Comfortable 2-Room Apartment in Popular Heijenoord Neighborhood Near Arnhem Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent location in the popular Heijenoord neighborhood, within walking distance of Arnhem center, public transportation, and green areas like Park Sonsbeek.
- Supermarket on ground floor of the complex, providing ultimate convenience for daily grocery shopping without leaving the building.
- Healthy VvE with solid maintenance reserves, professional management, and a structured maintenance plan, ensuring the building remains well-maintained.
- South-facing gallery offering space for outdoor seating and enjoying sunlight during afternoon and evening hours.
- Shared bicycle storage in the basement with room for multiple bikes and possibly a scooter or motorcycle.
Downsides
- Energy label E indicates relatively poor energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs compared to more modern or better-insulated properties.
- Partially double-glazed windows mean some windows still have single glazing, contributing to heat loss and potential drafts.
- Block heating system provides less individual control over heating compared to a personal boiler or heat pump.
- Electric boiler for hot water can be expensive to operate compared to gas or more efficient alternatives.
- Paid parking in the area adds an additional monthly cost for residents who own a car.
- Bedroom on gallery side may result in reduced privacy and potential noise from the shared gallery space.
Description
This well-arranged two-room apartment is situated on the first floor of a well-maintained apartment complex located on the edge of the vibrant center of Arnhem. The property offers a comfortable living space that is particularly suitable for starters who are looking to combine pleasant living with an excellent location in one of the more sought-after neighborhoods of the city.
The apartment is located in the popular Heijenoord district, which is known for its green and peaceful residential environment while still offering all daily amenities within easy reach. A notable convenience is the presence of a supermarket directly on the ground floor of the complex, making grocery shopping a simple task that requires no more than a quick trip downstairs. Various other shops, sports facilities, and public transportation options are all within walking distance. Multiple buses run along the nearby Amsterdamseweg on a daily basis, and Arnhem Central Station is easily accessible from this location. The city center of Arnhem can also be reached conveniently on foot, allowing residents to enjoy the shopping streets, restaurants, and cultural offerings without the need for a car. For those who appreciate nature and green surroundings, Park Sonsbeek and surrounding nature areas are located at a short distance, providing excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, or simply relaxing outdoors.
Access to the apartment is provided through the central entrance equipped with an intercom system. From there, residents reach their front door via the stairwell and the wide, covered gallery that faces south. This gallery offers ample space for placing a small seating area where one can enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The hallway inside the apartment provides access to all rooms, including a separate toilet with a washbasin and a practical storage and meter cupboard that contains the washing machine connection. This layout ensures that daily necessities are well organized and easily accessible.
The living room is a bright and inviting space thanks to the large window front with double glazing that allows for pleasant natural light to enter throughout the day. The semi-open kitchen connects seamlessly with the living area, creating a sense of spaciousness despite the compact footprint of the apartment. The kitchen features white cabinet fronts combined with a wooden worktop, giving it a clean and practical appearance. Various built-in appliances are included, specifically a refrigerator and an induction cooktop with an integrated extractor hood. This setup provides the essential elements needed for daily meal preparation.
The bedroom is situated on the gallery side of the apartment and is equipped with a secondary window, which helps with ventilation while providing some sound insulation from the gallery. The bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and a washbasin, offering the basic facilities needed for daily use in a compact but functional arrangement.
In the basement of the apartment complex, residents have access to a spacious shared bicycle storage area. This facility is suitable for storing multiple bicycles and can also accommodate a scooter or motorcycle if needed. This is a practical feature for residents who rely on cycling as their primary mode of transportation, which is common in the Netherlands.
The apartment building was constructed in 1966 and has been well maintained over the years. The property has an energy label E, which reflects the building standards of its era. The windows feature partial double glazing, meaning that some windows have been upgraded while others retain their original single glazing. Heating is provided through a block heating system, which means that heat is generated centrally for the entire building and distributed to the individual apartments. Hot water is supplied by an electric boiler located within the apartment.
