








Light and Modern Ground Floor Apartment with Garden and Spacious Basement in Rotterdam South
Key Features
Description
This ground floor apartment is located at Katendrechtse Lagedijk 185-C in the Tarwewijk neighborhood of Rotterdam-Zuid. The property is offered for sale at a fixed price of 280,000 euros, with buyer costs applicable. The apartment has a total living area of 66 square meters and is classified as a two-room residence with one bedroom. The building dates back to 1936 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a hallway of approximately two square meters that provides access to the toilet, the living room, and the basement. The living room measures approximately 29 square meters and benefits from significant natural light due to the corner positioning of the apartment. This creates a bright and airy atmosphere throughout the main living space.
A small intermediate hall of about three square meters houses the meter cupboard and the central heating boiler cupboard. The heating system consists of a Remeha gas-fired combination boiler from 2014, which is included in the sale as owned property. From this hallway, you can reach all the other rooms in the apartment.
The kitchen is a closed kitchen of approximately four square meters and is equipped with built-in appliances. According to the listing, the kitchen could use a minor refresh or renovation to bring it fully up to date. This offers prospective buyers the opportunity to personalize this space according to their own preferences and needs.
The bathroom measures approximately three square meters and is fitted with a bathtub featuring a shower screen, a vanity unit with mirror cabinet, a bathroom cabinet, and a radiator. The separate toilet is accessible from the entrance hall, providing practical convenience for daily use.
The single bedroom has an area of approximately ten square meters and offers a view to the outside. From the bedroom, you have direct access to the private backyard, which is a notable feature of this ground floor apartment.
The backyard spans approximately 30 square meters, measuring 6.80 meters in depth and 4.35 meters in width. The garden is situated on the northeast side of the property. At the rear of the garden, there is a freestanding wooden storage shed of approximately 1.5 square meters, which is useful for storing gardening tools, bicycles, or other outdoor equipment.
One of the most distinctive features of this property is the basement, which covers an area of almost 70 square meters. This substantial underground space has two small windows at street level and is divided into two separate compartments. The standing height in the basement is approximately 1.70 meters. This space offers numerous possibilities for use as storage, a hobby room, a workshop, or other purposes that do not require full ceiling height.
The apartment has an energy label C and is equipped with double glazing for insulation. The total volume of the property is 436 cubic meters. In addition to the 66 square meters of living space, there is 67 square meters of other indoor space, which corresponds to the basement area, and one square meter of external storage space, referring to the wooden shed.
The property is part of a homeowners association that is registered with the Chamber of Commerce. The VvE holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, maintains a reserve fund, has a maintenance plan in place, and has arranged building insurance. The monthly VvE contribution is 119.25 euros.
The property is subject to ground lease, with the lease period running until December 31, 2093. The ground rent has been paid in advance until December 31, 2044, which means the new owner will not have to pay ground rent for approximately the next twenty years.
There are several important conditions attached to this property that prospective buyers should be aware of. The property has a permanent self-occupation obligation, meaning the owner is not permitted to rent out the property or make it available to third parties. Additionally, there is an anti-speculation clause that requires the owner to reside in the property for a minimum of two years before it can be sold. The transfer must take place through a designated project notary, and a priority arrangement applies to the sale.
The agreed delivery date for this property is June 1, 2026. This is a fixed date that buyers should take into account when planning their move.
The Tarwewijk neighborhood is described as a residential area where neighbors still greet each other, children play outside on the squares, and local residents organize activities in community buildings for people of all ages. The neighborhood is situated near the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid and offers various amenities within easy reach.
The Maassilo event venue is located on the edge of the neighborhood. The Afrikaanderplein hosts a market twice a week with approximately 200 stalls where residents can purchase groceries and other goods. Healthcare facilities are available nearby, including general practitioners and the Zuidplein health center.
Public transportation options are excellent. From Maashaven metro station, you can reach the city center in about fifteen minutes. The Zuidplein shopping center is easily accessible by tram, and tram connections also provide quick access to surrounding neighborhoods.
Other notable nearby attractions and facilities include Ahoy arena, the Katendrecht district with the Deliplein, the Kop van Zuid area, the Afrikaanderplein swimming pool, the Rotterdam Swimming Center, and the Zuiderpark. Parking in the area is regulated through paid parking and parking permit systems.
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