Luxury Apartment with Panoramic Views of Amersfoort's Historic Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional 240 degree panoramic view over the historic center of Amersfoort
- Energy label A plus rating indicating excellent energy efficiency and low utility costs
- Private parking space in enclosed garage and private storage unit with electricity included
- Fifth floor location with lift access providing both views and convenience
- Active and well organized Homeowners Association with multi year maintenance plan in place
Downsides
- Price per square meter of 5427 euros is relatively high for a 2007 built apartment
- Monthly VvE service costs of 166 euros add to ongoing housing expenses
- No outdoor ground level space or garden, only an 8 square meter loggia/balcony
- Building is from 2007 so not new construction with full warranty coverage
- Located in an area with paid parking for visitors who do not have access to the private garage
Description
This well insulated apartment is situated on the fifth floor of a modern residential complex in the Kruiskamp district of Amersfoort. The property offers a remarkable 240 degree view over the historic center of the city, which becomes immediately apparent upon entering the living room. The large glass panels that connect to the loggia ensure the property is filled with natural light throughout the day.
The apartment has a total living area of 82 square meters and features two bedrooms, making it suitable for couples, small families, or individuals who require a home office space. One of the bedrooms is currently being used as a work or study room, demonstrating the flexibility of the layout. The living room is spacious and features a laminate floor, with the open plan design creating a sense of flow and continuity throughout the main living areas.
The kitchen is arranged in a corner configuration and provides ample cabinet space along with various built in appliances. This practical layout allows for efficient meal preparation while maintaining an open connection to the living area. The kitchen design integrates seamlessly with the overall aesthetic of the apartment.
A particular highlight of this property is the loggia or sunroom area, which can be transformed into a traditional balcony by sliding open the glass panels. This 8 square meter outdoor space extends the living area and provides a wonderful spot to enjoy the panoramic views of Amersfoort in all seasons. The loggia adds valuable extra space to the apartment and enhances the indoor outdoor living experience.
The bathroom is finished in neutral tiles and includes a walk in shower, a washbasin, and a radiator. There is also the possibility to install a second toilet in the bathroom if desired. The separate toilet in the hallway is equipped with a small sink. The hallway also contains practical storage space with connections for a washing machine and dryer, as well as a closet housing the central heating boiler.
The building was constructed in 2007 and features a well maintained central entrance with lift access to all floors. The apartment benefits from full insulation, contributing to its excellent energy rating of A plus. The central heating system consists of an Intergas gas fired combi boiler from 2023, which is owned by the current proprietor and therefore included in the sale.
Residents of this complex have access to a private parking space in the enclosed garage beneath the building. Additionally, there is a private storage unit in the basement area, which is equipped with electricity. These amenities add significant practical value to the property, particularly in a city center location where parking can be challenging to find.
The Vereniging van Eigenaren, or Homeowners Association, is described as very active and well organized. The VvE has a multi year maintenance plan in place, ensuring that the building is properly maintained without unexpected costs or concerns for the residents. The monthly service costs amount to 166 euros, which covers the management and maintenance of the communal areas and facilities. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, has an active maintenance plan, and has building insurance in place.
The location of this apartment is particularly advantageous. It is situated within walking distance of the historic city center of Amersfoort, close to the Zeeheldenbuurt neighborhood. The surrounding area is characterized by attractive 1930s architecture, creating a pleasant and established residential atmosphere. Despite its proximity to the center, the apartment itself is located in a quiet setting with the entrance facing a road that only carries local traffic. The balcony side overlooks a large park, providing green views and a sense of tranquility.
Public transportation options are readily available, and the property offers excellent access to the A1 and A28 motorways for those who commute by car. Supermarkets and schools are also conveniently located in the vicinity, making daily errands and family life more manageable. The combination of central accessibility and residential peace is a notable feature of this location.
The street name Toermalijn refers to the mineral tourmaline, though the listing also provides historical context about Jacob Binckes, a Dutch fleet commander from the 17th century who participated in various naval battles and conquests in the Caribbean before his death in battle against the French on the island of Tobago.
