Spacious Renovated Upper Floor Apartment with Three Bedrooms in Quiet Leiden Location
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious 40 square meter living room with open kitchen is rare in this price class
- Recently renovated including new kitchen (never used), PVC floors, plastered walls, new bathroom and fresh paint inside and out
- Excellent location near Leiden center, supermarket, schools, sports facilities and major roads to The Hague, Amsterdam and Utrecht
- Three bedrooms providing flexibility for various buyer types including families, starters and investors
- Modern HR combi boiler from 2020 and energy label C contribute to reasonable energy costs
Downsides
- VvE is still being established with no reserve fund, no maintenance plan and no annual meeting held yet
- Paid parking in the area adds to ongoing living costs
- Building dates from 1922 which may entail maintenance considerations despite recent renovations
- Second floor location requires climbing stairs which may not suit all buyers
- Glazing is only partially double glazed with some areas having single glazing
Description
Located in the quiet De Genestetstraat, just a short distance from the vibrant center of Leiden, this renovated upper floor apartment offers an impressive 110 square meters of living space spread across two floors. The property features three bedrooms, making it suitable for a variety of potential buyers including starters, young families, students, or parents looking for a comfortable place for their studying children.
The apartment is situated on the second floor of a building originally constructed in 1922. Despite its age, the property has undergone significant renovations that bring it up to modern standards while maintaining its characteristic charm. The current energy label is C, and the property is largely equipped with double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by an HR combi boiler from Remeha, installed in 2020, which is included in the purchase.
Upon entering the building on the ground floor, you will find the meter cupboard on the right and the staircase leading up to the apartment. The first floor of the apartment offers a surprisingly spacious layout. The living room measures an impressive 40 square meters, which is particularly generous for apartments in this price range. The open kitchen is positioned at the rear of this floor and features a modern matte green finish with black handles. The kitchen is brand new and has never been used, making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with built in appliances including a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, induction cooktop, extractor hood, and combi oven. A door in the kitchen provides access to the balcony, which faces east and offers a pleasant outdoor space of approximately 11.4 square meters in total building bound outdoor area.
Also located on the first floor is a work or bedroom at the front of the property, a toilet room with a wall hung toilet and small sink, and a practical laundry room. The laundry room houses the central heating boiler and provides space for washing machines and dryers, keeping these appliances conveniently out of the main living areas.
The second floor of the apartment contains two additional large bedrooms and a completely renovated bathroom. The bathroom features a shower, washbasin, and a second toilet, providing full facilities on this level. A dormer window on the side of the building allows natural light to enter the staircase area, giving this floor a pleasant and spacious feel.
The renovations carried out include the kitchen, PVC flooring throughout, plastered walls, a new bathroom, and the roof terrace. Additionally, the property has recently been painted both inside and outside, ensuring a fresh and well maintained appearance.
The location of this apartment is particularly advantageous. The immediate neighborhood offers local shops, schools, and sports facilities. The well known Verboon supermarket, popular in Leiden for its grilled sausages and strawberries, is located just around the corner. The city center, the main train station, and the university are all reachable within minutes by bicycle. For those traveling by car, the major roads leading to The Hague, Amsterdam, and Utrecht are easily accessible.
It is important to note that parking in the area is paid parking. The Owners Association, known in Dutch as VvE, is currently being established but will meet the minimum legal requirements once formalized. The project notary for this sale is Teekens Karstens.
With a gross volume of 354 cubic meters and a living area of 109.5 square meters, this property offers substantial space for its category. The asking price is 525,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,773 euros per square meter. The property is available immediately and the acceptance terms are to be negotiated.
The apartment is classified as an existing build upper floor apartment with a composite roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles. The property has four rooms in total, consisting of three bedrooms and the living area. There is one bathroom and one separate toilet. TV cable connection is available.
This property represents an opportunity to acquire a spacious and recently updated apartment in a convenient location close to all amenities that Leiden has to offer. The combination of a large living room, three bedrooms, modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, and the proximity to the city center makes this a versatile home that can accommodate various living situations and preferences.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douche' (shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
Only a shower and sink are listed as bathroom facilities; no bathtub is mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the second floor alongside two bedrooms, but it is not explicitly described as being directly connected to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing states there is 1 separate toilet ('apart toilet') on the first floor, distinct from the main bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the listing.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is an entire apartment for sale, so the shower is private to the unit and not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is an entire apartment for sale, so the toilets are private to the unit and not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a singular 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom, not multiple sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The description explicitly mentions a fine east-facing balcony accessible from the kitchen, and the features section confirms 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The property is an upstairs apartment (bovenwoning) with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
The property is an upstairs apartment with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an upstairs apartment with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The text mentions 'dakterras' in the list of renovations, but the features section specifies 'Balkon aanwezig' under the 'Balkon/dakterras' category, indicating it is categorized as a balcony.
