Energy Efficient 3-Room Apartment with Private Parking in Heerhugowaard
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional energy efficiency with A+++ label and only approximately 225 euros annual energy costs due to ground source heat pump, solar panels, and excellent insulation
- Private parking space included on the first floor parking deck, providing secure and convenient parking at the building
- Modern 2022 construction with Woningborg guarantee and well-organized VvE with reserve fund and maintenance plan in place
- Southwest-facing balcony of 7 square meters with a free view over the residential area, benefiting from afternoon and evening sun
- Central location directly above a shopping center with all daily necessities within immediate reach, plus good public transport connections to Alkmaar and Amsterdam
Downsides
- Monthly service costs of 156.85 euros are relatively high for an apartment of this size, which adds significantly to the monthly housing expenses
- Price per square meter of 5,507 euros is above average for the Heerhugowaard area, making this a premium-priced property for its size
- Gallery flat construction type means shared corridors and less privacy compared to other apartment configurations
- Located directly above a shopping center which may result in noise from deliveries, customers, and commercial activities during business hours
- Total living space of 67 square meters with two bedrooms may feel limited for families or those requiring more spacious accommodation
Description
This modern three-room apartment is situated above Winkelcentrum Draaiwaard in the district of De Draai in Heerhugowaard. The property was built in 2022 and features a practical layout that maximizes the 67 square meters of living space. The apartment is located on the second floor of the complex and is accessible via a closed central entrance equipped with a video intercom system, ensuring a safe and controlled access point for residents.
The building holds a Woningborg guarantee certificate, which provides assurance regarding the construction quality. The complex is maintained in excellent condition, as evidenced by the comprehensive VvE (homeowners association) checklist that confirms proper registration with the Chamber of Commerce, annual general meetings, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance coverage.
The energy performance of this apartment is exceptional, holding an A+++ energy label that is valid until September 2, 2032. This high rating is achieved through a combination of sustainable features including a ground source heat pump providing both floor heating and floor cooling, HR++ glazing, a heat recovery ventilation system, and six solar panels. The current owners report an annual energy cost of only approximately 225 euros, which demonstrates the efficiency of the installed systems. The ground source heat pump is fully owned by the property owner, not leased, which adds to the long-term value proposition.
Upon entering the apartment on the second floor, you reach the hallway which provides access to all rooms. The hallway contains the meter cupboard with eleven automatic fuse groups and a fiber optic connection, a separate toilet room with a wall-hung toilet and small sink, and a technical room. The technical room houses the connections for the washing machine and dryer, the heat recovery ventilation unit, the solar panel inverter, and the ground source heat pump installation.
The living room measures approximately 24 square meters and features a quality PVC floor with integrated floor heating and cooling throughout the entire apartment. The open kitchen serves as a focal point of the living space and includes a cooking island with a bar seating area. The kitchen is equipped with AEG brand appliances of A-quality, including a Quooker boiling water tap, a dishwasher, a combination microwave and oven, and a refrigerator-freezer combination. The cooking island features a Bora induction cooktop with an integrated extraction system and soft-closing drawers. Both the main kitchen unit and the island have composite worktops.
From the living room, there is access to the balcony which faces southwest and offers a free and lively view over the surrounding residential area. The balcony measures approximately 7 square meters and benefits from afternoon and evening sun exposure.
The apartment contains two bedrooms, measuring 13 square meters and 9 square meters respectively. Both bedrooms have tilt-and-turn windows allowing for natural ventilation and light.
The modern bathroom measures approximately 6 square meters and is fully tiled. It features a walk-in shower with both a rain shower head and a handheld shower, a vanity unit with sink, an illuminated mirror, a design radiator, floor heating, and mechanical ventilation.
On the ground floor of the complex, residents have access to a private storage room of approximately 5 square meters, suitable for bicycle storage or other belongings. The storage unit has an electrical connection.
A notable feature of this property is the private parking space, numbered 27, located on the first floor parking deck. The parking deck is accessible via a ramp, providing convenient and sheltered parking directly at the building.
The location in De Draai district offers a self-sufficient living environment with daily shopping facilities directly below the apartment. The neighborhood is designed with ample green spaces and water features, creating a pleasant living environment. There are various parks and playgrounds in the area that encourage social interaction and recreation for all age groups. Schools, medical centers, and sports facilities are available within the district or in the immediate vicinity.
The district has good public transport connections and provides easy access to surrounding regions including Alkmaar and Amsterdam. This combination of local amenities and regional accessibility makes the location practical for various lifestyles.
