Modern 3-Room Apartment with Skyline Views and Balcony in Kralingen
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is in a modern complex (built 2014) with high-quality finishes including a kitchen from 2021, oak parquet floors, and a luxurious bathroom.
- Its location in Kralingen is excellent, offering a quiet residential environment with immediate access to local shops, cafes, and nature at Kralingse Bos, plus very good public transport connections.
- The asking price includes significant valuable assets: a private parking spot in a secure garage and a separate private storage unit, which are rare in the city.
Downsides
- The monthly service costs (VvE contribution) are €240, which is an additional recurring expense on top of the mortgage and utility bills.
- As an apartment on the fifth floor, it lacks a private garden, which could be a drawback for those who prefer ground-level outdoor space.
- With a floor area of 95 m² divided into two bedrooms, the second bedroom is relatively modest in size, which may limit its use as a main bedroom or a spacious home office.
Description
This modern three-room apartment is situated on the fifth floor of the contemporary apartment complex known as 'Van Kralingen', which was built in 2014. The residence features a highly efficient layout that maximizes the use of space. A key characteristic of this property is its favorable corner position, which allows for multiple large window sections and a beautiful, unobstructed view facing the skyline of the city center. The interior showcases several eye-catching details, including a sleek, contemporary kitchen equipped with all conceivable built-in appliances. Throughout the apartment, there is a high-quality oak parquet floor that adds a touch of warmth and elegance, complemented by stylish wall finishes. The property offers a generous living area of approximately 95 square meters. In terms of sustainability, the apartment holds an energy label A, indicating a high level of energy efficiency. Residents can enjoy a delightful balcony located on the sunny southwest side, which provides a significant amount of privacy.
The 'Van Kralingen' complex itself is designed with resident comfort and convenience in mind. It features a representative central main entrance that provides access to the building. For easy vertical transport, there are multiple elevators available. A valuable feature of the complex is the communal inner garden, which is accessible exclusively to residents. This garden is beautifully landscaped with various green areas and offers several seating spots, creating a pleasant environment for relaxation or social gatherings. In the substructure of the building, there is a practical private storage room belonging to this apartment, which measures approximately 6 square meters. Furthermore, parking is made simple and secure with the inclusion of a spacious private parking space in the locked garage. This parking spot is included in the asking price, adding considerable value to the property.
The location of the apartment in the Kralingen district is central and highly convenient. All necessary amenities are within easy reach. Just around the corner, one can find the lively Lusthofstraat, which boasts a variety of specialty shops, cozy coffee bars, and a small-scale shopping center. For larger grocery runs, a large supermarket is located nearby on the Oudedijk. The area is also well-served by numerous dining establishments along the Oostzeedijk (Beneden) and the Admiraliteitskade. The neighborhood is family-friendly, with several schools and the Erasmus University located in the vicinity. For sports and outdoor enthusiasts, the options are plentiful. The area is home to hockey and football clubs, a riding school, and a golf course. Perhaps the most significant natural attraction is the Kralingse Bos and the Kralingse Plas, both of which are just a few minutes away by bike.
For those who rely on public transport, the apartment is exceptionally well-connected. The metro stations Voorschoterlaan and Gerdesiaweg are a short walk away, providing fast and direct connections to Central Station, Station Blaak, and Alexander. The vibrant city center is less than a five-minute bike ride away, making it easily accessible for work or leisure. Additionally, the property has a strategic location with favorable access to the A16 and A20 motorways, facilitating travel to other parts of the country.
Entering the complex from the ground floor, the central locked main entrance provides access to the lifts, the staircase, the storage units, and the parking garage. The apartment's own entrance on the fifth floor opens into a spacious L-shaped hallway where the meter cupboard is located. Off this hall, there is a modern toilet room that is fitted with a small sink. The heart of the home is the large, bright living room, which measures approximately 45 square meters. Its corner location ensures an abundance of natural light. The living room is designed with an open plan kitchen and features a sliding door that leads out to the balcony. The balcony adjoining the living room is approximately 7 square meters in size. Facing the southwest, it is a sunny spot to relax. Because of an overhang, the balcony offers sufficient privacy and good protection against various weather conditions.
The open kitchen is modern and luxurious, having been installed in 2021. It features a double kitchen block, offering ample workspace. The kitchen is very well-appointed with a sink equipped with a boiling water tap, an induction cooktop with integrated extraction, an oven, a refrigerator, a freezer, and a dishwasher. Both parts of the kitchen are finished with a high-quality composite worktop. The apartment comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom is spacious, measuring approximately 3.21 by 4.39 meters. The second bedroom is also a good size, measuring approximately 3.11 by 2.40 meters, and can serve as a comfortable guest room or a home office. The modern bathroom is fully tiled and well-equipped. It features a shower cubicle with a rain shower, a bathtub, a double washbasin vanity unit, and a mirror cabinet with lighting. The bathroom also contains a second toilet. A practical internal storage room of approximately 1.76 by 1.80 meters houses the connections for the washing machine, the central heating combi boiler, and the mechanical ventilation unit. A notable feature is that the entire floor of this level is fitted with the aforementioned high-quality oak parquet floor.
