Spacious Three Bedroom Apartment with Sunny West Facing Balcony in Green Tuindorp Oost
Key Features
Description
This well maintained apartment is located at Fruinplantsoen 34 in the popular Tuindorp Oost neighborhood of Utrecht. Offering approximately 95 square meters of living space with three full bedrooms, a bright living room, and a sunny west facing balcony, this property provides comfortable living in a green and well connected area.
The apartment is situated on the third floor of a portiekflat building that was constructed in 1971. The building features a closed entrance on the ground floor with a bell panel and mailboxes. From the central hall, residents have access to the stairwell and the storage areas. The private storage room is located on the ground floor and offers practical space for bicycles and additional storage needs.
Upon entering the apartment on the third floor, you step into a remarkably spacious and wide hallway that serves as the central connecting space providing access to all rooms. The hallway also includes practical built in storage space, which is convenient for keeping the living areas tidy and organized.
The living room is generously proportioned and benefits from large windows that allow plenty of natural light to flow in. The room offers ample space for both a comfortable sitting area and a dining area. From the living room, you have direct access to the balcony, which is positioned on the west side of the building. This western orientation means residents can enjoy the afternoon and evening sun, making it an ideal spot to relax after a long day.
The kitchen is located on the opposite side of the apartment from the living room and is functionally arranged with sufficient counter space and storage cabinets. The kitchen has a tiled floor that complements the overall aesthetic of the apartment.
The apartment features three well proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom is spacious enough to accommodate a double bed along with additional furniture and storage. The second bedroom can serve multiple purposes such as a guest room, study, or nursery depending on the needs of the residents. The third bedroom is well suited for use as a home office or study space, which is particularly relevant in current times when working from home has become increasingly common.
The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, a separate shower, a washbasin, and connections for a washing machine. Having both a bathtub and a shower provides flexibility and convenience for daily use. Adjacent to the bathroom, there is a separate toilet room, which is a practical feature that adds to the functionality of the living space.
Throughout the apartment, the finish is consistent and well maintained. Nearly all rooms feature a laminate floor in a warm wood tone, which creates a calm and cohesive appearance. The kitchen, bathroom, and toilet areas have tiled floors in a matching style, ensuring that the entire apartment feels unified and well designed.
The apartment also features a balcony of approximately 7 square meters facing west, providing outdoor space to enjoy during warmer months. Additionally, there is an external storage room of about 5 square meters on the ground floor. The total volume of the apartment is 289 cubic meters, which contributes to the spacious feel of the living areas.
Tuindorp Oost is a highly sought after neighborhood known for its green character and spacious layout. The area features wide streets, mature trees, and a pleasant village like atmosphere with a strong sense of community. For daily shopping needs, the De Gaard shopping center is located within a short distance, offering a varied selection of shops and dining establishments. Schools, childcare facilities, and sports amenities can all be found in the immediate vicinity, making this an attractive location for a wide range of residents including families, professionals, and retirees.
For recreation and relaxation, the Griftpark and other green spaces are nearby, providing excellent opportunities for walks, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying nature. The accessibility of the location is another significant advantage. Both the historic center of Utrecht and major road connections can be reached quickly and easily. Public transport options are also readily available, ensuring convenient travel throughout the city and beyond.
In terms of technical specifications, the apartment has an energy label C, which indicates moderate energy efficiency. The property features double glazing, which contributes to insulation and noise reduction. Heating is provided through a block heating system, while hot water is supplied through a central facility. The monthly advance payment for heating costs and water is set at 96 euros.
The Owners Association (VvE) is active and financially healthy, with a monthly contribution of 396 euros. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, maintains a reserve fund, has an established maintenance plan, and provides building insurance. These factors all contribute to the well managed state of the building.
The property is being offered for sale at a price of 400,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the usual costs (kosten koper). This translates to approximately 4,211 euros per square meter of living space. The cadastral data identifies the property as Utrecht L 1253, with full ownership rights. Parking in the area operates on a paid parking system. The property is connected to fiber optic cable and television cable infrastructure.
