Charming ground floor apartment with terrace and parking in historic villa building
Key Features
Description
This attractive 3-room ground floor apartment is situated on the first floor of the monumental apartment building called Huize Voorhout, which was entirely renovated in period-correct style during 1998-1999. The building is listed as a protected cityscape and is positioned in a unique location, directly adjacent to the beautiful Alkmaarder Hout forest area while remaining within easy walking distance of Alkmaar's vibrant city center. The stylishly landscaped garden features original wrought iron fencing and a classic entrance gate that underscores the grandeur of the building, creating an inviting arrival point.
The apartment offers a living area of approximately 119 square meters and comprises three rooms with two bedrooms. Upon entering the apartment, you arrive in a spacious entrance hall that includes a wardrobe closet and a meter cupboard equipped with 11 circuit breakers and an earth leakage switch. The entire apartment, with the exception of the bedrooms, features a light-colored marble floor that contributes to a bright and elegant atmosphere throughout the main living spaces. Both bedrooms are finished with light-colored ceramic tiles.
The generous living room is finished with smooth-plastered walls and features double doors that open onto the private terrace. This terrace faces southeast and measures 6.5 meters by 2 meters, resulting in approximately 13 square meters of outdoor space. From the terrace, you enjoy an open and attractive view over the beautifully landscaped front garden of the apartment building, providing a pleasant and green outlook throughout the day.
The open-plan kitchen is equipped with a black granite countertop and includes Siemens cooking plate and oven, an extractor hood, and a dishwasher. The kitchen is positioned to allow interaction with the living area while preparing meals.
In the entrance hall, there is a utility room that is fully tiled with light-colored ceramics. This practical space houses the washing machine connection and a floor drain for easy cleaning. The separate central heating room contains the Intergas combination boiler from 2015, which is owned, as well as the mechanical ventilation unit that ensures proper air circulation throughout the apartment.
Both bedrooms are located at the rear of the apartment and feature windows that offer a beautiful and tranquil view over the Alkmaarder Hout. The master bedroom is particularly spacious and is equipped with a large sliding door wardrobe that provides ample storage space. An adjacent storage room offers additional storage possibilities and features an exterior door that leads to the rear garden of the apartment building. The second bedroom also includes a sliding door wardrobe and light tile flooring.
The well-appointed bathroom features a bathtub, a walk-in shower, a vanity unit with mirror cabinet, and underfloor heating provided by AEG, ensuring comfort during cooler months. There is also a separate toilet with a wall-mounted toilet and small sink.
The apartment has its own private storage room of approximately 7 square meters on the ground floor, as well as a private parking space on the enclosed courtyard. These amenities represent valuable additions in this part of the city, where parking can often be challenging.
The Owners' Association is well-managed and financially healthy. The monthly service costs amount to 403.65 euros and cover a comprehensive range of services including an extensive building insurance policy, cleaning of common areas, reserve allocations for major maintenance, existence of a multi-year maintenance plan, elevator maintenance, garden maintenance, energy costs for common areas, and administrative fees for the association. The building is equipped with a video intercom system for secure access.
Additional technical features of the apartment include double-glazed windows throughout, wall insulation, a mechanical ventilation system, cable television connection, and external sun shading. An elevator provides accessibility to all floors, making the apartment suitable for people with limited mobility or for those who wish to age in place. The central heating is provided by the Intergas combination boiler from 2015, ensuring efficient heating and hot water supply.
The location of this apartment is particularly attractive, combining the tranquility of a green environment with the convenience of city center accessibility. The adjacent Alkmaarder Hout offers extensive opportunities for walking, cycling, and recreation, while the city center with its shops, restaurants, cultural amenities, and weekly markets is within a few minutes' walking distance. The train station is also easily accessible, providing good connections to Amsterdam and other major cities in the region. The immediate neighborhood is characterized by a mix of historic and modern architecture, contributing to an pleasant living environment with good amenities in the surrounding area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) as a bathroom feature.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) as a bathroom feature.
En-Suite Bathroom
Only one bathroom is mentioned for the entire apartment with no indication that it is attached to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions 'Toilet met wandcloset en fonteintje' (wall-mounted toilet and sink) as a separate facility from the bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
The listing mentions 'AEG-vloerverwarming' (floor heating) but does not mention a heated towel rail specifically.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description or features list.
Rain Shower
Only 'inloopdouche' is mentioned without specification of rain shower type.
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned, no indication of double shower facilities.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with private bathroom facilities, not a shared shower.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilet facilities, not a shared toilet.
His & Hers Sinks
Only one 'wastafelmeubel' (sink unit) is mentioned for the bathroom.
Heated Bathroom Floor
The listing explicitly mentions 'AEG-vloerverwarming' (AEG floor heating) in the bathroom features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned. The listing describes a ground floor apartment (parterre) with a terrace, not a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a 'achtertuin van het appartementengebouw' (back garden of the apartment building) accessible via a door in the storage room, but this appears to be a communal garden, not a private rear garden.
Front Garden
A 'voortuin' (front garden) is mentioned, and the description states 'Het gehele appartement is voorzien van een lichte marmeren vloer'. The front garden with original ironwork and classical gate appears to be communal shared space, not a private garden for this apartment.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
The listing explicitly describes a 'eigen terras' (own terrace) with dimensions of 6.5m x 2m = 13m², located on the southeast and accessible via French doors from the living room.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. This is a ground floor apartment.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The apartment complex is on a closed ('afsluitbaar') courtyard with a classical gate. The terrace appears to be unfenced and overlooks the communal front garden.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is not located on a waterfront. Alkmaar is an inland city.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Alkmaar is in the Netherlands, a flat country. No mountains are mentioned or implied in the location description.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is located 'op slechts enkele minuten lopen van het levendige stadscentrum van Alkmaar' (just a few minutes walk from the lively city center), but there is no mention of city views from the apartment. The living room looks out over the garden, not the city.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room has openslaande tuindeuren (French doors) with a 'vrij en prachtig uitzicht over de fraai aangelegde voortuin' (beautiful view over the beautifully designed front garden). The bedrooms also have views of the Alkmaarder Hout (a forest/park). These garden/park views are specifically highlighted as attractive features of the property.