In summary, this property combines modern, high-quality living with a fantastic location. The apartment was built in 2014 and is situated on its own land. It has a living area of approximately 95 square meters and a volume of approximately 302 cubic meters. Heating and hot water are efficiently managed by a central heating combi boiler from 2014, which is privately owned. The active Homeowners Association (VvE) ensures the building is well-maintained, with a current monthly contribution of approximately 240 euros. The apartment is fully insulated and features HR double glazing, contributing to its energy label A. The sale includes a private parking space in the closed garage and a private storage room in the basement. The building is equipped with lifts and a video intercom system. The handover date can be arranged in consultation.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine met rainshower' (shower cabin with rain shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description implies a central bathroom accessible from the hall rather than directly from a bedroom, and the term 'en-suite' is not used.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate 'Moderne toiletruimte' and confirms '1 apart toilet' in the features.
Bidet
Bidets are not standard in Dutch housing and are not mentioned in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly describes a 'rainshower' in the shower cabin.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment for sale, so the shower is private to the unit.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment for sale, so the toilet is private to the unit.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel met dubbele wasbak' (washbasin cabinet with double sink).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'heerlijk balkon op het zonnige zuidwesten' with an area of approximately 7 m2.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment located on the 5th floor, so it does not have a rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment located on the 5th floor, so it does not have a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment located on the 5th floor, so it does not have a side garden.
Terrace
The listing specifies a balcony. While sometimes used interchangeably, 'terrace' typically implies a ground-level or larger roof structure, which is not described here.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing describes a standard apartment with a balcony, not a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment on the 5th floor and does not have a yard.
Patio
A patio is typically a ground-level outdoor space. This is a 5th-floor apartment with a balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The listing is for a single apartment; no guest house is included.
Waterfront
Although located near Kralingse Plas, the listing describes the view as being towards the city skyline, not waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
This is a 5th-floor apartment; there is no land for a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
While a riding school ('manege') is mentioned in the neighborhood description, it is not a facility belonging to the property.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are present in this apartment complex.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Rotterdam, which is in a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing explicitly highlights a 'prachtig vrij uitzicht richting de skyline van het stadscentrum' (beautiful free view towards the skyline of the city center).
Remarkable Garden View
The view is towards the city skyline, not a garden. While there is a communal garden, the remarkable view is the city one.
Remarkable Sea View
The listing mentions a city skyline view, not a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
Rotterdam has harbours, but the listing specifically mentions the 'skyline of the city center', not the harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
While the skyline is mentioned, no specific landmark is named as the primary focus.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned, which is typical for Dutch apartments unless explicitly stated.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: CV combi boiler from 2014 for heating and hot water.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated: 'hoogwaardige eikenhouten parketvloer' (high-quality oak parquet floor) throughout the apartment.
Tiled Floors
Bathroom is fully tiled, but main living areas have hardwood floors.
Laminate Flooring
Floors described as real oak parquet, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; hardwood floors throughout.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned; heating via CV combi boiler.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the layout or features.
Home Office
No dedicated home office mentioned; second bedroom could potentially serve this purpose but not described as such.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; windows are described as regular window sections.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; modern 2014 construction typically wouldn't feature these.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned; corner location with multiple windows but not described as bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool mentioned; would be highly unusual for a 95m2 apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna mentioned.
French Doors
Sliding door to balcony mentioned, not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned; modern 2014 construction with 'stijlvolle wandafwerking' (stylish wall finish) but not ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions oak hardwood floors and a clean design, but lacks specific Scandinavian design elements like light color palettes, minimalist furniture, or hygge elements.
Modern
Explicitly described as 'modern' multiple times, with a contemporary kitchen from 2021, sleek design, and a 2014 build year.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements like exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete, or raw materials.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, arched doorways, or Mediterranean color schemes.
Classic
2014 construction with contemporary design, no classic architectural elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2014, so it is not historic or traditional.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2014, which is late 20th/early 21st century, but not the architectural style associated with 'early 20th century' (like Jugendstil or Amsterdam School).
Post War Functional
Post-war functionalism refers to the period roughly 1945-1970. This building is from 2014.
Modernist
While modern in age, 'modernist' usually refers to a specific 20th-century architectural movement. This is a contemporary apartment complex. However, it shares clean lines.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 2014 and is described as a 'modern apartment complex', fitting the definition of a relatively new build.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasmachine'.
Oven
The description explicitly mentions an 'oven'.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly mentions a 'koelkast'.
Freezer
The description explicitly mentions a 'vriezer'.
