Jaap ter Haarstraat 591321 LB AlmereLiteratuurwijk Zuid

A striking semi-detached home designed by Jan des Bouvrie Located at Jaap ter Haarstraat 59, this distinctive semi-detached home was designed by renowned Dutch designer and architect Jan des Bouvrie. Its characteristic white façades, generous balconies and symmetrical architecture give the property a timeless appearance that remains remarkably contemporary today. The property offers 177 m² of living space, five bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, two separate toilets, a full-width gallery balcony on the first floor and parking space for two cars on private grounds. In recent years, substantial investments have been made in both comfort and sustainability, including the complete renewal of the sanitary facilities (2025), kitchen upgrades (2019/2025), a new heat recovery ventilation system (2024), the installation of 13 solar panels (2018) and an extensive air-conditioning system serving both the first and second floors. The ground floor features a spacious living room with three sets of double French doors opening onto the rear garden and a solid oak parquet floor. The first floor offers three bedrooms with direct access to the full-width gallery balcony, two bathrooms and a separate toilet. The second floor provides two additional bedrooms. The property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with local traffic only and additional visitor parking spaces. *** This property is offered to you with a “Bidding From” price *** GROUND FLOOR Through the covered entrance, you enter the spacious reception hall with cloakroom area, utility meter cupboard, modern toilet and staircase to the first floor. The high standard of finish is immediately noticeable. The ground floor is finished with a solid oak parquet floor, plastered walls and sprayed ceilings. LIVING ROOM The living room is located at the rear of the property and spans the entire width of the house. Large windows and three sets of double French doors provide excellent natural light and a seamless connection to the garden. The recently installed luxury interior doors further enhance the high-quality character of the home. The generous living area offers ample space for both a large seating arrangement and a substantial dining table, making it an ideal place for family life and entertaining guests. KITCHEN Located at the front of the property, the kitchen is a true eye-catcher. The cabinet fronts and side panels were renewed in 2019, while a large bespoke wood-look cabinet was added in 2025. Together, these upgrades create a contemporary appearance that perfectly complements the architecture of the home. At the heart of the kitchen is a spacious island with a granite worktop and a one-and-a-half bowl sink. The kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of appliances, including a Siemens five-zone induction hob, electric oven, combination microwave oven, Bosch integrated dishwasher (2024), Bosch extractor hood (2023) and an integrated LG American-style fridge/freezer combination. Large front-facing windows ensure abundant natural daylight throughout the space. FIRST FLOOR The first floor benefits from an exceptionally practical layout. All three bedrooms are situated at the rear of the property and feature double French doors opening directly onto the full-width gallery balcony. The entire floor is finished with solid larch flooring, spachtelputz wall finishes and sprayed ceilings. The principal bedroom extends from the front to the rear of the house and includes fitted wardrobes, direct access to the main bathroom, air conditioning and French doors to the gallery. The two additional bedrooms are also generously sized and are perfectly suited as children's bedrooms, guest rooms or home offices. Air conditioning ensures year-round comfort, even during warm summer days. BATHROOM 1 Both bathrooms and the two toilet rooms were completely renovated in 2025, providing the property with stylish and timeless sanitary facilities. The main bathroom, accessible directly from the principal bedroom, features a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower with glass shower doors, a double vanity unit and a designer radiator. BATHROOM 2 The second bathroom is accessible from the landing and is fitted with a vanity unit, a spacious walk-in shower with a glass shower screen and contemporary tiling. A separate toilet with wall-mounted WC and washbasin is also located on the first floor. The ground-floor toilet has been finished in the same high-quality style. GALLERY BALCONY One of the most distinctive features of this home is the full-width gallery balcony at the rear of the first floor. All three bedrooms have direct access to this outdoor space through double French doors. The gallery offers pleasant views over the rear garden and reinforces the open and spacious feel of the property. Within Jan des Bouvrie’s architectural concept, it represents one of the defining design elements of the home. A second balcony is located above the covered entrance at the front of the property. SECOND FLOOR The second floor offers a surprising amount of additional living space. The landing accommodates the washing machine and dryer connections. From here, you access two full-sized bedrooms. The largest bedroom spans almost the full width of the house and benefits from a large dormer window installed in 2020 with HR++ double glazing, creating a bright and spacious room. The second bedroom features a maintenance-free dormer installed in 2024, also fitted with HR++ glazing. The heat recovery ventilation system (HRV), renewed in 2024, is accessible from this room. The entire floor is finished with a neat, continuous laminate floor. GARDEN The northeast-facing rear garden has been carefully landscaped and combines paving, greenery and several seating areas. Directly behind the house is a covered terrace that connects seamlessly with the living room. The garden offers a high degree of privacy thanks to mature hedges and its sheltered position. At the rear stands a spacious wooden storage shed measuring 10.5 m² (3.31 x 3.18 m), fitted with a bituminous roof covering. The garden also benefits from a convenient rear entrance. With a plot width of over 10 metres and the open development pattern surrounding the property, the garden feels particularly spacious and free. LOCATION The property is situated in the popular Literatuurwijk district, a spacious residential area on the western side of Almere Stad. The neighbourhood is characterised by its abundant greenery, broad streets and peaceful living environment. Jaap ter Haarstraat 59 is located in a small-scale cul-de-sac with local traffic only. Additional visitor parking is available in the central area of the courtyard, while the property itself provides parking space for two vehicles. Various primary and secondary schools, sports facilities, healthcare services and shopping centres are located nearby. Almere City Centre, Almere Centrum railway station and the main roads towards Amsterdam, Utrecht and Lelystad are all easily accessible. FEATURES • Distinctive semi-detached home designed by Jan des Bouvrie • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with local traffic only • Parking for two cars on private property • Spacious living room with solid oak parquet flooring • Three sets of double French doors opening onto the rear garden • Solid oak flooring throughout the ground floor • Luxury interior doors renewed on the ground floor • Modern kitchen with cooking island and granite worktop • Kitchen fronts renewed in 2019 and bespoke wood-look cabinet added in 2025 • Three first-floor bedrooms, all equipped with air conditioning • Full-width gallery balcony at the rear of the first floor • All first-floor bedrooms feature double French doors to the gallery • Solid larch flooring throughout the first floor and laminate flooring on the second floor • Front balcony above the covered entrance • Two fully renovated bathrooms (2025) • Two toilets (ground floor and first floor), both renewed in 2025 • Two additional bedrooms on the second floor, the largest equipped with air conditioning • Large dormer with HR++ glazing (2020) to the rear roof slope • Additional dormer with HR++ glazing installed in 2024 • Separate laundry area accessible from the second-floor landing • Heat recovery ventilation system (HRV) renewed in 2024 • Air-conditioning system with four indoor units and two outdoor units (cooling and heating) • 13 owned solar panels installed in 2018 • Alarm system installed • Smoke detectors on every floor • Connected to district heating (gas-free home) • Energy label A (issued before installation of solar panels) • Transfer date: November 2026