Fully Renovated 2-Room Apartment with Sunny West-Facing Balconon Near Hilversum Mediapark
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment was completely renovated in 2011-2012 with new window frames, HR++ glazing, insulated roofs and floors, and updated technical installations, providing modern living comfort in an older building.
- The location offers direct proximity to the Hoorneboegse Heide nature reserve for outdoor activities, while Hilversum Mediapark station and the city center are within walking or short cycling distance.
- The west-facing covered balcony of 4.8 square meters receives afternoon and evening sun, extending the usable living space during warmer months.
- Energy label C with comprehensive insulation measures results in lower energy costs compared to similar unrenovated properties from the same era.
- The property includes a spacious private storage unit of 10.4 square meters in the basement with electrical connections.
Downsides
- The living space of 41.8 square meters is relatively small, which may be limiting for couples or those requiring a home office space.
- There is no dedicated parking space or garage, only public parking is available in the surrounding area.
- The VvE checklist shows negative responses for multiple important items including reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance, which may indicate organizational issues that could lead to future special assessments.
- The purchase agreement will include a non-occupancy clause, which restricts the buyer's options if they intend to use the property as an investment or leave it vacant for extended periods.
- There is an inconsistency in the listed volume measurements, with the description stating 132 cubic meters while the features section lists 105 cubic meters, which may require clarification.
Description
This two-room apartment is situated on the second floor of a residential complex in Hilversum that underwent a comprehensive renovation between 2011 and 2012. The property is located in a quiet residential area with a view over a broad, green avenue lined with mature trees and landscaped plantings.
The apartment has a usable floor area of 41.8 square meters, measured according to the NEN 2580 standard. The total volume of the living space is 132 cubic meters. In addition to the indoor space, there is a covered balcony of 4.8 square meters facing west, which receives sunlight from the afternoon until the evening. A separate storage unit of 10.4 square meters is located in the basement of the building and is equipped with electrical connections.
Upon entering the apartment, you arrive in a hallway that provides access to all rooms. The living room benefits from large windows that allow ample natural light to enter and offer a pleasant view of the green surroundings. The floor throughout most of the apartment is finished with laminate flooring in an oak appearance, creating a cohesive and modern look.
The kitchen is equipped with built-in appliances including a dishwasher, a combination oven and microwave, a four-burner gas hob, and an extractor hood. From the kitchen, sliding doors open onto the west-facing balcony, making it easily accessible for outdoor dining or relaxation.
A practical technical closet is located near the kitchen, housing the central heating boiler, the mechanical ventilation system, and the washing machine connection. The central heating boiler is a high-efficiency combi boiler that was installed in 2012 and is owned by the property.
The bedroom is spacious in its layout. The bathroom is fully tiled and features an anthracite-colored floor, a washbasin with mirror, a toilet, and a shower with a thermostatic mixing valve.
The building itself dates from the period between 1945 and 1959. During the extensive renovation in 2011 and 2012, all window frames were replaced, all windows were fitted with high-efficiency insulating glazing, the technical installations were renewed, the roofs were replaced and insulated, and the floors were insulated. Spacious balconies were also added to the rear of the building. These improvements mean that residents can enjoy the comfort of a modern home combined with the space and location of an existing apartment complex.
The property has an energy label C, which reflects the good insulation measures that have been implemented. The electrical installation is modern and up to current standards.
The location of this apartment is particularly attractive. The Hoorneboegse Heide, an extensive nature reserve, is within walking distance, making it an ideal location for lovers of walking, running, or cycling. Hilversum Mediapark station and the Mediapark itself are also within walking distance. The vibrant center of Hilversum, with its shops, restaurants, terraces, and nightlife, can be reached by bicycle in just a few minutes.
The monthly Homeowners Association contribution is 135.79 euros. According to the listing, the Homeowners Association is professionally managed and is in financially healthy condition. However, it should be noted that the VvE checklist in the property features indicates negative responses for several items including KvK registration, annual meetings, periodic contributions, reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance. Prospective buyers may wish to verify the current status of the VvE by reviewing the available documentation after a viewing.
