A dated semi-detached house from 1872 is for sale at Rokkeveenseweg Zuid 122. There is a sign on the facade that says ‘t Mussehuis. It is useful if the new owner has golden hands and loves birds. Sparrows that is.
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In 2019, indebuurt visited this former workers’ home. Mrs. Bontenbal, the former resident, explained why she called her home ‘t Mussehuis. Interesting information for future residents.
Bird-rich area
It turns out that there are a remarkable number of sparrows living around the house. Mrs. Bontenbal said: “When we came to live here years ago, we looked out on nothing but meadows with large trees. There were already many birds there. Sparrows have always been here. Even now that there are fewer and fewer sparrows to be found in the cities, they are still plentiful here.”
Peeking from the chickens
It turned out that Mrs. Bontenbal fed the chickens in the backyard every morning and afternoon. “We also give that chicken food to the birds. The sparrows know this and therefore stay in this place. I agree with them,” she said during our visit.
Major renovation
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The semi-detached house is now empty and for sale. The house is in poor condition and requires major renovation. An ideal challenge for handy people or with enough budget to call in help. For an asking price of 450,000 euros kk you get a unique home on a plot of 540 square meters. The house has an upper floor, driveway, garage and spacious southeast-facing garden. Enough space to live there with a family and a few sparrow families.