Luxurious 3-Room Apartment with Terrace in Iconic De Karel Doorman Tower
Hauptmerkmale
Pluspunkte
- Prime city center location within walking distance of cultural venues, shopping streets, restaurants, and Rotterdam Centraal Station with excellent public transport connections.
- Generous 18 square meter southwest-facing terrace on the 11th floor offering afternoon and evening sun along with panoramic city views, a rare combination in the city center.
- Access to exclusive building amenities including a fitness room, sauna, and communal inner garden, providing convenience and lifestyle benefits without leaving the complex.
- Energy efficient A+ label with comprehensive insulation (roof, walls, floor, double glazing) and sustainable district heating for both heating and hot water, resulting in lower energy costs.
- Full ownership of the land (eigen grond) with no leasehold obligations, providing certainty about future property costs.
Nachteile
- The monthly VvE contribution of 292.67 euros is relatively high and does not include parking, which adds another 62.61 euros monthly if purchased separately for 37,500 euros.
- The apartment requires floor finishing before occupancy, and the listing suggests the interior may benefit from modernization, implying additional costs and effort for buyers.
- The sale involves several restrictive conditions including seller approval, a CCD source of funds investigation, self-occupancy obligation, and transfer through a notary in Utrecht rather than locally, suggesting possible complexity in the transaction.
- As a gallery flat type apartment, the common hallway areas may offer less privacy compared to other apartment configurations.
- At approximately 6,452 euros per square meter, the price per square meter is premium for the Rotterdam market, especially considering the interior may need updating.
Beschreibung
Located on the 11th floor of the prestigious De Karel Doorman residential complex in the heart of Rotterdam, this spacious 3-room apartment offers approximately 93 square meters of living space combined with an 18 square meter southwest-facing terrace. The building, completed in 2012, was awarded the title of Best Building of the Year Public Prize and has become one of the most sought-after residential addresses in the city.
The living room serves as the central hub of the apartment, featuring large windows that provide abundant natural light and impressive views over the Rotterdam skyline. From the living room, residents have direct access to the generous terrace, which benefits from afternoon and evening sun due to its southwest orientation. This outdoor space offers a unique opportunity to enjoy urban living with a private area for relaxation and outdoor dining while overlooking the city below.
The apartment includes two well-proportioned bedrooms, making it suitable for various living arrangements. The kitchen is situated in open connection with the living room, creating a functional space for cooking and entertaining guests. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, separate shower, and washbasin. Additionally, there is a separate toilet for added convenience.
The property is delivered without floor finishing, allowing buyers to customize the flooring according to their personal preferences. While the apartment can be occupied immediately after installing flooring, it also presents opportunities for further interior modernization to match individual tastes and requirements.
Residents of De Karel Doorman have exclusive access to several building amenities. A fully equipped fitness room enables convenient home workouts without leaving the building. The sauna provides a space for relaxation after exercise or a long workday. The meticulously maintained communal inner garden offers a green oasis in the urban environment, perfect for quiet moments outdoors.
The building features a representative entrance, multiple elevators ensuring good accessibility, a video intercom system for security, and an active Homeowners Association that manages the property. The monthly VvE contribution is 292.67 euros, covering maintenance and management of the common areas and facilities.
The location in central Rotterdam is one of the property's most significant advantages. Within walking distance, residents find cultural venues such as De Doelen concert hall and Theater Rotterdam, multiple cinemas, museums, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. The main shopping streets of the city are easily accessible on foot. For daily groceries, an Albert Heijn supermarket is located literally around the corner.
Public transportation connections are excellent, with Rotterdam Centraal Station reachable within minutes. Metro, tram, and bus services are all readily available, making commuting and regional travel straightforward. For those who prefer driving, a private parking space is available in the secure underground garage of the complex, offered separately at 37,500 euros with a monthly VvE contribution of 62.61 euros.
The apartment comes with a private external storage unit located on the 4th floor of the building, providing additional space for belongings. Residents also have access to the communal bicycle storage facility.
Technical specifications include an A+ energy label, indicating high energy efficiency. The building features comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided through district heating (stadsverwarming), a sustainable and efficient system. Mechanical ventilation ensures good air quality throughout the apartment. The property is built on a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
The property is situated on full ownership land (eigen grond), meaning there are no leasehold obligations. The cadastre reference is ROTTERDAM AG 587.
The sale includes several specific conditions. A non-self-occupancy clause will be included in the purchase agreement. The buyer is required to occupy the apartment themselves (self-occupancy obligation). The transfer will take place at the project notary Westvaer notarissen in Utrecht. The sale is subject to seller approval. The seller will conduct a comprehensive CCD investigation (Declaration of Origin of Funds), which will be included as a resolutive condition in the purchase agreement.
The asking price is 600,000 euros costs to buyer, which translates to approximately 6,452 euros per square meter of living space. Delivery can be arranged by mutual agreement and can take place quickly. The measured surfaces are based on the NEN2580 measurement instruction, intended to provide a more uniform method of measuring to indicate usable surface area. This measurement instruction does not completely exclude differences in measurement results due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations when performing the measurement.
Ausstattung
Badezimmer
Shower
The description explicitly states the bathroom has a 'separate douche' (separate shower).
Bathtub
The description explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing describes two bedrooms and one bathroom but gives no indication that the bathroom is directly connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The features section clearly states there is '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet) in addition to the bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own separate toilet, not a shared facility.
His And Hers Sinks
The description mentions 'wastafel' (sink) in the singular form, indicating there is only one.
Gebäude Allgemein
Corner Property
Außenbereich
Balcony
The listing mentions an 18m2 terrace, not a balcony.
Rear Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment.
Front Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment.
Side Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a terrace of approximately 18 m².