The property is offered with a non-occupancy clause in the purchase agreement. This clause is typically included to prevent the property from being left vacant for extended periods, which can help maintain the quality of the residential complex.
Parking is available in the public area around the building. There is no dedicated parking space or garage included with this apartment.
The asking price for this property is 270,000 euros, which is equivalent to approximately 6,585 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available for immediate occupancy.
This apartment presents an opportunity for those seeking a move-in ready home in a location that combines proximity to nature with good accessibility to urban amenities. The comprehensive renovation of the building ensures that residents benefit from modern living comfort, good insulation, and relatively low energy costs. The west-facing balcony adds to the living space during the warmer months, while the basement storage provides practical additional space for belongings that do not need to be kept in the apartment itself.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly mentioned in the description: 'douche met thermostaatkraan' (shower with thermostatic faucet). Also confirmed in features section: 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche en toilet'.
Bathtub
The bathroom description only mentions a shower, not a bathtub. In a 41m² apartment, space constraints make a bathtub unlikely.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the hall provides access to all rooms, indicating the bathroom is accessed from the hall, not directly from the bedroom.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the description. No indication of this feature being present.
Bidet
Not mentioned and bidets are very uncommon in Dutch apartments, especially in a 41m² space.
Double Shower
Not mentioned. A double shower would be highly unusual in a 41m² apartment due to space constraints.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment for sale (Volle eigendom - full ownership), not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment for sale (Volle eigendom - full ownership), not a shared housing situation.
His And Hers Sinks
Only one sink mentioned: 'wastafel met spiegel' (singular). A double sink setup would be impractical in this small apartment.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Description explicitly mentions a spacious, covered balcony on the west.
Rear Garden
Apartment on the second floor has no rear garden.
Front Garden
Apartment on the second floor has no front garden.
Side Garden
Apartment on the second floor has no side garden.
Terrace
Listing specifically mentions a balcony rather than a ground-level terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned.
Fenced Yard
Apartment does not have a fenced yard.
Patio
No patio mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house present.
Waterfront
Not located on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden present.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Hilversum has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
View is of a green lane with trees, not a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
View is of a wide green lane with mature trees and plants, not a private garden but offers greenery.
Remarkable Sea View
Hilversum is inland, no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view mentioned; views are of a green residential lane.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. Only mechanical ventilation and CV boiler for heating are listed.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: CV-ketel (central heating boiler), gas-fired from 2012, owned property.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Listing specifies 'laminaatvloer in eiken uitstraling' (laminate floor with oak appearance), which is laminate, not real hardwood.
Tiled Floors
Bathroom described as 'volledig betegeld' (fully tiled) with anthracite-colored floor.
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly stated: 'fraaie laminaatvloer in eiken uitstraling die doorloopt in vrijwel de gehele woning' (beautiful laminate floor continuing throughout almost the entire home).
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. Laminate flooring specified throughout the home.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. Heating is via CV (central heating) boiler system.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Only a technical closet for utilities is described.
Home Office
No home office or study mentioned. This is a 2-room apartment (living room + 1 bedroom).
Skylight
No skylights mentioned. Lighting described as coming from 'grote raampartijen' (large windows).
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. Building was fully renovated with modern finishes in 2011-2012.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned. Description refers to 'grote raampartijen' (large windows) but not a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 41.8 m² apartment. No pool mentioned or expected.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned. Bedroom described as 'ruim van opzet' but no wardrobe details provided.
French Doors
Explicitly mentioned: 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) from kitchen to balcony.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned. Apartment was fully renovated with modern finishes in 2011-2012.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The oak-look laminate is not sufficient to indicate Scandinavian style.
Modern
Listing explicitly states 'MODERN WOONCOMFORT', 'moderne keuken', 'eigentijds wooncomfort', and describes complete renovation in 2011-2012 with contemporary finishes.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or raw materials. Description indicates modern, clean finishes.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned. This is a Dutch apartment with modern styling, no terracotta, warm colors, or arched features.