The asking price for this apartment is 445000 euros, which translates to approximately 5427 euros per square meter of living space. The property is offered on a costs kopper basis, meaning the buyer is responsible for the transfer tax and notarial costs associated with the purchase. The apartment is available for occupation from October 9th onwards, with the exact delivery date to be agreed upon between the parties.
The property is registered as full ownership in the land registry under the designation AMERSFOORT G 3909. The building has a flat roof construction and is classified as an existing portiek flat, which is the Dutch term for an apartment in a building with a shared entrance and stairwell. The apartment is located on a single residential level, the fifth floor of the building.
Additional features of the property include air conditioning, a fiber optic cable connection, mechanical ventilation, a sliding door system, and a television cable connection. The building is situated in a residential neighborhood and the area has paid parking, although this is not a concern for residents who have their own designated parking space in the garage.
This apartment represents a comfortable and well maintained home in a desirable location, offering the combination of modern conveniences, attractive views, and practical amenities that many buyers seek in urban residential properties.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
The bathroom is described as having 'douche, radiator, wastafel' (shower, radiator, sink) with no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located in the hall ('In de hal bevindt zich het toilet... De badkamer is neutraal afgewerkt'), not connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' and describes a toilet with fountain in the hall, which serves as a guest toilet.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single walk-in shower with no indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, so the shower is not shared with other residents.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilet, not shared with other residents.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (sink) singular, not plural or dual sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of floor heating in the bathroom despite describing other features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The description explicitly mentions a loggia/conservatory that opens up into a lovely balcony, and the features section states 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The property is a 5th-floor apartment, so it does not have a rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is a 5th-floor apartment, so it does not have a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is a 5th-floor apartment, so it does not have a side garden.
Terrace
The property has a balcony and a loggia, but no specific ground-level or roof terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the 5th floor, but there is no mention of a private or shared rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a designated barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As a 5th-floor apartment, there is no fenced yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a balcony/loggia, not a patio.
Veranda
The outdoor space is a loggia/serre and balcony, not a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; it is a standard apartment.
Waterfront
The property is located near the center of Amersfoort, but no water features or waterfront location are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment with no garden space.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in a city center apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present in this apartment.
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
Amersfoort is in the Netherlands, which is completely flat with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing heavily emphasizes a 240-degree fantastic and spectacular view over the historic center of Amersfoort.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions a large park on the balcony side, providing a garden/park view, though the city view is the primary focus.
Remarkable Sea View
Amersfoort is an inland city with no sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour or harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is of the historic city center, which likely includes historic landmarks, but they are not specifically named.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is explicitly listed in the property features under 'Voorzieningen'.
Central Heating
CV-ketel (combi boiler) is explicitly mentioned - Intergas gas-fired combi boiler from 2023, owned by the property.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Laminate flooring (laminaatvloer) is explicitly mentioned for the living room, not hardwood.
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly states 'riante woonkamer voorzien van laminaatvloer' (spacious living room with laminate flooring).
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned; laminate is specified for living room and tiles for bathroom.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating is mentioned; heating is via CV-ketel (central heating boiler) with radiators mentioned in bathroom.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the property description or layout.
Home Office
The listing states 'één in gebruik is als werk/studeer kamer' (one in use as a work/study room).
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned; the property has a flat roof and light comes from the large glass doors and loggia.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description or features.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned; the property has a loggia/serre with sliding glass doors which is different from a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool is mentioned; this would be extremely unusual for an 82m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna is mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
The property has 'grote glaspuien' and 'schuifpui' (sliding doors) to the loggia, not French doors which typically are hinged double doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; the bathroom is described as neutrally finished and fully tiled.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements such as light woods, minimalist aesthetics, or hygge elements are mentioned in the listing.
Modern
Built in 2007, described as a 'luxe complex', energy label A+, mechanical ventilation, and contemporary finishes suggest a modern property.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or raw materials.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta tiles, arched doorways, or warm color palettes.
Classic
Built in 2007, not a period property. The neighborhood has 1930s homes but the apartment itself is modern construction.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The apartment building was constructed in 2007 and does not represent a traditional or historic style itself, despite the surrounding neighborhood.
