Ideal Double Occupancy Home with Two Studios in Popular Utrecht Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is excellently located in the popular Bloemenbuurt in Utrecht, offering a vibrant yet residential atmosphere with easy access to the city center, local shops, restaurants, and parks, all within biking or walking distance.
- It is ideally configured for double occupancy or investment, featuring two separate studios each with their own kitchen and bathroom, making it perfect for housing students or renting out to two different parties.
- The location is highly accessible, with public transport options like Station Utrecht Zuilen and bus stops nearby, as well as quick connections to major highways A12, A2, and A27/A28.
Downsides
- The property is subject to paid parking in the surrounding area, which represents an additional recurring cost for residents or tenants with vehicles.
- There is an age clause and a non-self-occupancy clause applicable to the property, which may impose restrictions on the buyer regarding usage and liability.
- The energy performance is not rated (label not available), and the heating system relies on a mix of electric heating and gas heaters rather than a modern central heating system, which may indicate lower energy efficiency.
Description
This property presents a unique opportunity situated in the highly desirable and atmospheric Bremstraat, located within the popular Bloemenbuurt district in Utrecht. The building is particularly well-suited for double occupancy, making it an excellent choice for parents looking to house their studying (grand)children or for investors seeking a property with multiple rental units. One of the immediate advantages of this location is the ease of parking, which is described as posing no problem at all, a significant benefit in a bustling city like Utrecht. Despite the peaceful atmosphere of the street, the property is exceptionally well-connected. It takes only nine minutes by bike to reach the vibrant city center of Utrecht, while the charming Amsterdamsestraatweg is just around the corner. This nearby street offers a diverse range of amenities, including popular dining spots like restaurant MOOS, Bagels & Beans, and Satriale's Pizzabar, as well as social venues such as the Ping Pong Club, the Werkspoorcafé, and the NAR. For daily necessities, residents will find both a Plus supermarket and an Albert Heijn within walking distance. Essential services like a dentist and a pharmacy are also conveniently located in the immediate vicinity. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Julianapark is nearby, featuring a playground and ample space for running. The area is central and easily accessible by car as well, with Station Utrecht Zuilen and bus stops within walking distance, and the A12, A2, and A27/A28 motorways just a few minutes' drive away.
The property itself is a charming building dating back to 1910, offering a total living area of 55 square meters. It is structured to facilitate double occupancy, comprising two delightful studios. The layout is designed to offer flexibility and privacy for its inhabitants. Upon entering through the central entrance, there is space for a coat rack, and the meterkast equipped with smart meters is located here. The entrance provides access to the first studio apartment situated on the ground floor. This studio features a cozy dining area at the front, part of the kitchen, which benefits from large windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. Storage is ample, with a pantry under the stairs and two built-in cupboards located at the rear. The sleeping area in this studio is positioned towards the inner garden, situated under a large skylight that can be opened for ventilation. It is noted that this space could easily be converted into a comfortable living room with a beautiful kitchen, offering future owners flexibility in how they utilize the space. A garden door provides access to the snug backyard, which comes with a sturdy garden set. From the central entrance, one also finds the staircase leading to the first floor and access to the bathroom. This bathroom is fully equipped with a corner shower, a sink, a toilet, and mechanical ventilation.
Moving to the first floor, the landing provides access to the second studio. This floor is characterized by two dormer windows and a centrally placed kitchen block. The layout on this level also offers versatility; at the front, there is the potential to create a cozy living room, while at the rear, there is a raised bed construction designed for a two-person mattress. The space underneath this raised bed provides valuable storage room. The description highlights that it is also possible to quickly realize two separate bedrooms on this floor if desired, adding to the property's adaptability. Part of this floor is fitted with a neat laminate floor, and several skylights in the roof ensure that plenty of natural light enters the space, creating a pleasant and spacious feeling.
The property comes with several specific features and considerations. The sale is subject to a project notary located in Lelystad. It is important to note that paid parking applies in the area. The building includes two studios, each with its own kitchen and bathroom, and lockable doors, which is ideal for two studying children who may be eligible for rent allowance. The sale includes an age clause and a non-self-occupancy clause. The backyard is described as a patio/atrium, offering a sheltered outdoor space within the residential area. While the property offers double glazing for insulation, the energy label is currently not available. The heating is provided through electric heating and gas heaters, and hot water is generated via a geiser. The asking price is starting from 400,000 euros, costs to be paid by the buyer (kosten koper). Interested parties are encouraged to contact the broker to schedule a viewing.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description explicitly mentions a 'hoekdouche' (corner shower) and the features list confirms '2 douches'.
