








Bright 5-room apartment with balcony along singel in Van Zantenbuurt, Schiedam
Key Features
Description
This well-proportioned 5-room apartment is situated on the fourth floor of a residential complex located in the Van Zantenbuurt neighborhood in the green Midden area of Schiedam. The property offers approximately 93 square meters of living space and benefits from an active homeowners association (VVE) and the convenience of an elevator in the building.
The apartment is reached via a neat entrance hall on the ground floor, which features a mailbox array and intercom system. The entrance to the stairwell, elevator, and individual storage units is secured. The fourth floor accommodation begins with an entrance hall that includes a meter cupboard, leading into a spacious corridor that provides access to all rooms in the apartment.
The living room, measuring approximately 19 square meters, is positioned on the balcony side of the building and offers unobstructed views over the surrounding neighborhood. Adjacent to the living room is the dining area, which provides access to the wide balcony. The kitchen is located along the gallery side of the building and currently features an outdated kitchen unit without built-in appliances.
Two of the three bedrooms are situated on the gallery side of the apartment, measuring approximately 10 and 12 square meters respectively. The master bedroom is approximately 12.5 square meters in size. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, washbasin, and washing machine connection. There is a separate toilet.
The apartment includes a private storage unit located in the basement of the building, with dimensions of 2.9 by 1.9 meters.
The residential complex is positioned alongside a beautiful canal (singel), and the apartment enjoys views over the neighborhood. In the vicinity of the property, residents will find playgrounds, three shopping centers, and several schools. Public transportation options and major road connections are also located nearby, making this location well-connected for daily commuting and errands.
This apartment is offered on freehold ownership (eigen grond), meaning the land is owned outright rather than leased. The building was constructed in 1966 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
Regarding energy performance, the property has an energy label rating of E. The insulation consists of roof insulation and partial double glazing. Some windows feature plastic frames with double glazing, while others have wooden frames with mixed single and double glazing. Heating is provided through collective block heating (blokverwarming), and hot water is supplied by a boiler that was replaced in 2023.
The monthly VVE contribution amounts to 291.70 euros, and heating costs are 58.33 euros per month, bringing the total monthly housing costs to approximately 350 euros.
The owners association is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce and holds annual meetings. There is a reserve fund in place, a maintenance plan has been established, and building insurance is maintained.
Ownership transfer will be by mutual agreement regarding the handover date.
This property would suit buyers looking for a spacious apartment with multiple bedrooms in a well-established residential area with good local amenities and transportation connections. The presence of an elevator makes the fourth-floor location accessible, and the private storage unit adds practical storage space. Buyers should note that the kitchen requires updating as it currently lacks built-in appliances, and the energy efficiency rating of E suggests potential for improvement in this area. The combination of the balcony, the canal views, and the neighborhood's green character contribute to the appeal of this residence.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly mentioned in listing: 'De badkamer is voorzien van een douche, wastafel en de wasmachine-aansluiting.'
Bathtub
Only a shower is mentioned in the bathroom description. No bathtub is mentioned.
En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as a standard bathroom serving all bedrooms, not as an ensuite connected to the master bedroom.
Guest Toilet
Explicitly mentioned: 'Separaat is het toilet aanwezig' (A separate toilet is present).
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned in the bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment unit with its own bathroom, so the shower is not shared.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with a separate toilet for the apartment, not a shared toilet.
His & Hers Sinks
Only one wastafel (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom: 'De badkamer is voorzien van een douche, wastafel en de wasmachine-aansluiting.'
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Wide balcony mentioned ('brede balkon') with 12 m² building-related outdoor space, accessible from the dining room.
Rear Garden
No mention of rear garden in listing. This is an apartment on the 4th floor.
Front Garden
No mention of front garden. This is an apartment.
Side Garden
No mention of side garden. This is an apartment.
Terrace
While the balcony exists, the listing specifically calls it a 'balkon' not a terrace. However, functionally it serves as outdoor space.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No mention of barbecue area.
Fenced Yard
No mention of fenced yard. This is an apartment.
Patio
No mention of patio.
Veranda
No mention of veranda.
Guest House
No mention of guest house.
Waterfront
Listing explicitly states 'gelegen langs een mooie singel' (located along a beautiful canal) and 'Aan water' (by water) under location features.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Schiedam is a city in the Netherlands with no mountains in the region. No mention of mountain views.
