Light and spacious apartment with green views in the historic Vreewijk district of Leiden
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime and central location in the popular Vreewijk district, offering a peaceful atmosphere with direct views of the Vliet and greenery while being close to the historic city centre of Leiden.
- Excellent accessibility with good public transport connections to two major train stations and quick access to the A4 and N11 motorways, making it ideal for commuting to cities like The Hague, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam.
- Bright and spacious living experience with a large living room featuring an unobstructed view, two good-sized bedrooms, and a private balcony for outdoor enjoyment.
- Practical amenities including a private external storage unit on the ground floor, a separate toilet, and a bathroom with connections for laundry appliances.
- Monthly VvE contribution is very low at only 100 euros.
Downsides
- The property is located in a zone with paid parking and requires a permit for on-street parking.
- As a 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from before 1906, the energy label is E, indicating lower energy efficiency which may lead to higher utility costs.
- The VvE has no reserve fund, no long-term maintenance plan, and reportedly no annual general meeting, which could lead to future financial or organisational challenges for the building's upkeep.
- The apartment is located on the second floor, which may be less convenient for those with mobility issues.
- For a property of this age and construction, it likely only has double glazing rather than more modern insulation solutions like HR++ or triple glazing, as only 'dakisolatie en dubbel glas' are specified.
Description
Situated on the characteristic and highly sought-after Jan van Goyenkade in Leiden, this apartment offers a unique residential experience in the city. This location is where history, water, and urban convenience converge in a natural and harmonious way. The property's position along the Vliet provides a spacious and green atmosphere, while the historic city centre is just a short distance away. It is a place where one can daily enjoy the combination of tranquility by the water and the vibrancy of the city.
The Vreewijk district is renowned for its green and peaceful character, as well as the beautiful architecture that lines its waterways. It is a living environment with a distinct atmosphere where the streetscape is defined by classic homes, mature trees, and sightlines across the Vliet. The neighbourhood has a pleasant, somewhat village-like feel within the city, with a strong appreciation for its historical quality and residential comfort.
This location is particularly attractive due to its excellent accessibility. The historic centre of Leiden is within walking or cycling distance, as are various amenities such as shops, restaurants, schools, and sports facilities. Public transport is also easily accessible, with both Leiden Centraal station and Leiden Lammenschans station in the vicinity. Via the main roads, specifically the A4 and N11, cities like The Hague, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht are quickly reached, making the location ideal for commuters.
This apartment is located on the first floor, accessible via a shared entrance. Upon entering the property, the first impression is defined by the beautiful, green, and expansive view. The living room is spacious and wonderfully bright, with an unobstructed view that creates the sensation of living amidst the greenery, even though the apartment is situated in the middle of the city. This main living area benefits from excellent natural light, enhancing the sense of space.
The open kitchen is fitted with a range of built-in appliances, including a gas hob, dishwasher, combi-oven/microwave, and refrigerator. Furthermore, the kitchen offers ample cupboard space for storage, making it a practical and functional area for meal preparation.
From the central hall, the two bedrooms are accessible. The main bedroom is spacious and easy to furnish, making it well-suited for use as a workspace or hobby room in addition to sleeping. This room also features a balcony, where one can enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in a sheltered setting, surrounded by greenery. The second bedroom is also of a good size, offering versatility in its use.
The bathroom is designed in a practical manner and is equipped with a shower cabin, a vanity unit with washbasin, and connections for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer. This setup ensures all daily necessities are conveniently located within the apartment.
On the ground floor, there is a private storage unit, which is ideal for storing bicycles and providing additional storage space. This extra area is a valuable asset for city living, offering a secure place for belongings.
The property is a bright and pleasant apartment in a fantastic location, where peace and greenery go hand in hand with urban facilities in the immediate vicinity. The combination of water, greenery, history, and accessibility makes the Jan van Goyenkade one of the most popular residential locations in Leiden, where living comfort and the quality of the living environment clearly rise above the urban average.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states there is a 'douchecabine' (shower cubicle) and lists 'Douche' under bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
The listing specifies a shower cubicle and does not mention a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes the bathroom accessible from the hall, not directly from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The text explicitly mentions a 'separaat toilet' (separate toilet) accessible from the hall.
