Ground Floor Apartment with Terraces in Quiet Almelo Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- Ground floor location eliminates the need to use stairs, making the apartment accessible and practical for residents of all ages and mobility levels.
- The apartment features terraces on both the front and rear of the property, providing ten square meters of outdoor space with options for sun or shade throughout the day.
- The Remeha TZerra combination boiler was installed in 2014 and is included in the sale, representing a relatively modern and efficient heating system that should not require immediate replacement.
- The Aalderinkshoek neighborhood offers convenient walking distance access to a shopping center, schools, and main roads, supporting a car-optional lifestyle for daily errands.
- The homeowners association is properly organized with a maintenance plan, reserve fund, annual meetings, and building insurance, indicating responsible management of the shared building elements.
Downsides
- The energy label C rating indicates moderate energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy bills compared to more recently built or renovated properties with better insulation.
- The property dates from 1968, and while well-maintained, the age of the building means some systems and finishes may eventually require updating or replacement.
- Parking is limited to public street spaces only, with no dedicated parking spot or garage included with the apartment, which could be inconvenient in an area where on-street parking availability varies.
- The monthly service costs of one hundred fifty-five euros are relatively substantial for an apartment of this size, representing an ongoing expense that reduces the net affordability.
- At sixty-eight square meters of living space with only two bedrooms, the apartment may feel constrained for couples planning to start a family or those accustomed to more spacious accommodations.
Description
This ground floor apartment is located on Bartokstraat in the Aalderinkshoek district of Almelo. The property is situated in a small-scale apartment complex and benefits from a quiet position within this residential neighborhood. The apartment is well-maintained and offers practical living space suitable for those looking for their first home or downsizing to a more manageable residence.
The interior layout begins with an entrance hall that provides access to the main living areas. The living room is a through-lounge design, which means it benefits from windows on both the front and rear of the property, allowing natural light to enter throughout the day. This room features a laminate floor and includes a built-in storage closet, adding to the practical functionality of the space.
Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen, which also has a laminate floor for consistency throughout the property. The kitchen provides a passage through to a utility area that houses the central heating boiler and offers a connection point for a washing machine. This utility space also contains a fixed storage cabinet, providing additional storage options for household items.
The bathroom is equipped with a shower enclosure, a single sink, a designer radiator, and a toilet. This configuration means all sanitary facilities are conveniently located in one room. The bathroom finishes include modern elements such as the designer radiator, which adds both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
The apartment contains two bedrooms, both of which have laminate flooring consistent with the rest of the property. One of the bedrooms provides access to the rear terrace, offering a direct connection to outdoor space from the sleeping quarters. This can be particularly convenient during warmer months.
One of the notable features of this apartment is the provision of outdoor space on both the front and rear of the property. The total building-bound outdoor area measures approximately ten square meters, split between a front terrace and a rear terrace. This dual aspect of outdoor space is relatively uncommon for ground floor apartments and provides residents with options for sitting outside depending on the time of day and sun position.
The property was originally constructed in 1968, which places it in an era of Dutch residential development known for functional design. The building has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material, which is typical for apartment buildings of this period. The apartment is classified as existing construction and presents in a well-maintained condition according to the listing information.
The total living area measures sixty-eight square meters according to the official features section, with the description mentioning approximately seventy square meters. The volume of the apartment is stated as one hundred seventy-six cubic meters in the features, while the description mentions approximately two hundred four cubic meters. The slight discrepancy may relate to different measurement methods or inclusions.
Heating and hot water are provided by a Remeha TZerra combination boiler, which is gas-fired and was installed in 2014. This boiler is owned by the current owner, meaning it will transfer with the property sale. The presence of a relatively modern boiler from 2014 is a practical advantage, as it should have remaining useful life and meets more current efficiency standards than the original heating system would have.
The property has an energy label C rating. It features double glazing throughout, which contributes to the energy performance and helps with insulation. Mechanical ventilation is installed, which assists with air circulation and moisture management within the apartment.
