Spacious 3-Room Apartment with Private Garden and Parking in Haarlem-Schoten
Key Features
Upsides
- Private garden of approximately 120 square meters, which is exceptional for an apartment and provides outdoor living space typically associated with ground-floor dwellings.
- Energy Label A classification combined with a new central heating boiler from 2024, ensuring low energy costs and modern heating efficiency.
- Included private parking space in the indoor garage and separate bicycle storage, addressing the common challenge of parking in urban areas.
- Excellent location with shopping center, public transportation, and highway access all within close proximity, offering convenience for daily needs and commuting.
- Modern building from 2007 with elevator access and full accessibility features, suitable for all age groups including elderly residents or those with mobility considerations.
Downsides
- The garden faces east, meaning it receives morning sun but will be in shade during the late afternoon and evening hours, which may be less desirable for those who prefer evening outdoor dining or relaxation.
- The layout spans three levels with living space on the first floor, laundry and garden access on the ground floor, and parking in the garage, which could be inconvenient for residents who prefer single-level living.
- The property is described as partially furnished, which may require negotiation regarding which items remain and their condition, potentially complicating the purchase process.
- Monthly VvE service costs of 201 euros are a recurring expense that buyers should factor into their total housing costs, though this amount is reasonable for a building with elevator and parking garage.
- The open kitchen design may not appeal to all buyers, as some prefer a separate enclosed kitchen to contain cooking odors and noise from the living area.
Description
This spacious three-room apartment is situated on the first floor of the modern apartment complex named Triade, located in the desirable Schoten district of Haarlem. The property offers approximately 100 square meters of living space and is available for all prospective buyers. The apartment features two well-proportioned bedrooms, a generous living room with an open kitchen design, a pleasant terrace, and notably, a private garden of approximately 120 square meters on the ground floor. Additionally, the property includes a private bicycle storage area and a dedicated indoor parking space within the building's garage.
The Triade complex was constructed in 2007 and represents a small-scale, modern residential development that has become popular among residents. The building is equipped with a passenger elevator, ensuring easy access to all floors. The location is particularly advantageous with regards to public transportation connections and proximity to the Marsmanplein shopping center, which is situated diagonally across the street within comfortable walking distance. The shopping center houses multiple supermarkets, various retail stores, specialty shops, and dining establishments, providing residents with comprehensive daily amenities close to home.
For commuters and those who enjoy urban living, the apartment offers excellent connectivity. By bicycle or bus, with a bus stop located just a few minutes walk from the building, residents can reach the Haarlem central railway station and the historic city center in approximately ten to fifteen minutes. The N208 arterial road, known as the Westelijke Randweg, is literally around the corner, making the property easily accessible by car and providing quick connections to surrounding areas and highways.
Upon entering the communal area on the ground floor, residents encounter a secure entrance equipped with a video intercom system and electric door opener. The communal hallway provides access to the elevator, staircase, and a passageway leading to the private bicycle storage and the parking garage where the designated parking space is located. The substantial garden, which is owned by the apartment, is also accessible from this level.
The first floor of the apartment opens onto a charming inner courtyard where the private terrace is situated. The apartment entrance leads into a hallway containing the electrical meter cupboard and a guest toilet with a small washbasin. From this central hallway, all rooms are accessible. The living room is exceptionally spacious and bright due to the numerous windows allowing abundant natural light to enter throughout the day. The open kitchen features a light color scheme and comes equipped with various built-in appliances including a five-burner gas-on-glass cooktop, extractor hood, refrigerator-freezer combination, microwave oven, conventional oven, and dishwasher. The central heating boiler, which was installed in 2024, is housed in a separate cabinet adjacent to the kitchen.
The apartment contains two spacious bedrooms, both offering ample room for double beds and additional furniture. The fully tiled bathroom is modern and well-appointed, featuring a vanity unit with washbasin, a walk-in shower with rain showerhead, a toilet, and a contemporary radiator. The entire first floor benefits from a quality solid hardwood floor, while the walls feature smooth plasterwork, creating a clean and finished appearance throughout the living spaces.
A notable feature of this property is the internal fixed staircase leading from the living room down to the ground level. Here, a large indoor space of more than 15 square meters houses the laundry facilities with connections for a washing machine and dryer. This area also serves as a passageway to the garage. In its current configuration, this spacious hall functions well as a workspace or home office. However, the space also presents possibilities for conversion into an additional bedroom or hobby room, subject to any necessary permits and VvE approval. From this lower level, direct access is provided to the generous sunny garden.
