Spacious duplex apartment with balcony and roof terrace in Haarlem
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features two distinct outdoor areas, a balcony and a spacious roof terrace, both with a west facing orientation.
- The apartment is located in the popular Bloemenbuurt of Haarlem, offering a quiet and green environment close to the city center and train station.
- The home retains charming original details such as stained glass windows and a marble fireplace, adding character to the living space.
Downsides
- The property does not have a private parking space, relying instead on a permit system.
- The central heating boiler is from 2005, which is nearly 20 years old and may require replacement in the near future.
- The attic storage is only accessible via a loft ladder, which is less convenient than a fixed staircase.
Description
This characterful upper apartment offers a unique opportunity to reside in the popular Bloemenbuurt of Haarlem. With a generous living area of 101 square meters, this duplex residence combines the charm of the 1930s with modern amenities. The property features two bedrooms, a balcony, and a notably spacious roof terrace, making it an ideal choice for those seeking space and outdoor living within the city. The home is accessible via a private entrance at street level, leading to a hallway with a granito floor and the meter cupboard. Stairs ascend to the first floor of the apartment.
On the first floor, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious en suite living room. The room is characterized by original details including stained glass windows, en suite doors, and a marble mantelpiece. The floor is finished with laminate. This living area provides access to a west facing balcony through French doors, offering a pleasant spot to enjoy the afternoon sun. Adjacent to the living room is a modern kitchen equipped with various built in appliances. The kitchen includes an oven, extractor hood, dishwasher, and a china cabinet. It also provides access to the balcony. This floor also houses a modern floating toilet with a washbasin and storage space.
The second floor accommodates the sleeping quarters and sanitary facilities. The landing leads to a spacious bedroom featuring a built in wardrobe and laminate flooring. A second bedroom is also present, complete with a washbasin, built in wardrobe, and laminate flooring. The modern bathroom on this level is well appointed with a shower, a bath, a washbasin, a toilet, and a designer radiator. Access to the generous roof terrace is provided through French doors in the bathroom. This west facing terrace allows residents to enjoy sun, tranquility, and a free view over the surroundings. Additionally, this floor contains a separate laundry room which houses the central heating boiler and provides a washing machine connection and extra storage space. The attic on the third floor is a spacious storage area, accessible via a loft ladder.
The property is located on Hyacintenlaan in the Bloemenbuurt, one of the most beloved neighborhoods in Haarlem. This area offers a quiet living environment with all necessary amenities within close reach. Daily amenities such as the Houtmanpad, supermarkets, shops, coffee shops, schools, and public transport options are all within walking distance. The center of Haarlem and Haarlem railway station are just a short bike ride away. For nature lovers, the beach and dunes of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort are easily accessible. The street itself is quiet and green. Parking is available via a permit system. There is also space to park bicycles in the front garden.
In terms of technical details, the apartment has a living area of 101 square meters and an external space of 18 square meters. The volume of the property is 368 cubic meters. Construction dates back to 1932, featuring a saddle roof covered with tiles. The energy label is D. The property is insulated with roof insulation and double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combi boiler from the brand Nefit, dating from 2005, which is owned. The property is offered on a full ownership basis. The outside painting work is scheduled for 2025 or 2026. The delivery date is by mutual agreement. This property presents a comfortable and stylish living option in a prime location.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douche' (shower) in the modern bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'bad' (bathtub) in the modern bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Ensuite Bathroom
The term 'en suite' in the listing refers to 'en-suite deuren' separating the living room spaces, not a bathroom directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a 'modern zwevend toilet met fontein' located on the 1st floor, separate from the main bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Heated Towel Rail
The bathroom includes a 'designradiator', which in Dutch bathroom contexts typically refers to a heated towel rail, though not explicitly named as such.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a complete upper apartment for sale, not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
The property is a complete upper apartment for sale, not a shared housing situation.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (washbasin) in the bathroom, indicating there is no double vanity.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruim balkon' (spacious balcony) located on the west side of the first floor.
Rear Garden
The property is an upper apartment (bovenwoning) and no rear garden is mentioned; only a front garden for bicycle parking is referenced.
Front Garden
The text states 'In de voortuin is ruimte om fietsen te plaatsen' (In the front garden there is space to place bicycles) and 'Bicycle parking space in the front garden'.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the property description.
Terrace
The property features a 'zonneterras' (sun terrace) according to the features list, and a 'dakterras' in the description.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing highlights a 'royaal boventerras' (generous upper terrace) and a 'dakterras' (roof terrace) on the second floor as the absolute highlight of the home.
Barbecue Area
While the terrace could likely host a barbecue, no specific 'barbecue area' is mentioned or designated in the listing.
Fenced Yard
No fencing around a yard is mentioned.
Patio
The outdoor spaces are specifically identified as a balcony and a roof terrace; the term 'patio' is not used.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
The property is a single apartment; no guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is in the Bloemenbuurt in Haarlem; no waterfront location is mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an urban apartment; no equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an urban apartment; no small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in the Netherlands (Haarlem), which is flat; no mountain views are possible.
Remarkable City View
The description mentions an 'unobstructed view' and 'view over the city' from the roof terrace, which is described as a highlight.
Remarkable Garden View
The street is described as 'green', but the main view emphasized is over the city/environment rather than a specific remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
The text mentions proximity to the sea and dunes, but does not claim a sea view from the property itself.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned or implied in the location description.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The features list includes 'mechanische ventilatie' but does not list air conditioning, and the description mentions radiators but no cooling systems.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' and mentions a 'Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2005)'.
