Spechtlaan 32111 GM AerdenhoutAerdenhout-West

A spacious and distinctive detached 1930s villa situated on a spacious and sunny plot. Thanks to its generous dimensions and excellent layout, this comfortable villa is ideally suited as a family home. On one of the most beautiful avenues, you will find this impressive, characterful detached villa with an attached garage, situated on a spacious plot of no less than 1,317 m² of freehold land. Over the years, the property has been extended and developed under architectural supervision, harmoniously combining comfort and spaciousness. With a living area of approximately 361 m² and a volume of approximately 1,532 m³, this villa offers an exceptional amount of living space. The well-thought-out layout and generous dimensions make this house ideal as a fully-fledged family home, whilst also offering excellent possibilities for an au pair, a home office or a live-in parent. You enter the grounds through the electric gate and reach the spacious driveway with parking for several cars. The villa is ideally situated to catch the sun, ensuring a wonderful flood of light both indoors and outdoors. The beautifully landscaped garden surrounding the property offers an oasis of tranquillity and privacy, thanks in part to mature trees and lush planting. Various terraces, a charming veranda, vegetable garden, greenhouse and practical storage shed complete the outdoor living experience here. The location is particularly attractive: in the widest and greenest part of the avenue, opposite a public park. The Heemstede-Aerdenhout railway station is just a few minutes’ cycle ride away, and you can reach Amsterdam, Schiphol or The Hague in around 30 minutes. In the immediate vicinity, you will find a wide range of amenities, including excellent (international) schools, sports clubs such as the Rood-Wit hockey club, Koninklijke HFC and the Kennemer Golf & Country Club, as well as the lively centres of Heemstede and Haarlem. The beach and dunes are also a short distance away. Layout; Ground floor: Impressive entrance with vestibule and spacious hall featuring wardrobes and a guest toilet. The cosy living room features a beautiful side bay window, an oak herringbone parquet floor with piping, a fireplace and French doors leading to the garden. Adjacent is the bright conservatory with access to the covered terrace. The spacious dining room with a wood-burning stove forms the heart of the home and is directly connected to both the conservatory and the kitchen-diner. The cellar with wine storage is also accessible from the dining room. The luxury kitchen-diner is equipped with a 6-burner Boretti gas hob and various high-quality built-in appliances, including a Neff combi-oven and steam oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious study/workroom with its own modern bathroom (featuring a walk-in shower with rain shower head, washbasin and toilet), ideal as a guest apartment or for ground-floor living. The garage and boiler room are also accessible from the kitchen. First floor: Spacious landing with built-in cupboards and connections for a washing machine and tumble dryer. At the front is a bedroom with a balcony and original herringbone parquet flooring. At the rear are several bedrooms, one of which has access to a spacious roof terrace and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a sauna and walk-in wardrobe. There is also a second bathroom fitted with a bath, walk-in shower, washbasin unit and toilet. Second floor: Landing with cupboard space and separate toilet. On this floor there are several (bed)rooms, all fitted with dormer windows, as well as a third bathroom with a bath, shower and washbasin. One of the rooms provides access to a mezzanine and a practical storage loft. Key features: *Fantastic family home; *Architect-designed detached villa; *Living area approx. 361 m² | Plot approx. 1,317 m²; *Suitable for single-storey living; *Fully renovated roof (2011); *Partially fitted with underfloor heating; *Private well with sprinkler system; *Alarm system and audio system on the ground floor; *Attractive garden with several terraces, veranda, greenhouse and vegetable garden; *Handover by arrangement.