Bidet
Bidets are not mentioned and are uncommon in this type of Dutch apartment listing.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment, not a shared living facility.
Shared Toilet
The apartment has a private toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single sink ('wastafel'), not a double sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The text explicitly states that the apartment has a balcony. The 'Indeling' section mentions: 'De hoofdslaapkamer... beschikt bovendien over een balkon'. The features section also confirms 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The apartment is an upstairs apartment (Gelegen op 2e woonlaag) in an urban building, making a private rear garden impossible.
Front Garden
The property is an upstairs apartment, so it would not have its own front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an upstairs apartment. A side garden is not a feature for this type of property and is not mentioned.
Terrace
The features section lists a 'Zonneterras' (sun terrace) with an area of 3 m². While small, it is officially a terrace according to the property features.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a 'balkon' but does not mention a rooftop terrace. Given the building is from before 1906, a rooftop terrace would be an atypical and highly marketed feature if present.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area. The outdoor space is a small 3 m² balcony/terrace.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment on the second floor and does not have a yard.
Patio
The property has a 'balkon' and a 'zonneterras', but it does not have a 'patio', which typically refers to a larger, paved outdoor area on the ground floor.
Veranda
The listing only mentions a balcony. There is no mention of a veranda.
Guest House
The property is a single apartment in a larger building. A guest house is not possible.
Waterfront
The address is 'Jan van Goyenkade' (quay) and the description states: 'De ligging aan de Vliet zorgt voor een ruimtelijk en groen gevoel' and lists the location as 'aan water' (on water).
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment. It does not have a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of equestrian facilities. This is an apartment in a city.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of facilities for small livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
The listing does not mention a pool, and such a feature is not feasible for this apartment type and location.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
The listing makes no mention of a tennis court, which is impossible for an apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in the Netherlands, a country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
While near the city center, the view is repeatedly described as 'groen' (green) and 'weids' (expansive over the water). A city view is present but is not the primary or 'remarkable' feature being sold.
Remarkable Garden View
The description emphasizes the 'fraaie, groene en weidse uitzicht' (beautiful, green, expansive view), 'gevoel ontstaat midden in het groen te wonen' (feeling of living in the middle of green), and 'omringd door groen' (surrounded by green). This strongly suggests a view dominated by greenery.
Remarkable Sea View
Leiden is an inland city. A sea view is impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
The location is on a canal (the Vliet), not a harbour. The description focuses on the green and quiet nature of the spot, not on harbour activities.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing mentions the historic city center is nearby but does not mention views of any specific landmarks. The view is described as being of water and greenery.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The features list only mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation). Air conditioning is not listed.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) and 'Warm water Cv-ketel'.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or the features list, which typically includes such amenities if present.
Walk In Closet
The description mentions the bedrooms are spacious, but there is no specific mention of a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing mentions the main bedroom is suitable as a 'werk- of hobbykamer' (work or hobby room), but it is classified as a bedroom. There is no separate dedicated home office space listed.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the interior description.
Bay Window
The listing does not mention an 'erker' (bay window).
Private Indoor Pool
It is a standard 79 m² apartment in an urban historic building; a private pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features or description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The description emphasizes light ('heerlijk licht'), a spacious feel, and green views. While the architecture is historic, the interior ambiance described leans towards a bright, simple aesthetic.
Modern
The apartment features an open kitchen and modern built-in appliances. However, it is situated in a building from before 1906 with a classic facade, limiting the modern range value.
Industrial
The listing describes a classic, characteristic building in a historic cityscape. There is no mention of industrial elements like exposed concrete, brick, or loft-style spaces.
Mediterranean
The property is a classic Dutch apartment located in Leiden, featuring a tiled roof (zadeldak) and protected city view status, with no references to Mediterranean style elements.
Classic
The building dates from before 1906, is located in a protected city view ('Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht'), and is described as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic) and part of a neighborhood with 'klassieke woningen'.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing uses numerous descriptors like 'historie', 'karakteristiek', 'historische binnenstad', and 'Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht'. The building's age is 'Voor 1906'. These all point to a traditional, historic style.
