Light and Comfortable Service Apartment with Green Views in Eikendonck
Key Features
Upsides
- South-facing orientation with large windows provides abundant natural light and pleasant green views through the surrounding trees.
- Extensive service flat amenities including manned reception, night service with nursing support, daily meal delivery, and comprehensive security features with camera surveillance and electronic access.
- Wide range of communal facilities including lounge, bridge and billiard rooms, fitness room, jeu de boules court, guest rooms for visitors, and a landscaped garden with greenhouse.
- Excellent location within walking distance of Vught center, close to 's-Hertogenbosch, easily accessible to A2 and N65 highways, and a bus stop right at the entrance.
Downsides
- The monthly VvE contribution of 717.50 euros is very high, even though it includes meal solidarity and heating costs, this represents a significant ongoing expense.
- The apartment has only one bedroom, which may be limiting for residents who need a guest room or additional space.
- Energy label E indicates relatively poor energy efficiency, which may result in higher heating costs despite the block heating system.
- The building dates from 1969, and while some updates like new window frames have been made, the age of the property may still present maintenance considerations.
Description
This apartment is situated on the second floor of the service flat complex Eikendonck and offers a comfortable living environment characterized by an abundance of natural light and a pleasant green view. The property faces south, which combined with the large windows ensures that the living spaces are bright throughout the day. Looking out through these windows, residents can enjoy views of greenery through the surrounding trees.
The interior of the apartment features a laminate floor throughout, providing a clean and uniform appearance. The kitchen has an open layout, which contributes to a sense of spaciousness in the living area. The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a washbasin, as well as a connection for a washing machine, adding practical convenience to daily routines. The apartment has recently benefited from the installation of new window frames and doors fitted with double glazing, which improves both insulation and comfort.
Eikendonck is a service flat complex that provides residents with a range of amenities designed to make daily life easier and more enjoyable. The reception desk is staffed during certain hours, offering assistance with questions and accepting packages on behalf of residents. During nighttime hours, there is a service that includes nursing support, providing peace of mind for residents who may have health-related concerns. A caretaker is available to assist with various tasks and maintenance issues. One of the notable services is the delivery of a warm meal to the apartment daily, prepared by the professional kitchen on the premises. The complex also features security measures including camera surveillance, an interlock door, and an electronic access gate, all contributing to a safe living environment.
The communal facilities at Eikendonck are extensive and cater to various interests and social activities. Residents have access to a cozy lounge area where they can meet and interact with neighbors. For those who enjoy games, there is a bridge room and a billiard room available. Physical fitness can be maintained in the on-site fitness room, and the jeu de boules court offers another opportunity for recreational activity. When family or friends come to visit, there are pleasantly decorated guest rooms available for their use. Free wireless internet is provided in all common areas, allowing residents to stay connected easily. The complex also includes a recreation room that hosts concerts, lectures, and member meetings, and this space can be rented for private receptions. Outside, the beautifully landscaped garden features seating areas and a greenhouse, creating a tranquil environment where residents can relax and enjoy nature.
Additional practical features of this apartment include access to a personal storage space in the basement, as well as a personal wine cabinet, which is an unusual and appealing extra for wine enthusiasts.
Parking is available on the private grounds of the complex. During the evening and nighttime hours, the parking area is closed off, providing an additional layer of security for residents and their vehicles. During daytime hours, the terrain is openly accessible.
The location of Eikendonck is considered ideal. The complex is within walking distance of the charming center of Vught, where various shops and amenities can be found. The inner city of 's-Hertogenbosch is also nearby, offering a wider range of cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities. For those who travel by car, the A2 and N65 highways are easily reachable, facilitating connections to other cities and regions. Public transportation is conveniently accessible with a bus stop located right at the entrance of the complex.
The apartment has a total living area of 63 square meters. In addition to the indoor space, there is a building-bound outdoor space of 10 square meters in the form of a balcony. An external storage space of 3 square meters is available in the basement. The total volume of the apartment is 212 cubic meters. The property consists of two rooms, with one of these being a bedroom. There is one bathroom with the aforementioned facilities.
