Spacious 3-Room Apartment with Sunny South Balcony in Tuindorp-Oost
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment features a sunny south-facing balcony, allowing for ample natural light and outdoor enjoyment.
- The location in Tuindorp-Oost is highly convenient, offering proximity to shops, schools, parks, and major roads like the A27.
- The property includes ample storage space with a private box on the ground floor, an extra storage room on the same floor, and a communal bicycle storage.
- The presence of a lift in the building ensures easy access to the fourth-floor apartment.
Downsides
- The energy label is D, which indicates moderate energy efficiency compared to modern standards.
- The building dates back to 1971, which may imply higher maintenance costs or older infrastructure despite renovations.
- Parking is restricted to paid parking, public parking, or permit systems, which can be less convenient than private parking.
- The monthly VvE contribution of over 315 euros is a significant recurring cost on top of the mortgage.
Description
Are you currently searching for a pleasant and spacious apartment situated in a highly desirable neighborhood? If so, this unique and attractive three-room apartment located on the fourth floor in the popular Tuindorp-Oost district might be exactly what you need. This property is conveniently positioned close to main roads, various shops, and the city center. The apartment itself is bright and features a sunny balcony facing south, allowing you to enjoy the sun throughout a significant part of the day. In addition to the living space, the property includes a private storage unit on the ground floor and shared use of a communal bicycle storage. For added convenience, the building is equipped with a lift, making access to the fourth floor effortless.
The apartment is situated in the quiet and child-friendly neighborhood of Tuindorp Oost. This residential area is characterized by a spacious layout featuring wide streets and an abundance of greenery, creating a pleasant living environment. Within the immediate vicinity, you will find the Griftpark just a short walk away, along with numerous playgrounds and schools, making it an excellent location for families. The recently renovated shopping center De Gaard is also within walking distance, offering a wide range of shops and enjoyable dining options. For those who work or commute, the location is very practical. The neighborhood is only a ten-minute bike ride from the center of Utrecht, and by car, you can quickly reach the A27 motorway or the northern ring road of Utrecht.
This property is versatile in terms of its layout, making it highly suitable for various living situations. It is particularly well-suited for two or three students, which might be an interesting consideration for parents looking to invest in a property for their children studying in the city. The layout of the apartment is efficient and functional.
Upon entering the building on the ground floor, you are welcomed into a central entrance with an intercom system and mailboxes. The hall provides access to the staircase, the storage units, and the lift. The apartment is located on the fourth floor.
The layout on the fourth floor begins with an entrance hall that houses the meter cupboard. From here, you have access to the separate toilet and the modern bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a shower cabin and a fixed washbasin. The living room is L-shaped and features a bay window, which enhances the sense of space and natural light. From the living room, you can step out onto the sunny south-facing balcony, a perfect spot to relax outdoors. The living room is finished with a laminate floor, adding a warm and contemporary feel to the space.
The kitchen is separate and closed off, offering a straight kitchen setup along two sides. This configuration provides ample countertop space, making it practical for cooking enthusiasts. The kitchen is equipped with connections for a washing machine and a dishwasher, ensuring that daily chores are easily managed. There are two bedrooms in total, one of which also features a laminate floor. These rooms offer sufficient space for a small family, a couple working from home, or shared living by students.
Storage options in this property are ample. Besides the storage within the apartment, there is a separate storage room on the ground floor measuring 7 square meters. Additionally, there is an extra storage space accessible from the gallery on the fourth floor, right next to the apartment entrance. For cyclists, there is a communal bicycle storage area in the complex.
The apartment was built in 1971 and has a total living area of 76 square meters. The building features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The entire apartment is fitted with double glazing, contributing to better insulation. Heating is provided via block heating, which is a common and efficient system for apartment complexes from this era. The energy label is D, which is typical for buildings of this construction year, though the double glazing helps maintain comfort.
The monthly contribution to the Owners Association (VvE) is 315.88 euros, which includes the storage unit. The VvE is professionally managed with an annual meeting, a periodic contribution, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance. This active management ensures that the building is maintained to a good standard.
Living in Tuindorp-Oost offers a balance between urban convenience and a residential atmosphere. The wide streets and green spaces give the neighborhood a relaxed feel, which is often hard to find so close to a city center. The proximity to the Griftpark is a significant advantage for residents who enjoy outdoor activities, whether it is jogging, walking, or simply spending time in nature. For daily needs, the nearby shopping center De Gaard has been renovated and offers a comprehensive range of retail and hospitality options. This means that groceries, casual dining, and other services are all within easy walking distance, reducing the reliance on a car for daily errands.
For those commuting, the accessibility of the location is a major benefit. The quick connection to the A27 motorway and the northern ring road of Utrecht makes traveling to other parts of the city or the region straightforward. Alternatively, the ten-minute bike ride to the city center is a viable and healthy option for many. Parking in the area is regulated, requiring permits or paid parking, which is standard for residential areas in Utrecht.
