Bright Corner Apartment with Sunny Southeast-Facing Balcony Near Westfield Mall
Key Features
Upsides
- Corner apartment position provides extra natural light and better ventilation compared to standard apartments.
- Southeast-facing balcony offers optimal sunlight exposure throughout the day, creating a pleasant outdoor space.
- Excellent location with Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and neighborhood shopping within walking distance, plus good public transport connections including tram line 6 and bus 46.
- Active and well-organized VvE with monthly contribution of 307 euros, including reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance, indicating proper building management.
- Kitchen was recently renewed in 2024, meaning appliances and fixtures are modern and up to current standards.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates relatively poor energy efficiency, suggesting potential future costs for insulation improvements or heating system upgrades.
- Building construction date of 1976 means the property is nearly 50 years old, which may come with aging infrastructure and potential maintenance concerns beyond routine upkeep.
- First-floor location without access to private garden means no private outdoor ground space, which may be a limitation for some buyers.
- The heating system (Remeha Avanta 24c from 2011) is now 14 years old, approaching the end of its typical service life and potentially requiring replacement in the coming years.
- Asking price of 4,430 euros per square meter is relatively high, which could limit resale potential and affordability for buyers.
Description
This attractive three-room corner apartment is situated on the first floor of a well-maintained residential complex built in 1976, located in the green Duivenvoorde district at the edge of Leidschendam. The apartment offers a living space of approximately 79 square meters and features a sunny southeast-facing balcony of 5 square meters, making it an ideal home for one to three persons.
The building is part of complex E, which is equipped with an intercom system and video phone installation for visitor access. The apartment is accessible by both elevator and staircase, ensuring convenience for all residents. A private storage unit of 6 square meters is located on the ground floor, providing additional practical storage space.
Upon entering the L-shaped hallway, you have access to a modern toilet with sink, a bathroom, and two bedrooms measuring 12.5 and 11 square meters respectively. The bathroom is equipped with a shower cabin, a vanity unit with sink, and a towel radiator. Additionally, the bathroom offers sufficient space for installing a washing machine and dryer, which adds to the practical layout of the home.
The living room spans approximately 34 square meters and features a ceiling height of 2.55 meters, creating a spacious and comfortable living environment. The adjacent balcony extends the living space outdoors and benefits from a southeast orientation, allowing for ample natural light and sunshine throughout the day.
The semi-open kitchen was renewed in 2024 and comes fully equipped with a four-burner induction cooktop with extractor hood, an oven, a separate refrigerator-freezer combination, and a microwave. The central heating system, a Remeha Avanta 24c gas-fired combi boiler from 2011, is also located in the kitchen. The apartment features double glazing throughout, contributing to energy efficiency.
The location of this property is highly convenient. Within walking distance, you will find Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, one of the largest shopping centers in the region, as well as the Prinsenhof neighborhood shopping center for daily necessities. Schools, childcare facilities, and sports amenities including a swimming pool and RKAVV/SEV sports park are all in the immediate vicinity.
Public transportation options are excellent, with tram line 6 and bus line 46 providing direct connections to The Hague city center and Den Haag Centraal station without transfers. The tram and bus stops are within walking distance of the property. For car owners, the Sijtwendetunnel (N14) provides quick access to major highways including the A12, A13, A4, A44, and N44, connecting to all parts of the country.
The apartment complex benefits from an active and healthy homeowners association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of 307 euros. The VvE maintains regular annual meetings, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance, ensuring the long-term maintenance and value of the property.
Parking around the complex is available and free of charge, which is a significant advantage in this area. The energy label is rated D, and the property is offered with full ownership (volle eigendom). The apartment is available by mutual agreement.
This charming and quietly located apartment offers a pleasant living environment with practical amenities, good transport links, and proximity to shopping and recreational facilities, making it suitable for individuals, couples, or small families looking for a comfortable home in the Leidschendam area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description mentions 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom and the features list includes 'Douche' in Badkamervoorzieningen.
Bathtub
The features list explicitly states 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche, ligbad, en wastafel' which includes 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
No indication that the bathroom is attached to a bedroom. The listing describes a shared bathroom accessible from the L-shaped hall, serving both bedrooms.
Guest Toilet
The description explicitly states 'moderne toilet (voorzien van wastafel)' as separate from the bathroom, described as accessible from the L-shaped hall.