The Aalderinkshoek neighborhood where this apartment is located offers convenient access to local amenities. The listing specifically mentions proximity to a shopping center, primary schools, and connecting roads to the wider road network. This combination of facilities within walking distance makes the location practical for daily living without requiring car journeys for basic needs.
The apartment includes access to a communal storage area in the basement of the building complex. This provides additional space for items that residents may not wish to keep within their living quarters, such as bicycles, seasonal items, or storage boxes.
The service costs for this property are set at approximately one hundred fifty-five euros per month. These costs cover the contributions to the homeowners association, which is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce. The homeowners association holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, has an active maintenance plan in place, and has arranged building insurance coverage. These elements indicate a well-organized and properly managed association, which is important for the long-term maintenance of the building and protection of residents' interests.
Parking for residents and visitors is available on the public roads surrounding the apartment complex. There is no dedicated private parking space or garage included with this property.
The asking price for this apartment is one hundred ninety-eight thousand five hundred euros, which is payable on a costs buyer basis, meaning the buyer is responsible for transfer taxes and notary fees in addition to the purchase price. Based on the listed living area, this equates to approximately two thousand nine hundred nineteen euros per square meter.
The property is currently available on the market, and the transfer date is to be agreed upon between buyer and seller, allowing for some flexibility in the moving timeline. The listing indicates this would be suitable as a starter home, which aligns with the size, price point, and practical layout of the apartment.
The cadastral reference for this property is ALMELO I 3740, with the exact ownership situation to be confirmed from the deed documentation.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly mentioned as 'douche (+cabine)' in bathroom description
Bathtub
Bathroom described with shower, sink, radiator and toilet only
Ensuite Bathroom
Standard layout with bathroom accessed from hall, not connected to bedroom
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet mentioned, located in the main bathroom
Bidet
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing
Double Shower
Only single shower cabin mentioned
Shared Shower
Private apartment in small complex, not shared housing
Shared Toilet
Private apartment with own bathroom facilities
His And Hers Sinks
Single sink ('enkele wastafel') explicitly mentioned
Bathroom Heated Floor
No floor heating mentioned; radiator listed as heating source
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions terraces at front and back, not a balcony. It is a ground floor apartment.
Rear Garden
Features section explicitly states 'Achtertuin' (rear garden).
Front Garden
Features section explicitly states 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Terrace
Description explicitly mentions 'eigen terras' (own terrace) at both front and back sides. Also 10m² gebouwgebonden buitenruimte.
Rooftop Terrace
Ground floor apartment with no mention of rooftop access or terrace.
Patio
Terrace is mentioned, but patio (typically more enclosed) is not specified.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
This is a 70m² apartment, no guest house possible.
Waterfront
No waterfront mentioned, Almelo is not known for waterfront properties in this residential area.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
Apartment in residential area, no equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
Apartment in residential area, no livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned, typical apartment wouldn't have one.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned, apartment property.
Remarkable Mountain View
Almelo is in the Netherlands which is flat, no mountains exist in the area.
Remarkable City View
Ground floor apartment in residential neighborhood (woonwijk), no elevated or remarkable city views.
Remarkable Garden View
Has front and rear gardens visible from terraces, but nothing described as remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Almelo is inland in the Netherlands, no sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
Almelo is not a harbour city, no harbour view possible.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a CV-ketel (Remeha tzerra combi boiler from 2014).
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly states the apartment is fully fitted with laminate flooring, not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
Laminate flooring is explicitly mentioned for all rooms; no tiled floors are listed.
Laminate Flooring
The description states 'Het appartement is volledig voorzien van laminaat vloeren' (The apartment is fully equipped with laminate floors).
Carpeted Floors
The listing confirms laminate flooring throughout, ruling out carpeted floors.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned in the listing; heating is provided via a central CV-ketel system.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the layout or features.
Home Office
The apartment only has 2 bedrooms and a living room with no dedicated office space mentioned.
Skylight
Although it has a flat roof, no skylights are mentioned in the features.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; typical 1968 apartment construction.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description or layout.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 68m² apartment; a private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the apartment.