In summary, this apartment offers a practical and comfortable living space with the added benefits of a sunny balcony, ample storage, and a lift. The location in Tuindorp-Oost is ideal for those who appreciate a green and quiet environment without sacrificing accessibility to the city's amenities. Whether for personal use or as an investment for student housing, the property meets various needs and presents a solid opportunity in the Utrecht housing market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the modern bathroom and lists 'Douche' in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
The text lists bathroom facilities as 'Douche en wastafel' (Shower and sink) with no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description places the bathroom in the entrance hall ('Entree/hal met... moderne badkamer'), not directly accessible from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies '1 apart toilet' located in the hall, separate from the bathroom.
Bidet
The feature is not mentioned in the listing description.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the text.
Shared Shower
The listing is for a private apartment; the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The apartment has a private toilet; it is not a shared facility.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular), implying a single sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a sunny south-facing balcony and confirms 'Balkon aanwezig' in the features.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a balcony but no garden of any kind.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a balcony but no garden of any kind.
Side Garden
The listing mentions a balcony but no garden of any kind.
Terrace
The listing mentions a balcony but does not specify a separate terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace anywhere in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The listing is for an apartment and makes no mention of a fenced yard.
Patio
The listing mentions a balcony but no patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The listing mentions proximity to Griftpark but does not mention waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Utrecht, Netherlands, which is in a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the 4th floor with a 'free view' but there's no specific mention of city views. The location in Utrecht suggests some urban views may be possible.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions a balcony but doesn't highlight any garden views.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland and has no sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views are mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing features or description, which is typical for this type of apartment in the Netherlands.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming via blokverwarming' (Heating via block/district heating), which is a form of central heating.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or features, which is uncommon for a 4th-floor apartment of this size and age.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies 'laminaatvloer' (laminate flooring) in the living room and bedroom, not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
While the bathroom likely has tiled floors (implied by 'moderne badkamer'), the listing highlights laminate in the living areas and does not mention tiles as a main feature.
Laminate Flooring
The text explicitly states: 'De woonkamer en één van de slaapkamers zijn voorzien van een laminaatvloer.'
Carpeted Floors
The listing mentions laminate flooring, and carpet is not mentioned elsewhere, suggesting it is not present or a selling point.
Underfloor Heating
The heating is provided by 'blokverwarming' (block heating), which typically uses radiators, and underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
The layout description lists 'Slaapkamer' and '2e slaapkamer' but does not mention a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing mentions the layout suits students ('ouders opgelet'), but there is no specific mention of a dedicated home office space.
Skylight
There is no mention of a skylight; the natural light comes from the windows and balcony access.
Exposed Beams
This is a 1971 apartment building ('portiekflat'), which typically has concrete ceilings, and exposed beams are not mentioned.
Bay Window
The description states: 'Woonkamer in L-vorm met erker...', where 'erker' translates to bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is impossible in a 76 m² apartment on the 4th floor and not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in this standard apartment.
Built-In Wardrobes
The description mentions storage ('berging') but does not explicitly mention built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The apartment is from 1971 and has a modern bathroom; ornamental plasterwork is not a feature of this building type.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions a 'licht appartement' (light apartment) and 'laminaatvloer' (laminate flooring), which are common in Scandinavian-style interiors, but lacks specific design details to confirm this style definitively.
Modern
The listing explicitly mentions a 'moderne badkamer' (modern bathroom) and features like double glazing and a lift. However, the building is from 1971, so while the interior is updated, the structure is not ultra-modern.
Industrial
There are no mentions of industrial features like exposed brick, concrete, or open layouts. It is a standard 1971 apartment.
Mediterranean
The apartment is located in Utrecht, Netherlands, and there are no references to Mediterranean architectural elements like terracotta tiles or specific colors, aside from a south-facing balcony.
Classic
The building is from 1971, which is generally not considered 'classic' in the traditional real estate sense (pre-WWII), but it is an older portiekflat. The interior has been updated (modern bathroom), reducing the classic feel.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1971, which is not typically considered traditional or historic in Dutch architecture.
Early 20th Century
The building is from 1971, which is well after the early 20th century period (1900-1940).
Post War Functional
The building is from 1971 and is described as a 'Portiekflat' (gallery flat) in a neighborhood developed for population growth, which matches post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
While not modernist in the strict architectural sense, 1970s apartment buildings share some modernist characteristics such as functional design and lack of ornamentation.
Newly Build
The building is from 1971, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing describes a 'rechte keukenopstelling aan 2 zijden' (straight kitchen setup on 2 sides), which indicates a wall-mounted layout, not an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'Royale dichte keuken' (Spacious closed kitchen), indicating it is not open plan.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment.
