Zoeterwoudsesingel 252313 AZ LeidenTuinstadwijk

Large rooms, high ceilings and a deep back garden (22m) facing south. Directly opposite Muurtoren Oostenrijk, one of the last remnants of the old city walls, lies this very spacious townhouse on the Singel. The house is literally a stone's throw from the centre, at least: if you can throw a stone 30 metres. When you stand in front of the front door, you will notice that it is different from the other doors in the row. It is more modern and in a different style than you would expect from a house from the 1930s. The original door has been preserved in the barn and can be put back after a small renovation. In fact, the front door symbolises the entire house. Many original details have been preserved, but the last resident has also made a number of adjustments to make the house fit in with personal wishes. A new owner can also adapt the house entirely to his own wishes, whereby original details can be retained or perhaps brought back. From the balcony on the 1st floor you can really see how open the back garden is. There is absolutely no view from the rear neighbours and the back entrance ensures that you do not have to go through the house with bicycles and the green bin. Bicycles can be placed in the storage room at the back of the garden. This is a bit older, but still serves its purpose perfectly. It could possibly be replaced and expanded with a covered terrace, so that you can create a wonderful place here to sit with friends and family until late on sultry summer evenings. The location in combination with the many large rooms with high ceilings and the deep sunny back garden make the house ideal for families who want to live in or near the centre. LAYOUT Ground floor: Previously, the house had a sitting room at the front and a dining room at the back, which were separated by ensuite doors. This layout has been adjusted, so that a spacious kitchen/diner is now located at the front. The floor of this kitchen has been lowered, giving you a beautiful view of the Singel when you are cooking. The ensuite has been removed, making it one large space with the living room with fireplace and sliding doors to the back garden at the rear. On the side, where the kitchen used to be, there is now a work space. From here, you can also go to the garden via the conservatory. The current layout also offers the possibility of creating a kitchen/diner at the rear with direct access to the garden. 1st floor: Via the very beautiful and light staircase you reach the landing of the 1st floor. Here you can still see the original layout that characterises these homes: a spacious master bedroom with balcony and children's room at the rear, a spacious bathroom in the middle and at the front across the entire width the front room with a view of the Singel. This was used as an office and guest room, but could also be a beautiful bedroom. 2nd floor: The staircase is carried all the way to the top floor and the skylight provides beautiful light from above. Here too, there is a spacious landing, from where there is access to all rooms. Previously, this floor was also sometimes rented to a resident researcher. This is reflected in the fact that there is also a private kitchenette. In principle, however, there are five rooms that offer plenty of space to furnish according to your own wishes. Cellar: The cellar is located under the hall and the former kitchen. Now it mainly serves as storage for old tableware, but the space would of course also do very well as a wine cellar. Back garden: The deep and wide back garden facing south has a lot of sun and privacy. Due to its location perpendicular to the houses behind, there is no view from the rear neighbours and an open position on the sun. At the back there is a detached storage room and via the back entrance you can go to the street with bicycles and the green bin without having to go to your own house. SPECIAL FEATURES - Protected cityscape; - Old age clause; - Non-residents clause.