Spacious Ground Floor Apartment with Large Garden in Rustenburg-Oostbroek
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptionally large garden of approximately 143 square meters, which was completely renovated in 2023 and is unusually generous for a ground floor apartment.
- The property is located on freehold land (volle eigendom), meaning there are no ground lease payments to consider.
- The central heating combi boiler was replaced in 2018, providing reliable and relatively new heating and hot water systems.
- The location in the Rustenburg-Oostbroek neighborhood offers proximity to Zuiderpark, shops, schools, public transport, and major roads.
- The apartment features plastic window frames with double glazing throughout, offering better insulation and lower maintenance compared to older frame types.
Downsides
- The building dates from 1934, which means the age and materials clause will be included in the purchase agreement, and potential buyers should consider the limitations of a nearly 90-year-old structure.
- Parking in the area requires payment or permits, adding an ongoing cost and potential inconvenience for residents with vehicles.
- The VvE contribution is set to increase from 100 to 130 euros per month starting in October, representing a 30 percent rise in monthly costs.
- The apartment relies on natural ventilation in the living areas, with mechanical ventilation only in the bathroom, which may be insufficient for some residents' preferences regarding air quality.
- As a ground floor apartment, it may offer less privacy compared to upper-floor units and could be more susceptible to issues like noise from upstairs neighbors.
Description
This ground floor apartment is situated in the sought-after Rustenburg-Oostbroek neighborhood in The Hague. The property is a well-maintained four-room apartment featuring an exceptionally large garden measuring approximately 143 square meters. The apartment offers a spacious layout and is available for immediate occupancy upon transfer.
The location of this property is particularly advantageous. It is within walking distance of Zuiderpark, one of the largest parks in The Hague, offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The immediate vicinity provides convenient access to various shops, schools, and public transportation options. Major roads and highways are also easily reachable, making this an excellent base for commuters who need to travel within the region or to other cities.
Upon entering the apartment, you are welcomed by a reception hall that houses the meter cupboard and a simple yet clean toilet. From this entrance hall, you proceed to the central hallway which provides access to the various rooms in the apartment. This layout creates a practical flow through the living spaces.
The living room is positioned at the front of the property and offers a pleasant view over the small square in front of the building. This positioning ensures that residents experience a sense of tranquility, as the apartment is not directly situated on a busy street. The front-facing location of the living room allows for natural light throughout the day while maintaining a quiet atmosphere.
At the rear of the property, there is a bedroom of good dimensions that provides direct access to the spacious, sunny, and well-maintained garden. This bedroom benefits from the connection to the outdoor space, making it a pleasant room to use throughout the warmer months.
The kitchen has been kept in neat condition and is equipped with a four-burner gas cooktop, an extractor hood, an oven, a freestanding refrigerator, and a dishwasher. These appliances provide the essential functionality needed for daily meal preparation. All rear rooms in the apartment have access to the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience during favorable weather conditions.
The apartment includes an intermediate room and a second bedroom at the rear, providing flexible space that can be used according to the needs of the residents. These additional rooms make the property suitable for various household compositions, from couples working from home to small families requiring multiple sleeping quarters.
The bathroom has been maintained to a good standard and features a bathtub with a shower screen, a washbasin, a heated towel rail, and mechanical ventilation. These fixtures provide the necessary comfort and functionality for daily use.
The garden is a standout feature of this property. Measuring approximately 143 square meters with dimensions of 11.45 meters in depth and 12.50 meters in width, it offers an unusually generous outdoor space for a ground floor apartment. The garden was renovated in 2023, ensuring that it is in excellent condition and ready for the new owners to enjoy. Its size and orientation make it suitable for various uses, from gardening enthusiasts to those who simply enjoy outdoor dining and relaxation.
From a technical perspective, the property has several notable features. The entire apartment is fitted with plastic window frames with double glazing, which contributes to better insulation and reduced maintenance requirements compared to traditional wooden frames. Heating and hot water are provided by a central heating combi boiler that was installed in 2018, meaning this essential system still has considerable useful life remaining. The property has an energy label B, indicating a reasonable level of energy efficiency for a building of this age.
The apartment is part of an active homeowners association (VvE) that is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce. The VvE holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, maintains a reserve fund, has a maintenance plan in place, and has arranged building insurance. The current monthly VvE contribution is 100 euros, though this will increase to 130 euros per month starting from October. These organizational aspects provide reassurance regarding the proper management and maintenance of the building.
An important aspect of this property is that it is located on freehold land (eigendom), meaning there is no ground lease (erfpacht) to consider. This eliminates ongoing ground lease payments and provides full ownership of both the apartment and the land beneath it.
The building dates from 1934, and given this age, the sale will include the standard age and materials clauses in the purchase agreement. This is customary practice for older properties in the Netherlands and serves to inform buyers about the expectations regarding the condition of a building of this vintage.
Parking in the area is available through paid parking, public parking spaces, and parking permits. Prospective buyers should inquire about the specific parking regulations and permit availability through the municipality.
