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious garden with back entrance (achterom) and a shed at the rear of the property.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Zijtuin' (side garden) of 50 m² (9.00m deep and 5.50m wide).
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions 'zonneterras' (sun terrace) under outdoor features.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The listing mentions a gate (poort) to the street, suggesting the yard is fenced/enclosed.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. There is a shed/workspace but not a guest house.
Waterfront
The property is in Vlissingen (a coastal town) but no waterfront access or views are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned. The garden is described as low-maintenance and green.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in this urban residential property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned in this urban residential property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is very flat and no mountain views are mentioned.
Remarkable City View
No city views are mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Garden View
The garden faces south and is described as pleasant, but no remarkable views are specifically highlighted.
Remarkable Sea View
Vlissingen is coastal but no sea views are mentioned for this property.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views are mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. Only heating via CV boiler and fireplace is referenced.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: HR c.v.-combiketel (Remeha, bouwjaar 2022) for heating and warm water.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned: 'gezellige schouw en open haard' (cozy chimney and open fireplace) in the living room.
Underfloor Heating
Only CV boiler and fireplace mentioned for heating. No mention of underfloor heating.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Built-in cabinets in bedrooms are referenced instead.
Home Office
Explicitly mentioned: 'ruime werk-/studeerkamer' (spacious work/study room) on the ground floor.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. Only a hatch to the attic ('luik naar de bergzolder') is referenced.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly mentioned: 'vier mooie slaapkamers, waarvan drie met vaste kastruimte' (four bedrooms, three with built-in cabinet space).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No mention of Scandinavian design elements. The house is from 1908 with traditional Dutch styling.
Modern
While there's a new CV boiler from 2022, the house is described as characteristic and cozy with traditional elements like a fireplace.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned. This is a traditional Dutch house.
Classic
House from 1908 described as unique and characteristic with beautiful front facade, cozy chimney and open fireplace. Traditional styling emphasized.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1908, described as 'uniek en karakteristiek' (unique and characteristic) with features like a schouw (fireplace mantel) and open hearth. The 'fraaie voorgevel' suggests ornate traditional architecture.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1908, clearly an early 20th century property with a mansarde roof, typical of that era in the Netherlands.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1908, this is a pre-war property with character features, not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
This is a traditional 1908 building with classic features like a fireplace and ornate facade, not modernist style.
Newly Built
Built in 1908 and listed as existing construction (Bestaande bouw), clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly listed as 'vaatwasser' in the built-in appliances.
Oven
Explicitly listed as 'oven' in the built-in appliances.
Refrigerator
Explicitly listed as 'koelkast' in the built-in appliances.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen layout is described as a 'hoekopstelling' (corner arrangement), which typically implies there is no island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'half-open', meaning it is partially separated from the living room rather than being completely open plan.
Stove
Explicitly listed as a '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a gas stove ('gaskookplaat'), so it is not induction.
Downdraft Extractor
An extractor hood ('wasemkap') is mentioned, which usually implies an overhead hood rather than a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
It is a standard single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), not a shared living space.
Designer Kitchen
No specific design brands or luxury finishes are mentioned for the kitchen.
New Kitchen
The age of the kitchen is not mentioned. The house is from 1908 but has some recent updates like a 2022 boiler.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Public parking and parking permits are mentioned under parkeergelegenheid.
Storage Room
The listing mentions external storage space (21 m²) and a 'houthok' (wood storage) at the back.
Garage
No garage is mentioned. Only a freestanding stone shed is listed.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
A floored attic (bergzolder) is explicitly mentioned, accessible via a loose staircase.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
The shed is described as 'ideale werkplaats en/of fietsenberging' (ideal workshop and/or bike storage).
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned, only public street parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
EV Charging Station
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Workshop
The shed is explicitly described as 'Een ideale werkplaats' (an ideal workshop) with electricity and lighting.
Shed
A 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed) with electricity is mentioned.
Free Street Parking
Public parking is mentioned but permits are required, suggesting it's not free.
Street Parking Permit
'Parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) is explicitly listed under parking.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a semi-detached house (halfvrijstaande woning), not an apartment. No VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) is mentioned, which is typical for this type of property.
Leasehold
No mention of leasehold (erfpacht) in the listing. If applicable, this would typically be stated explicitly in Dutch listings.
Other Rules
Listing mentions several clauses: 10% bank guarantee required, age-related clause, and asbestos clause for pre-1993 buildings.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a half-detached single-family home with 2 living levels and an attic, typical of homes without elevators.
Private Entrance
This is a half-detached single-family home which inherently has a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a gate to the street ('poort naar de straat') and a rear access ('achterom'), but there's no indication it's automatic.
Gated Community
The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area with no mention of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 2-story home built in 1908 with stairs to the first floor and attic. No accessibility adaptations mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom but does not explicitly state that a washing machine is included. The property is listed as 'Gestoffeerd' (partially furnished with curtains/flooring), which typically doesn't include appliances.
Washing Machine Connections
The bathroom description explicitly mentions 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned. The washing machine connection is located in the bathroom, not a separate laundry space.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features or home automation. This type of feature would typically be highlighted if present, especially in a property from 1908.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) in the features section, which indicates there is no mechanical ventilation system installed.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing. This would typically be listed as a feature if present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels (zonnepanelen) in the listing. Given current real estate descriptions, if they were present, they would likely be advertised.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) and 'isolating beglazing' (insulating glazing).
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing (driedubbel glas) in the listing; only double glazing is specified.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the insulation characteristics and description.
Floor Insulation
There is no mention of floor insulation (vloerisolatie) in the listing.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in both the description and the energy characteristics.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating and hot water are provided by a 'HR c.v.-combiketel' (High-Efficiency gas combi boiler) from Remeha, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery (thuisbatterij) in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has a recently installed High-Efficiency (HR) gas combi boiler from 2022 and an open fireplace.