Kitchen Island
The layout describes a double kitchen block ('dubbel keukenblok') but does not mention a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states the living room is provided with an open kitchen ('voorzien van open keuken').
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the layout or description.
Stove
The listing mentions an induction cooktop, which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The description explicitly mentions an 'inductiekookplaat'.
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is not mentioned in the list of appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
The description explicitly mentions a 'kokend water kraan'.
Downdraft Extractor
The description specifies an induction cooktop with integrated extraction ('inductiekookplaat met geïntegreerde afzuiging').
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as sleek, contemporary ('strakke eigentijdse'), and modern luxury ('moderne luxe').
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed in 2021, which is relatively recent but not brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions a private parking space in the enclosed garage, which is included in the price.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states there is a private storage room in the basement (onderbouw) of approximately 6 m2.
Garage
The listing specifies a 'parkeerplaats' (parking spot) rather than a 'parkeerbox' or private garage box. While it is located in a parking garage, the specific feature is a parking spot, not a private garage unit.
Automatic Garage Door
Since the property has a parking spot rather than a private garage box, there is no automatic garage door for the unit.
Double Garage
There is only one private parking spot mentioned, not a double garage.
Attic
The property is an apartment on the 5th floor, and no attic is mentioned in the layout or features.
Cellar
While the storage room is in the 'onderbouw' (basement/substructure), it is classified as a storage room (berging), not a cellar (kelder) typically associated with the living unit itself.
Covered Parking
The parking spot is located in an enclosed parking garage (afgesloten parkeergarage), making it covered.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned; the property is a standard apartment with a storage room.
Shed
The property has a private storage room in the basement, not a separate garden shed.
Street Parking Free
The property is in Kralingen, Rotterdam. Given it's a city and the listing highlights private parking, free street parking is highly unlikely.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is privately owned and included in the purchase price, so there is no monthly rental fee for the spot itself.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking spot is included in the total asking price of the apartment and is not listed for sale separately.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active Owners Association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of €240.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigen grond' (Own ground) and 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating it is freehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing states the VvE contribution is '€ 240,00 per maand'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'meerdere liften' (multiple elevators) in the description and 'Lift' in the features.
Intercom
The mention of 'videofooninstallatie' (video phone installation) implies an intercom system at the central entrance.
Private Entrance
The property is an apartment ('Portiekflat') with a 'centrale hoofdentree' (central main entrance), indicating shared access, not a private street-level entrance.
Video Door Phone
Explicitly listed as 'videofooninstallatie' in the 'Bijzonderheden' section.
Gated Community
While the building has a secure central entrance and parking, it is described as an apartment complex ('Portiekflat') rather than a residential estate with a perimeter gate.
Wheelchair Accessible
The features section explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for disabled and elderly) and includes a lift.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states the internal storage room is provided with a connection for a washing machine.
Laundry Room
There is an internal storage room ('Inpandige berging') of approximately 3.16 m2 equipped with washing machine connections, serving as a laundry space.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions a 'MV-unit' (Mechanical Ventilation unit) and includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the amenities list.
Cable Tv
The feature list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (cable TV) under amenities.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing's detailed description and features section makes no mention of solar panels (zonnepanelen). This is a common feature that would be highlighted if present, especially with an 'A' energy label.
Double Glazing
The 'Bijzonderheden' (Particulars) section explicitly states: 'De woning is volledig geïsoleerd en voorzien van HR dubbele beglazing', which translates to 'The dwelling is fully insulated and equipped with HR double glazing'.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'HR dubbele beglazing' (HR double glazing) and does not mention triple glazing. The presence of one confirms the absence of the other.
Wall Insulation
The listing states 'De woning is volledig geïsoleerd' (The dwelling is fully insulated). For an apartment built in 2014, this includes wall insulation as part of the building's standard construction.
Floor Insulation
The listing states 'De woning is volledig geïsoleerd' (The dwelling is fully insulated). For an apartment built in 2014, this includes floor insulation as part of the building's standard construction.
Roof Insulation
The listing states 'De woning is volledig geïsoleerd' (The dwelling is fully insulated). For an apartment built in 2014 with a flat roof ('Plat dak'), this includes roof insulation as part of the building's standard construction.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating and hot water are provided by a 'CV-combiketel (bouwjaar 2014)', which is a gas-fired combi boiler. It makes no mention of a heat pump (warmtepomp).
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery (thuisbatterij) in the listing. This is a rare feature, especially in a home with no solar panels, and would be a key selling point if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The 'A' energy label for a 2014 apartment is achieved through a combination of fully insulated walls, roof, and floor, and the use of High-Rendement (HR) double glazing throughout. The property also has a relatively new and efficient 2014 HR (High Efficiency) gas boiler. The apartment has 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) with a 'MV-unit' (mechanical ventilation unit), which is a modern, energy-efficient system.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.