Ground Floor Apartment with Southwest Garden in Popular Lombok
Key Features
Upsides
- The location in the popular Lombok neighborhood offers proximity to the city center, Central Station, and various parks and amenities within walking or cycling distance.
- The southwest-facing garden receives afternoon and evening sun, providing an enjoyable outdoor space during warmer months.
- The small homeowners association with only two apartments means fewer residents to coordinate with and potentially lower monthly VvE contributions.
- The central heating boiler was replaced in 2017, which is a relatively recent upgrade that provides reliable heating and hot water.
- The spacious entrance hall offers practical indoor bicycle storage, a valuable feature in an urban setting.
Downsides
- The property requires partial modernization according to the listing, which will involve additional costs and effort for the new owner.
- The apartment has only one bedroom, which may not suit buyers looking for more sleeping accommodation or a home office space.
- Parking in the area requires paid parking or a permit system, adding to monthly living costs.
- The garden is relatively small at 9 square meters, which may not meet the outdoor space expectations of all buyers.
- The homeowners association is not yet fully organized, with no annual meetings, periodic contributions, reserve fund, or maintenance plan currently in place.
Description
This ground floor apartment is situated on Jan Pieterszoon Coenstraat in the desirable Lombok district of Utrecht. The property offers a living space of approximately 60 square meters and is part of a small homeowners association consisting of just two apartments, one on the ground floor and one above. The previous occupant lived in the apartment for nearly 50 years and maintained it with care throughout that period. The current owner indicates that the next resident will likely want to carry out partial modernization to update certain elements of the interior.
The entrance hall provides access to the living room and features a storage closet. The hall has a good length, which creates the possibility to store a bicycle securely indoors or to establish additional storage space. This practical feature is particularly valuable in an urban setting where secure bicycle storage is often a concern for residents.
The living room measures approximately 32 square meters and has an L-shaped layout. This configuration provides ample space for both a comfortable seating area and a sizeable dining table. At the front of the living room, there is a fixed cabinet beneath the windowsill, offering additional practical storage space. The room receives natural light through the windows at the front of the property.
Behind the living room, the closed kitchen is positioned. The kitchen includes a neat kitchen unit and offers sufficient space for freestanding appliances. The washing machine connection is located here alongside the central heating boiler. The kitchen measures approximately 3.00 by 2.15 meters, providing adequate workspace for daily meal preparation.
From the kitchen, an intermediate hall leads to the bathroom and the separate toilet. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, and the toilet features a wall-hung toilet and a small basin. Both the bathroom and toilet are heated, which adds to the comfort level during the colder months of the year.
The bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment and measures approximately 14.5 square meters. This room features a skylight as well as two built-in closets, providing convenient storage for clothing and personal belongings. The dimensions of the bedroom are 3.10 by 4.55 meters, with the length extending to 3.30 meters in part of the room.
The backyard is situated on the southwest side of the property, which means it receives sunlight from the afternoon into the evening hours. The garden measures approximately 9 square meters with dimensions of 4.40 meters in depth and 2.50 meters in width, with part of the length measuring 3.10 meters and part of the width measuring 1.60 meters. This outdoor space offers a pleasant area to sit outside during warmer weather.
The Jan Pieterszoon Coenstraat is a broad, green avenue in the heart of Lombok, a neighborhood in the western part of Utrecht. The street has a pleasant mix of residents, contributing to a diverse and welcoming community atmosphere. Around the corner from the property, you will find the attractive Molenpark with a children's farm and playground, Park Oog in Al, the historic former building of the Royal Dutch Mint, and various cozy eateries and original shops.
The Muntkade, with its romantic landing stage, serves as a popular gathering place for the neighborhood during the summer months. Residents and visitors come together here for a glass of wine, a barbecue, and pleasant social encounters. Daily shopping can be done at the nearby neighborhood supermarket, while the lively Kanaalstraat offers a wider range of shops and amenities.
This part of the city is particularly attractive for people who want to live close to the inner city. Within a few minutes, you can reach one of the many terraces in the area, and the historic inner city and Central Station are just a short distance away. The Dom Tower is located 2.4 kilometers from the property, which is approximately a 9-minute bicycle ride. Central Station is 1.1 kilometers away, reachable by bicycle in about 5 minutes.
