Renovated Apartment with Spacious Roof Terrace in Hilversum Center
Key Features
Description
This recently renovated two-room apartment is situated on Bussumersteeg in the Langgewenstbuurt neighborhood of Hilversum. The property is located right on the edge of the shopping district, offering residents immediate access to a variety of shops, cafes, and outdoor terraces. Despite its central position, the apartment provides a peaceful living environment thanks to its thoughtful layout and position on the second floor.
The apartment has a total living area of approximately 54 square meters, with an additional 21 square meters of outdoor space in the form of a roof terrace. The building itself dates back to 1925, giving it a characteristic appearance typical of the period. The entrance to the property is located at the rear, accessed through a closed courtyard that serves as a shared entrance area. From there, residents ascend via a distinctive staircase featuring attractive wooden detailing that reflects the building's historical character.
Upon entering the apartment, visitors immediately notice the playful floor plan and pleasant natural light. The living room faces the front of the building and offers a view of the lively terraces at Kerkbrink, allowing residents to observe the bustling city life from the comfort of their home. The living area connects openly to the modern kitchen, which was installed as part of the recent renovation. The kitchen is equipped with ample storage space and a range of built-in appliances including an induction cooktop, extractor hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer.
The bedroom is positioned at the rear of the apartment and benefits from a quiet location away from the street. This room contains a built-in closet and offers sufficient space for residents to add a large wardrobe wall or create a dedicated workspace if desired. The dimensions of the bedroom allow for flexible furnishing options to suit various lifestyle needs.
The bathroom is also located at the rear of the property and has been finished to a modern standard. It features a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a vanity unit with sink. A door in the bathroom provides direct access to the roof terrace, making it convenient to step outside for fresh air or to enjoy morning coffee outdoors.
The roof terrace measures approximately 21 square meters with dimensions of 4.32 meters in depth and 4.42 meters in width. The terrace faces northwest, meaning it receives afternoon and evening sun during the warmer months. This outdoor space represents a significant asset for an apartment in the city center, providing a private area for relaxation, gardening, or entertaining guests without leaving home.
The current owner has undertaken a comprehensive renovation of the property, addressing both aesthetic and practical aspects. The electrical system has been completely renewed, ensuring it meets contemporary standards. A new central heating boiler has been installed, specifically an Intergas Kompakt HRE combi-boiler, which provides both heating and hot water. The boiler is owned rather than rented, eliminating ongoing rental costs for the future owner.
Considerable attention has been paid to improving the energy efficiency of the apartment. The property now holds an energy label A rating, which is exceptional for a building from 1925. Insulation measures include roof insulation, floor insulation using Estrich plates, wall insulation, and the installation of insulating glazing. Most windows feature HR++ glass, with some having double glazing. The ceilings have also been addressed, with insulation added and modern LED recessed spotlights installed throughout.
The apartment includes mechanical ventilation, contributing to a healthy indoor climate. A shared storage area is available for residents to store bicycles or other items. Parking in the vicinity is managed through a combination of paid parking, public parking spaces, nearby parking garages, and the possibility of obtaining a parking permit.
The property is offered at a price of 345,000 euros, which translates to approximately 6,389 euros per square meter of living space. The asking price is stated as costs for the buyer, meaning that additional purchase costs such as transfer tax and notary fees are not included in this amount. The transfer date is to be determined through mutual agreement between buyer and seller.
Regarding the homeowners association, the listing indicates that there is no registration with the Chamber of Commerce, no annual general meeting, no periodic contribution, no reserve fund, no maintenance plan, and no building insurance. This suggests a minimal or informal arrangement, which potential buyers may wish to investigate further to understand how shared areas and responsibilities are managed.
The Langgewenstbuurt is a well-regarded neighborhood in Hilversum, known for its proximity to the city center and its pleasant residential character. Residents here benefit from excellent accessibility to shopping facilities, restaurants, cultural venues, and public transportation options. The location combines the convenience of urban living with a sense of community that characterizes this part of Hilversum.
This apartment presents an opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home in a prime central location. The combination of recent renovations, energy efficiency improvements, and the rare addition of a spacious roof terrace makes this property particularly appealing in the current market. The careful balance between historical charm and modern comfort has been successfully achieved through the thoughtful renovation work that has been carried out.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'goede inloopdouche' (good walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
Only a walk-in shower is mentioned in the bathroom description; no bathtub is listed.
Guest Toilet
There is only one bathroom mentioned which contains the only toilet. No separate guest toilet is listed.
Heated Towel Rail
A heated towel rail is not mentioned in the bathroom features or renovation details.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom fixtures.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions a walk-in shower but does not specify if it has a rain showerhead.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the description.
Shared Shower
The apartment is described as having its own private bathroom, not shared with other residents.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is located within the private bathroom of the apartment.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (washbasin cabinet), not a double sink.
Heated Bathroom Floor
Floor insulation (Estrich plates) is mentioned, but underfloor heating in the bathroom is not specified.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a rooftop terrace (dakterras) and does not mention a standard balcony.
Rear Garden
The property is a second-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space.
Front Garden
The property is a second-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space.
Side Garden
The property is a second-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space.
Terrace
The listing explicitly features a 'zonneterras' (sunny terrace) of 21 m².
Rooftop Terrace
The listing repeatedly mentions a 'royaal dakterras' (spacious rooftop terrace) of approximately 21 m².
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area or designated BBQ spot on the rooftop terrace.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is a rooftop terrace, not a ground-level patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
This is a small 1-bedroom apartment with no separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
The property is located in the city center of Hilversum, with no mention of waterfront proximity.
Kitchen Garden
There is no ground-level garden or vegetable patch associated with this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present or mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are present or mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is present.
