Charming Upper Apartment in Historic Delft Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent central location on the lively Beestenmarkt in historic Delft, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, the Markt, and Central Station.
- Recent updates including a modern kitchen from 2023, a Remeha Avanta CV combi boiler from 2022, and exterior paintwork from approximately 2023.
- Southeast facing sunny roof terrace providing pleasant outdoor space in the heart of the city.
- Characterful 1875 building with historical features, situated in a protected cityscape and classified as a municipal monument.
- Well organized homeowners association with a reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance in place.
Downsides
- Limited living space of only 45 square meters with just one bedroom, which may feel restrictive for some buyers.
- Energy label F indicates relatively poor energy efficiency, despite partial wall insulation improvements and partial double glazing.
- Parking requires a permit with a maximum of one permit allowed per address, which may be inconvenient for households with multiple vehicles.
- Self occupation requirement limits the property's potential as an investment or rental property.
- As a municipal monument, the property may have restrictions on modifications or renovations due to its protected status.
Description
This charming upper floor apartment is situated across the first and second floors of a building dating back to 1875, located in the heart of the historic center of Delft. The property presents a combination of historical character and modern conveniences, making it an appealing option for those seeking a home in a vibrant and centrally located area.
The building is classified as a protected cityscape and municipal monument, which speaks to its historical significance and the architectural value it adds to the streetscape. The exterior paintwork was carried out around 2023, indicating that the exterior maintenance has been attended to recently by the homeowners association.
Access to the apartment is via the ground floor entrance, where you will find the meter cupboard equipped with 8 groups and 2 earth leakage switches. From here, a staircase leads up to the first floor where the actual living space begins.
The first floor serves as the main living area of the apartment. Upon entering, you arrive directly in the kitchen, which was renovated in 2023. This modern kitchen is well equipped with various built in appliances including a fridge freezer combination, a four burner induction cooktop, an oven, and a recirculation extraction hood. There is also a connection for a washing machine, making this a practical space for daily household tasks. From the kitchen, there is access to a small terrace via a window, reached by means of a loose staircase. This provides a pleasant outdoor spot right off the kitchen area.
The living room is located on the first floor facing the lively Beestenmarkt side. This room is described as light and cozy, benefiting from the character of the historic building while offering a comfortable space for relaxation and daily living. A staircase in the living room leads up to the second floor.
On the second floor, you will find a landing that has been thoughtfully arranged with a pleasant seating area, a windowsill, and a fixed closet. Within this closet is the position of the central heating combi boiler, a Remeha Avanta model that was installed around 2022 and is included in the purchase as owned property.
The bedroom is situated on this floor at the front of the building and features a dormer window, which adds valuable space and natural light to this room. The dormer makes the bedroom more spacious than it might otherwise be in a historic building of this type.
Also located on the second floor is the bathroom, which is described as neat and well maintained. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub with a shower function, a toilet, and a washbasin. This practical arrangement means all sanitary facilities are conveniently located on the same floor as the bedroom.
One of the notable outdoor features of this apartment is the sunny roof terrace facing southeast. This orientation ensures that the terrace receives plenty of sunlight throughout the day, making it an excellent spot for outdoor relaxation, dining, or simply enjoying the views over the historic rooftops of Delft.
The location of this property is particularly noteworthy. Situated on the Beestenmarkt, one of the most characteristic and lively squares in Delft, residents will find themselves surrounded by a wide array of restaurants and cafes. The Markt, Bastiaansplein, and various shops are all within short walking distance, offering excellent amenities for daily life and leisure activities.
For those who commute or travel regularly, the property offers excellent connectivity. Delft Central Station can be reached on foot in approximately ten minutes, and various tram and bus stops are also conveniently located nearby. The property is also well accessible by car due to favorable connections to the main roads leading out of the city.
Parking is available by means of a parking permit system. A maximum of one parking permit is possible for this address, with annual costs of approximately 200 euros.
The property has a usable floor area of 45 square meters according to the standard measuring instruction, with a volume of 152 cubic meters. These dimensions are typical for an upper floor apartment in a historic building in a city center location.
The current energy label is F, which is common for buildings of this age. However, it should be noted that after the energy label was issued, partial new wall insulation was installed on the second floor. This means that if the energy label were to be updated, it could potentially show a more favorable rating. The property has partial double glazing, which also contributes to the insulation quality.
The homeowners association is properly organized, with registration with the Chamber of Commerce, annual meetings, a periodic contribution of 88 euros per month, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance. These are all positive indicators of a well managed association.
It is important to note that a self occupation requirement applies to this property, meaning the buyer must intend to live in the apartment themselves rather than using it as an investment or rental property. Additionally, given the age of the building, the sale will include an old building clause, which is standard practice for properties of this vintage.
This apartment on the Beestenmarkt offers a unique opportunity to live in a historically significant building in one of the most desirable locations in Delft. The combination of recent updates to the kitchen and heating system, the pleasant outdoor spaces, and the excellent location make this a property worthy of consideration for buyers looking for a characterful home in the city center.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Bathtub
Ensuite Bathroom
Guest Toilet
Heated Towel Rail
Bidet
Rain Shower
Double Shower
Shared Shower
Shared Toilet
His And Hers Sinks
Bathroom Heated Floor
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned; there is a small terrace accessed via a loose ladder, which does not qualify as a standard balcony.
Rear Garden
No garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
No garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
No garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The listing mentions a 'terrasje' on the first floor and a 'dakterras' on the second floor.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonnig dakterras op het zuidoosten'.
Fenced Yard
No yard is present.
Patio
No ground-level patio is mentioned, only an upper-level terrace and a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
Not mentioned.