For those traveling by car, the proximity to the A2 highway means you can reach Amsterdam within approximately 30 minutes. The location thus offers good accessibility by both public transport and private vehicle.
The apartment was built in 1920 and features double glazing throughout. The central heating and hot water are provided by a high-efficiency combination boiler from 2017, which is owned by the current owner. The property has an energy label C, indicating a reasonable level of energy efficiency for a building of this age. The electrical installation consists of 4 circuit groups.
The total plot size of the homeowners association is 86 square meters, and this apartment has a 2/5 share in the community. The property is delivered with full ground ownership, meaning there is no leasehold to concern yourself with. The delivery date can be agreed upon with the seller.
The homeowners association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce. A collective building insurance has been applied for, and the association has decided to become more active in its operations. It should be noted that according to the VvE checklist, there is currently no annual meeting held, no periodic contribution collected, no reserve fund present, and no maintenance plan in place. The new owner will have the opportunity to contribute to the further professionalization of the homeowners association.
Parking in the area is available through paid parking, public parking spaces, and parking permits. This is typical for a central urban location such as Lombok and should be taken into account when considering the property.
The asking price for this apartment is 415,000 euros, which translates to approximately 6,917 euros per square meter of living space. The property is currently available on the market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is equipped with a shower ('De badkamer is voorzien van een douche') and lists 'Douche' under bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub in the description or features, only a shower. Additionally, the bathroom dimensions (1.35 x 0.95m) are too small to reasonably fit a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located off the intermediate hall behind the kitchen, not directly accessible from the bedroom without going through the hall.
Guest Toilet
The property features a separate toilet ('apart toilet') located in the hall, distinct from the bathroom, which typically serves as a guest toilet.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing, and the small bathroom dimensions (1.35 x 0.95m) make it highly unlikely.
Rain Shower
No mention of a rain shower. The listing notes the property needs partial modernization, suggesting standard, older fixtures.
Double Shower
The bathroom is extremely small at 1.35 x 0.95 meters, making a double shower physically impossible.
Shared Shower
The apartment is part of a 2-unit VvE, but the shower is inside the private ground-floor apartment, not a shared communal facility.
Shared Toilet
The separate toilet is inside the private ground-floor apartment, not a shared communal facility.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom dimensions are 1.35 x 0.95 meters, which provides insufficient space for two sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a rear garden is described.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes 'De achtertuin' (rear garden) with dimensions of 4.40 x 2.50 meters, facing southwest.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned. The garden is described but not as a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
This is a ground floor apartment, so a rooftop terrace is not possible.
Barbecue Area
BBQ is mentioned but only in context of the neighborhood Muntkade, not as a feature of the property itself.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. This is a small 60m² apartment.
Waterfront
The Muntkade with a pier is mentioned as being in the neighborhood, but the property itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a ground floor apartment in an urban area. No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an apartment in a residential area. No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned. This is a small ground floor apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned. This is a small apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is a flat city in the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
This is a ground floor apartment with no mention of city views from the property.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a garden but no 'remarkable' garden view is highlighted or described.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is an inland city with no sea views possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned. The neighbourhood has a canal with a pier but no harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The Domtoren is mentioned as 2.4km away but no view from the property is described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing; not a common feature in Dutch 1920s apartments.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: CV HR combiketel from 2017 provides central heating and hot water.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing; would be unusual to omit if present.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned and unlikely in a 1920s ground floor apartment with CV heating system.
Walk In Closet
Bedroom has two fixed closets but no walk-in closet is mentioned or implied.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space mentioned; the hall is suggested for bike storage or extra storage only.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: bedroom has a skylight ('dakraam') and it's listed in the features.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
Not mentioned; there's a fixed cabinet under the windowsill but no bay window described.
Private Indoor Pool
Not present; this is a 60m² ground floor apartment from 1920.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not present; this is a 60m² ground floor apartment from 1920.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly mentioned: bedroom has 'een tweetal vaste kasten' (two built-in closets) and living room has a fixed cabinet under the windowsill.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; property is from 1920 and needs partial modernization with no reference to Scandinavian style.