Remarkable Mountain View
Hilversum is a flat area in the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions a 'leuk uitzicht op de gezellige terrassen aan de Kerkbrink' (nice view of the cozy terraces), which is a pleasant city view but not described as remarkable.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no garden view from a second-floor apartment in the city center.
Remarkable Sea View
Hilversum is inland with no sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in Hilversum city center.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is of the Kerkbrink terraces. While Kerkbrink is a central square, it is not highlighted as a landmark view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
There is no mention of air conditioning in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states heating is provided by a CV-ketel (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the property description.
Underfloor Heating
Only a CV-ketel is mentioned for heating; underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk-In Closet
The bedroom has a fixed closet and space for a large wardrobe, but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The description mentions possibilities for an extra workspace, but no existing dedicated home office is present.
Skylight
There is no mention of a skylight in the apartment.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; ceilings have been updated with insulation.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 54 m² apartment; a private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
This is a 54 m² apartment; a private indoor sauna is not present.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing explicitly states the bedroom features a 'vaste kast', which translates to a fixed/built-in closet.
French Doors
There is a door to the terrace, but it is not specifically described as French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The ceilings were adjusted and fitted with insulation and modern LED spots, with no mention of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No indication of Scandinavian design elements such as light woods or specific minimalist hygge styling in the description.
Modern
The listing explicitly mentions a modern new kitchen, modern LED recessed spots, and a high-quality finish following a recent thorough renovation.
Industrial
There are no mentions of industrial elements like exposed concrete, steel accents, or raw finishes.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean style elements like terracotta, arched windows, or specific color palettes are mentioned.
Classic
The building dates back to 1925 and features a characteristic staircase with fine wooden details, although the apartment itself has been modernized.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1925 with a 'karakteristieke trappenhuis met fraaie houten detaillering' (characteristic staircase with beautiful wooden details), but the interior has been completely modernized recently.
Early 20th Century
The building dates from 1925, which fits the early 20th century timeframe, but the apartment has been thoroughly renovated with modern finishes, masking much of the original style.
Post-War Functional
The building was constructed in 1925, well before World War II.
Modernist
The listing emphasizes it is 'recent grondig gerenoveerd' with modern elements like LED spots, a new kitchen, and high-quality modern finishes, giving it a modernist feel despite its 1925 origins.
Newly Built
Although recently renovated, the building was constructed in 1925 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser is explicitly mentioned in the list of kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
Koelkast is explicitly mentioned in the kitchen appliances.
Freezer
Vriezer is explicitly mentioned in the kitchen appliances.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island in the description or layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
Description states the living room stands in open connection with the kitchen.
Stove
Inductiekookplaat (induction cooktop) is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
Inductiekookplaat is explicitly mentioned.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned; this specific feature would likely be highlighted if present.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with full ownership, not shared housing.
Designer Kitchen
Described as modern with high-quality finish level, but no specific designer brand mentioned.
New Kitchen
Explicitly described as 'nieuwe keuken' (new kitchen) and recently thoroughly renovated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren, parkeergarage en parkeervergunningen' but does not indicate a dedicated private parking spot belonging to the apartment.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'Gedeelde berging' (shared storage room) in the features section.
Garage
There is no mention of a private garage for the apartment in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage present, so it cannot be a double garage.
Attic
The property is a 2-room apartment on the second floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the listing.
Covered Parking
While a general 'parkeergarage' is listed as area parking, there is no covered parking spot assigned to the property.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of an underground parking facility or spot.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop in the apartment or building.
Shed
There is no mention of a shed; only a shared storage room (berging) is listed.
Free Street Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) for the area.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as an option for parking.
Rules
Owners Association
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Nee' (No) for all fields, including annual meeting and fees.
Leasehold
Kadaster data states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership).
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'.
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'.
Owners Association Fees
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee'.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'.
Open Viewing
No viewing days mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes reaching the apartment via a characteristic staircase on the 2nd floor of a 1925 building. No elevator is mentioned, and it would be highly unusual for this type of historic building.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned anywhere in the listing despite detailed renovation information.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'gezamenlijke entree' (shared entrance) and access is via a shared staircase.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. The entrance is through a shared courtyard but no gate mechanism is described.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing.
Gated Community
The entrance is through a shared courtyard but this is a standard apartment entry, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 2nd floor of a 1925 building accessible only via staircase with no elevator mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The kitchen equipment is explicitly listed (induction cooktop, extractor hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer) and no washing machine is mentioned. Bathroom also has no mention of laundry facilities.
Laundry Room
The apartment is only 54 m² with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. No separate laundry room is mentioned or would be expected in a property of this size.
Dryer
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Kitchen appliances are listed and no dryer is included.
Smart Home
Not mentioned. While the apartment has modern LED spotlights and mechanical ventilation, no smart home features are described.
Ventilation System
Explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen' as 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
Not mentioned and water softeners are extremely uncommon in Dutch residential properties.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Double Glazing
Explicitly mentioned: 'Grotendeels HR++ en dubbele beglazing' and 'dubbel glas, HR-glas' in the isolation section.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned. Only double glazing and HR++ glass are specified.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under isolation: 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly mentioned: 'vloerisolatie met Estrich platen' and listed in isolation features.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under isolation: 'dakisolatie' and mentioned in the description.
Heat Pump
Not mentioned. Heating is provided by a CV-ketel (Intergas Kompakt HRE combi-boiler).
Home Battery
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The apartment has Energy Label A, a new CV-ketel (Intergas Kompakt HRE from 2026), modern LED inbouwspots (built-in LED spotlights) throughout, and mechanical ventilation (mechanische ventilatie). The entire apartment was recently thoroughly renovated and made more sustainable.