Remarkable City View
Located in an urban area (Van Zantenbuurt) with 'vrij zicht' (free view) over the neighborhood, but not specifically highlighted as remarkable.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions 'vrij zicht' over the neighborhood, but this appears to be an urban view rather than specifically a garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
No mention of sea views. Schiedam is inland from the North Sea coast.
Remarkable Harbour View
Schiedam is historically a harbor city, but the listing does not specifically mention a harbor view. The view mentioned is over the neighborhood.
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of landmark views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing. Typical for Dutch apartments from this era.
Central Heating
Block heating (blokverwarming) is mentioned as the heating system, which is a shared central heating arrangement.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the property description.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. Block heating suggests radiators.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Standard Dutch apartments typically have standard fitted wardrobes.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. This is a standard apartment on the 4th floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. This is a concrete apartment building.
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned. Standard rectangular windows typical for 1960s Dutch apartments.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. Not feasible for a 93m2 apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned. Standard door/window configuration.
Ornamental Plasterwork
1966 construction unlikely to have ornamental plasterwork. Standard construction era.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No indication of Scandinavian style features in the listing. Property is described as dated with standard 1966 construction.
Modern
Property is explicitly described as 'gedateerd' (dated) with an outdated kitchen lacking built-in appliances. Built in 1966 with partially single-glazed windows.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. This is a standard residential apartment building.
Mediterranean
Dutch property in Schiedam with no Mediterranean characteristics described.
Classic
1966 construction, dated kitchen, original layout suggests classic/apartment style. Some original features likely present.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
While the building is from 1966 (post-war), it may have traditional Dutch apartment characteristics. However, it does not appear to be a protected historic monument.
Early 20th Century
Building year is 1966, which is post-war, not early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
Building year 1966 clearly falls in the post-war period. The description of 'gedateerd' (dated) apartment, galerijflat construction type, and block heating system are typical of post-war functional mass housing. The energy label E also suggests an older construction without modern insulation.
Modernist
While galerijflat construction can have modernist elements, the listing emphasizes the dated nature of the apartment (gedateerd keukenblok, no built-in appliances), suggesting it does not represent contemporary modernist design.
Newly Built
Clearly not newly built. Construction year is 1966, over 50 years old. Explicitly mentioned as 'gedateerd' (dated) with old boiler from 2023 replacement and partially upgraded windows.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly states 'er is geen inbouwapparatuur' (no built-in appliances) and describes the kitchen as 'gedateerd' (dated). A dishwasher would be a built-in appliance and would have been mentioned if present.
Oven
The listing explicitly states 'er is geen inbouwapparatuur' (no built-in appliances). An oven would be a built-in appliance and would have been mentioned if present.
Freezer
No mention of freezer. Given the property age (1966) and lack of modern kitchen details, a freezer is not indicated. Wasmachine-aansluiting (washing machine connection) is mentioned in the bathroom instead.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. The kitchen is described as a 'gedateerd keukenblok' (dated kitchen unit) along the gallery side, typically indicating a standard linear kitchen layout without an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes separate rooms: woonkamer (living room), eetkamer (dining room), and keuken (kitchen). This indicates a traditional room layout rather than an open plan design.
Pantry
No specific mention of a pantry. The apartment has a separate 'berging' (storage) in the basement (2.9 x 1.9m), but this is not described as a pantry or walk-in closet within the apartment.
Stove
No mention of a stove. The 'blokverwarming' refers to block heating for central/house heating, not a cooking stove. A dated kitchen without built-in appliances likely lacks a built-in stove.
Induction Stove
No mention of any stove. The kitchen is described as 'gedateerd' with no built-in appliances. An induction stove would require both a stove and proper electrical installation, neither mentioned.
Built-in Coffee Maker
The listing explicitly states 'er is geen inbouwapparatuur' (no built-in appliances). A built-in coffee maker would fall under built-in appliances and would have been mentioned if present.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap. The kitchen is described as 'gedateerd' (dated) with no built-in appliances. Such modern features would typically be highlighted in a listing, especially given the dated state of the kitchen.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of any extractor hood. The kitchen has no built-in appliances and is dated. A downdraft extractor would be a notable feature and would likely be mentioned.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment (appartement) on the 4th floor with its own entrance. The listing describes private rooms including woonkamer, eetkamer, slaapkamers, and a private kitchen. Not a shared kitchen arrangement.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen is explicitly described as 'gedateerd keukenblok' (dated kitchen unit) with no built-in appliances. This is the opposite of a design kitchen, which would feature modern, high-end cabinetry and appliances.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is explicitly described as 'gedateerd' (dated) with 'geen inbouwapparatuur' (no built-in appliances). The boiler was updated in 2023, but this is for hot water, not a kitchen renovation. The kitchen clearly does not qualify as new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' - no private parking is mentioned.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'Het appartement heeft een eigen berging gelegen in de onderbouw' with dimensions 2.9 x 1.9 m.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door is present.