The property is classified as accessible for people with disabilities and accessible for elderly residents, which may be relevant for buyers with specific accessibility requirements. The ground floor location naturally contributes to this accessibility, as there are no stairs to navigate when entering or moving through the apartment.
The total living area measures approximately 77 square meters according to the specifications, with an additional 7 square meters of external storage space. The total volume of the apartment is 305 cubic meters. These dimensions indicate a comfortably proportioned living space for a ground floor apartment with three bedrooms.
The transfer of the property will be arranged by mutual agreement between the seller and the buyer, allowing for flexibility in determining the moving date. The asking price is 325,000 euros, which is payable by the buyer in addition to the standard purchase costs associated with property acquisition in the Netherlands.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchescherm' (shower screen) over the bathtub.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes the bathroom and bedrooms separately with no mention of an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet) in the hall.
Heated Towel Rail
The listing explicitly mentions a 'handdoekradiator' (heated towel rail) in the bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the listing.
Rain Shower
Only a shower screen over the bathtub is mentioned, with no specific mention of a rain shower head.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a private ground-floor apartment, not a shared living situation.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private ground-floor apartment, not a shared living situation.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No underfloor heating is mentioned for the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious rear garden of 143m2.
Front Garden
The front of the property overlooks a square ('pleintje'); no front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the description.
Terrace
The listing mentions a garden but does not mention a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a ground floor apartment, making a rooftop terrace impossible.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the text.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the text.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in the Rustenburg-/Oostbroek neighborhood, which is not a waterfront area.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present or mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present or 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 The Hague, where there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view from the living room is over a quiet square, not a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is a large garden, the view is not explicitly described as remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is in the Rustenburg neighborhood, which is inland and does not have a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is located inland and does not have a harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing details.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states heating is provided by a CV-combi boiler built in 2018.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features.
Underfloor Heating
Only a CV-combi boiler is listed for heating; underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the room descriptions.
Home Office
There is a 'tussenkamer' (middle room) that could be used as such, but it is not explicitly listed or marketed as a home office.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned; the property has a flat bitumen roof.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the property description.
Bay Window
The living room has a view over a square, but no bay window is specifically mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard 75m2 ground floor apartment; a private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the bathroom or anywhere else in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements like light wood or minimalist aesthetics are mentioned.
Modern
While it has some modern updates like plastic window frames and a 2018 boiler, it is a 1934 building with a basic, traditional layout.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal finishes, or open ductwork are described.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean features like terracotta tiles, stucco walls, or arched doorways.
Classic
Built in 1934, it likely retains some classic structural elements, though interiors have been updated with standard modern finishes.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
While built in 1934, it is not typically classified as a traditional historic building in the strict sense, but rather an early 20th-century residential home.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1934, which perfectly fits the early 20th century 'jaren-30' architectural style.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1934, which is before WWII.
Modernist
The property is a 1934 ground-floor apartment and does not represent a modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1934 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions an 'oven'.
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'tafelmodel koelkast' (table model refrigerator).
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island, and it is a 1934 ground floor apartment with a standard layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description implies a traditional layout with a separate living room at the front and kitchen at the back.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the listing.
Stove
The listing mentions a '4 pits gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas stove ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like a Quooker) is mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
It is a private ground-floor apartment ('benedenwoning'), so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'netjes onderhouden' (neatly maintained) but gives no indication of being a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The building is from 1934 and the kitchen is merely described as neatly maintained, suggesting it is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions parking options: 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage space of 7 m² ('Externe bergruimte 7 m²').
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is listed, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The property is a ground floor apartment ('Benedenwoning', '1 woonlaag'), so there is no attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the description or features.
Covered Parking
Only public, paid, and permit parking are mentioned; no covered parking is indicated.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or infrastructure is mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property details.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'De VvE is actief' (The HOA is active) and mentions a monthly contribution.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'De woning is gelegen op eigen grond' (The property is on own ground), meaning it is freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 100,00 per maand)' (Periodic contribution: Yes).
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
No specific rules or restrictions beyond the standard old age and materials clause are mentioned.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a ground floor apartment (benedenwoning) in a building from 1934, which typically does not have an elevator.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system in the description or features.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing describes an 'entree woning' and it is a ground floor apartment, implying a direct, private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property mentions public and paid parking, indicating there is no automatic gate.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular neighborhood with public parking and is not described as being in a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The features explicitly state it is 'toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (accessible for people with a disability and elderly). It is on the ground floor, though the 1934 build year might mean minor modifications could still be needed.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a dishwasher but does not mention a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The layout description mentions hall, living room, bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom, but no laundry room is mentioned.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned or described in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions mechanical ventilation (mechanische ventilatie) in the bathroom and natural ventilation in the features.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing, and this is not a common feature in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Geheel v.v. kunststof kozijnen met dubbel glas' (Fully equipped with plastic window frames with double glazing).
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states that heating and hot water are provided by a gas combi boiler (cv-combi ketel) from 2018.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.