Characteristic City Home with Sunny Roof Terrace in Pijlsweerd
Key Features
Upsides
- The property boasts a central location in the popular Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighborhood, offering walking distance to Utrecht city center and Central Station.
- A private and sunny roof terrace provides a valuable outdoor space for relaxation in the urban environment.
- Recent renovations including a modern kitchen from 2021 and a bathroom from 2017 ensure immediate move-in readiness and contemporary comfort.
Downsides
- The energy label is D, indicating that the home is not yet energy efficient and may require further investment for insulation or sustainability upgrades.
- Parking is subject to a paid permit system with a maximum of two permits, which can be inconvenient for multiple car owners.
- Due to the construction year of circa 1903, an age and asbestos clause will be included in the purchase agreement, which is typical for older buildings but implies potential maintenance risks.
Description
Welcome to Beverstraat 6, a welcoming and characteristic city residence featuring a sunny roof terrace located in the popular Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighborhood. This home offers a charming living environment in a building dating from approximately 1903, where historical character and contemporary living comfort come together in a pleasant manner. With a modern large kitchen, a renovated bathroom, and a delightful roof terrace, this property serves as an ideal location for those seeking a central yet quiet place to live in Utrecht. The residence is situated on a quiet street in a beloved area within walking distance of the city center. The neighborhood is known for its pleasant combination of liveliness and tranquility. Residents look out for one another on the street, creating a convivial atmosphere. Within a short distance, you will find many hospitality venues, various supermarkets, and specialty shops. The center of Utrecht as well as Utrecht Central Station are reachable within a few walking minutes. Additionally, the location is favorable regarding highways and public transportation.
Upon entering the home, one immediately notices the warm and cozy atmosphere. The characteristic house has a practical layout spread over multiple floors and benefits from ample natural light, which ensures a pleasant and spacious feeling. Authentic charm is combined here with modern living comfort, allowing you to feel at home immediately. The living room forms the heart of the home, serving as a fine living space where living, dining, and relaxing come together beautifully. Thanks to the open layout, a cozy and accessible atmosphere is created. The open kitchen was renewed in 2021 and executed in a modern style with an extra long countertop. The kitchen offers sufficient storage space and connects perfectly to the living area, ensuring that cooking and socializing flow into one another naturally.
The first floor houses two well proportioned bedrooms. The rooms are practically laid out and offer sufficient space for sleeping, working, or creating a hobby room. Naturally, they can also serve as a baby or child room, as several neighbors have done. Thanks to the layout and light incidence, the spaces feel pleasant and comfortable. The third and largest bedroom is located on the attic floor. This room is beautifully finished and is the perfect place in the house to relax. If desired, the attic can also be converted into two bedrooms with a handy adjustment. The bathroom was renovated in 2017 and finished with modern materials. Additionally, the bathroom is equipped with comfortable floor heating.
An absolute highlight of the property is the sunny roof terrace. Here you can enjoy the sun in peace and have a lovely outdoor space in the middle of the city. It is a fine place to relax, eat outside, or get together with friends during the warmer months. From the roof terrace, you look down on the green roof garden that has been laid out on the roof of the kitchen. Several neighbors have done the same, allowing you to enjoy the greenery even though you are in the heart of Utrecht.
On a technical level, the property is also very neatly maintained. The stairs have been replaced and meet the walking comfort standards of today. The house is fully equipped with double glazing and the central heating installation has recently been maintained. In addition, extra roof insulation was applied in 2018 during the realization of the attic floor. The property has energy label D, which means a good foundation is already present and further sustainability options exist.
The property is a townhouse built in approximately 1903, though official records list 1913, indicating a structure with significant history and character. The living area is approximately 90 square meters, providing ample space for various living arrangements. The house is located in the popular Pijlsweerd neighborhood. The presence of a sunny roof terrace adds significant value to the property, offering a rare outdoor amenity in this dense urban location. The property has been renovated from top to bottom in recent years, ensuring that the major systems and finishes are up to modern standards.
