Spacious 1930s Apartment with Two Balconies in Rotterdams Museumkwartier
Key Features
Upsides
- The property offers a generous living area of 110 square meters spread over two floors, providing ample space and a distinct separation between living and sleeping areas.
- Located in the Museumkwartier, the apartment boasts a prime central location with immediate access to cultural venues like Museumpark, Schouwburgplein, and the vibrant Witte de Withstraat.
- The apartment features two balconies, including a west facing balcony on the third floor, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor space and evening sun in the heart of the city.
- The interior successfully combines the authentic charm of the 1930s, such as en suite doors, with modern amenities like a luxurious open kitchen and a modern bathroom.
Downsides
- The energy label is D, which is less efficient than modern standards and may result in higher energy costs compared to newly built or renovated A-label properties.
- Parking is not included and requires paid parking or a permit system, which can be a drawback for car owners in the city center.
- The property is located on the first and third floors without mention of an elevator, requiring residents to climb stairs which might not be suitable for everyone.
- An age clause will be included in the purchase agreement due to the construction year of 1934, highlighting potential risks and maintenance responsibilities associated with older buildings.
Description
Located in the vibrant heart of Rotterdam, this apartment offers a unique opportunity to experience quiet living while being situated directly in the city center. Situated on the Breitnerstraat in the Museumkwartier, this residence provides a peaceful retreat from the urban hustle without sacrificing accessibility to amenities. The property is a characteristic 1930s apartment, spanning 110 square meters across two floors, and features a harmonious blend of authentic details and contemporary comfort. The thoughtful renovation has preserved the original character of the building while integrating modern facilities, making it an ideal home for those seeking both atmosphere and convenience in a prime location.
The Breitnerstraat is a distinctive and pleasant street within the Museumkwartier, a neighborhood known for its lively atmosphere and central location in Rotterdam. Residents benefit from the proximity to a wide array of shops and hospitality venues, particularly along the famous Witte de Withstraat and the Nieuwe Binnenweg. Cultural life is richly catered for with the Schouwburgplein nearby, which houses the De Doelen concert and congress building, the Pathé cinema, and the Rotterdamse Schouwburg. For art enthusiasts, the Museumpark is within walking distance, offering access to the Boijmans van Beuningen museum, the Kunsthal, the Depot, and the Nieuwe Instituut. Public transport connections are excellent, with metro stations Dijkzigt and Eendrachtsplein as well as Rotterdam Central Station all easily reachable. Daily necessities are well covered with supermarkets, evening shops, and various sports facilities available in the immediate vicinity.
The apartment is accessed via a private entrance leading to the staircase that ascends to the first floor. Upon reaching the first floor, the entrance hall provides access to the living areas and the first bedroom. The living space is elegantly divided into a lounge area at the front and a dining area at the rear, separated by classic en suite doors. These original features contribute to the spacious feel of the home. Large windows on both sides ensure an abundance of natural light throughout the day, enhancing the sense of space. The interior design strikes a balance between the historic fabric of the building and a modern finish.
At the rear of the first floor lies the open kitchen, which is fully equipped with modern appliances to facilitate culinary activities. The kitchen features a cooking island, a combination oven, a refrigerator with a separate freezer, and an induction hob with an integrated extractor hood. A Quooker is also installed for instant boiling water. The dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen, and double doors open up to the first balcony. This outdoor space spans the full width of the rear of the apartment, providing a lovely spot to sit outside. Also located on this floor is a versatile room which can serve as a bedroom or a home office, measuring approximately 2.73 by 3.75 meters. A separate hall contains a toilet with a small sink, adding to the practicality of the layout.
Ascending to the third floor, which is a half-story, one finds the master bedroom and the main bathroom. The master bedroom is generous in size, measuring approximately 4.06 by 3.65 meters. It features double doors that open to the second balcony, which is located on the west side. This orientation allows residents to enjoy the evening sun, making it a perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. The bedroom is further equipped with a walk in closet and built in storage, ensuring ample space for clothing and personal items.
The bathroom on this floor is modern and well appointed. It includes a walk in shower, a double sink vanity, a toilet, and a connection for a washing machine. This setup ensures that all daily hygiene and laundry needs are met comfortably within the private quarters of the apartment.
