Characterful 1930s Family Home with Renovation Potential in Haarlem
Key Features
Upsides
- Located in the popular and quiet Geschiedschrijversbuurt in Haarlem, close to the city center, schools, and nature.
- The property is a characteristic 1930s home featuring authentic details such as stained glass windows and high ceilings.
- Offers significant potential for renovation and modernization, allowing the buyer to create a custom dream home with possibilities for extension.
- Spacious layout with four bedrooms and a large attic floor, accompanied by a deep backyard with privacy.
Downsides
- The property requires significant modernization and renovation as it is sold 'as is'.
- Energy label is G, indicating poor energy efficiency which will likely require investment in insulation and installations.
- Parking is restricted to paid parking and permits.
- The current layout features a separate kitchen which may not meet modern preferences for open living spaces without renovation.
Description
Zonnebloemstraat 44 in Haarlem presents a unique opportunity for those looking to create their dream home entirely according to their own tastes on a top location. If you are searching for a true 1930s renovation project where you can bring all your living ideas to life, this is a property where you do not pay for the taste of someone else but have the complete freedom to make everything your own. This characteristic 1930s home is located in the popular and quiet Geschiedschrijversbuurt, which is part of the Houtvaartkwartier in Haarlem South-West. Living here places you at a short distance from the cozy center of Haarlem, diverse shops, schools, public transport options, the beach, and the dunes.
What makes this home so special is the combination of space, atmosphere, and potential. The moment you enter, you feel directly that something very special can be made here. You can think of a luxurious open kitchen with a cooking island, a bright living room with French doors to the garden, a modern bathroom, multiple spacious bedrooms, and perhaps even a work or hobby space at home. The property offers excellent possibilities for modernization and expansion. An extension at the rear with large window sections and French doors to the garden can ensure a beautiful living space where light, space, and garden experience come together.
The current layout consists of a spacious through-living room, a separate kitchen, multiple bedrooms, a spacious bathroom, a balcony on the rear, and a spacious attic floor. This provides an excellent basis for anyone looking for a property that can be completely modernized to their own taste. Additionally, the property features various authentic 1930s details, including stained glass windows, high ceilings, and a characteristic facade. These atmospheric elements give the house its unique appearance and offer the possibility to combine contemporary living comfort with the charm of the past.
For lovers of building, renovating, and creating, this is a property with significant perspective. It is a place where authentic details, space, and possibilities meet and where you can realize your own housing wishes. The deep green backyard forms a valuable addition to the home. Thanks to the royal depth and the pleasant privacy, this is a lovely place to enjoy the outdoors in all peace in the middle of Haarlem. Moreover, even after a possible extension, there remains sufficient space for a sunny garden, terrace, or covered veranda.
The attached floor plans show the current layout of the property. The artist impressions provide an inspiring picture of the possibilities after modernization. For extra transparency towards interested parties, a structural report is already available, allowing you to get a good insight into the state of the property immediately and make targeted plans for the renovation.
The location in the Geschiedschrijversbuurt is ideal. This popular neighborhood is known for its beautiful 1930s buildings, wide streets, lots of greenery, and a pleasant atmosphere. You live in a quiet and child-friendly environment, while the cozy center of Haarlem is easily accessible by bicycle or on foot. The NS station Heemstede-Aerdenhout is about a 10 minute bike ride away, and the beaches of Zandvoort, Bloemendaal, and the dunes are also a short cycling distance away.
In the immediate vicinity, there are various facilities, including primary schools De Zuidwester and Bos en Vaart, childcare and after-school care Op Stoom, Health Center Zuidwest, sports facilities, shops, catering establishments, and various play facilities. Furthermore, the exit roads towards Amsterdam, Schiphol, and The Hague are easily accessible. This is a home where you walk through and immediately think, what a fantastic place, I can really make something beautiful here. It is a unique chance for handy buyers, creative renovators, and lovers of 1930s homes on one of the nicest locations in Haarlem.
The layout on the ground floor features an entrance, a hall with toilet and staircase. There is a spacious and bright through-living room with a characteristic bay window at the front and a dining room at the rear with a view of the green garden. A separate kitchen provides access to the backyard. On the first floor, the landing provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. At the rear, there is a spacious bedroom of approximately 12.9 square meters with access to the balcony. At the front lies a second spacious bedroom of approximately 11.0 square meters. Additionally, there is a third bedroom of approximately 4.8 square meters. The bathroom is equipped with a bath, shower, toilet, and sink and has a size of approximately 6.0 square meters.
