Haarlem
Zomerluststraat 20
Description
420 m² in Bos en Vaart! Initially designed as two family homes, the property was built in 1918 as a single residence with no fewer than 17 rooms. This enormous house served not only as a family home but, since 1984, has provided accommodation for a residential and working community comprising several households. There are several living rooms, two kitchens, a bathroom and a beautiful, deep north-east facing garden. At the front, facing south, there are two spacious front gardens. In the much-loved Bos & Vaart neighbourhood: a popular, child-friendly area and, in this part of the neighbourhood, an oasis of tranquillity, while the bustling city centre is within easy reach.
You enter the hall via the front porch. The hall is spacious and provides access to all the rooms on the ground floor. This delightful family home features several living areas: a wealth of space to relax, live and work. The en-suite room on the left feels warm and cosy thanks to the various fireplaces, the cosy wood-burning stove, the stained-glass windows at the front and the parquet flooring. Adjacent to the living room is the beautiful conservatory, which is wonderfully light and overlooks the spacious garden.
On the right side of the house is a living room currently used as a studio with unobstructed views to the outside. Next to this, you will find a kitchen, utility room, storage room and a dining room. And then there is the highlight.., the beautiful garden of no less than approx. 260 m²; here you can enjoy spending time at any time of day, both in the sun and in the shade, all year round. The second entrance to the house via the side entrance is currently used as a bicycle storage area.
On the first floor, there are five distinct rooms, each with its own character. Here too, on the left side, is a charming en-suite room with wooden flooring, marble fireplaces and built-in cupboards. The large roof terrace at the rear draws you from outside inwards, offering views of the beautiful garden. There is also a kitchen here, as well as the bathroom.
And then there’s the second floor. This floor offers seven rooms! Three rooms and an attic space at the front, and four rooms at the back. So there’s plenty of space!
The Bos & Vaart neighbourhood was established at the beginning of the 20th century and lies between the Leidsevaart and the Haarlemmerhout. The houses in this neighbourhood represent a collection of the various architectural styles that were in use in the Netherlands around 1900. The neighbourhood is known for its peaceful, green character and its lovely, spacious and distinctive houses. Its central location also makes it a highly attractive spot: bordering the Haarlemmerhout city forest, within walking distance of local shops, various primary and secondary schools, and the bustling city centre. Public transport and access routes to various major roads are in the immediate vicinity.
In short: a fantastic and truly unique house, offering plenty of possibilities for, say, multiple households, a communal living arrangement, multi-generational living and/or a combination of living and working from home, in a place where everyone will feel right at home!
Good to know:
* 420m² of living space
* The property requires some modernisation
* Built in 1918
* 17 rooms in total
* Multiple living rooms and kitchens
* Plenty of built-in cupboard space throughout the house
* Shed in the back garden
* Drainage system in the back garden
* Haarlem railway station: 9 minutes by bike; Heemstede-Aerdenhout railway station: 5 minutes by bike
* Haarlemmerhout entrance: less than a 1-minute walk
* De Houthoeve petting zoo: 2 minutes by bike
* International school: 5 minutes by bike
* Delivery in consultation
Basement
Ground floor
Front garden. Entrance hall. Hallway leading to several rooms. On the left: living room with fireplace, double doors, dining room, wood-burning stove and conservatory with French doors leading to the garden. Room/storage room.
On the right: living room with fireplace; currently used as a studio.
All the upper windows of the front-facing rooms and the draught doors are stained glass.
Dining room with French doors leading to the garden. Separate toilet, built-in cupboard, access to the cellar. Kitchen, fitted with fridge, freezer, 5-burner gas hob, extractor hood and oven. Utility room with sink. Storage room with central heating system and boiler. Stairs leading up to…
First floor
On the left, three rooms, including a living room en suite with fitted wardrobes, fireplaces and a south-facing balcony at the front. At the rear, a roof terrace and a kitchen, equipped with a fridge, 4-burner gas hob with oven, extractor hood and instant water heater.
On the right-hand side at the front, a second living room with a south-facing balcony. At the rear, a room and a bathroom with a bath, washbasin, radiator and walk-in shower. Separate toilet in the hall. Stairs leading up to…
Second floor
Three rooms at the front, three of which have a washbasin and one of which has a fitted cupboard and an attic space.
Four rooms at the rear, three of which have a washbasin and cupboard space. Separate toilet.
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