Design Kitchen
The apartment was built in 1971. The kitchen is described as 'royale' and 'dichte' with a standard setup, without mention of luxury brands or high-end design features.
New Kitchen
The property is from 1971. There is no mention of a recently renovated or new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing provides details on parking facilities under 'Parkeergelegenheid', indicating that parking is available via paid parking, public parking, and parking permits.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a separate storage room on the ground floor ('separate berging op de begane grond') and an external storage space of 7 m² ('Externe bergruimte 7 m²').
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the listing. The property is an apartment on the 4th floor.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, therefore there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The property is a 4th-floor apartment (Portiekflat) built in 1971. No attic is mentioned in the layout or features.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned. Storage is provided as a separate room on the ground floor, not a cellar.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions a communal bike storage ('gemeenschappelijke fietsenberging').
Covered Parking
The listed parking types are 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen', none of which imply covered parking like a carport or garage.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an electric vehicle charging station or EV facilities.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. The storage is a standard apartment storage box.
Shed
The property is an apartment. While it has a 'Schuur/berging Box' (storage box), this refers to a storage locker in the complex rather than a standalone shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), implying street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a type of parking available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No price for a private parking spot is listed, as the parking available is public/permit-based.
Parkspot Sale Price
No sale price for a private parking spot is listed.
Rules
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The description explicitly states 'De woning leent zich qua indelling ook prima voor 2 of 3 studenten' (The property is also very suitable for 2 or 3 students), implying long-term renting to students is permitted.
Owners Association
The listing mentions 'Bijdrage VvE € 315,88 per maand' and provides a 'VvE checklist', confirming the presence of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), indicating it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Under the 'VvE checklist' section, the listing confirms 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
Under the 'VvE checklist' section, the listing confirms 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja' (Annual meeting Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing specifies 'Bijdrage VvE € 315,88 per maand' (VvE contribution € 315.88 per month).
Oa Reserve Fund
Under the 'VvE checklist' section, the listing confirms 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja' (Reserve fund present Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
Under the 'VvE checklist' section, the listing confirms 'Onderhoudsplan Ja' (Maintenance plan Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
Under the 'VvE checklist' section, the listing confirms 'Opstalverzekering Ja' (Buildings insurance Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states: 'In het complex is een lift aanwezig.' (In the complex, an elevator is present.)
Intercom
The layout description states: 'Centrale entree met intercom' (Central entrance with intercom).
Alarm System
The listing does not mention an alarm system in the description or features, which implies it is not present.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are not mentioned in the listing text or feature list.
Private Entrance
The building is a 'Portiekflat' and the layout describes a 'Centrale entree' (central entrance) and a 'portiek', indicating a shared entrance.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of a gate or automatic access control in the listing.
Video Door Phone
While an intercom is present, the listing does not specify that it includes video functionality.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are legally required in all homes in the Netherlands, so their presence is certain even if not explicitly listed.
Security Door Window Hardware
Special security hardware is not mentioned in the listing. Standard locks are assumed.
Gated Community
The description indicates a central entrance and an apartment building type, not a secured or gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing mentions a lift, which is a positive indicator for accessibility. However, it lacks details on door widths, thresholds, or bathroom layout, which are crucial for full accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions 'aansluiting voor wasmachine' (connection for washing machine) but does not state that a washing machine appliance is present or included in the sale.
Washing Machine Connections
The description states 'aansluiting voor wasmachine' (connection for washing machine) in the kitchen.
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a dedicated laundry room. The washing machine connection is located in the kitchen, and the storage spaces are described as general storage ('berging').
Dryer
The listing does not mention a dryer or a connection for one; it only lists a connection for a washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart Home
The apartment is from 1971 and the description lists standard features without mentioning any smart home technology or automation.
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard in Dutch apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing description does not mention solar panels. It is a common feature that would be highlighted if present. The presence of district heating also makes a solar thermal system unlikely.
Double Glazing
The 'Bijzonderheden' (Special features) section of the listing explicitly states: 'Gehele appartement voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (The entire apartment is fitted with double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing throughout the apartment. Triple glazing would be a significant upgrade over double glazing and would almost certainly be mentioned if it were present.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating is provided by 'blokverwarming' (district heating), which is incompatible with a property-level heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is typically used in conjunction with solar panels. Since there are no solar panels, and the property uses district heating, a home battery is very unlikely and would be a highly unusual omission if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Based on the listing, the only explicitly mentioned energy efficiency measure is the installation of double glazing throughout the apartment. The property is heated by district heating (blokverwarming), which is a centralised system, and holds an energy label D, indicating a moderate level of energy efficiency for its age (built in 1971). No other measures like improved insulation, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, or smart home energy systems are mentioned in the text.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.