Early 20th Century
The building is from 2007. Although the neighborhood features 'jaren 30' homes, this specific building is not from that era.
Post War Functional
The building was built in 2007, long after the post-war functional period.
Modernist
Built in 2007 as a luxury complex with large glass sliding doors, suggesting a modern architectural style.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and gives a construction year of 2007.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The description explicitly states the kitchen is in a corner setup ('hoek-opstelling'), ruling out an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly mentions an 'open kitchen'.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned; it specifies 'lots of cupboard space' instead.
Build In Coffee Maker
Built-in coffee makers are typically highlighted as a luxury feature and are not mentioned in the text.
Boiling Water Tap
A boiling water tap is a specific luxury feature that is not mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
Downdraft extractors are usually explicitly mentioned as a specific premium feature; it is not listed here.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a full ownership apartment, meaning the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as an open corner setup with cupboard space, but no luxury or designer brands are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The apartment was built in 2007, making the kitchen around 17 years old, which is not considered new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing states 'eigen parkeerplek in parkeerkelder' (own parking spot in parking garage)
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'afgesloten berging in de onderbouw voorzien van elektra' (locked storage room in basement with electricity) and 'Externe bergruimte 5 m²'
Garage
Description uses word 'garage' but features section specifies 'Soort garage: Parkeerplaats' indicating it's a parking space within a garage structure rather than an enclosed private garage
Double Garage
Only one parking space mentioned ('eigen parkeerplek' singular)
Attic
5th floor apartment with no mention of an attic
Cellar
Berging in onderbouw (storage in basement) is not the same as a kelder (cellar) which typically refers to a basement directly accessible from the apartment
Covered Parking
Parking is in 'parkeerkelder' (parking garage/basement) which is covered
Underground Parking
Listing explicitly mentions 'parkeerkelder' and 'garage onder het gebouw' (garage under the building)
Workshop
Not mentioned and unlikely in a 5th floor apartment
Shed
Features mention 'Schuur/berging Box' but this refers to a storage box in the apartment building's basement, not a traditional shed
Street Parking Free
Features section lists 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking) indicating street parking is not free
Street Parking Permit
'Betaald parkeren' listed in features suggests a paid permit system for street parking
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions 'Vereniging Van Eigenaren' (VvE) with details about its active management.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold) under kadastrale gegevens.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
Servicekosten of €166 per month are listed, which represent the VvE fees.
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' and description mentions 'meerjarenonderhoudsplan' (multi-year maintenance plan).
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is reached via a lift to the 5th floor and lists 'Lift installatie' in the features.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system anywhere in the property description or feature list.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are not mentioned in the description or the building's features.
Private Entrance
The listing clearly describes a 'royale centrale entree' (spacious central entrance) shared with other residents, followed by taking the elevator to the 5th floor.
Security Door Window Hardware
While the garage and storage are secured, there is no specific mention of upgraded security hardware (like SKG-certified locks) on the apartment doors or windows.
Gated Community
The building has a central entrance and closed parking/storage, but it is described as a standard apartment complex in a residential neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The presence of an elevator provides access to the floor, but there is no mention of wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, widened doorways, or step-free thresholds, preventing a high confidence score.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a 'bergruimte met wasmachine en wasdroger aansluiting' (storage room with washing machine and dryer connections).
Laundry Room
There is a dedicated 'bergruimte' (storage room) that houses the laundry connections, effectively serving as a laundry room, though it is not explicitly labeled as such.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fibre optic connection ('glasvezelkabel') available, which inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) under amenities.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home technology, systems, or features in the description or the amenities list.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) under the provided amenities.
Cable Tv
The amenities list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener anywhere in the property description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and describes it as a well-insulated apartment.
Floor Insulation
The 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) designation and A+ energy label imply floor insulation is present.
Roof Insulation
The apartment is on the top floor (5th) under a flat roof. The 'Volledig geïsoleerd' status and A+ energy label necessitate roof insulation.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas, 2023).
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery, nor are there solar panels listed to support one.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The apartment features mechanical ventilation and a highly efficient, recently installed (2023) gas combi boiler. It also holds an Energy Label A+, indicating a high overall standard of thermal efficiency for a 2007 building.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.