Via a fixed staircase, you reach the spacious attic floor on the second level. This floor features a landing, an extra bedroom of approximately 9.7 square meters, and a spacious storage area. Thanks to the space available, this floor offers full possibilities for an extra sleeping, work, or hobby room. The storage room is partly located under the sloping roof and offers a lot of practical storage space. There is a balcony at the rear of the property on the first floor, accessible from the bedroom. It is located on a quiet spot with a view of the back gardens.
The front garden allows you to reach the entrance of this characteristic 1930s home. The beautiful bay window, authentic details, and the present greenery ensure an atmospheric appearance and an inviting first impression. The deep backyard offers plenty of options for lovers of outdoor life and gardening. Thanks to the royal depth, the greenery, and the pleasant privacy, this is a fine place to enjoy the outdoors in peace. The garden offers sufficient space for several terraces, play space for children, or the realization of a covered veranda. At the back of the garden, there is also a practical shed. Due to the royal depth of the plot, there remains sufficient outdoor space to optimally enjoy the garden, even after a possible extension of the home.
The property is a spacious 1930s home with a characterful building offering many possibilities. It is fully modernizable to your own taste with space for realizing a luxurious kitchen and expansion options at the rear subject to required permits. The spacious layout is spread over multiple floors featuring a balcony on the rear adjacent to the bedroom and a large attic floor with diverse usage options. The deep backyard with a shed and authentic 1930s details like stained glass windows make this an excellent choice for creating a spacious family home. A structural report is available for review. The home is sold in the current state it is in and the seller gives no guarantees regarding the state of maintenance. An age clause and non-self-occupancy clause apply.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douche' and 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom features and description.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' in the bathroom features and description.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description states the bathroom is accessible via the 'Overloop' (landing) serving three bedrooms, not directly attached to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The layout mentions a 'toilet' in the entrance hall, and the features list '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet) in addition to the bathroom toilet.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned in the features or description, which is standard for a 1930s fixer-upper in this region.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower or multiple shower heads in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the shower is private to the household, not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the toilet facilities are private to the household.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list 'wastafel' (singular), implying a single sink rather than a double vanity.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Balkon aan de achterzijde van de woning op de eerste verdieping' (Balcony at the rear of the property on the first floor).
Rear Garden
The listing describes a 'diepe groene achtertuin' (deep green backyard) with a depth of 14.23 meters.
Front Garden
The 'Indeling' (Layout) section explicitly mentions a 'Voortuin' (Front garden) leading to the entrance.
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) with a narrow width of 3.76 meters, making a side garden highly unlikely.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a roof terrace; only a 'zolderverdieping' (attic floor) is present.
Veranda
The listing mentions the possibility to 'realiseren van een (overdekte) veranda' (realize a covered veranda), suggesting one does not currently exist.
Guest House
The listing only mentions a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed), which is for storage, not habitation.
Waterfront
The property is in a residential neighborhood ('Geschiedschrijversbuurt') with no mention of water proximity at the property line.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an urban terraced house with no space or allowance for equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no facilities for small livestock mentioned or implied in an urban residential setting.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
There is no space for a tennis court on this property.
Remarkable Mountain View
Haarlem is in a flat region; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The views described are of the garden and surrounding quiet area, not a notable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing emphasizes the 'diepe groene achtertuin' and 'uitzicht op de groene tuin' as key selling points, providing a pleasant garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Although the sea is nearby, the property is inland and offers no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour view from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are cited in the views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
There is no mention of air conditioning in the listing or features, and it is uncommon in this type of older Dutch housing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a traditional 1930s home in need of renovation; there is no mention of Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
The property is described as a 'kluswoning' (fixer-upper) that needs to be modernized, implying it currently lacks modern finishes.
Industrial
The property is a classic 1930s residential house with no industrial architectural features mentioned.
Mediterranean
The location and architectural style (Dutch 1930s) do not reflect Mediterranean aesthetics.
Classic
The listing explicitly identifies the property as a 'jaren 30 woning' (1930s home) with authentic details like stained glass and a characteristic facade.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house is described as a 'jaren 30 woning' with authentic details like stained glass and a characteristic facade.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1930, a classic era for this type of Dutch housing.