Built-In Wardrobes
There is a 'vaste kast' (fixed closet) in the living room and storage, but no built-in wardrobes are explicitly listed as a feature in the bedrooms.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; it is a standard 1968 apartment.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a standard 1968 apartment with basic finishes like laminate floors, showing no Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
While it has some updated elements like a 2014 boiler and a designer radiator, the core property is a 1968 build with a traditional layout.
Industrial
There is no mention of exposed brick, pipes, metal accents, or any other industrial design features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements such as terracotta tiles, warm color palettes, or specific architectural styles are mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1968 with a traditional 'doorzon' (through-living) layout, representing a classic Dutch apartment style of that era.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1968, this is a post-war apartment building, not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1968, which is not early 20th century (1900-1940 period).
Post War Functional
Built in 1968, typical post-war functional apartment complex built for population growth. Described as 'kleinschalig appartementencomplex'.
Modernist
1968 has some modernist influences but this is more functional post-war architecture than distinct modernist style.
Newly Build
Built in 1968, over 50 years old, definitely not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
A 68m2 ground-floor apartment built in 1968 is extremely unlikely to have a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout describes a separate kitchen with a passage to a storage room, indicating it is not open plan.
Pantry
There is a separate storage room (berging) accessible via the kitchen, but no pantry is mentioned.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic of a basic 1968 starter apartment.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic of a basic 1968 starter apartment.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic of a basic 1968 starter apartment.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a private apartment, not a shared housing situation.
Design Kitchen
The apartment is from 1968, described as an ideal starter home with only laminate floors mentioned, lacking any luxury descriptors.
New Kitchen
Built in 1968 with no mentions of recent renovations or a new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a communal storage room in the basement ('Gemeenschappelijke berging' and 'berging in de onderbouw').
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, so an automatic garage door is not present.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, so a double garage is not present.
Attic
The property is described as a ground floor apartment ('Benedenwoning') with only 1 living floor ('1 woonlaag').
Cellar
The storage room is located in the 'onderbouw' (substructure/basement) of the apartment complex, which can be considered a cellar area.
Covered Parking
Only public parking is mentioned; there is no mention of covered parking.
Underground Parking
The basement ('onderbouw') contains a storage room, but there is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned; there is only a communal storage room in the basement.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot is available for rent, as only public parking is listed.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is included for sale in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions VvE (Owners Association) fees of €155,00 per month and includes a VvE checklist.
Leasehold
The listing does not mention 'erfpacht' (leasehold), which typically indicates the property is freehold.
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 service costs of €155,00 per month and the checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Other Rules
No specific house rules or additional regulations are mentioned in the listing.
Open Viewing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The apartment is on the ground floor of a small-scale complex built in 1968. Elevators are extremely rare in such buildings in the Netherlands.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system in the description or features.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras, which aligns with a standard residential complex in a quiet neighborhood.
Automatic Gate
The listing specifies public parking ('Openbaar parkeren') and a normal residential location, indicating no gated entry.
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned in the features or description. Standard intercoms are more common for this building age.
Security Door Window Hardware
No special security hardware is mentioned in the listing.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood ('In woonwijk') with public parking.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the ground floor, which is positive for accessibility. However, it was built in 1968 and there is no mention of modified doorways, level thresholds, or adapted bathrooms.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a washing machine connection but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'wasmachine aansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the storage room.
Laundry Room
The connections are located in a 'berging' (storage room), which is not typically classified as a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer or dryer connections in the listing.
Smart Home
The building is from 1968 and there are no smart home features mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
Water softeners are very rare in Dutch apartments and there is no mention of one in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing. Given the building's age (1968) and the presence of a standard gas boiler, it is highly probable there are none, though strictly unconfirmed.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the insulation section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing and there is no mention of triple glazing, which is consistent with a 1968 building.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly listed as a 'Cv-ketel Remeha tzerra (gas gestookt combiketel)', meaning a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery, which is extremely rare for a 1968 apartment without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features mechanical ventilation and holds an Energy Label C. Additionally, the gas combi boiler was replaced with a modern, more efficient model in 2014.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.