The monthly service costs amount to approximately 156.85 euros. These costs contribute to the maintenance of the common areas, the elevator, the parking deck, and the reserve fund for future maintenance projects. The property is fully owned (volle eigendom) and is registered in the cadastral registry under HEERHUGOWAARD P 12078.
The apartment is designated as accessible for people with disabilities and elderly residents, which is consistent with the levensloopbestendig (life-course suitable) description in the listing. The presence of an elevator, the single-level layout, and the accessible bathroom facilities support this classification.
The asking price is 369,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,507 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available for viewing by appointment and the transfer is negotiable (in overleg).
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the description or features; only a walk-in shower is listed.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed from the hall, not directly from either of the two bedrooms.
Guest Toilet
Listing mentions a separate 'toiletruimte' (toilet room) in the hall with a hanging toilet and fountain.
Heated Towel Rail
Listing mentions a 'designradiator' in the bathroom, which typically functions as a heated towel rail, though not explicitly named as such.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Rain Shower
Listing explicitly specifies a 'regen- en handdouche' (rain and hand shower).
Double Shower
Only a single 'inloopdouche' is described, with no mention of a double shower setup or multiple shower heads.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment, not a shared living space.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is located within the private apartment, not shared with other residents.
His And Hers Sinks
Listing mentions 'een wastafelmeubel' (singular), indicating a single sink rather than a double vanity.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Listing explicitly includes 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) among the bathroom features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a southwest-facing balcony of approximately 7 m².
Rear Garden
This is a gallery flat apartment located above a shopping center, so a rear garden is not present.
Front Garden
This is a gallery flat apartment located above a shopping center, so a front garden is not present.
Side Garden
This is a gallery flat apartment located above a shopping center, so a side garden is not present.
Terrace
The listing mentions a balcony but does not mention a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a yard, fenced or otherwise.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the outdoor space is a balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The neighborhood has water features ('waterpartijen'), but the apartment is situated above a shopping center, not directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present as this is a flat.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected for this apartment.
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
The property is located in Heerhugowaard, which is in a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as a 'free and lively view over the residential area', not a remarkable city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The neighborhood is described as having lots of greenery and parks, and the view is over the residential area, but it is not specifically a 'garden view'.
Remarkable Sea View
Heerhugowaard is not located on the coast.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity of this residential area.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions 'vloerverwarming én vloerverkoeling' (underfloor heating AND underfloor cooling) throughout the apartment, which provides cooling functionality.
Central Heating
The apartment uses 'aardwarmte' (geothermal heat) with 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) throughout, which functions as central heating, though not traditional gas-based.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned. The apartment is very modern (2022) with energy-efficient design focused on heat pump technology.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly states the entire apartment has 'PVC-vloer' (PVC flooring). No hardwood mentioned.
Tiled Floors
Only the bathroom is 'geheel betegeld' (fully tiled). The main living areas have PVC flooring, not tiles.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifically mentions PVC flooring throughout, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. The apartment has PVC flooring throughout.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'vloerverwarming' throughout the apartment including living room and bathroom.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. The bedrooms (13m² and 9m²) are described simply as bedrooms without closet details.
Home Office
No home office mentioned. There is a 'technische ruimte' (technical room) for installations, but not usable as an office.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned. The apartment has 'draai-/kiepramen' (tilt-and-turn windows) in the bedrooms.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. Modern 2022 construction with standard ceiling finishes.
Bay Window
No bay window (erker) mentioned in the description or features.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. This is a standard 67m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned. Standard apartment with normal bathroom facilities.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned. Modern 2022 apartment with contemporary finishes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The apartment is described as modern and fresh, but lacks specific Scandinavian indicators like light woods, minimalist Nordic style.
Modern
Explicitly described as 'moderne en fris afgewerkte' (modern and freshly finished) with modern bathroom, Bora induction cooktop with integrated extractor, AEG appliances, PVC floors, and built in 2022.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or raw materials typical of industrial design.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, arches, warm colors, or Mediterranean styling.
Classic
No classic or traditional elements. The apartment is from 2022 and consistently described as modern throughout the listing.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2022, so it is not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2022, so it does not represent an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 2022, well after the post-war period.
Modernist
The listing describes the apartment as 'modern and freshly finished' with high-end modern appliances like a Bora induction cooktop and design radiator.
Newly Build
The property has a construction year of 2022.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a dishwasher ('vaatwasser') in the kitchen.
Oven
The listing mentions a combi-microwave/oven ('combi-magnetron/oven').
Microwave
The listing mentions a combi-microwave/oven ('combi-magnetron/oven').