The Homeowners Association, known in Dutch as Vereniging van Eigenaars or VvE, is active and financially healthy. The association maintains a solid maintenance reserve fund and operates under professional management. Annual contributions are made to this reserve to fund future maintenance projects, ensuring that the building remains in good condition over time. The monthly VvE contribution for this apartment is set at 129.95 euros, which covers the shared costs of building maintenance, insurance, and reserves.
The living area of the apartment measures 40 square meters, with a total volume of approximately 134 cubic meters. The asking price is set at 200,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the transfer costs, which is indicated by the term kosten koper or k.k. in Dutch real estate terminology. The transfer date is to be determined through mutual consultation between the buyer and seller.
Additional features of the property include a fiberglass cable connection for high-speed internet and natural ventilation throughout the apartment. The building has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. Parking is available in the form of paid parking and public parking spaces in the vicinity of the complex. The property is registered with the Land Registry under the designation ARNHEM P 5010 and is offered with full ownership rights.
The VvE checklist confirms that the association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, maintains a reserve fund, has a maintenance plan in place, and has arranged building insurance. These factors indicate a well-organized and responsible homeowners association that takes the long-term maintenance and value preservation of the property seriously.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned; the bathroom is described as having only a walk-in shower and a sink.
Ensuite Bathroom
The hallway provides access to all rooms, indicating the bathroom is not directly attached to the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separaat toilet met wastafel' (separate toilet with sink) in the hall.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom or toilet descriptions.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single walk-in shower without specifying multiple shower heads or a double setup.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment, not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own separate toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The features section explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig' and the description mentions a wide, covered south-facing gallery with space for seating.
Rear Garden
It is a first-floor gallery apartment built in 1966, making a rear garden impossible.
Front Garden
It is a first-floor gallery apartment built in 1966, making a front garden impossible.
Side Garden
It is a first-floor gallery apartment built in 1966, making a side garden impossible.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned; it has a balcony/gallery instead.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned for this first-floor apartment.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As an apartment, it does not have a private fenced yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; it has a balcony/gallery.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
It is a 40 m² apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The listing does not mention any waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
Apartments do not have kitchen gardens.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in an urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned or expected.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Arnhem is not located in a mountainous region.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the first floor and faces a south-facing gallery. No remarkable city view is mentioned or implied.
Remarkable Garden View
While the area is green, no remarkable garden view is specified for this first-floor apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Arnhem is an inland city with no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
Arnhem does not have a major harbour visible from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned, standard for a 1960s Dutch apartment.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states heating is provided via 'blokverwarming' (block heating).
Fireplace
1960s apartment utilizing block heating, no fireplace mentioned.
Underfloor Heating
The property uses block heating, and underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
Small 40 m² apartment with a standard layout, no walk-in closet mentioned.
Home Office
2-room apartment (1 bedroom, 1 living room) with no space designated as a home office.
Skylight
Standard gallery flat layout, no skylights mentioned.
Exposed Beams
1966 flat roof apartment building, no exposed beams mentioned.
Bay Window
Listing mentions 'grote raampartij' (large window section) but does not specify a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
40 m² apartment, physically impossible and not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
40 m² apartment, no sauna mentioned.
French Doors
The kitchen is described as 'halfopen' (half-open), but no french doors are specifically mentioned.
Ornamental Plasterwork
1966 functionalist apartment, no ornamental plasterwork mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
1966 apartment with standard white kitchen and wooden countertop, no specific Scandinavian minimalist design elements mentioned.
Modern
Built in 1966 with energy label E and partial double glazing, indicating an older build without modern updates.
Industrial
Typical 1960s residential gallery flat, no industrial elements like exposed brick or metal mentioned.
Mediterranean
Standard Dutch apartment in Arnhem, no Mediterranean features present.
Classic
Built in 1966, typical post-war functionalist architecture without specific classic ornamental details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1966, which is not considered traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1966, it does not qualify as an early 20th-century building.
Post War Functional
Built in 1966 as a gallery flat, this perfectly represents the post-war functional building style designed for mass housing.
Modernist
While built in the modern era, it is a standard 1966 gallery flat and does not represent contemporary modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is existing construction from 1966.