The apartment will be available for occupancy upon mutual agreement between the buyer and seller. It should be noted that standard age and asbestos clauses apply to this property, given that it was built in 1971. Prospective buyers are advised to engage their own NVM purchasing agent when expressing interest in this property.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly mentioned in the description: 'badkamer is voorzien van een ligbad, douche, wastafel' and in features: 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche, ligbad, en wastafel'
Bathtub
Explicitly mentioned in the description: 'ligbad' (bathtub) and in features: 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche, ligbad, en wastafel'
En-Suite Bathroom
The layout description mentions a central hall providing access to all rooms. No mention of an en-suite bathroom connected to the master bedroom.
Guest Toilet
Explicitly mentioned: 'Daarnaast is er een separaat toilet aanwezig' and in features: '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet'
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing. Bathroom facilities are listed as douche, ligbad, en wastafel only.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. Only one shower is listed in the bathroom facilities.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom. No indication of shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The separate toilet is within the private apartment, not shared with other units.
His & Hers Sinks
Only one wastafel (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom. No mention of double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Explicitly mentioned: 'zonnig balkon op het westen' (sunny balcony on the west side). Also listed under Buitenruimte kenmerken.
Rear Garden
This is a 3rd floor apartment. No garden mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Front Garden
3rd floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Side Garden
3rd floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Terrace
Only a balcony is mentioned. No separate terrace described.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of rooftop terrace. Flat roof is mentioned but described as bituminous covering, not accessible terrace.
Barbecue Area
No mention of barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
3rd floor apartment with no yard mentioned.
Patio
No patio mentioned. Only balcony is described as outdoor space.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned. This is a standard 3-bedroom apartment.
Waterfront
No mention of waterfront location. Located in a residential neighborhood (Tuindorp-Oost).
Kitchen Garden
3rd floor apartment with no garden space for growing vegetables.
Equestrian Facilities
Urban apartment in Utrecht with no equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
Urban apartment with no livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned. Bathroom has standard fixtures (bath, shower, sink).
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. Sports facilities mentioned are in the general area.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is in the Netherlands which is very flat. No mountain views possible.
Remarkable City View
Located on 3rd floor which could offer some views, but no remarkable city view is mentioned in the description.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned. The balcony faces west but the view is not described.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland, approximately 50km from the coast. No sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour mentioned. Utrecht has canals but no significant harbour near this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing
Central Heating
Uses blokverwarming (block heating) which is a central heating system for the building complex
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing
Hardwood Floors
Laminate flooring explicitly mentioned, not hardwood
Tiled Floors
Explicitly mentioned that kitchen, bathroom and toilet have tiled floors
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly stated: 'In vrijwel alle vertrekken ligt een laminaatvloer in een warme houttint'
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; laminate and tile floors described throughout
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned; uses block heating system
Walk-In Closet
Main bedroom has 'kastruimte' (storage space) but not specifically a walk-in closet
Home Office
One room described as suitable as 'werkkamer' (work room) but no dedicated office setup mentioned
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; third floor apartment with flat roof but no skylight reference
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; 1971 flat roof construction
Bay Window
Large windows mentioned ('grote raampartijen') but not specifically bay windows
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in apartment listing
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in apartment listing
French Doors
Balcony access mentioned from living room but type of doors not specified
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned; 1971 apartment with standard finishes
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; laminate floors in warm wood tone and consistent finish suggest a more standard Dutch apartment style
Modern
1971 building with functional layout and practical design described; not explicitly modern but has consistent, well-maintained finishes
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned; typical residential apartment without exposed materials or industrial design features
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned; standard Dutch apartment in Utrecht
Classic
1971 building with traditional layout; described as well-maintained but no specific classic architectural details
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1971, which is not considered historic. The area is described as having a 'village atmosphere' but the building itself is a standard 1970s apartment block.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1971, clearly not early 20th century architecture.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1971 (post-war period). Portiekflat is a typical post-war functional apartment building style. The description emphasizes 'practical layout' multiple times, consistent with functional design.
Modernist
Built in 1971, has some modernist elements typical of that era, but the interior description (laminate floors, functional kitchen) doesn't emphasize modern design aesthetics.