The property itself was built in 1934 and falls within a protected city or village view, which ensures the preservation of the townscape character. The total living area is approximately 110 square meters with a volume of 376 cubic meters. The exterior space totals 11 square meters across the two balconies. Energy efficiency is rated with label D. Heating and hot water are provided by a central heating combi boiler, and the property is largely fitted with double glazing (HR++). The roof is flat and covered with bituminous roofing material.
The Owners Association (VvE) is active and professionally managed. There is a KvK registration, annual general meetings, a periodic contribution, a reserve fund, and a maintenance plan in place, indicating good financial health and planning for the building. The monthly contribution is approximately 277 euros. Buildings insurance is arranged by the VvE. Parking in the area is through paid parking or parking permits. The property is offered with an age clause included in the purchase agreement to account for the construction year of 1934. Delivery of the property is by agreement. This apartment represents a chance to live in a historically significant yet updated home in one of Rotterdams most desirable neighborhoods.
Features
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions two balconies: 'eerste balkon' on the first floor and 'tweede balkon' on the third floor.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment on the 1st and 3rd floors. There is no ground-level garden, only a balcony at the rear.
Front Garden
The property is an upper-level apartment with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment with no side garden mentioned.
Terrace
The listing specifies 'balkon' (balcony) for the outdoor spaces. While a large balcony can sometimes be called a terrace, the specific terminology used is balcony.
Rooftop Terrace
The outdoor space is on the third floor but is described as a balcony ('tweede balkon'), not a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a yard.
Patio
The property has balconies, but no ground-level patio is described.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned; the outdoor space consists of balconies.
Guest House
The property is a single apartment unit; no guest house is present.
Waterfront
The listing does not mention being on the water or having a waterfront view.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden or land suitable for a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city center apartment with no space for equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a city center apartment with no facilities for livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned or expected for this type of property.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is present at this city apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Rotterdam, which is in a flat region of the Netherlands.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is in the city center on the upper floors. However, the listing emphasizes 'rustig' (quiet) living rather than a panoramic city view.
Remarkable Garden View
There are no gardens mentioned to view from the apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Rotterdam is a port city, but this specific listing in the Museumkwartier does not mention a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned; the view is likely of the street or inner city.
Remarkable Landmark View
Landmarks like the Museumpark are walking distance, but the listing does not claim views of them from the apartment.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
There is no mention of air conditioning in the detailed description or features list, which is typical for this type of apartment in this region.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions central heating ('CV-combiketel') for heating and warm water.
Walk In Closet
The layout description explicitly mentions an 'inloopkast' (walk-in closet) in the master bedroom.
Home Office
The description states that the first bedroom is 'ook te gebruiken als werkkamer' (also usable as a work room).
Skylight
The features list under 'Voorzieningen' explicitly includes 'Dakraam' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
The description mentions original details and 1930s style, but does not mention exposed beams, which are uncommon in this type of Rotterdam apartment.
Bay Window
The description mentions 'Grote raampartijen' but does not mention a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
It is a standard apartment in the city center with no space or mention of a private pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna in the bathroom or feature list.
Built-In Wardrobes
The layout description mentions 'inbouwkast' (built-in closet) in the master bedroom.
French Doors
The text mentions 'Dubbele openslaande deuren' (double French doors) to the balcony and 'ensuite deuren' (French doors between rooms).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1930s apartment with authentic details and character, which is distinct from the minimalist Scandinavian style.
Modern
The apartment has been renovated with a luxury open kitchen, modern bathroom, and contemporary finish, although it retains original character.
Industrial
The apartment is described as having authentic 1930s details and a cozy atmosphere, not raw industrial elements like exposed concrete or brick.
Mediterranean
The property is a 1930s apartment in Rotterdam with no mention of Mediterranean architectural features or styling.
Classic
The building dates from 1934, has authentic details (like ensuite doors), is located in a protected cityscape, and retains its original character.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes it as a 'jaren '30 appartement' (1930s apartment) with 'authenticieke details', built in 1934, and located in a protected city view.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1934, this is a classic example of early 20th-century architecture often referred to as a 'jaren '30 woning'.
