Korenbloemstraat 49, UTRECHT

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The property. An old Utrecht house with a modern twist. That is exactly what is so nice about this place. On the outside, that lovely 1920s appearance; on the inside, light, smart, and completely modern. The atmosphere of the past, the comfort of today.

And the latter is not just for show. In 2020, the house was extended at the rear, and in 2024, the extra floor was added on top. As a result, every meter has been utilized, and the house feels a lot larger than you might expect from the street. The ground floor has underfloor heating, there is HR++ glass, the central heating boiler is from 2024, and five solar panels were installed in 2025. The electrical wiring was also renewed in 2020 and later expanded.

Downstairs, it is a true living space. The herringbone floor provides warmth, the skylight draws in extra daylight, and the kitchen feels like part of the living area. You cook on induction, draw boiling water from the Quooker, and have a composite countertop that is durable. It's not a kitchen where you stand alone to cook, but a place where someone can sit at the table while you put the finishing touches on dinner. The kitchen dates from 2020, and the hob was replaced in 2023.

At the rear, you will find French doors. As soon as the weather permits, they open up, and the garden becomes part of the house. Relaxing in the hammock, music playing, coffee in the morning, or a drink at the end of the day. Meanwhile, the rain barrel collects rainwater for the plants—a small detail, but one you enjoy in daily life.

Upstairs, the layout is just as well-thought-out. The bathroom was renovated in 2020 and partially adjusted in 2024. It is modern with a walk-in shower and rain shower, toilet, and sink cabinet. On the top floor, realized in 2024, large built-in closets ensure you can store a surprising amount without the room feeling full. There is space here to sleep, work, or both. And be sure to look outside, because from the top floor, you have a view toward the Dom Tower.

A house from 1919, but one that has been seriously invested in over recent years. That is exactly why you get the charm of an old Utrecht house here without compromising on modern comfort.

The area. Korenbloemstraat is located in a nice area between Ondiep and Zuilen. Real 'Utreggers,' young couples, and families live here together, and that mix gives the neighborhood its atmosphere. Around the corner is the Amsterdamsestraatweg. On weekends, you can get bread and croissants at De Bakkert, wine and delicacies at Familie van Rijk, and for lunch, drinks, or dinner, you can join the crowd at De Hondekop. GYS, Moos, and ’t Dikkertje are also favorites.

Residents cite the small park by the 'Onderdelenloods' as one of the best-kept secrets in the area. For an evening walk, you can stroll past the old Olympia cinema, the water tower, and the neighborhood mural. That raw, Utrecht-style edge is still palpable here.

For greenery, walk or cycle to Julianapark, and if you cycle further, you will reach the Werkspoorkwartier with De Nijverheid, Warmoes, and De Nar. Station Zuilen is close by, and within about ten minutes, you can cycle to Utrecht Centraal. You live centrally here, with the city close by, while Korenbloemstraat itself feels much quieter.

Layout. Ground floor: Entrance with toilet and staircase. Open kitchen at the front with built-in appliances, Quooker, and composite countertop. The extended living room is at the rear and has a herringbone floor, skylight, underfloor heating, and French doors to the garden. The separate storage room is accessible from the garden.

First floor: Two bedrooms and a modern bathroom with walk-in shower and rain shower, toilet, and sink cabinet.

Second floor: Extra floor realized in 2024 with a bedroom and separate workspace. Large built-in closets provide plenty of storage space; you will also find a built-in washing machine and built-in air conditioning here. From this floor, you can look towards the Dom Tower.

Highlights: + Old Utrecht house with an extension from 2020 and an extra floor from 2024 + Energy label A, HR++ glass, and five solar panels from 2025 + Bright living space with herringbone floor, skylight, and underfloor heating + Modern kitchen with Quooker, induction, and composite countertop + Three living levels, plenty of storage space, lovely garden, and a view toward the Dom Tower