Bathtub
The listing only mentions showers ('hoekdouche') and does not mention a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The ground floor bathroom is accessible via the central entrance, not directly from a bedroom, indicating it is not ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The features list '2 toiletten' alongside '2 badkamers', implying the toilets are within the bathrooms rather than separate guest toilets.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or feature list.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as a 'hoekdouche' (corner shower) with no specific mention of a rain shower function.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower unit; the listing specifies '2 douches' total for the two separate studios.
Shared Shower
The property has two separate studios, each with its own shower facilities, so a shower is not shared between occupants in the traditional sense.
Shared Toilet
The property contains two toilets corresponding to the two studios, so occupants do not share a single toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list '2 wastafels' (2 sinks) for the entire property, which likely means one sink per bathroom rather than two sinks in one.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a 'binnentuin' (inner garden) and 'tuindeur' (garden door) on the ground floor, but does not mention a balcony. Dormer windows are on the 1st floor, typically without balconies in this house type.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'knusse binnentuin' (cozy inner garden) accessible via a garden door on the ground floor. The features section also lists 'Achtertuin en patio/atrium'.
Front Garden
The property is a 1910 'tussenwoning' (row house) which typically has a front garden, but the text only explicitly mentions the rear 'binnentuin'. The features list only specifies 'Achtertuin'.
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (row house), meaning it is attached to neighbors on both sides, making a side garden impossible.
Terrace
The 'binnentuin' has a 'stoere tuinset' (garden set), functioning as a terrace/patio. The features list 'patio/atrium', which is similar, but a raised 'terrace' isn't explicitly detailed.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a roof terrace. The roof is described as having dormer windows ('dakkapelletjes'), making a roof terrace impossible.
Patio
The features section explicitly lists 'Achtertuin en patio/atrium'. The description of the 'binnentuin' aligns with a patio.
Veranda
The listing describes a 'tuindeur' (garden door) leading to the garden, but does not mention a veranda or covered porch.
Guest House
The listing describes two studios within the main house ('Dubbele bewoning mogelijk'), not a separate guest house building.
Waterfront
The listing is in the Bloemenbuurt in Utrecht and mentions proximity to parks and the city center, but no water features like a canal or river are mentioned for this specific property.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a small terraced house in a city neighborhood with no space for equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of livestock facilities. It's a standard city house.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and the small size of the property and location in the city make it impossible.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a tennis court, and it's not feasible in a 43m2 plot terraced house.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Utrecht, the Netherlands, a flat country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions 'dakkapelletjes' (dormer windows) and 'lichtkoepels' (skylights). While in a city, the description focuses on the neighborhood vibe ('sfeervolle straat') rather than a panoramic city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The ground floor has access to a 'binnentuin', but the 1st floor windows likely overlook the street or neighbors, given it's a 'tussenwoning'.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is in the city of Utrecht, which is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is in a residential neighborhood, not near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features or description.
Central Heating
The features list specifies 'Elektrische verwarming en gaskachels' (Electric heating and gas heaters), implying individual units rather than a central heating boiler system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned; the heating is provided by gas heaters.
Laminate Flooring
The description explicitly states: 'Deze verdieping is deels voorzien van een nette laminaatvloer'.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not listed; the property uses electric heating and gas heaters.
Walk In Closet
Built-in cupboards are mentioned, but no specific walk-in closet is described.
Home Office
The property is set up for double occupancy/studios, but no dedicated home office space is highlighted.
Skylight
The listing mentions a 'riante dakraam' (large skylight) on the ground floor and 'lichtkoepels' (skylight domes) on the first floor.
Exposed Beams
Exposed beams are not mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned; the windows are described as having large panes and dormers.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a 55 m2 terraced house; a private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The text explicitly mentions 'twee inbouwkasten' (two built-in cupboards) at the rear.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Despite being built in 1910, ornamental plasterwork is not mentioned in the description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements like minimalism or light woods are emphasized in the description.
Modern
The building is from 1910 and retains classic elements, though it has some modern updates like smart meters and mechanical ventilation.
Industrial
No industrial features such as exposed bricks or metal structures are described.
Mediterranean
The property is a traditional Dutch terraced house in Utrecht, with no Mediterranean styling mentioned.