Classic
Despite 1945-1959 construction, the listing emphasizes complete 2011-2012 renovation and modern features. No classic elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Building is from 1945-1959 but was completely renovated in 2011-2012 to modern standards.
Early 20th Century
Building period is 1945-1959, which is post-WWII, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1945-1959 as a functional post-war portiekflat, but completely renovated to modern standards in 2011-2012.
Modernist
Completely renovated in 2011-2012, offering modern finishes and contemporary living comfort.
Newly Build
Existing building (1945-1959) that underwent a complete renovation in 2011-2012, so it feels new but isn't newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly listed as 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
Explicitly listed as part of a 'combi-oven/magnetron'.
Microwave
Explicitly listed as part of a 'combi-oven/magnetron'.
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in a 41.8 m² apartment.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout states the hall gives access to all rooms, implying separate enclosed spaces rather than an open plan.
Pantry
Not mentioned in the description or layout.
Stove
Explicitly listed as a '4-pits gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas stove ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (standard extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a standalone 2-room apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
Described as a 'moderne keuken' but lacks specific high-end design brand mentions or luxury finishes.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed during the 2011-2012 renovation, making it over a decade old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a large private storage room in the basement (10.4 m²) with electricity.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, hence no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, hence no double garage.
Attic
The apartment is on the 2nd floor and no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The listing describes an external storage space specifically located in the basement ('berging kelder' / 'onderbouw').
Covered Parking
Only public parking is listed; no covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
There is an underground storage cellar, but no underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned.
Shed
The features list mentions 'Schuur/berging Box', but the description clarifies it is a storage box in the basement ('onderbouw'), not an outdoor shed.
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
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing states a 'niet bewoners clausule' (non-occupant clause) will be included, implying the buyer must live there and cannot rent it out.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
A 'niet bewoners clausule' (non-occupant clause) is included, which typically restricts renting out the property entirely.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a monthly VvE (Homeowners Association) contribution of €135.79.
Leasehold
The listing specifies 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating it is not a leasehold property.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist section explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist section explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'.
Oa Fees
The description lists a VvE contribution of €135.79 per month, although the checklist erroneously says 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist section explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist section explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist section explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'.
Other Rules
The listing mentions that a 'niet bewoners clausule' (non-occupant clause) will be included in the purchase agreement.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building is a 'Portiekflat' from 1945-1959 that was renovated in 2011-2012. No elevator is mentioned, and older portiek flats typically do not have elevators even after renovation.
Alarm System
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Security Cameras
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing describes it as a 'Portiekflat' which by definition has a shared entrance/hallway. The description mentions entering via 'de entree' leading to a hall.
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned and the property has open public parking, indicating no gated access.
Security Door Window Hardware
Windows and frames were replaced in 2011-2012 but no specific mention of security hardware or locks.
Gated Community
The listing mentions 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking) and location on a quiet road in a residential area - not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Located on the second floor with no elevator mentioned. No accessibility features described in the bathroom or elsewhere. The building entrance may have steps typical of portiek flats.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly mentions 'aanwezige wasmachine aansluiting' (present washing machine connection) in the technical closet.
Laundry Room
There is a technical closet with connections, but no dedicated laundry room is mentioned.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states the presence of 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the technical closet.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' under provisions.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing description or features.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'alle ramen voorzien van HR isolerende beglazing' (all windows provided with HR insulating glazing) as part of the 2011-2012 renovation.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions HR glazing which is typically double glazing, not triple glazing. No mention of triple glazing anywhere.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'de vloeren geïsoleerd' (the floors insulated) as part of the 2011-2012 renovation.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'de daken vervangen en geïsoleerd' (the roofs replaced and insulated) as part of the 2011-2012 renovation.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired CV combi boiler from 2012 ('Gas gestookt uit 2012'), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The apartment has an HR combi boiler from 2012, mechanical ventilation system, all window frames replaced during renovation, modern electrical installation, and achieves Energy Label C with 'low energy costs' as noted in the listing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.