Mariënpoelstraat 232334 CW LeidenHoutkwartier

Stately, ready to move in, spacious, recently renovated, energy efficient (energy label B, 22 solar panels from 2023, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor) and luxurious ground floor apartment (1927) "Villa Paddenburgh" with plenty of living space (131 m² usable living area and 307 m² plot) equipped with, among other things, 3 (bed)rooms, 4 air conditioning, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, 2 harmonica sliding doors, luxurious U-shaped semi-open kitchen with all conceivable built-in appliances, sandstone mantelpiece with gas fireplace, home cinema, shutters, electrically operated sun blinds, separate guesthouse 'The Whitehouse", beautifully landscaped sunny and deep front and back garden (22 meters deep and 7 meters wide) with a rear entrance, where you can relax. Until 1920, the popular 'Houtkwartier' belonged to the Municipality of Oegstgeest. That village, relaxed atmosphere has always been preserved, even now that it is called Leiden. From the house you can walk straight into the city park De Leidse Hout; an oasis of greenery with meadows, forests and water features and a cozy tea house; Jan Wolkers' favorite spot or to the railway station or the historic city center of Leiden. Extremely conveniently located in relation to a variety of (international) schools, childcare, hospitals (Alrijne and LUMC), Leiden BioScience Park, numerous sports facilities, the Kagerplassen, the beach and arterial roads (A44/A4) to The Hague (20 minutes by car) , Schiphol (15 minutes) and Amsterdam (35 minutes). Shopping is a 5-minute bike ride away in the historic city center of Leiden or in the cozy Kempenaerstraat in Oegstgeest. The historic city center of Leiden is the second largest in the Netherlands and is known for its rich history with old canals, city gates, no fewer than 88 bridges, mills, small alleys, courtyards, a castle, Singel Park, museums and much more. Here you will find all kinds of urban facilities together in a compact area. And did you know that Leiden has the most water flowing through its gates after Amsterdam; a total of 28 kilometers of canals. It is not without reason that Leiden has been ranked three of the most attractive cities to live in since last year (Source: annual study 'Atlas for municipalities' by research agency Atlas Research May 2023) First floor Sheltered and beautifully landscaped sunny and green front garden (5 m wide and 7.5 m deep) with outdoor lighting and electricity; high and deep hall with plastered walls and ceiling, extensive meter cupboard (renewed in 2010 and equipped with three-phase current), wardrobe, spacious toilet tiled to the ceiling with free-hanging 'Laufen' toilet and fountain; entrance door with glass rods to the deep, wide and bright living-dining room (thanks to the many windows) with anhydrite floor with tiles (underfloor heating throughout the ground floor) including hardwood frames (2009), plastered walls and ceiling, shutters, sandstone mantelpiece with gas fireplace with bookcases on either side (will stay behind), home cinema, air conditioning and luxurious semi-open U-shaped kitchen with all conceivable Miele built-in appliances (dishwasher, induction hob, combination microwave, Liebherr refrigerator and Hans Grohe hot-cold water tap with bubbles, ATAG extractor hood and with plenty of storage and work space; luxurious bathroom tiled to the ceiling with spacious walk-in shower (2024) with glass wall and double washbasin (furniture); spacious and bright (parent) bedroom with closet, freestanding bath (2024) and harmonica sliding doors to the back garden; access to the beautifully landscaped, sheltered, 22 meter deep and 7.5 meter wide back garden via a second harmonica sliding door with glass skylight with electrically operated sun blinds. Second floor Fixed staircase, landing with storage cupboard for the central heating system (2024), spacious (bed)room with plastered walls and ceiling, currently used as a fitness room, with wooden floorboards, shutters and air conditioning. There are 4 solar panels on the flat roof of the first floor (installed at the end of June 2023). Garden Deep front garden on the northwest and sheltered, green and deep city back garden on the sunny southeast with many terraces, where it is wonderful to relax and where you can always find a place in the sun or shade under parasols or lime trees. At the back of the garden there is a spacious guesthouse (24 m²) with a shower, free-hanging toilet with fountain, air conditioning, washing equipment and central heating system (2017). There are 18 solar panels on the sloping roof of guesthouse “The Whitehouse” (installed June 2023). Features - Living area downstairs upstairs apartment 131 m² - Building-related outdoor space 7 m² - House volume 434.24 m³ - Plot size 307 m² house - Year of construction 1927 - Double glazing everywhere, floor insulation (Energy label B), 22 solar panels June 2023 (18 in the guesthouse and 4 on the flat roof) - Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor - Mechanical ventilation in toilet, kitchen and bathroom - 4 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air conditioners in the living-dining room and (bed)rooms of the house and in the guesthouse (June 2023) - 2 central heating combi boilers (Vaillant ecoTEC in the house from February 2024 and Intergas HRE from 2017 in the guesthouse - Hardwood exterior frames were replaced in 2009/2010 - High-quality finishing level - Modern luxury semi-open kitchen in U-shape with all conceivable built-in appliances, including Miele (dishwasher, induction hob, combination microwave), Liebherr refrigerator), Hans Grohe (hot/cold water tap with bubbles), ATAG (extractor hood) and with plenty of storage and work space - Ring doorbell and Yale viewing window at the front door - Outdoor lighting in both front and back garden - 22 meters deep and 7.5 meters wide city back garden facing southeast with several terraces with separate guesthouse and back entrance - 3 (bed)rooms, 4 air conditioning, 2 toilets, 2 bathrooms, 2 harmonica sliding doors and electrically operated sun blinds on the skylight of the extension - Central location; near schools, public transport, in a wooded area and sports and recreational opportunities - Well maintained and ready to move in - Several items remain behind, including bookcases, air conditioners, home cinema, Ring doorbell and shutters (see the list of items) - Inactive homeowner association - Delivery in consultation, can be done soon Deed of purchase - for homes older than 30 years, the age and material clause applies - the asbestos clause applies to homes built before 1993