Guest House
Not mentioned.
Waterfront
Not located on the water according to the description.
Kitchen Garden
Not mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
Not mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
Not mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
Not mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
Not mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
Not mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Delft is a flat city with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located on a lively square in the historic center, but no explicit mention of a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view is present.
Remarkable Sea View
Delft is an inland city.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
Located in the historic center on the Beestenmarkt, but no specific landmark view is described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No mention of air conditioning in the listing
Central Heating
Explicitly mentions CV-combiketel Remeha Avanta from 2022 for heating and warm water
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or features
Underfloor Heating
Heating is via CV-ketel which typically means radiators in Dutch homes; no underfloor heating mentioned
Walk In Closet
Only a fixed closet for CV-ketel mentioned; no walk-in closet in the bedroom
Home Office
There is a seating area on the landing but not described as a home office
Skylight
Dormer window (dakkapel) mentioned in bedroom, but no skylight specified
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the description
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing
Private Indoor Pool
45m² apartment from 1875; no pool would fit or be mentioned
Private Indoor Sauna
45m² apartment from 1875; no sauna would fit or be mentioned
Built-In Wardrobes
Only a fixed closet for CV-ketel installation mentioned, not for clothing storage
French Doors
No French doors mentioned in the description or features
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; building is from 1875 with characterful appearance
Modern
Kitchen from 2023 and CV-ketel from 2022, but overall building is a 1875 monument with traditional character
Industrial
No industrial elements like exposed brick, metal, or concrete mentioned
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements; this is a Dutch historic building in a protected cityscape
Classic
Building from 1875, protected cityscape and municipal monument with characterful appearance
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1875, described as having a 'karaktervolle uitstraling' (characterful appearance), and is a protected cityscape and municipal monument.
Early 20th Century
The building dates back to 1875, which predates the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building significantly predates WWII.
Modernist
The building is a 19th-century historic monument, not modernist.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1875.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly lists all built-in appliances (fridge-freezer, induction cooktop, oven, extractor hood) but does not mention a dishwasher.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned as one of the built-in appliances in the 2023 kitchen.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned as part of the koel-/vriescombinatie (fridge-freezer combo).
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned as part of the koel-/vriescombinatie (fridge-freezer combo).
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and highly impractical in a 45m² historic apartment from 1875.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout description clearly separates the kitchen entrance from the living room on different areas of the first floor.
Pantry
Not mentioned and very unlikely in a small 45m² historic apartment.
Stove
4-pits inductiekookplaat (4-burner induction cooktop) is explicitly listed.
Induction Stove
Explicitly described as 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the appliance list for the 2023 kitchen.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned. No Quooker or similar boiling water tap is listed among the kitchen features.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing specifies a 'recirculatie afzuigkap' which is a standard recirculation extractor hood, not a downdraft system.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) with its own kitchen, not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'verzorgd' (well-maintained/tidy) rather than luxury or design-oriented. It's a standard kitchen in a historic building.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed in 2023, making it very recent (approximately 1-2 years old).
Parking & Storage
Parking
There is no designated parking spot; parking is handled via a street permit.
Storage Room
Only a built-in closet (vaste kast) for the boiler is mentioned, no separate storage room (berging).
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present.
Double Garage
No garage is present.
Attic
The property consists of the first and second floors with a roof terrace, no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The ground floor only contains an entrance and stairs, no cellar is mentioned.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only street parking with a permit is available.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; only street parking with a permit is available.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
No shed is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states parking requires a paid permit of €200 per year.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions parking via a permit (parkeervergunning) costing €200 per year.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no monthly parking spot rental; there is an annual permit fee of €200.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is for sale with the property.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing states 'zelfbewoningsplicht van toepassing' (self-occupancy obligation applies), which typically prohibits short-term rentals like Airbnb.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The zelfbewoningsplicht (self-occupancy obligation) typically restricts both short and long-term rentals, though some municipalities allow long-term rental after a period of self-occupancy.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'bijdrage VvE € 88,- per maand' and includes a complete VvE checklist, confirming an owners association exists.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold) under kadastrale gegevens, indicating it is not leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 88,00 per maand)' confirming fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Building insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
The listing mentions 'zelfbewoningsplicht van toepassing' (self-occupancy obligation), 'verkoop met oud pand clausule' (sale with old building clause due to 1875 construction), and it's a protected cityscape and municipal monument which impose restrictions.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building is from 1875 and the apartment is an upper house reached via stairs. No elevator is mentioned.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned, and it is highly unusual for a standard apartment in a historic city center.
Private Entrance
It is an upper house apartment (bovenwoning) with a VvE, indicating a shared entrance on the ground floor leading to the stairs.
Automatic Gate
The property is located on a public square in the historic center; no gate is present.
Gated Community
The property is located on the lively Beestenmarkt, a public square in the city center.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the first and second floors accessible only by stairs, and it is a protected monument from 1875.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a 'wasmachineaansluiting' in the kitchen.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connection is located in the kitchen, and there is no mention of a separate laundry room.
Smart Home
There are no smart home features or systems mentioned in the description.
Ventilation System
Only a recirculation extractor hood is mentioned in the kitchen; no mechanical ventilation system is listed for the property.
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned and is highly uncommon in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partial double glazing) in the features section.
Wall Insulation
The listing mentions that partial new wall insulation (deels nieuwe muurisolatie) has been installed on the second floor after the energy label was issued.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired CV combi boiler (Remeha Avanta), not a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Apart from the partial double glazing and partial wall insulation, no other specific energy efficiency measures like HR++ glass or heat recovery systems are mentioned. The recent boiler is a standard gas combi boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.