Heated Towel Rail
The description states 'handdoekradiator' (towel radiator) in the bathroom features.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing. The bathroom only includes douchecabine, wastafel, and handdoekradiator.
Rain Shower
Only 'douchecabine' is mentioned without specification of rain shower type.
Double Shower
Only a single 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) is mentioned.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with a private bathroom; no shared facilities indicated.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own separate toilet; no shared facilities indicated.
His And Hers Sinks
Only a single 'wastafel met meubel' (sink with furniture) is mentioned, no dual sink configuration.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of heated bathroom floor. Only 'handdoekradiator' (towel rail) is mentioned for heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions 'aangrenzend balkon van 5m²' (adjacent balcony of 5m²) with south-east orientation. Also listed as 'Gebouwgebonden buitenruimte' (building-linked outdoor space) of 5m².
Rear Garden
No mention of any private garden in the listing. The property is an apartment on the first floor with no access to a private rear garden.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden. The property is an apartment with communal grounds around the complex.
Side Garden
No mention of any private side garden. This is an apartment unit.
Terrace
The property has a balcony (5m²) which is different from a terrace. Balcony is explicitly mentioned but not a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace. This is a first-floor apartment.
Barbecue Area
No mention of barbecue facilities anywhere in the listing.
Fenced Yard
No private fenced yard exists. This is an apartment with communal outdoor areas. Parking is described as around the complex and free.
Patio
No patio is mentioned. Only a 5m² balcony is listed as outdoor space.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned. Only a balcony is listed.
Guest House
No guest house or additional housing unit mentioned. This is a single apartment.
Waterfront
Property is described as 'Aan bosrand' (at forest edge) and 'beschutte ligging' (sheltered location). No waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden or any cultivated garden area.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. Located in an urban residential area near shopping center.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned. This is a standard apartment in a residential area.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned. Property is a 79m² apartment with no outdoor pool facilities.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. Only mentioned is 'sportpark RKAVV/SEV' for sports facilities in the area.
Remarkable Mountain View
Property is at forest edge in Leidschendam, no mountains in this flat Dutch landscape. No mountain views mentioned.
Remarkable City View
Located in a residential area near Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, but no explicit mention of city views from the apartment. The property itself doesn't emphasize views.
Remarkable Garden View
Located in 'Groene wijk Duivenvoorde' (green neighborhood). The property looks out on the green area and forest edge, but no specific garden views are highlighted.
Remarkable Sea View
Netherlands is a flat country and this property is inland in Leidschendam. No sea view mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbor mentioned. Property is in a residential area near a shopping mall.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks mentioned in the listing. The proximity to the 'Haagse binnenstad' is mentioned for transport but not for views.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1976, this is not a historic building. No mention of traditional architectural features. The listing does not emphasize any historic character.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1976, clearly not early 20th century. No characteristics of 'jaren-30' or similar early 20th century Dutch architecture.
Post War Functional
Built in 1976, this is well after post-WWII reconstruction era (1945-1950s). However, it shares some characteristics of functional apartment buildings from the broader post-war period. The 'portiekflat' (entrance hall apartment building) is a typical Dutch post-war housing type.
Modernist
1976 construction represents a modern functional building style. Modern kitchen was renovated in 2024, indicating updates to modern standards. The building is described as 'goed onderhouden' (well maintained).
Newly Build
Built in 1976, this is 49 years old at time of listing. Clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Dishwasher is not mentioned in the description. The kitchen list includes: four pits inductie kookplaat met afzuigkap, oven, losse koelvries combi en magnetron. No dishwasher is listed.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned: 'de halfopen keuken beschikt over... oven'
Microwave
Explicitly mentioned: 'magnetron' is listed as part of the kitchen equipment.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'losse koelvries combi' (separate fridge-freezer combo) is listed.
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned as part of 'losse koelvries combi' (fridge-freezer combo).
Kitchen Island
No kitchen island is mentioned. The description describes a semi-open kitchen with standard appliances, no island configuration described.
Open Plan Kitchen
Described as 'halfopen keuken' (semi-open kitchen), meaning it is not fully open plan but partially connected to the living room.
Pantry
No separate pantry is mentioned. Only a cabinet with the CV installation is noted.