Modern
Listing explicitly states the property needs partial modernization; some updates have been done but it's not described as modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements like exposed pipes, concrete, or loft-style features mentioned in the description.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements such as terracotta tiles, warm colors, or Mediterranean-style features mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1920, located in a historic neighborhood near the old 'Rijksmunt' building, but has been partially modernized over time.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1920 in the Lombok neighborhood, described as a 'brede groene laan' area. The need for partial modernization suggests an older style typical of this era.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1920, this is exactly early 20th century. The description of the green avenue in Lombok is characteristic of this period's Dutch residential architecture.
Post War Functional
Built in 1920, which is before WWII, so this cannot be post-war functional style.
Modernist
Built in 1920 and described as needing modernization. No modernist architectural features are mentioned.
Newly Build
Built in 1920, this is over 100 years old and explicitly described as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing mentions space for loose appliances, implying there is no built-in dishwasher.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly states it is a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states it is a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen).
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned and the kitchen dimensions (3.00 x 2.15m) are too small to likely accommodate one.
Induction Stove
Given the age of the property and the fact that the kitchen needs partial modernization, an induction stove is unlikely.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic for an older, unmodernized kitchen.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic for an older, unmodernized kitchen.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned and highly uncharacteristic for an older, closed kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
It is a ground-floor apartment with its own dedicated closed kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a simple 'net keukenblok' (neat kitchen block) that needs modernization.
New Kitchen
The previous occupant lived there for almost 50 years and the next owner is expected to partially modernize the property.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Features section lists 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' - only public/street parking available, no private parking.
Storage Room
Multiple closets mentioned: trapkast (staircase closet) in hall, fixed closet in living room, and two fixed closets in bedroom. Also 2m2 of other indoor space listed.
Garage
No garage mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
This is a ground floor apartment (begane grond/benedenwoning) with only 1 woonlaag. No attic mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar or basement mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
Description explicitly states: 'In de ruime hal kan je je dure fiets veilig neerzetten' (In the spacious hall you can safely park your expensive bike).
Covered Parking
No covered parking facility mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facility mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop mentioned in the listing.
Shed
Features section lists 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' (Shed/storage: indoor), referring to the 2m2 other indoor space.
Street Parking Free
Features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), so street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
Features list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as available parking option.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No monthly rental price for a parking spot mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions 'kleinschalige actieve Vereniging van Eigenaren met 2 appartementen'
Leasehold
Listing states 'Grond eigendom' meaning full ownership of the land
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Listing states 'De vereniging van eigenaars is ingeschreven bij de kamer van koophandel' and VvE checklist shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'
Oa Fees
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee'
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'
Oa Buildings Insurance
Listing states 'collectieve opstalverzekering aangevraagd' and VvE checklist shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja', though it mentions it was 'aangevraagd' (applied for) suggesting it may be in process
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states it is a ground floor apartment (benedenwoning) with 1 living layer.
Private Entrance
As a ground floor apartment in a small 2-unit building, it has its own entrance at street level.
Automatic Gate
The property is located on a regular green avenue in a residential neighborhood with no mention of gates.
Gated Community
The property is on a public street (Jan Pieterszoon Coenstraat) in the Lombok neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the ground floor, which helps accessibility, but it was built in 1920 and requires partial modernization, meaning it likely has standard thresholds and narrow doorways not specifically adapted for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a washing machine connection but does not state that a washing machine is included. Typically, appliances are not included unless explicitly stated.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'De wasmachineaansluiting in de CV ketel tref je hier ook' (The washing machine connection is also found here in the CV boiler room).
Laundry Room
There is no dedicated laundry room mentioned. The washing machine connection is located in the CV boiler area near the kitchen.
Dryer
No dryer or dryer connection is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. Given the 1920 build year and the note that the property needs partial modernization, smart home features are unlikely to be present.
Ventilation System
The features list mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), which refers to passive ventilation through windows/vents, not a mechanical ventilation system.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as a provision.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels in the description or features list. It is a ground floor apartment in a 1920 building with a basic VvE, making it highly unlikely.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Isolatie : dubbele beglazing' (double glazing) in both the text description and the features section.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing but makes no mention of triple glazing. Given the Energy Label C and 1920 construction year, it is safe to assume it does not have triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Gas gestookt combiketel uit 2017' (gas-fired combi boiler from 2017) for heating and hot water, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery, which is consistent with an older apartment building without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a relatively modern High Efficiency (HR) combi-boiler installed in 2017, which is an energy efficiency upgrade compared to older boiler models.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.