The private garden measures approximately 120 square meters and features a combination of green plantings and paved areas. A rear access path provides an alternative entry point to the garden. The garden faces east, which means it receives morning and early afternoon sunlight, making it pleasant for morning activities and providing shade during the warmer late afternoon and evening hours during summer months.
The property holds an Energy Label A classification, confirming its status as an energy-efficient home. This rating is achieved through full insulation and double glazing throughout the apartment. The mechanical ventilation system contributes to a healthy indoor climate while maintaining energy efficiency. The recently replaced central heating boiler from 2024 further ensures reliable and efficient heating and hot water provision for years to come.
Monthly service costs amount to 201 euros, which covers the maintenance and management of the communal areas and facilities. The VvE, or homeowners association, is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, has an established maintenance plan, and has arranged building insurance. These factors indicate a well-managed and financially healthy association.
The apartment is classified as a portiekflat, which is a common Dutch term for an apartment accessed through a shared entrance hallway. The property features a flat roof typical of modern apartment construction. The building is designed to be accessible for elderly residents and individuals with physical limitations. Fiber optic internet connectivity is available in the building.
The cadastral designation for this property is SCHOTEN D 1244, and it is offered as full freehold property, meaning the buyer will own both the apartment and the underlying land without any ground lease obligations. The asking price is 569,000 euros, payable by the buyer including transfer costs and applicable taxes.
The property is currently available and the seller is flexible regarding the transfer date, with immediate occupancy being a possibility for interested buyers who require a quick move. The apartment is described as partially furnished, which may include certain built-in or freestanding items that could be negotiated as part of the purchase.
This apartment represents an interesting opportunity for various demographic groups, from young professionals working in Haarlem or Amsterdam to couples seeking a comfortable home with outdoor space, or older residents looking for accessible living without stairs while still enjoying the benefits of a private garden. The combination of indoor living space, private outdoor area, parking, and storage in a well-maintained modern building with excellent location makes this a noteworthy property in the Haarlem-Schoten residential market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloop (regen) douche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned; the bathroom is described with a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bedrooms are described without any mention of an adjoining or en-suite bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The hall contains a separate 'toilet met fonteintje' (toilet with sink).
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom amenities.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly states 'inloop (regen) douche' (walk-in rain shower).
Double Shower
Only a single shower is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment with no indication of shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own toilets.
His And Hers Sinks
The description only mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (sink vanity).
Bathroom Heated Floor
There is no mention of underfloor heating in the bathroom or anywhere in the apartment.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a terrace on the inner courtyard, not a traditional balcony. The terrace is accessible from the living room level.
Rear Garden
Explicitly listed as 'Achtertuin 117 m²' (rear garden 117 m²) with dimensions of 24.14 meters deep and 4.83 meters wide.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden. The property has a rear garden and courtyard terrace only.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden in the listing.
Terrace
Explicitly mentioned as 'fijn terras' and 'binnenplaats met eigen privé terras' (courtyard with private terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of any rooftop terrace or rooftop access in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing.
Patio
The outdoor space is specifically called a 'terras' (terrace), not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned or implied in the listing.
Waterfront
The property is located near a shopping center and public transport in Haarlem, not on any waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned. The garden has 'groen en straatwerk' (greenery and paving) but not described as a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. This is an apartment in a residential complex.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned. This is an apartment in a residential complex.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Haarlem is located in a flat region of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment faces an inner courtyard ('binnenplaats'), not offering city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The apartment has a private garden of 120m², but the living areas face the inner courtyard, not directly overlooking the garden in a remarkable way.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned and Haarlem is not directly on the coast.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned. The property is inland near a shopping center.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing, which is typical for Dutch apartments unless explicitly stated.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states heating and hot water are provided by a CV-ketel (combi boiler) from 2024.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly notes a 'nette massief houten vloer' (neat solid wood floor) throughout the floor.
Tiled Floors
While the bathroom is fully tiled, the main living areas have solid wood floors.
Laminate Flooring
The floors are explicitly described as solid wood ('massief houten vloer'), not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned; solid wood is specified.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned; heating is via a CV-ketel.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the layout.
Home Office
The listing states the 15m2 ground floor space is 'zeer geschikt als werkruimte/kantoor' (very suitable as a workspace/office).
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; walls have smooth plaster.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned; there are 'many window sections' (vele raampartijen).