Stove
Cooktop is explicitly mentioned: 'vier pits inductie kookplaat'
Induction Stove
Explicitly stated: 'vier pits inductie kookplaat' (four-burner induction cooktop)
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker mentioned in the kitchen equipment list.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like Quooker) is mentioned in the description of kitchen facilities.
Downdraft Extractor
Standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) is mentioned, not a downdraft extractor. No downdraft system described.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment listing, not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
Kitchen description does not specifically mention design features or high-end branding. Only appliance types are listed.
New Kitchen
Explicitly stated: 'Keuken vernieuwd in 2024' (Kitchen renewed in 2024) under Bijzonderheden.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Parkeren kan rondom het complex en is gratis' (parking available around the complex for free), but no dedicated parking spot is specified. It says 'Op eigen terrein' but only street parking is described.
Storage Room
The listing clearly mentions 'privé-berging' (private storage) of 6m² accessible from the ground floor.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists.
Attic
No attic is mentioned in the listing.
Cellar
The listing mentions 'Externe bergruimte: 6 m²' and 'Inpandig' (internal storage), which is a ground-floor storage room, not a basement/cellar (kelder).
Covered Parking
Only street parking around the complex is mentioned. No covered parking facilities described.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop space mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions 'Inpandig' storage (6m²), which is internal to the building, not a separate shed (schuur).
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Parkeren kan rondom het complex en is gratis' (parking can be done around the complex and is free).
Street Parking Permit
No mention of a parking permit requirement. Only free street parking is mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing clearly states there is an 'actieve en gezonde VVE' (active and healthy owners association) with a monthly contribution of €307.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (ownership situation: full ownership), meaning the property is owned outright, not under leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features section lists 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The features section lists 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
Monthly VvE contribution of €307 is explicitly stated in both the description and features section.
Oa Reserve Fund
The features section lists 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The features section lists 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features section lists 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities): 'Lift, mechanische ventilatie, en TV kabel', indicating the building has an elevator accessible from the central hall.
Intercom
The listing mentions 'bellentableau' (doorbell panel) in the central hall of building E, which indicates an intercom system is present.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the description or listed features. Standard apartment complex without security system mentioned.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing. Only standard building features like videophone and elevator are listed.
Private Entrance
The apartment is accessed from a shared central hall of building E via elevator and stairs. The storage (6m²) is also accessible from the ground floor, indicating shared access rather than private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing states 'Parkeren kan rondom het complex en is gratis' (parking is available around the complex for free), indicating open parking without gates.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions 'videofoon installatie' (video phone installation) in the central hall of building E, which is a video door phone system.
Smoke Detectors
No mention of smoke detectors in the listing. Standard features listed do not include smoke detectors.
Security Door Window Hardware
No specific mention of enhanced security door or window hardware. The listing mentions double glazing (isolatie: dubbel glas) but no mention of security hardware for doors/windows.
Gated Community
The listing describes open parking around the complex with no mention of gated access. The location is described as 'aan de rand van Leidschendam' (on the edge of Leidschendam) with 'buiten bebouwde kom' (outside built-up area) in a green area.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator (lift) from the central hall, which provides accessibility for ground floor to upper floors. However, the layout describes standard features without specific wheelchair modifications mentioned. The bathroom has a shower cabin, sink with furniture, and towel radiator but no mention of accessible design. Overall accessibility is limited due to lack of specific wheelchair-friendly details.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The description states that the bathroom offers sufficient space for placing a washing machine and dryer, but does not explicitly state that a washing machine is included. In Dutch real estate listings, items not explicitly mentioned as included are typically not included. Therefore, the washing machine is likely not present, but there is space available for installation.
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a separate laundry room in the listing. The only storage mentioned is a private storage room of 6m² located on the ground floor, which is separate from the apartment.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, the bathroom has space for a dryer but the listing does not explicitly state that a dryer is included.
Fibre Internet
There is no mention of fiber optic internet infrastructure in the listing.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, smart thermostats, automated systems, or intelligent home controls in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) as a provision of the building.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly states 'TV kabel' (cable TV) as a provision of the building.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the listing, and this is not a standard feature in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'Dubbel glas' under the isolation section.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned, not triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Cv-ketel Remeha Avanta 24c (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2011)' which is a gas-fired combination boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy label D indicates moderate energy efficiency. The apartment has double glazing, mechanical ventilation, and central heating via gas boiler (2011). The kitchen was renovated in 2024 which may have included some efficiency improvements.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.