Fireplace
The description mentions 'marmeren schouwen' (marble mantels) in the living room, indicating the presence of fireplace features, though functionality is not specified.
Hardwood Floors
The flooring is explicitly described as 'laminaatvloer' (laminate) on the upper floors and 'granito vloer' (granite) on the ground floor; no hardwood is mentioned.
Tiled Floors
The ground floor hallway is described as having a 'granito vloer', which is a type of tiled flooring.
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly states 'laminaatvloer' for the living room and bedrooms.
Carpeted Floors
The flooring is described as laminate and granite; there is no mention of carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The listing mentions a 'designradiator' in the bathroom and a CV boiler, but makes no mention of underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
The bedrooms feature 'vaste hangkast' (built-in wardrobes), but there is no mention of a walk-in closet.
Home Office
There is no dedicated workspace mentioned; the attic is accessible via a loft ladder and is described as storage (vliering).
Skylight
The features list explicitly includes 'Dakraam' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
The description focuses on original details like stained glass and mantles; exposed beams are not mentioned and are atypical for this 1930s apartment style.
Bay Window
While the room is 'en suite', a specific bay window (erker) is not described in the text.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is an apartment of 101 m²; a private pool is not present.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing describes 'vaste hangkast' and 'vaste hang- en legkast' in the bedrooms, which are built-in wardrobes.
French Doors
The description mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) to both the balcony and the roof terrace.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1932 apartment with original details like stained glass and marble fireplaces, which contradicts the minimalist, light-wood aesthetic typical of Scandinavian design.
Modern
While the building is from 1932 with classic details, the kitchen, bathroom, and toilet are described as 'modern', and the fixtures are updated, giving it a modernized feel.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete, or steel structures; the style is described as having original details and being in a residential neighborhood.
Mediterranean
The property is in the Netherlands and features elements like stained glass and marble mantels, with no mention of Mediterranean characteristics like terracotta or specific architectural arches.
Classic
The apartment is a 1932 upper house featuring an 'en suite' room, stained glass (glas in lood), and marble mantels (marmeren schouwen), which are definitive features of classic architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1932, the home retains 'original details such as stained glass and a marble fireplace', indicating a traditional character.
Early 20th Century
The building year is explicitly 1932, and it is located in the Bloemenbuurt, a classic early 20th-century neighborhood in Haarlem.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1932, which is prior to WWII.
Modernist
The style is described as having 'original details' like stained glass and marble fireplaces, which suggests a 1930s traditionalistic style rather than modernism.
Newly Build
The property is described as 'Bestaande bouw' (Existing construction) with a build year of 1932.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned as 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen appliances list
Oven
Explicitly mentioned as 'oven' in the kitchen appliances list
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and the 'room en suite' layout with traditional features suggests a non-island kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions 'kamer en suite' with en-suite doors, indicating a more traditional divided layout rather than open plan
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned among the kitchen appliances
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a Quooker or similar boiling water tap
Downdraft Extractor
An 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) is mentioned, which typically refers to a standard wall or under-cabinet hood, not downdraft
Shared Kitchen
This is a private upper apartment with its own entrance, so the kitchen is private
Design Kitchen
Described as 'modern' but no specific high-end brands or luxury features are mentioned
New Kitchen
Building is from 1932, kitchen described as 'modern' but no indication of recent installation; CV boiler from 2005 suggests some updates but kitchen age unspecified
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies public parking and parking permits, indicating no dedicated parking spot on the property.
Storage Room
The listing mentions an internal storage room ('Inpandige schuur/berging') and separate storage space in the laundry room.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned.
Attic
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious attic ('ruime vliering') accessible via a loft ladder on the 3rd floor.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
The listing states there is space to park bicycles in the front garden.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station is mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The features list specifies an internal shed/storage space ('Inpandige schuur/berging').
Street Parking Free
The listing mentions parking via permit, which means it is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly states parking is available via a parking permit.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The VvE (Homeowners Association) checklist explicitly states 'Nee' (No) for registration, meetings, contributions, reserve fund, maintenance plan, and insurance.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership: Full ownership).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The layout description states that the first floor is reached via stairs ('Via de trap bereik je de eerste verdieping'). There is no mention of an elevator, and it is a 1932 building which typically does not have one installed.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen entree vanaf straatniveau' (Private entrance from street level) and describes it as a 'Dubbele bovenwoning met eigen entree'.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a front garden for bicycle storage but makes no mention of any gate, let alone an automatic one.
Gated Community
The property is located on a street in the 'Bloemenbuurt' neighborhood with direct street access, indicating it is not in a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The living quarters are located on the first and second floors, accessible only via a staircase mentioned in the layout, with no elevator available.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states 'separate laundry room with the central heating boiler, washing machine connection and storage space'.
Laundry Room
The layout description explicitly mentions a 'separate laundry room' on the 2nd floor.
High Speed Internet
The presence of fibre internet (glasvezelkabel) implies high-speed internet infrastructure is available.
Fibre Internet
The 'Voorzieningen' (Features) section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home technology, smart thermostats, or home automation systems in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The 'Voorzieningen' (Features) section explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard in Dutch housing and are not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section of the features.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned; double glazing is specifically listed instead.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section of the features.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired combi boiler (CV-ketel) for heating, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
Not mentioned in the listing, and no solar panels are indicated to pair with a battery.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Mechanical ventilation is listed under the property's provisions.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.