Early 20th Century
The listing states 'Bouwjaar Voor 1906', so the building is too old to be an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
The building is from before 1906, predating the post-war period by a large margin.
Modernist
The building is pre-1906 and is described as classic/historic, which is the antithesis of modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the construction year is 'Voor 1906' and classifies it as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly lists a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The description explicitly lists a 'combioven/magnetron', which includes an oven function.
Microwave
The description explicitly lists a 'combioven/magnetron', which includes a microwave function.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly lists a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states 'De open keuken' (The open kitchen).
Stove
The description explicitly lists a 'gaskookplaat' (gas hob/stove).
Induction Stove
The text explicitly lists a 'gaskookplaat' (gas hob), which confirms it is not an induction stove.
Shared Kitchen
The listing describes a private apartment with 'volle eigendom' (full ownership), making a shared kitchen highly unlikely.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having standard built-in appliances in a characteristic apartment, with no specific mention of luxury design elements or high-end brands.
New Kitchen
The building is 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from before 1906, and there is no mention of a recent renovation or new kitchen installation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits) under Parkeergelegenheid.
Storage Room
The description explicitly mentions a 'privéberging' (private storage) on the ground floor and lists 'Schuur/berging' in the features.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the text or features list. The property is an upstairs apartment ('Bovenwoning'), making a private garage unlikely.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, and thus no double garage.
Attic
The listing states 'Aantal woonlagen: 1' (1 living layer) and describes the apartment layout without mentioning an attic or loft.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the listing details.
Bike Storage
The description explicitly states the private storage is 'ideaal voor het stallen van fietsen' (ideal for storing bicycles).
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking) and 'parkeervergunningen' (permits), which typically refers to uncovered street parking in this context.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned. This would be a key feature listed if available.
Ev Charging
The listing does not mention EV charging or a charging station. Given the building year is 'Voor 1906', it is likely not included unless noted.
Workshop
The storage is described as a 'berging' (storage room), not specifically as a workshop.
Shed
The features list 'Aangebouwde stenen berging' which translates to an attached stone shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a specific parking spot for rent; the parking is handled via street permits.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no parking spot included for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Homeowners Association) contribution of €100 per month and includes a VvE checklist, confirming the presence of an association.
Leasehold
The listing states the ownership situation is 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership/Freehold), indicating it is 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: Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
The listing explicitly states a VvE contribution of €100.00 per month in the 'Bijzonderheden' section.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' (Reserve fund present: No).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
No specific additional rules (such as pet policies or specific rental restrictions) are mentioned in the text beyond the VvE checklist.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes access via 'opgang naar de eerste verdieping' (stairs to the first floor) and the building is from before 1906, making an elevator highly unlikely.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the features or description, which typically would be highlighted if present.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are not mentioned in the property description.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states access is 'Via de gezamenlijke entree' (via the shared entrance).
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of any gates; the location is a street-level apartment in a city.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street (Jan van Goyenkade) and is not described as part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is situated on the 2nd floor of a building without an elevator, accessed by stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions connections for a washing machine in the bathroom but does not state that the appliance itself is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states the bathroom has 'aansluitingen voor zowel wasmachine als droger' (connections for both washing machine and dryer).
Laundry Room
There is no dedicated laundry room mentioned; the washing machine and dryer connections are located within the bathroom.
Dryer
The text mentions connections for a dryer but does not confirm that a dryer appliance is present.
High Speed Internet
The 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section lists 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which implies high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) in the features list.
Smart Home
There are no mentions of smart home features, home automation, or smart thermostats in the description.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned in the text or features list, and it is not a standard feature for this type of apartment.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels in the listing description or features.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the 'Isolatie' section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing but does not mention triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not listed under the 'Isolatie' section, which only specifies roof insulation and double glazing.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation is not listed under the 'Isolatie' section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the 'Isolatie' section.
Heat Pump
The heating is provided by a gas-fired central heating boiler (Cv-ketel), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes mechanical ventilation and a central heating boiler installed in 2011, which is newer than the building construction year (pre-1906).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.