Post War Functional
The building dates from 1934, which is pre-war (before WWII).
Modernist
While the interior is modern ('moderne badkamer', 'moderne afwerking'), the building shell is a 1930s style, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The building year is 1934, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven', which includes oven functionality.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven', which typically combines an oven with a microwave function.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast'.
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'koelkast met aparte vriezer' (refrigerator with separate freezer).
Kitchen Island
The listing mentions a 'woonkeuken met kookeiland' (living kitchen with cooking island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description in the introduction explicitly states 'luxe open keuken' and the layout describes the kitchen connected to the dining area.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry or separate utility room for storage; a walk-in closet is mentioned in the bedroom instead.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states 'inductiekookplaat'.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not listed among the kitchen amenities.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Quooker'.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'ingebouwde afzuigkap' (built-in extractor), which can be a downdraft or integrated hood, but does not specify 'downdraft' or 'afzuiging in het werkblad'.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private apartment with 'volle eigendom' (full ownership).
Design Kitchen
Described as 'luxe', 'smaakvol verbouwd' (tastefully renovated), and featuring a mix of authentic details with modern comfort like a cooking island and Quooker.
New Kitchen
The apartment is described as tastefully renovated with modern comfort, but no specific date is given for the kitchen installation. The building is from 1934.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly lists parking availability via 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits).
Storage Room
The description mentions a walk-in closet ('inloopkast') and built-in closets, but does not list a separate storage room ('berging') or storage unit in the features.
Garage
The property is an apartment on the 1st and 3rd floors. The parking type is listed as paid/permit street parking; no garage is mentioned.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage present in the listing.
Attic
The layout describes the 1st and 3rd floor. The top floor is occupied by the master bedroom; no separate attic space is mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar or basement space is mentioned in the text or features list.
Covered Parking
Parking is described as street parking with permits ('Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen'), which is typically uncovered.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; parking is via street permits.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of electric vehicle charging facilities or a charging station.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the apartment layout.
Shed
No shed or external storage structure is mentioned for this apartment.
Street Parking Free
The features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features explicitly state 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) are the method for parking.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental price for a specific parking spot is listed, only street parking permits are mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is listed for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states there is an 'Actieve Vereniging van Eigenaars' (Active Owners Association).
Leasehold
The listing specifies the ownership situation as 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning there is no leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The 'VvE checklist' section states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The 'VvE checklist' section states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja' (Annual meeting Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing details a VvE contribution of '€ 277,00 per maand'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The 'VvE checklist' section states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja' (Reserve fund present Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The 'VvE checklist' section states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja' (Maintenance plan Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The 'VvE checklist' section states 'Opstalverzekering Ja' (Buildings insurance Yes).
Other Rules
The listing mentions the inclusion of an 'ouderdomsclausule' (old age clause) and notes the property is in a 'beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht' (protected cityscape).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 1934 building accessed via a staircase ('trapopgang') to the first floor and mentions living on multiple levels, with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen ingang' (own entrance) on the ground floor.
Automatic Gate
The property is an apartment in a city center street with street-level access and paid street parking; there is no mention of a gate.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street (Breitnerstraat) in the city center and is not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Access involves a staircase from the ground floor to the first floor, and the unit is spread over multiple floors without an elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
The layout description does not mention a dedicated laundry room; the washing machine connection is located in the bathroom.
Ventilation System
The features section explicitly lists 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) as a provision.
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (cable TV).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned in the listing. The property is located in a protected cityscape and has a flat bitumen roof, which makes the installation of solar panels unlikely and often restricted.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Grotendeels voorzien van dubbele beglazing (HR++)' (Largely equipped with double glazing HR++) under 'Bijzonderheden' and 'Isolatie'.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing (HR++) is mentioned. If triple glazing were present, it would likely be highlighted as a selling point or specified in the insulation details.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating and hot water are provided by a 'CV-combiketel' (gas combi boiler). There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the absence of solar panels and the presence of a gas heating system, a home battery is highly unlikely to be installed.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features Energy Label D and is largely equipped with HR++ double glazing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.