Post War Functional
Built in 1930, it predates the post-war period.
Modernist
The style is characterized as 1930s/traditional, not modernist. The 'artist impressions' show modern potential, but the building itself is historic.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1930.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing is for a 'kluswoning' (fixer-upper) with a 'separate kitchen'. The text mentions a cooking island only as part of 'artist impressions' showing future possibilities, not the current state.
Open Plan Kitchen
The current layout has a 'separate kitchen'. The text describes an open plan kitchen as a future possibility ('Denk aan een royale woonkeuken...'), implying it is not currently open-plan.
Induction Stove
The home is a 1930s fixer-upper requiring modernization. It is highly unlikely to have a modern induction stove in its current, un-renovated state.
Build In Coffee Maker
The home is a 'kluswoning' (fixer-upper) from the 1930s, sold as is. It does not have a modern built-in coffee maker.
Boiling Water Tap
The home is a 1930s fixer-upper with a kitchen that needs full modernization. It does not have a boiling water tap.
Downdraft Extractor
The home is a 1930s fixer-upper. A downdraft extractor is a high-end modern feature not present in the current, dated kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the home is a 'kluswoning' (fixer-upper) with a 'separate kitchen' that needs to be modernized to the buyer's taste, indicating it is not a current design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The home is a 1930s fixer-upper sold 'as is'. The kitchen is part of the original structure and is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies parking availability via 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking and parking permits).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'ruime berging' (spacious storage) on the second floor and a 'praktische berging' (practical storage) in the garden.
Garage
There is no garage mentioned; the property features a wooden shed for storage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present on the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present on the property.
Attic
The property has a 'royale zolderverdieping' (spacious attic floor) described on the second floor.
Cellar
The layout description (ground, first, second floor) and features do not mention a basement or cellar.
Bike Storage
The 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) in the garden provides space for bike storage.
Covered Parking
There is no covered parking structure such as a garage or carport mentioned.
Underground Parking
The listing is for a 1930s terraced house and does not mention underground parking.
Workshop
While the attic offers potential for various uses, no existing workshop is described in the current layout.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (freestanding wooden shed) in the back garden.
Street Parking Free
The features list explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features list specifies 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) are available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no private parking spot associated with the property for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot included for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is listed as a single-family terraced house with its own plot of 148 m² and a private garden. There is no mention of a VvE (Owners Association), service costs, or shared facilities, implying there is likely no active HOA.
Leasehold
The listing provides cadastral data and mentions a plot size but does not mention 'erfpacht' (leasehold). In the absence of this information, it is standard to assume the property is freehold.
Other Rules
The listing explicitly states that an 'Ouderdomsclausule' (age clause) and a 'niet-zelfbewoningsclausule' (non-occupancy clause) are applicable.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 1930s terraced house with three floors accessed by stairs. No elevator is present or mentioned.
Intercom
This is a single-family home with a private entrance, not an apartment building where intercoms are standard.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the description or feature list.
Private Entrance
The listing states access is via a front garden ('Via de voortuin bereik je de entree'), confirming a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property features a front garden on a public street in a residential neighborhood; there is no mention of a gate.
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned in the features or description.
Gated Community
The house is located on Zonnebloemstraat in the Geschiedschrijversbuurt, which is a standard open residential neighborhood.
Wheelchair Accessible
The home has multiple floors (first and second floors) accessible only via a staircase ('trapopgang', 'vaste trap'), making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing describes the roof materials (bitumen, metal, tiles) but does not mention solar panels. As a 1930s 'fixer-upper' in need of modernization with Energy Label G, it is highly unlikely to have them.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly lists 'gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partially double glazing) under the Isolation category.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions only 'partially double glazing'. Triple glazing is not mentioned, which is consistent with the 1930s construction date and Energy Label G.
Wall Insulation
Under the 'Isolatie' section, the listing lists 'Dakisolatie, gedeeltelijk dubbel glas en vloerisolatie' but omits wall insulation. Given the age and Energy Label G, it likely lacks it.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the Isolation category.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the Isolation category.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' (Central Heating Boiler) for heating and hot water. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery. Given the lack of solar panels and the property's state as a renovation project, it is not present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property explicitly lists partial double glazing, roof insulation, and floor insulation.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.