Classic
The house was built in 1910 and is located in the 'Bloemenbuurt', characterized as a 'sfeervolle straat' (characterful street), typical of classic Dutch architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) built in 1910, located in the 'Bloemenbuurt'. This style is typically traditional and historic.
Early 20th Century
The listing explicitly states the 'Bouwjaar' (year of construction) is 1910.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1910, which is pre-WWII. It does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
A 1910 terraced house in a traditional neighborhood is not modernist.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bouwjaar 1910' and 'Soort bouw Bestaande bouw' (type of construction: existing build).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
A kitchen island is impossible in this 55 m² property from 1910 divided into small studios.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions a 'kitchen with a cozy dining area' and studios, which typically implies an open layout, but the exact layout is not detailed.
Pantry
The text mentions storage in a staircase cupboard, but no separate pantry room is indicated.
Induction Stove
The property is from 1910 and has gas heaters, making a modern induction stove unlikely without specific mention.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of luxury appliances like a built-in coffee maker in this older, smaller property.
Boiling Water Tap
A high-end feature not mentioned; unlikely for this type of property.
Downdraft Extractor
Modern feature not mentioned; unlikely to be present in a 1910 property without major renovation.
Shared Kitchen
The text explicitly states the property is for double occupancy with 'each having their own kitchen'.
Design Kitchen
The term 'beautiful kitchen' is used, but this is subjective marketing language. Without photos or brand details, it is not certain if it qualifies as a 'design' kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property is from 1910. There is no mention of a new or recently renovated kitchen. In fact, the ground floor description suggests a living room with kitchen can be 'realized', indicating it might not be a finished new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'parking is no problem' and lists 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Type of parking: Public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'Er is bergruimte in de trapkast en twee inbouwkasten' (There is storage space in the stair cupboard and two built-in closets).
Garage
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) and no garage is mentioned in the features or description.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property has 2 floors (ground floor and 1st floor) and no separate attic (zolder) is mentioned. The top floor is a studio with dormer windows.
Cellar
No cellar (kelder) is mentioned in the property features or description.
Covered Parking
The parking is listed as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), which typically refers to uncovered on-street parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned for this terraced house built in 1910.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The outdoor space is described as an 'Achtertuin en patio/atrium' (backyard and patio/atrium) with no mention of a shed or storage building.
Street Parking Free
The features section explicitly states 'In de omgeving geldt betaald parkeren' (Paid parking applies in the area).
Rules
Owners Association
The property is listed as 'Eengezinswoning, tussenwoning' (Single-family house, terraced) with 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership). There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE) or service costs in the provided features.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold and not leasehold.
Other Rules
The listing specifies an 'Ouderdomsclausule' (age clause) and 'niet-zelfbewoningsclausule' (non-self-occupation clause). It also notes that paid parking applies in the area and a project notary is appointed.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 1910 row house ('tussenwoning') with two floors accessed via a 'trap' (stairs). No elevator is mentioned, which is standard for this type of construction.
Security Cameras
The property is a standard residential row house in a neighborhood setting. Security cameras are not mentioned and are unlikely to be present unless specifically noted.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly describes a 'centrale entree' (central entrance) that provides access to the ground floor studio and the stairs to the first floor, indicating a shared entrance rather than private entrances for the units.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking) and describes a standard row house; there is no mention of a gate or driveway.
Gated Community
The property is located on Bremstraat in the Bloemenbuurt, a regular residential neighborhood, and not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house was built in 1910 and is a row house split into two levels accessed by stairs. There is no mention of accessibility adaptations such as ramps, elevators, or widened doors, and the presence of stairs to the first floor limits accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
No washing machine is mentioned in the description or feature list.
Laundry Room
No laundry room is indicated. There are storage spaces like a trapkast and inbouwkasten, but no dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned in the listing.
High Speed Internet
The features list 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which implies high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) in the features.
Smart Home
The listing mentions 'slimme meters' (smart meters) are present in the meterkast.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) as a feature.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' as a feature.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the description or feature list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned in the features list. The presence of gas heaters and electric heating suggests a traditional setup without modern solar PV integration listed.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'Dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned; triple glazing is not listed.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies heating as 'Elektrische verwarming en gaskachels' (Electric heating and gas heaters), confirming no heat pump is present.
Home Battery
Not mentioned. Given the absence of solar panels and the listing of gas heaters, a home battery is highly unlikely to be present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation, and the installation of smart meters.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.