The bathroom features floor heating, adding a layer of comfort to the daily routine. There are three bedrooms in total, distributed over the first floor and the attic level. The entire property is fitted with double glazing, contributing to insulation and comfort. The energy label is D, which is a decent starting point for a home of this age, leaving room for future improvements for those looking to maximize efficiency. It is possible to obtain a parking permit, with a maximum of two permits allowed per address. The central location near the inner city and Utrecht Central makes this a highly convenient base for commuters and city lovers alike. The purchase agreement will include an age and asbestos clause, standard for properties of this construction period. The roof is a composite structure covered with bituminous roofing material and tiles. The property has a usable floor area of 90 square meters and a building bound outdoor space of 9 square meters. The plot covers 56 square meters. The volume of the house is 317 cubic meters. The layout consists of four rooms, three of which are bedrooms. There is one bathroom with facilities including a walk in shower, sink, and sink furniture. The house spans three living layers.
Regarding energy, the property has insulation in the roof, double glazing, and wall insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by a central heating boiler. The central heating boiler is a Vaillant HR Pro, a gas fired combi boiler from 2013, which is owned. The cadastral data identifies the location as LAUWERECHT B 1433 with a surface area of 56 square meters under full ownership. The outdoor space includes a patio or atrium of 9 square meters, measuring 2.36 meters deep and 3.92 meters wide, in addition to the roof terrace. Parking is available through paid parking and parking permits. The property is positioned on a quiet road in a residential area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the features section.
Bathtub
The features section lists 'Inloopdouche, wastafel, en wastafelmeubel' but does not mention a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The property is a 3-bedroom townhouse with 1 bathroom. En-suite bathrooms are uncommon in this type of layout and are not mentioned.
Guest Toilet
The listing does not mention a separate toilet (separaat toilet). The detailed feature list for the bathroom does not include a toilet either.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the description or feature list, and it is rare in Dutch homes.
Rain Shower
The listing specifies an 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) but does not specify it as a 'rain shower' (regendouche).
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower in the description or features.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home listing, not shared housing.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home listing, not shared housing.
His And Hers Sinks
The feature list mentions 'wastafel' (singular/general) and not a double sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The description states: 'Daarnaast is de badkamer voorzien van comfortabele vloerverwarming.' (Furthermore, the bathroom is equipped with comfortable underfloor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a rooftop terrace but doesn't specifically mention a standard balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a patio/atrium and a rooftop terrace, but no rear garden.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
The listing clearly mentions a 'zonnig dakterras' (sunny rooftop terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
The listing clearly mentions a 'zonnig dakterras' (sunny rooftop terrace) and states 'Dakterras aanwezig' in the features.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
The listing mentions 'Patio/atrium 9 m²' in the features section.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
No waterfront property is mentioned in the listing.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Utrecht, Netherlands, which is in a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is in Utrecht near the city center with a rooftop terrace, but no specific city view is mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions looking down on a green roof garden from the terrace.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland with no sea views.
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
Not mentioned in the listing. Air conditioning is uncommon in Dutch homes and would typically be highlighted if present.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'Cv-ketel Vaillant HR-Pro (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2013, eigendom)'
Fireplace
Not mentioned in the detailed description. A fireplace would likely be highlighted as a feature in a character home.
Carpeted Floors
Not mentioned and unlikely in a recently renovated modern Dutch home.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Daarnaast is de badkamer voorzien van comfortabele vloerverwarming'
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned. Bedrooms described as practical spaces but no walk-in closet specified.
Home Office
While bedrooms are mentioned as suitable for 'werken' (working), no dedicated home office space is described.
Skylight
Not mentioned. Attic bedroom described as having natural light but no specific skylight mentioned.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned. Attic described as 'prachtig afgewerkt' (beautifully finished) which suggests beams may be covered.
Bay Window
Not mentioned in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
Not present. Highly implausible in a 90m² townhouse.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and very unlikely in this type of property.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as light woods, minimalism, or typical Nordic style features.