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'koelkast' (refrigerator) is listed as one of the built-in appliances.
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and highly unlikely given the apartment is only 40m². The kitchen is described with standard counter along the wall.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes it as 'halfopen keuken' (semi-open kitchen), which means it's not fully open plan but has a connection to the living space.
Pantry
Not mentioned and unlikely in a 40m² apartment from 1966. There is a storage/meter cupboard mentioned but it's in the hallway, not the kitchen.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'inductiekookplaat' (induction hob/stove) is listed.
Induction Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooking plate).
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the listing. This is a relatively premium feature unlikely to be present in a modest 40m² apartment from 1966.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned. A Quooker or similar instant boiling water tap is a premium feature unlikely to be present in this type of apartment.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) but does not specify it as a downdraft extractor. Standard wall-mounted or integrated hoods are more common, especially in older buildings.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private 2-room apartment (1 bedroom) for sale, not a shared housing situation. The kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described with 'witte kastjes en een houten werkblad' (white cabinets and wooden worktop), which sounds like a basic, standard kitchen rather than a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The building is from 1966 and while described as 'goed onderhouden' (well maintained), there is no indication the kitchen is new or recently renovated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'paid parking and public parking' (betaald parkeren en openbaar parkeren), indicating there is no dedicated private parking spot included.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a practical storage/meter cupboard (berg-/meterkast) with a washing machine connection in the hall.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
No attic is mentioned in the listing.
Cellar
The building has a cellar used for shared bike storage, but the apartment itself does not have a private cellar.
Bike Storage
The description explicitly states there is a spacious, shared bike storage (fietsenstalling) in the basement of the complex.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; parking is described as public and paid.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities or stations are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No external shed is mentioned in the listing.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active and financially healthy Homeowners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning full ownership and not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing mentions a monthly VvE contribution of € 129,95.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' and the text mentions a solid maintenance reserve.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listing mentions accessing the apartment via 'trappenhuis' (stairwell) and the building is from 1966. No elevator is mentioned, and for a first-floor apartment in a 1966 building, an elevator is unlikely.
Intercom
The listing explicitly states 'centrale entree met intercom' (central entrance with intercom).
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the listing. If present, it would typically be highlighted as a selling feature.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a 'centrale entree' (central entrance) with access via shared stairwell and gallery. This is clearly a shared entrance, not private.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. This is a standard apartment building in an urban residential area, not a gated property.
Video Door Phone
The listing mentions 'intercom' but not specifically a video door phone. Standard intercom implies audio only unless specified otherwise.
Gated Community
This is a standard galerijflat (gallery apartment) in a residential neighborhood, not a gated community. No gates or security perimeters are described.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the first floor accessed only via stairs (trappenhuis) with no elevator mentioned. No accessibility adaptations are described for doorways, bathroom, or other areas.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly mentions a 'wasmaschineaansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the storage cupboard.
Laundry Room
There is no separate laundry room; the connection is located in a storage/meter cupboard.
Dryer
No dryer or dryer connection is mentioned in the listing.
High Speed Internet
The listing mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The listing specifies 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) as a facility, which is a type of ventilation system.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. The building uses block heating and an electric boiler, with no reference to solar energy generation.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in both the description ('dubbele beglazing' on living room windows) and features ('gedeeltelijk dubbel glas').
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned. A 1966 building with only partial double glazing and energy label E makes triple glazing highly unlikely.
Wall Insulation
Not mentioned in the listing. A 1966 apartment with energy label E typically would not have wall insulation, as this would likely improve the rating.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the Energy section as 'Dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
Not mentioned. The listing explicitly states heating is via 'blokverwarming' (block heating) and hot water via 'elektrische boiler', making a heat pump incompatible with this setup.
Home Battery
Not mentioned. No solar panels are present, making a home battery system highly unlikely and unnecessary.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The only energy-related features mentioned are roof insulation, partial double glazing, and natural ventilation. The energy label E indicates minimal energy efficiency measures have been implemented. No other measures such as LED lighting, smart thermostats, or additional insulation are mentioned.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.