Characteristic Ground Floor Apartment with Garden in Vlaardingen Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Central location in Vlaardingen with walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes, schools, and public transportation including metro connections to Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland.
- The property is located on its own ground, meaning full ownership without ground lease obligations.
- A spacious backyard of 33 square meters with a northwest orientation and a detached stone storage shed.
- Excellent accessibility to major highways A4 and A20 within minutes.
- Characteristic 1930s property in a charming street setting in the historic center.
Downsides
- Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency, which will result in higher energy costs and may require significant investment to improve.
- The property requires both internal and external maintenance work and is sold as-is-where-is with age and non-self-occupation clauses.
- No Homeowners Association is currently established, meaning the new owner will need to initiate and organize this together with neighbors.
- Parking in the area is regulated with paid parking and permit requirements.
- Limited living space of 48 square meters with only one bedroom.
- Heating and hot water systems consist of older technology with a mother hearth and geyser.
Description
This ground floor apartment is situated in the Baljuwstraat in the center of Vlaardingen. The property was built in 1930 and is classified as an existing construction with a composed roof covered with bituminous roofing material and tiles. The apartment has a total living area of 48 square meters measured according to the NEN2580 standard, plus an external storage space of 4 square meters. The total volume of the property is 155 cubic meters.
The apartment is laid out over a single floor level on the ground floor. It contains two rooms in total, with one of these being a bedroom. The living room is garden-oriented, which means it benefits from natural light and offers a view of the backyard. Adjacent to the living area is an open kitchen space. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and a washbasin, and there is a separate toilet in the property.
The outdoor space consists of a backyard measuring 33 square meters. The garden has a depth of 7.06 meters and a width of 4.73 meters. The garden is situated on the northwest side of the property and is accessible via a rear path. There is also a detached stone storage shed on the premises, which provides additional storage capacity.
The property is located on its own ground, meaning the buyer will acquire full ownership of both the apartment and the land it stands on. This is an important consideration as it eliminates the need to pay ground lease. The cadastral designation for this property is VLAARDINGEN D 5360.
The energy performance of the property is rated with label F, which indicates that the property has relatively low energy efficiency. The insulation consists of partial double glazing, suggesting that some windows have been upgraded while others may still have single glazing. The heating system operates through a mother hearth, and hot water is provided by a geyser. These systems are typical for properties of this age and will likely require attention or replacement in the future.
The location in the Baljuwstraat places the property in a characteristic street within the cozy streets of central Vlaardingen. The center of Vlaardingen is within walking distance, offering residents access to a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The central position also means that various schools are nearby, making this location potentially suitable for different household compositions.
Public transportation options are readily available in the vicinity. The metro connection provides direct access to Rotterdam as well as to Hoek van Holland, which is convenient for commuters and those who wish to visit the coast. The city park known as Hof is also present in the area, offering green space for recreation and relaxation.
For those who travel by car, the property offers excellent connectivity to major roads. The A4 and A20 highways can both be reached within a few minutes, making this location highly accessible for regional and national travel.
Parking in the area is regulated and consists of paid parking, public parking spaces, and the possibility of obtaining parking permits. Prospective buyers should factor in the costs and practicalities of parking when considering this property.
The property is currently not part of a Homeowners Association. The listing indicates that a new owner will need to establish such an association together with the neighbors. This is a task that requires coordination and may involve initial administrative efforts and costs.
The condition of the property is described as reasonably maintained but in need of some additional attention. Both the interior and exterior require maintenance work. The listing explicitly mentions that the property is being sold with an age clause, a non-self-occupation clause, and an as-is-where-is clause. These clauses are standard for older properties that require renovation work and serve to inform buyers that they are purchasing the property in its current condition with all associated risks of its age and state of repair.
The property is accessible for elderly residents, which may be relevant for buyers considering accessibility requirements. The ground floor location eliminates the need to use stairs to enter the apartment, which can be a practical advantage.
Fiber optic cable is available at the property, ensuring that modern internet and telecommunications needs can be met without limitations.
The asking price for this property is 205,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,271 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available for purchase and transfer can be arranged in consultation, though a quick transfer is possible according to the listing.
The measurement of the property follows the NEN2580 standard, which is designed to provide a more uniform method of measuring to give an indication of the usable surface area. This standard does not completely eliminate differences in measurement outcomes due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations in carrying out the measurement.
Prospective buyers are advised to engage their own NVM purchase agent when considering this property. The listing emphasizes that an actual purchase agreement only comes into effect after both parties have signed the written agreement. The information provided in the listing is explicitly stated to be non-binding and should not be considered an offer or quotation. No rights can be derived from the provided information.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The features list explicitly states 'Douche en wastafel' (shower and sink).
Bathtub
Only a shower and sink are listed as bathroom facilities.
Ensuite Bathroom
It is a small 2-room apartment (1 bedroom) with no mention of an ensuite bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The features list explicitly states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet).
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom facilities.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower; unlikely for a small 48m2 apartment.
Shared Shower
It is a ground floor apartment, not sharing facilities with other households.
Shared Toilet
It is a ground floor apartment, not sharing facilities with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list mentions 'wastafel' (sink, singular), not multiple sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. It is a ground floor apartment with a rear garden, but no balcony is described.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'riante achtertuin van ruim 34 m²' (spacious rear garden of approximately 34 m²) and the features section specifies 'Achtertuin 33 m² (7,06 meter diep en 4,73 meter breed)'.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
No terrace is specifically mentioned. The property has a rear garden but no distinct terrace area is described.
Rooftop Terrace
This is a ground floor apartment ('Benedenwoning'), so a rooftop terrace would not be applicable.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
No patio is specifically mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. This is a small 48 m² 2-room apartment.