The building was constructed in 1969 and is classified as an existing portiekflat or service flat. It has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The building is accessible for people with disabilities and for elderly residents. The apartment is equipped with various amenities including exterior sun blinds, a lift, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation options, and a television cable connection.
Regarding energy efficiency, the apartment has an energy label E. The property features double glazing and HR glass for insulation. Heating is provided through block heating, and hot water is supplied through a central facility.
The monthly VvE contribution is 717.50 euros. This amount includes the solidarity contribution for meals and heating costs, which explains the relatively high figure compared to standard apartment VvE fees. The VvE is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a maintenance plan in place, maintains a reserve fund, and has building insurance.
The asking price for this apartment is 209,000 euros, which is offered as a buyer's cost transaction. Based on the living area, this translates to approximately 3,317 euros per square meter. The property is offered with partial furnishing. The seller has not personally occupied the property and therefore cannot provide information based on personal experience about certain characteristics of the apartment. Acceptance of the property is to be arranged by mutual agreement.
The cadastral designation for this property is VUGHT K 928-A, and the ownership situation is full property rights. The apartment is located on a quiet road, in a central location, and offers an unobstructed view.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
The bathroom is described with 'inloopdouche, toilet, en wastafel' - no bathtub is mentioned.
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet is mentioned as part of the main bathroom. No separate guest toilet is described.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Double Shower
Only a single 'inloopdouche' (singular) is mentioned in the bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom, not shared accommodation.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom, not shared accommodation.
His And Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafel' (singular sink) is mentioned in the bathroom features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig' (Balcony present).
Rear Garden
It is a second-floor apartment, so it does not have a private rear garden, though the complex has a shared garden.
Front Garden
It is a second-floor apartment, so it does not have a private front garden.
Side Garden
It is a second-floor apartment, so it does not have a private side garden.
Terrace
The listing mentions a balcony but not a ground-level terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The features section lists 'Balkon/dakterras' but specifically indicates 'Balkon aanwezig', implying no rooftop terrace is present.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
No private fenced yard is mentioned; the parking is on closed grounds but this is an apartment.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the description.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description.
Guest House
The complex has 'logeerkamers' (guest rooms), but not a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in Vught, which is inland, and no water features are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No private kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Vught is in a flat part of the Netherlands, so there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as 'green through the trees' rather than a city view, although it is near the center.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights a 'beautiful view of the green through the trees' and mentions a 'beautifully landscaped garden'.
Remarkable Sea View
Vught is inland and nowhere near the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near Vught.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states 'Blokverwarming' which is block heating, a form of centralized heating system for the apartment building.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned. Service flats from 1969 typically do not have fireplaces, and none is listed in the features.
Hardwood Floors
Listing explicitly states 'laminaatvloer' (laminate flooring), confirming it does not have hardwood floors.
Tiled Floors
Laminate flooring is explicitly mentioned. No tile floors are mentioned in the description or features.
Laminate Flooring
Listing explicitly states 'Het appartement beschikt over een laminaatvloer' (The apartment has a laminate floor).
Carpeted Floors
Laminate flooring is explicitly mentioned, indicating the main living areas are not carpeted. No carpet mentioned anywhere.
Underfloor Heating
Block heating (blokverwarming) is mentioned, which typically uses radiators, not underfloor heating. No underfloor heating mentioned.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned in the listing. Small 1-bedroom apartment (63 m²) with standard layout makes a walk-in closet unlikely.
Home Office
Not mentioned. The apartment has only 2 rooms (1 bedroom), leaving no dedicated space for a home office.
Skylight
Not mentioned in the listing. The apartment is on the 2nd floor of a building with a flat roof, no skylights mentioned.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned. A 1969 service flat would not typically have exposed beams as a design feature.
Bay Window
Not mentioned. The listing mentions 'grote raampartijen' (large window sections) which suggests regular large windows, not bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned and completely implausible for a 63 m² apartment in a 1969 service flat building.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and completely implausible for a 63 m² apartment in a 1969 service flat building.
