Rijksstraatweg 178

A truly unique and characterful semi-detached house known as ‘Vrede-lust’, featuring a front garden, private driveway and a beautifully landscaped rear garden offering plenty of privacy. The property combines period charm with modern-day comfort. Original features, including panelled doors, a bay window and the impressive staircase, have been carefully preserved. The ground floor was fully renovated in 2020 and offers a spacious living room and a modern open-plan kitchen. The front of the house enjoys a lively outlook, while the rear provides peace, privacy and a deep, sunny garden.

The characterful entrance opens into a spacious hallway. The impressive staircase with half landing immediately catches the eye and highlights the distinctive character of the property.

The generous living room features high ceilings and an attractive bay window at the front. The panelled doors and other authentic details add plenty of charm. At the rear is the modern open-plan kitchen, installed in 2020 and equipped with a range of built-in appliances. The kitchen provides ample space for elaborate cooking and spending time together with family and friends.

Behind the kitchen is a practical utility room with connections for the washing machine, additional storage space and the central heating system. The deep rear garden can also be accessed from here. The beautifully landscaped rear garden faces southeast and offers plenty of privacy. Thanks to its generous depth, there is always a sunny spot to be found during the summer months. The garden features a wooden shed and a covered terrace. New fencing was installed in 2025. The private driveway, which is equipped with an EV charging point, can be accessed via the side entrance.

The beautiful staircase with half landing leads to the bright first-floor landing. There are two rooms at the front of the property. One features a charming dormer window, attractively finished with tongue-and-groove panelling. The second room has French doors opening onto the balcony. The middle room, which benefits from a side window, is currently used as a walk-in wardrobe but would also make an excellent home office or children’s room. A spacious bedroom is situated at the rear.
The bathroom is fitted with a shower, washbasin unit and a second toilet.

Key features:
• Ground floor fully renovated in 2020
• Ground floor fitted with underfloor heating
• Spacious living room with bay window and high ceilings
• Modern open-plan kitchen with built-in appliances
• Abundant period charm, including a beautiful staircase with half landing and panelled doors throughout the property
• Sunny southeast-facing rear garden
• Private driveway with EV charging point and side entrance
• Main roof fitted with glazed ‘Tuile du Nord’ roof tiles
• Excellent central location with a wide range of amenities within walking distance, including schools, a supermarket, library, park, petting zoo and bus stop

Location
The property is situated on Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord, a broad street lined with characterful 1930s homes with deep front gardens and a pleasant mix of families and young couples. A wide range of shops, supermarkets, including those at Planetenlaan and Marsmanplein, primary and secondary schools, childcare facilities and sports amenities can all be found within walking distance. There are also several playgrounds and parks nearby, including Schoterbos and Zaanenpark, ideal for a walk, picnic or an afternoon outdoors with the children.

Haarlem city centre can be reached within just ten minutes by bicycle, while the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort are also within easy reach. The location is also ideal for commuters: the nearby Randweg and Rottepolderplein provide convenient access to the A9 and A5 motorways. Public transport connections are excellent, with bus stops and Haarlem Spaarnwoude railway station nearby.

Good to know:
- The property has undergone a structural survey; the report is available for inspection
- Living area: approx. … m², measured in accordance with NEN standards
- Built around 1906 on a 207 m² freehold plot and constructed on a brick foundation
- Underfloor heating and hot water supplied by a Remeha high-efficiency central heating boiler from 2020
- Energy label: …
- 10 solar panels
- Completion by mutual agreement; transfer of ownership through a civil-law notary chosen by the buyer