Waterfront
No waterfront location is mentioned. The property is located in the center of Vlaardingen, not on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned. This is an urban ground floor apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned. This is an urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned. This is a small urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned. This is a small urban apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
Vlaardingen is in the Netherlands, a flat country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
This is a ground floor apartment in 'knusse straatjes' (cozy narrow streets), which typically limits city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room is described as 'tuingericht' (garden-oriented), so there is a garden view. However, the garden is 33 m² and the property needs maintenance, so 'remarkable' may be overstating it.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view is mentioned. While Vlaardingen is near the coast, this is a ground floor apartment in the city center.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned in the listing features.
Central Heating
Heating listed as 'Moederhaard' (traditional hearth system), not modern central heating (CV-ketel).
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned and incompatible with moederhaard heating system from 1930.
Walk In Closet
48 m² apartment with only 1 bedroom makes a walk-in closet highly unlikely and not mentioned.
Home Office
2-room apartment (living room + 1 bedroom) with no dedicated office space mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
48 m² ground floor apartment cannot accommodate an indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
48 m² ground floor apartment cannot accommodate an indoor sauna.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. 1930s building described as characteristic without modern minimalist features.
Modern
Building from 1930 needing maintenance and 'extra love'. Energy label F suggests outdated systems. Not modernized.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or loft-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta, arched doorways, or Mediterranean styling.
Classic
1930s building described as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic) in cozy streets. Traditional Dutch architecture style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes it as 'karakteristieke woning' (characteristic building) from 1930, located in 'knusse straatjes' (cozy historic streets) in the center of Vlaardingen, suggesting traditional character.
Early 20th Century
The building year is explicitly stated as 1930, which makes this a classic 'jaren-30 woning' (1930s house) in Dutch real estate terminology.
Post War Functional
Built in 1930, this is a pre-war building, not post-war.
Modernist
A 1930s characteristic building in a traditional street pattern is not modernist in style.
Newly Build
Built in 1930 and described as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and needing maintenance, this is definitely not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No kitchen island is mentioned; the property is a small 48 m² apartment with an open kitchen space.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly mentions 'een open keukenruimte' (an open kitchen space).
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned, and typically associated with kitchen islands which this property lacks.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a 2-room ground floor apartment for individual sale.
Design Kitchen
The listing states the apartment needs maintenance and 'extra love', indicating an outdated rather than a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
Built in 1930 and described as needing maintenance and 'extra love', indicating the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking, public parking, and parking permits).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage space of 4 m².
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, hence no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, hence no double garage.
Attic
The property is a ground floor apartment ('Benedenwoning', '1 woonlaag') with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
The listing only mentions paid, public, and permit street parking, with no covered parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed).
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No monthly rental price for a parking spot is provided.
Parkspot Sale Price
No sale price for a parking spot is provided.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly states: 'De woning maakt geen onderdeel uit van een vereniging van eigenaren. Dit zal door een nieuwe eigenaar samen met de buren nog opgestart moeten worden' (The property is not part of an owners association and will need to be started by new owner)
Leasehold
Listing states 'Gelegen op eigen grond' meaning it's freehold, not leasehold
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No VvE exists, so there is no chamber of commerce registration
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Nee' (No) for annual meeting
Oa Fees
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Nee' (No) for periodic contribution
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Nee' (No) for reserve fund
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Nee' (No) for maintenance plan
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Nee' (No) for opstalverzekering (buildings insurance)
Other Rules
Listing mentions 'ouderdoms-, niet-zelfbewoningsclausule en as-is-where-is clausule' (age clause, non-self-occupation clause, and as-is-where-is clause)
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Ground floor apartment (benedenwoning) with 1 living layer, no elevator needed or present.
Security Cameras
Not mentioned in the listing. This is a private apartment in a residential street, not a secured complex.
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned and inconsistent with a central city ground floor apartment in a residential neighborhood.
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned in the listing. Unlikely for a basic ground floor apartment from 1930.
Gated Community
Located in a cozy residential street in the center of Vlaardingen, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Listing mentions 'Toegankelijk voor ouderen' (accessible for elderly) and it's ground floor. However, building from 1930 with needed maintenance likely lacks full wheelchair modifications like widened doors or accessible bathroom.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout specifies only 2 rooms total (living room and 1 bedroom), leaving no space for a separate laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The features list explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as an available facility.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under provided facilities.
Smart Home
The property is a 1930s apartment requiring maintenance and there are no mentions of smart home technology.
Ventilation System
No mechanical ventilation system is listed; the heating is a 'moederhaard' (traditional hearth) and the building is from 1930, indicating natural ventilation.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly uncommon in standard Dutch apartments, especially older ones from 1930, and it is not mentioned.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. Given the 1930 construction year, Energy Label F, and the stated need for maintenance, it is highly unlikely to have them.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partial double glazing) under the Energy/Isolation section.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. A 1930 property with an Energy Label F and only partial double glazing would not have triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Not explicitly mentioned in the features. However, the 1930 build year, Energy Label F, and lack of modern heating systems strongly suggest the absence of wall insulation.
Floor Insulation
Not explicitly mentioned. A ground-floor apartment from 1930 with an Energy Label F is very unlikely to have floor insulation.
Roof Insulation
Not explicitly mentioned. Given the age (1930), roof type (composite with bitumen and tiles), and poor energy rating (F), roof insulation is highly improbable.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies 'Moederhaard' (mother fireplace) as the heating method. There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery. Such a feature is incongruous with a 1930 property requiring maintenance and having an Energy Label F.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
No other energy efficiency measures are listed. The property features only partial double glazing and has an Energy Label F.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.