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a fridge-freezer combination ('koel-/vriescombinatie').
Freezer
The listing mentions a fridge-freezer combination ('koel-/vriescombinatie').
Kitchen Island
The listing mentions a cooking island ('kook(schier)eiland' / 'kookeiland') with a dining bar.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes an 'open keuken' (open kitchen) acting as an eye-catcher in the living room.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the layout or features description.
Stove
The listing includes a Bora induction cooktop ('inductiekookplaat').
Induction Stove
The listing specifically mentions a Bora induction cooktop ('Bora inductiekookplaat').
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the list of AEG A-quality built-in appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly names a 'Quooker', which is a boiling water tap.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing states the Bora induction cooktop has an integrated extractor ('geïntegreerde afzuigkap').
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private 3-room apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen features high-end elements like a Bora cooktop, Quooker, composite countertops, and A-quality AEG appliances, though it is not explicitly labeled as a 'design kitchen'.
New Kitchen
The apartment was built in 2022, making the kitchen relatively new (approximately 2 years old) and described as 'modern and freshly finished'.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing mentions a private parking space (number 27) on the property's parking deck.
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions a private storage room (berging) of approximately 5 m² on the ground floor.
Garage
The listing describes a parking space (parkeerplaats) on a parking deck, not an enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, let alone a double garage.
Attic
No attic is mentioned in the apartment description or layout.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the apartment description or layout.
Bike Storage
Listing explicitly mentions a private bike storage (fietsenberging) of approximately 5 m² on the ground floor.
Covered Parking
The parking is on a parking deck (parkeerdek), which is typically a covered structure, accessible via a ramp.
Underground Parking
The parking deck is located on the 1st floor of the complex, not underground.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The property has a berging (storage unit), but not a shed (schuur) as typically understood in residential real estate.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking space is private and included with the apartment purchase, not rented separately.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking space is included with the apartment and not listed for separate sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions VvE (Owners Association) fees of € 156,85 per month and includes a full VvE checklist.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Full ownership).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 156,85 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'liftinstallatie' (elevator installation) in the ground floor entrance and 'lift' in the features list.
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'videointercomsysteem' (video intercom system) at the central entrance, which inherently includes standard intercom functionality.
Private Entrance
The listing states there is a 'gezamenlijke afgesloten entree' (shared closed entrance), indicating it is not a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate; the parking deck is described as being accessible via a 'hellingbaan' (ramp).
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'videointercomsysteem' and 'bellentableau(video)' at the entrance.
Smoke Detectors
Although not explicitly mentioned in the text, the apartment was built in 2022, and Dutch building regulations legally require smoke detectors in all new residential constructions.
Gated Community
While there is a closed central entrance and private parking, the apartment is situated above a shopping center and does not describe the characteristics of a fully gated residential community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states it is accessible for people with a disability and elderly, and is described as 'levensloopbestendig' (ready for life/age-in-place), supported by an elevator and step-free access.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a connection for a washing machine ('aansluiting voor de wasmachine/droger'), which typically implies the machine itself is not included as a fixed feature.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states there is a connection for the washing machine and dryer in the technical room.
Laundry Room
There is a technical room housing the connections and installations, but it is not described as a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, only the connection is mentioned ('aansluiting voor de wasmachine/droger'), not the dryer itself.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic connection ('glasvezelaansluiting') which guarantees high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'glasvezelaansluiting' (fiber optic connection) in the meter cupboard and lists 'glasvezelkabel' in the features.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, home automation systems, or smart thermostats in the description.
Ventilation System
The apartment is equipped with a heat recovery ventilation system ('WTW-installatie'), mechanical ventilation, and balanced ventilation ('Balansventilatie').
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly states '6 zonnepanelen' (6 solar panels)
Double Glazing
Listing mentions 'HR++ beglazing' in description and 'HR-glas' in features, which is high-efficiency double glazing
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing (HR+++ glas or drievoudig glas); only HR++ is specified
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed as 'muurisolatie' under the Isolatie section in features
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed as 'vloerisolatie' under the Isolatie section in features
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed as 'dakisolatie' under the Isolatie section in features
Heat Pump
Listing mentions 'bodemwarmtepomp' (ground source heat pump) multiple times, including 'aardwarmtepompinstallatie' for heating and cooling
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system in the listing
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Multiple additional measures identified: WTW (heat recovery ventilation) system, underfloor heating and cooling, energy label A+++, gas-free construction, fully insulated building envelope, and mechanical/balanced ventilation
Location
History
No history available for this listing.