Modern
Modern kitchen renovated in 2021, modern bathroom from 2017, and description emphasizes 'modern wooncomfort' combined with authentic charm.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete, or raw finishes.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta, warm color palettes, or Mediterranean-style outdoor spaces.
Classic
Property from circa 1903, described as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic), 'charmant' (charming), with 'authentieke charme' (authentic charm) throughout.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes it as a 'characteristic town house' from circa 1903 with 'authentic charm'.
Early 20th Century
The property was built around 1903, which is early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The property was built before the World Wars, not post-war.
Modernist
While renovated with modern elements, the listing emphasizes its historic character rather than modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The property was built around 1903 and has been renovated, but is not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states: 'De open keuken... sluit perfect aan op de leefruimte' (The open kitchen connects perfectly to the living space).
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a 'Eengezinswoning' (single-family home) and 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern', 'large', and 'newly renovated' (2021), suggesting a high-quality finish, though specific luxury design brands are not mentioned.
New Kitchen
The description explicitly states that the kitchen was renovated in 2021.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly lists 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits) and notes that permits are possible.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'vliering op zolder' (attic loft/boarding) that was realized in 2018, which serves as storage space.
Garage
The listing describes a townhouse in an urban area (Pijlsweerd) and makes no mention of a garage in the description or feature list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present on the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present on the property.
Attic
The property has a 'zolder' (attic) floor where the third bedroom is located.
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned in the property description or features list.
Covered Parking
The available parking is via street permits, which is not covered parking.
Underground Parking
The listing does not mention underground parking; it indicates street parking with permits.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the description or features.
Shed
The property is a townhouse with a roof terrace and patio; no external shed is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The features section explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly states 'Parkeervergunning mogelijk' (Parking permit possible) and lists 'parkeervergunningen' in the features.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no private parking spot associated with the property for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot associated with the property for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning'). The listing features state 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) and do not list a 'Vereniging van Eigenaren' (Owners Association) or service costs, which typically indicates there is no active or mandatory VvE.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states under Kadastrale gegevens that the 'Eigendomssituatie' is 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No Owners Association is present or mentioned in the listing.
Oa Annual Meeting
No Owners Association is present or mentioned in the listing.
Oa Fees
No Owners Association is present or mentioned in the listing.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Owners Association is present or mentioned in the listing.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No Owners Association is present or mentioned in the listing.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No Owners Association is present or mentioned in the listing.
Other Rules
The listing states that an 'ouderdoms- en asbestclausule' (old age and asbestos clause) will be included in the purchase agreement. It also mentions that a maximum of 2 parking permits are possible.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story townhouse built in 1903. No elevator is mentioned, and such a feature is non-existent for this type of building in this location.
Intercom
The property is a single-family home with a private entrance. There is no mention of an intercom system.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the detailed description or feature list.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the description or feature list.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a 'tussenwoning' (townhouse) and 'Eengezinswoning' (single-family home), which always implies a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The house is located on a regular street in a city neighborhood with no mention of any gate.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the property details.
Security Door Window Hardware
The property has double glazing, but no specific security hardware (e.g., extra locks, anti-burglary strips) is mentioned.
Gated Community
The property is located in the Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighborhood on a public street, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a multi-story townhouse with stairs ('trappen zijn vervangen') spread over 3 floors, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels is found in the description or the feature list.
Double Glazing
The description explicitly states 'De woning is volledig voorzien van dubbele beglazing' and the features list includes 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing; the listing specifies double glazing.
Wall Insulation
The features section under 'Isolatie' specifically lists 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation is not mentioned in the description or the features list.
Roof Insulation
The description states 'in 2018 extra dakisolatie aangebracht' and the features list includes 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The property is heated by a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (Vaillant HR-Pro) and no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery is found in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property holds an Energy Label D. It has a High Efficiency (HR) gas combination boiler from 2013 (Vaillant HR-Pro) that has been recently maintained. The bathroom features underfloor heating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.