Double Garage
No garage exists, therefore no double garage is present.
Attic
This is a 4th floor apartment in a galerijflat with a flat roof. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The storage room is located in the onderbouw (basement/underground), which effectively functions as a cellar. However it's described as a 'berging' (storage) rather than a traditional cellar.
Covered Parking
Only 'Openbaar parkeren' is listed as parking type. No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
The listing mentions only openbaar parkeren. No underground parking is mentioned.
EV Charging Station
No EV charging is mentioned in the listing. This is typically mentioned if available.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions an 'eigen berging' in the onderbouw with dimensions 2.9 x 1.9 m, which functions as a shed.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'Het complex beschikt over een actieve VVE' (the complex has an active owners association). The VvE checklist confirms: Inschrijving KvK: Ja, Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja, Periodieke bijdrage: Ja, Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja, Onderhoudsplan: Ja, Opstalverzekering: Ja.
Leasehold
The listing clearly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (ownership situation: full ownership) and 'Gelegen op eigen grond' (situated on own land). This confirms the property is freehold, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Owners Association Fees
The VvE charges €291.70 per month as stated in the listing and confirmed in the VvE checklist with 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja'.
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states 'het complex beschikt over... een lift' and it is also listed under 'Voorzieningen: Lift'. This is confirmed information.
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'bellentableau' (intercom/doorbell panel) in the entrance hall on the ground floor, indicating the presence of an intercom system for the building.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system anywhere in the listing description or features.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing mentions 'Afgesloten entree naar trappenhuis' (closed entrance to stairwell), but this is a shared building entrance. The apartment itself does not have a private entrance separate from the common areas.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate anywhere in the listing.
Video Door Phone
The listing mentions a 'bellentableau' (bell/intercom panel) but does not specifically indicate a video door phone. Only audio intercom functionality is implied.
Smoke Detectors
No mention of smoke detectors in the listing description or features.
Security Door & Window Hardware
The listing mentions partially plastic and partially wooden window frames with double or single glazing, but does not specifically mention enhanced security door or window hardware.
Gated Community
No mention of a gated community. The property is located in the 'Van Zantenbuurt' residential neighborhood with no reference to gated or controlled access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator which provides some accessibility for wheelchair users between floors, however no specific mention of wheelchair accessibility features inside the apartment (door widths, bathroom adaptations, etc.) is made.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions 'wasmachine-aansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom, indicating the apartment has washing machine hookups available.
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly stated: 'De badkamer is voorzien van een douche, wastafel en de wasmachine-aansluiting' - the bathroom has a washing machine connection.
Laundry Room
No separate laundry room is mentioned. The washing machine connection is located in the bathroom, not in a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. The listing describes a property from 1966 with mixed window types (some single glazing), suggesting standard older construction.
Ventilation System
Listed under 'Voorzieningen': 'naturlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) is explicitly mentioned in the features section.
Water Softener
Water softener is not mentioned in the listing. This is not standard in Dutch apartments and would typically be explicitly mentioned if present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. This feature is typically explicitly mentioned when present.
Double Glazing
Listing states: 'Deels voorzien van kunststof kozijnen met dubbele beglazing, deels voorzien van houten kozijnen met dubbele en deels enkele beglazing.' This indicates partial double glazing is present, but not complete.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. The listing only mentions double and single glazing.
Roof Insulation
Listing states under energy section: 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie en gedeeltelijk dubbel glas'. Roof insulation is explicitly mentioned.
Heat Pump
Listing states heating is 'Blokverwarming' (block heating), which is a central heating system, not a heat pump. No mention of a heat pump installation.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system. This would typically be mentioned as an energy efficiency feature.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional measures mentioned: (1) New hot water boiler installed in 2023, (2) Partial double glazing with plastic window frames, (3) Roof insulation. However, the overall energy label is E, indicating moderate to poor energy efficiency. The kitchen is dated with no built-in appliances, which may require future investment.