Rooftop Terrace
The terrace is attached to the 11th-floor apartment, not a shared rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an 11th-floor apartment with no yard.
Patio
The listing specifies a terrace, not a ground-level patio.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned or present in an apartment.
Waterfront
The apartment is located in the city center, but no waterfront location or view is mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present in an 11th-floor apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is a flat city with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing highlights an impressive view over the Rotterdam skyline and inner city from the 11th floor.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a communal inner garden, but the apartment itself has a city view, not a garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Although Rotterdam is near the sea, the listing mentions a city skyline view, not a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
The listing mentions a view over the Rotterdam inner city and skyline, not specifically the harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The building itself is a landmark, but specific views of other landmarks are not mentioned.
Innenkomfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned in the listing. Only mechanical ventilation is listed as a facility.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Verwarming en warm water middels stadsverwarming' (heating and hot water via district heating).
Fireplace
Not mentioned; 11th floor city apartment would not typically have a fireplace.
Carpeted Floors
Not specified, but unlikely in a modern Dutch apartment from 2012.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned; only two bedrooms and a bathroom are described.
Home Office
No dedicated home office mentioned; it's a 3-room apartment (living room + 2 bedrooms).
Skylight
Not mentioned; has large windows but no skylights specified for an 11th floor apartment.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned; modern apartment building would not typically have exposed beams.
Bay Window
Not mentioned; description mentions large windows but not bay windows specifically.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned; there is a shared gym and sauna but no private pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
Sauna is mentioned as a shared facility ('exclusieve toegang tot gym, sauna en binnentuin'), not private.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned; modern apartment would not typically have ornamental plasterwork.
Innenstil
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; focuses on modern architecture and city living.
Modern
Explicitly described as modern architecture ('moderne architectuur'), built in 2012, high-quality appearance, iconic residential building.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or raw materials mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned; this is a city center apartment in Rotterdam.
Classic
No classic or traditional elements mentioned; described as modern and contemporary.
Außenstil
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2012 with modern architecture.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2012.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 2012.
Modernist
The listing describes the building as having modern architecture and a high-quality appearance, built in 2012.
Newly Build
Built in 2012, the building is over a decade old, though it may still appear modern.
Küche
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states 'De keuken staat in directe verbinding met de woonkamer' (The kitchen is in direct connection with the living room).
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private 3-room apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'nette keuken' (neat kitchen) and the text mentions opportunities to modernize the interior, suggesting it is standard rather than high-end design.
New Kitchen
The building is from 2012, and the listing mentions possibilities to modernize the interior in the future, implying the kitchen is not brand new.
Parken & Lagerung
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions an own parking spot is available in the complex.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states the apartment has its own external storage room (berging) on the 4th floor.
Garage
The parking spot is located in a closed parking garage (parkeergarage/parkeerkelder) in the complex.
Double Garage
The listing refers to a single parking spot (parkeerplaats) being sold for €37,500, not a double garage.
Attic
The property is an 11th-floor apartment in a modern flat complex; there is no attic.
Cellar
The property has a storage room on the 4th floor, but there is no mention of a cellar.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions that residents can use a shared bicycle storage (gezamenlijke fietsenstalling).
Covered Parking
The parking is located inside a closed parking garage (afgesloten parkeergarage).
Underground Parking
The listing specifies that the parking garage is located on the 6th floor of the complex, not underground.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop in the listing.
Shed
The property has an external storage room (berging) in the complex, but no traditional garden shed is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The features section explicitly lists 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features section lists 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a type of parking availability in the area.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is offered for sale (€37,500), not for rent, so there is no rental price.
Parkspot Sale Price
The listing explicitly states the parking spot is offered separately for €37,500.
Regeln
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states a self-occupancy obligation ('koper dient het appartement zelf te gaan bewonen') and a non-self-occupancy clause ('niet-zelfbewoningsclausule'), which prohibits renting out the property including short-term rentals.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The self-occupancy obligation ('koper dient het appartement zelf te gaan bewonen') and non-self-occupancy clause indicate that long-term rentals are also not permitted.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren / Owners Association) with monthly contributions of €292.67.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond' which means freehold/own ground, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist in the features section shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist in the features section shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states an active VvE with a monthly contribution of €292.67, and the features show 'Bijdrage VvE € 293,00 per maand'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist in the features section shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist in the features section shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist in the features section shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
Multiple rules are specified: 1) Non-self-occupancy clause, 2) Self-occupancy obligation, 3) Sale subject to seller's approval, 4) CCD investigation (source of funds) with dissolving condition, 5) Transfer must take place at project notary Westvaer notarissen in Utrecht.
Sicherheit & Barrierefreiheit
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'meerdere liften' (multiple elevators) in the description and 'Lift' in the features list.
Private Entrance
The property is listed as a 'Galerijflat' (gallery apartment), which inherently means a shared entrance and hallway.
Automatic Gate
The property is a high-rise apartment building with a closed parking garage, not a residential area featuring an automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'videofooninstallatie' (video door phone system) in the building features.
Gated Community
It is a secure apartment building with controlled access and a closed parking garage, but it does not fit the definition of a traditional gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The features list states it is accessible for elderly and there are multiple elevators, but specific wheelchair accessibility modifications like widened doors or threshold-free layouts are not detailed.
Versorgung & Technik
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
Water softeners are not mentioned and are highly unusual in standard Dutch apartments.
Energieeffizienz
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing description or features list.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing ('dubbel glas') without any mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' features as 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' features as 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' features as 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The property uses district heating ('stadsverwarming') for heating and hot water, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The apartment utilizes district heating ('stadsverwarming') and holds an Energy Label A+ rating, which are significant energy efficiency measures.
Standort
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