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not present in a standard apartment of this type.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
Built-in wardrobes are not mentioned in the description.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls are described as having 'glad stukwerk' (smooth plaster), indicating no ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Light color kitchen and solid wood floors give a slight Scandinavian feel, but it is mostly standard modern.
Modern
Built in 2007, features a modern open kitchen, modern bathroom, and modern technical installations like a video intercom.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete, or metal are mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, warm colors, or arches are described.
Classic
The apartment is relatively new (2007) with smooth plastered walls and a modern finish, lacking classic details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2007, making it a modern construction without historic characteristics.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2007, this is not an early 20th century building.
Post War Functional
Built in 2007, this is not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
The listing explicitly describes the complex as 'modern' and 'geliefd' (popular). Built in 2007 with contemporary features including open kitchen, modern bathroom, and energy label A.
Newly Build
Built in 2007, which is approximately 17+ years ago. While relatively modern, it does not qualify as newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances
Oven
Listing explicitly mentions 'oven' in the kitchen appliances
Microwave
Listing explicitly mentions 'magnetron' (microwave) in the kitchen appliances
Refrigerator
Listing mentions 'koel/vries combi' (fridge/freezer combination)
Freezer
Listing mentions 'koel/vries combi' (fridge/freezer combination)
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island in the listing description
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'open keuken' (open kitchen)
Pantry
No mention of a pantry in the listing description
Stove
Listing mentions '5 pits kookplaat gas op glas' (5-burner gas-on-glass cooktop)
Induction Stove
Listing specifies gas-on-glass cooktop, which is not induction
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker in the listing
Downdraft Extractor
Listing mentions 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not shared
Design Kitchen
Kitchen described as modern with light color scheme, but not explicitly described as a high-end designer kitchen
New Kitchen
Building from 2007 with modern kitchen described, but no indication of recent replacement
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states 'eigen inpandige parkeerplaats' and 'Eigen parkeerplaats in de parkeergarage'
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'ruime privé (fietsen) berging' and 'grote inpandige (berg)ruimte' of 7m²
Garage
Features section lists 'Soort garage: Inpandig' with capacity for 1 car
Double Garage
Features clearly state garage capacity is 1 car
Attic
No mention of attic in description or features
Cellar
No mention of cellar in description or features
Bike Storage
Listing explicitly mentions 'ruime privé (fietsen) berging' of 13m²
Covered Parking
Parking is in an indoor parking garage (inpandige parkeerplaats/parkeergarage)
Workshop
Space mentioned as potentially suitable for 'werkruimte/kantoor' but not described as a workshop
Shed
Features section lists 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed/storage)
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking space is owned, not rented separately
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included with apartment at €569,000, not sold separately
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Owners Association) with monthly service costs of €201.
Leasehold
The cadastral data specifies 'Volle eigendom', which means full ownership or freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing details a periodic VvE contribution of €201 per month.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states 'Lift aanwezig' (Elevator present).
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'videofoon-systeem' (video door phone system), which inherently includes intercom functionality.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states it has a 'Gemeenschappelijk (afgesloten) entree', meaning a shared communal entrance, not a private one.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate; access is via a communal locked door.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'videofoon-systeem' at the communal entrance.
Gated Community
It is a standard apartment complex with a locked communal entrance, not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' and confirms the presence of an elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'opstelling voor de wasmachine' (setup for washing machine) in the ground floor space, indicating connections are present.
Laundry Room
There is a 15+ square meter ground floor space described as containing the washer/dryer setup, accessible via fixed stairs from the living room. It could serve as a laundry room, workspace, or extra room.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable (Glasvezelkabel) is listed under features, which typically provides high-speed internet capability.
Fibre Internet
Glasvezelkabel (fiber optic cable) is explicitly listed under the features/voorzieningen section.
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
Mechanische ventilatie (mechanical ventilation) is explicitly listed under the features section.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing, and this is not a common feature in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Solar panels would typically be highlighted as a selling point if present.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in the listing: 'Het appartement is voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (The apartment has double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Double glazing is specifically mentioned. If triple glazing were present, it would likely be highlighted as a premium feature instead of or in addition to double glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) and has Energy Label A, which strongly implies wall insulation is present, though not explicitly stated.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states heating is via 'Gas gestookt combiketel uit 2024' (gas-fired combi boiler from 2024). No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. A home battery would typically be highlighted if present, especially given there are no solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
History
No history available for this listing.