Alberdingk Thijmlaan 42

Located in the sought-after and family-friendly Schrijversbuurt, this is a neighbourhood where children still play in the street, greenery defines the atmosphere, and all amenities are within easy reach: schools, shops, sports clubs, public transport and main roads.

This charming 1950s family home perfectly combines authentic character with modern comfort. In recent years, the property has been carefully modernised and made more sustainable – with floor insulation and no fewer than 11 solar panels contributing to excellent energy efficiency.

The spacious L-shaped living room feels both bright and inviting, with plenty of room for a comfortable sitting area, a play corner and a dining space. The contemporary kitchen-diner, renewed in 2021, features a ceramic worktop, matte black cabinetry and modern built-in appliances. French doors open to the light-filled extension, home to a delightful dining room – the perfect spot for your morning coffee in the sunshine or relaxed dinners with friends, while the children play in the living room.

And then there’s the garden… what an oasis! With an impressive depth of 21 metres and a width of over 14 metres, this outdoor space is a true rarity. Thanks to its size, there’s always a sunny spot to enjoy one of the multiple terraces throughout the day. The large lawn is ideal for children to play, and at the rear you’ll find the heated Daily Cabin – a versatile space that can serve as a home office, guest room or cosy hideaway.

At the front, the property offers a private driveway with space for several cars and an EV charging point. The utility room provides plenty of storage and a practical laundry area. Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom, updated in 2021 with modern fittings and finishes.

The location couldn’t be better. The area is peaceful and green, with plenty of space for children to play. At Frederik van Eedenplein, local kids gather to play football, swing or jump on the trampoline. Within walking distance are various local shops and cafés, including the popular Café Côte – a great place for coffee or lunch. Heemstede-Aerdenhout station is nearby, and within ten minutes by bike you can reach the vibrant centre of Haarlem. Schools, sports clubs (including hockey and golf), the beach and dunes – everything is close by. Thanks to the nearby main roads, you can reach Amsterdam, Schiphol and The Hague with ease.

In short: a stylish, move-in-ready family home with character, space, sustainability and a dream garden – all in a fantastic location in the Schrijversbuurt!

Good to know
* Move-in ready (turn-key)
* Energy label D
* 11 solar panels (2023)
* Excellent condition
* Partly renovated in 2021
* Spacious, sunny garden with several terraces, shed and rear access
* Heated Daily Cabin of approx. 12 m²
* Heemstede-Aerdenhout Station – 5 minutes’ walk
* Zandvoortselaan shops – 5 minutes’ walk
* Binnenweg shopping street – 5 minutes by bike
* Zandvoort beach – 20 minutes by bike
* Handover in consultation

Ground floor
Entrance hall with toilet and washbasin. Stair cupboard. Spacious L-shaped living room with wooden parquet flooring, gas fireplace and French doors to the rear garden. Modern open-plan kitchen (renewed in 2021) in matte black with cream ceramic worktop, equipped with fridge-freezer, combi oven/microwave, dishwasher, induction hob, oven and extractor fan. Through glass doors you access the separate dining room with French doors to the garden. The former garage now serves as a utility room with underfloor heating, laundry connections, generous storage and a door to the garden. Large, sunny north-facing garden with several terraces, Daily Cabin, wooden shed and rear access.

First floor
Landing, separate toilet. Spacious front bedroom. Second front bedroom currently used as a child’s room. Large rear bedroom overlooking the garden. Bathroom with underfloor heating, bath, walk-in shower and washbasin unit.

Second floor
Landing with central heating boiler (2011) and eaves storage. Bedroom with dormer window, skylight and storage space under the eaves.