Built-In Wardrobes
Not mentioned in the listing. The seller notes they haven't lived in the property, so details may be limited, but no built-in wardrobes are specified.
French Doors
Not mentioned in the listing. New doors with double glazing are mentioned, but not specified as French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned. A 1969 service flat would not typically feature ornamental plasterwork as a design element.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the listing. The description focuses on comfort and amenities rather than interior design style.
Modern
Building is from 1969 with some updates like new window frames and doors. The open kitchen and updates suggest some modernization but it's not a modern-style property.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. Service flat from 1969 with standard apartment features, no exposed materials or industrial aesthetic.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements mentioned. No terracotta, warm colors, or Mediterranean-style features described.
Classic
1969 service flat building with traditional apartment layout. The functional nature and age suggest a classic period style rather than contemporary design.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1969 as a service flat, which does not represent a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
The building was built in 1969, which is late 20th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1969, this service flat represents the post-war functional building style designed for mass accommodation.
Modernist
While 1969 architecture can have modernist influences, a standard service flat is more strictly functional than modernist.
Newly Build
The building was built in 1969, though it has new window frames and doors.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in a 63 m² service flat apartment.
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'een open keuken'.
Shared Kitchen
The apartment has its own 'open keuken'. Meals are delivered from a separate professional kitchen.
Design Kitchen
No details suggesting a high-end or designer kitchen are provided.
New Kitchen
The listing mentions new window frames and doors, but does not state the kitchen is new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing states 'Parkeren is mogelijk op het eigen terrein' (Parking is possible on the own grounds) and lists 'Op afgesloten terrein en openbaar parkeren' as parking type
Storage Room
Listing explicitly states 'In het souterrain heb je toegang tot je eigen berging' (In the basement you have access to your own storage room) and lists 'Externe bergruimte 3 m²'
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Parking is described as being on the grounds, not in a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Attic
The apartment is on the 2nd floor and no attic is mentioned. The building is a 1969 service flat.
Cellar
The basement (souterrain) contains a storage room (berging), but this is described as a storage room, not a traditional cellar for wine/food storage, though a personal wine cabinet is mentioned separately.
Underground Parking
The storage is in the basement, but parking is described as being 'op het eigen terrein' (on the own grounds) with no mention of underground parking.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned. The storage is a 'berging' (storage room) in the building's basement, not a separate shed.
Rules
Owners Association
VvE (Owners Association) is explicitly mentioned with monthly fees of €717.50.
Leasehold
Listing states 'Volle eigendom' which means full ownership/freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 717,50 per maand)' (Periodic contribution: Yes).
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'lift' in the provided facilities (Voorzieningen).
Security Cameras
The description explicitly states 'Extra veiligheid door cameratoezicht' (Extra security through camera surveillance).
Private Entrance
The property is described as a 'Portiekflat' (gallery apartment) and service flat on the 2nd floor, which implies a shared entrance.
Automatic Gate
The description explicitly mentions an 'elektrische toegangspoort' (electric access gate).
Gated Community
Features an electric gate, a 'sluisdeur' (sluice door), and a closed-off parking area at night, functioning as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for people with a disability and accessible for the elderly) and there is a lift.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a washing machine connection ('wasmaschineaansluiting') but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states the bathroom has a 'wasmaschineaansluiting' (washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a separate laundry room in the description or features.
Dryer
A dryer is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
There are no smart home features mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
The description explicitly mentions 'nieuwe kozijnen en deuren met dubbele beglazing' (new frames and doors with double glazing) and the features section lists 'Dubbel glas en HR-glas'.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing and HR-glass are mentioned. No mention of triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies 'Blokverwarming' (block heating) as the heating system. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions HR-glass (high-efficiency glass) in addition to standard double glazing, which provides better insulation than regular double glazing. New window frames and doors have been installed. The building uses block heating (Blokverwarming) which is a centralized system. However, the energy label E indicates overall energy efficiency is poor, suggesting these measures are insufficient for a better rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.