Newly Built
Built in 1971 and listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction). Clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. Kitchen is described as being on the other side of the apartment, separate from living room
Open Plan Kitchen
Description states 'De keuken is gesitueerd aan de andere zijde van het appartement' indicating a separate/closed kitchen
Pantry
No pantry mentioned. There is 'praktische inpandige bergruimte' in the hall but this is storage, not a pantry
Built-in Coffee Maker
No mention of any built-in coffee maker, kitchen described as functional only
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a Quooker or similar boiling water tap
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of extraction system in the kitchen
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared living arrangement
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen is described as 'functioneel ingericht' (functionally furnished) which suggests practical rather than designer quality
New Kitchen
Building from 1971, kitchen described as functional. No mention of recent renovation or new kitchen installation
Parking & Storage
Parking
Parking is mentioned under 'Parkeergelegenheid' as 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating parking is available but paid.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a separate private storage (bergage) on the ground floor: 'Hier bevindt zich tevens de separate (privé) berging' and 'Externe bergruimte: 5 m²' is listed under Oppervlakten.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The storage mentioned is a 'box' type storage unit, not a garage. Parking is described as paid parking which typically refers to street parking.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned in the listing, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage of any kind is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The apartment is on the third floor with '1 woonlaag' (1 living level). No attic is mentioned or implied.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the listing. Only a ground floor storage box is mentioned.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions the storage box is ideal for storing bicycles: 'ideaal voor het stallen van fietsen en extra opslag'.
Covered Parking
The listing only mentions 'betaald parkeren' (paid parking) without specifying covered parking. This typically refers to street parking which is uncovered.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing. The third bedroom is described as suitable as a 'werkkamer' (study/office), not a workshop.
Shed
While 'Schuur/berging: Box' is listed under Bergruimte, this refers to a storage box in the apartment complex, not a traditional shed. It's categorized as storage rather than a shed.
Free Street Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating free street parking is not available.
Rules
Owners Association
VvE is explicitly mentioned with monthly contribution of €396 and described as 'Actieve en gezonde VvE'.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' which means full ownership, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Owners Association Fees
VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 396,00 per maand)'.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The apartment is on the 3rd floor of a 1971 portiekflat. Only a stairwell ('trappenhuis') is mentioned for access. No elevator is referenced anywhere in the listing.
Intercom
The listing mentions a closed entrance with a 'bellentableau' (bell panel). In Dutch apartment buildings, a closed entrance with a bell panel typically implies an intercom/buzzer system to grant visitor access.
Alarm System
No mention of any alarm system anywhere in the listing description or features.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The description clearly states a shared closed entrance ('afgesloten entree met bellentableau en brievenbussen') with a central hall and stairwell, indicating a communal entrance.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate anywhere in the listing.
Gated Community
The property is described as being in a regular residential neighborhood (Tuindorp-Oost) with no mention of gated community features.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 3rd floor with no elevator mentioned. The building is from 1971 with stairwell access only. This makes wheelchair accessibility essentially non-existent.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom, but does not mention an actual washing machine being included with the property.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection) is present in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
There is no dedicated laundry room mentioned. The washing machine connection is located in the bathroom, and there is a separate storage space on the ground floor.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or dryer connection anywhere in the listing.
High-Speed Internet
Fibre optic cable is listed under features, which typically enables high-speed internet, but it's not explicitly stated as 'high speed internet'.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) under the 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, automation, or smart devices in the listing.
Cable TV
The listing explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' (TV cable) under the 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener system anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. Given that this is a selling point that would typically be highlighted, they are likely not present.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in the energy section: 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas' (Insulation: Double glass/glazing).
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned. Triple glazing would typically be highlighted if present, especially as a premium feature.
Heat Pump
Heating is described as 'Blokverwarming' (block/district heating) and hot water via 'Centrale voorziening' (central facility). This indicates a collective heating system, not an individual heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery. Without solar panels mentioned, a home battery would be very unlikely.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has energy label C and uses block heating (blokverwarming), which is a centralized heating system that can be more efficient than individual boilers. Hot water is provided via central facility. The building has double glazing throughout. Monthly advance heating costs are €96.