Rooftop Terrace
The description mentions 'dakterras' as a renovated feature, but also explicitly calls it a 'balkon' and the features section lists 'Balkon aanwezig'. It is likely just a roof-level balcony rather than a distinct rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As an upstairs apartment, it does not have a yard to be fenced.
Patio
There is no mention of a patio in the description.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda.
Guest House
The listing is for a single apartment and makes no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood, with no mention of water nearby.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an urban apartment with no equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an urban apartment with no livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Leiden is in the flat Netherlands, so there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
While it is an upper-floor apartment in a city, there is no specific mention of a remarkable or noteworthy city view in the text.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no mention of looking out over a remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Leiden is inland, so there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no mention of a harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
There is no mention of views of specific landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: HR-combiketel from 2020 for heating and hot water. Remeha gas combi boiler owned by property.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Listing specifically mentions PVC-vloeren (PVC floors) as the flooring, not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
PVC floors are mentioned, no tile flooring specified.
Laminate Flooring
PVC floors are mentioned, no laminate flooring specified.
Carpeted Floors
PVC floors are mentioned, no carpet specified.
Underfloor Heating
Central heating via HR combi boiler is mentioned, but no underfloor heating specified.
Walk In Closet
Three bedrooms mentioned but no walk-in closet described.
Home Office
Listing mentions 'werk-slaapkamer' (work-bedroom) on the first floor, indicating a room suitable for home office use.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool mentioned, highly unlikely for a 1922 apartment of this type.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna mentioned, highly unlikely for a 1922 apartment of this type.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Walls are described as 'gestuuct' (plastered), likely smooth plastering rather than ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. Matte green kitchen with black handles is more contemporary than Scandinavian.
Modern
Recently renovated with new kitchen, PVC floors, new bathroom. Matte green kitchen with black handles suggests contemporary style, but building is from 1922.
Industrial
No industrial elements like exposed pipes, concrete, or metal fixtures mentioned in the description.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements such as terracotta, warm colors, arches, or Mediterranean materials mentioned.
Classic
Building is from 1922 but has been heavily renovated. No emphasis on period or classic features in the description.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Although built in 1922, the interior has been completely modernized with new PVC floors, plastered walls, and a modern kitchen, removing much of the historic interior character.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1922, placing it squarely in the early 20th century architectural period.
Post War Functional
The building dates back to 1922, which is before WWII, so it does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
The interior has been heavily renovated with modern elements like a matte green kitchen and new bathroom, but the exterior and structure remain from 1922.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and gives a construction year of 1922.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions a 'combi-oven' in the built-in appliances.
Microwave
A 'combi-oven' in Dutch real estate typically refers to a combination microwave-oven.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vriezer' (freezer).
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description starts by highlighting a 'woonkamer met open keuken' (living room with open kitchen).
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the description.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (such as a Quooker) in the description.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (standard extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private upper-floor apartment ('bovenwoning') and not described as having shared facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described with specific, trendy aesthetic choices: 'matgroene kleur met zwarte handgrepen' (matte green color with black handles).
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen is new and explicitly notes 'De keuken is nieuw en nog nooit gebruikt' (The kitchen is new and has never been used).
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
Only an internal utility room (wasruimte) for laundry and boiler is mentioned; no separate external storage room is listed.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage or automatic garage door is mentioned.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned.
Attic
The apartment is spread over 2 residential floors with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the property description or features.
Bike Storage
No bike storage is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the listing.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'De VvE is in oprichting' meaning the owners association (VvE) is being established.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' which means full ownership/freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja' (Periodic contribution: Yes), indicating fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' (Reserve fund present: No).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Building insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Building from 1922, no elevator mentioned, typical for this era of Dutch apartments
Private Entrance
Listing states you enter on ground floor and find stairway up - shared entrance
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned, standard residential street apartment with no gated access
Gated Community
Described as quiet street in residential neighborhood, no community gates mentioned
Wheelchair Accessible
Second floor apartment in 1922 building with stairs, no elevator - not accessible
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'opstelplaats voor de was apparatuur' (setup/space for laundry appliances) in the laundry room, which strongly implies connections are available.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly states 'een handige wasruimte' (a handy laundry room) on the first floor landing.
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' as a provision in the property.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned. Water softeners are very uncommon in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing description or features
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated 'grotendeels voorzien van dubbel glas' in description and confirmed in features as 'dubbel glas, gedeeltelijk dubbel glas en grotendeels dubbelglas'
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned anywhere, and double glazing is specified as the main glazing type
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed in features as 'Dakisolatie'
Heat Pump
Listing specifies a Remeha gas-fired combi boiler (HR-combiketel) from 2020, not a heat pump
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery system in the listing
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Location
History
No history available for this listing.