Remarkable Sea View
Alkmaar is located inland, approximately 30km from the North Sea coast. No sea views are mentioned or expected.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour mentioned in the listing or location description.
Remarkable Landmark View
The building itself 'Huize Voorhout' is a monumental apartment building with historical significance, but no specific landmark views are mentioned from the apartment.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning system is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property has mechanical ventilation but no AC unit described.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions an Intergas CV-ketel (gas-fired combination boiler) from 2015 as the heating system for the entire apartment.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the property description or listed features.
Hardwood Floors
The apartment features a light marble floor (marmeren vloer) throughout most of the apartment, not hardwood floors. The bedrooms have tile floors.
Tiled Floors
The two bedrooms are specifically described as having 'lichte tegelvloer' (light tile floor). The bathroom also has tile flooring with underfloor heating.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring is mentioned. The apartment has marble floors in the living areas and tile floors in the bedrooms.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
The bathroom is explicitly described as having 'AEG-vloerverwarming' (AEG underfloor heating).
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the listing. The apartment is on the ground floor with windows to the garden.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the property description. The building was renovated in 1998/1999 and features stucco walls.
Bay Window
No bay windows are mentioned in the listing. The apartment has standard windows and French doors to the terrace.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing. The property includes a garden and terrace, but no pool facilities.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing. The bathroom has a bathtub and walk-in shower but no sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
Both bedrooms are described as having 'schuifwandkast' (sliding wall closets): the master bedroom has a 'grote schuifwand kast' and the second bedroom has a 'schuifwandkast'.
French Doors
The living room is described as having 'openslaande tuindeuren' (French/sliding doors) opening to the terrace. This matches the description of French doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment has light marble floors and stucco walls, but the overall character is defined by the monumental classic building with original ironwork and classical entrance. No distinct Scandinavian design elements are mentioned.
Modern
The apartment was fully renovated in 1998/1999 with modern features including Siemens appliances, Intergas CV from 2015, video intercom, mechanical ventilation, and double glazing. However, it is contained within a historic monumental building.
Industrial
No industrial features are present. The property is a classic monumental building with elegant traditional elements.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean styling is indicated. The property is located in the Netherlands with a classic Dutch monumental architecture.
Classic
The apartment is located in the monumental 'Huize Voorhout' building with original ironwork, classical entrance gate, marble floors, and protected cityscape status. These are distinctly classic architectural elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The listing describes the building as a 'monumentaal appartementengebouw' (monumental apartment building) called 'Huize Voorhout'. It features original ironwork ('originele hekwerk'), a classical gate ('klassieke toegangspoort'), and marble floors. The building was renovated in 1998/1999 but retained its historical grandeur. This clearly represents a traditional historic style.
Early 20th Century
While the building is described as 'monumentaal' and dates from before the 1998 renovation, no specific construction date is provided. The style described (ironwork, classical gate, grandeur) could be consistent with early 20th century architecture but could also be earlier. No explicit 'jaren-30' or early 20th century style is mentioned.
Post-War Functional
This is clearly not a post-war functional building. The building is described as monumental, historic, and renovated in a period-appropriate style. Post-war functional buildings are typically characterized by simplicity and mass production, which does not apply here.
Modernist
The building is described as a historic monumental building with classical elements (ironwork, marble floors, grand entrance). Modernist architecture would not typically feature these elements. The renovation in 1998/1999 was done 'in stijl' (in style), preserving the traditional character.
Newly Built
The building was renovated in 1998/1999, making it existing construction from at least 1998 (or older). The listing states 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction). The apartment is clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as part of the kitchen equipment.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions 'Siemens kookplaat + oven' (Siemens cooktop + oven) as part of the kitchen.
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the listing.
Refrigerator
No refrigerator is mentioned in the listing.
Freezer
No freezer is mentioned in the listing.
Kitchen Island
The listing describes an 'open inbouwkeuken' (open built-in kitchen) with a black granite countertop but does not mention a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes the kitchen as an 'open inbouwkeuken' (open built-in kitchen).
Pantry
There is a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) mentioned with washing machine space and a sink, but this is not a dedicated pantry for food storage.
Stove
The listing mentions 'Siemens kookplaat' (Siemens cooktop), which is a stovetop.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own private kitchen, not a shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen features a black granite countertop and Siemens appliances, suggesting a modern, stylish design. However, the overall aesthetic is not extensively described beyond these elements.
New Kitchen
The entire apartment building was renovated in 1998/1999 and the CV system is from 2015. The kitchen appears well-maintained but the exact renovation date of the kitchen specifically is not stated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Own parking spot on the closed courtyard is explicitly mentioned multiple times.
Storage Room
Eigen berging of 7 m2 explicitly mentioned in the listing, located on the ground floor with a door to the backyard.
Garage
Only a 'parkeerplaats' (parking spot) is mentioned, no garage structure exists.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of any garage door, automatic or otherwise.
Double Garage
No garage exists at all, let alone a double one.
Attic
This is a ground-floor apartment; no attic is mentioned or applicable.
Cellar
A 'berging' is mentioned but not specifically described as a 'kelder' (cellar). The storage room has a door to the backyard and is on the ground floor.
Underground Parking
Parking is on the closed courtyard at ground level; no underground parking is mentioned.
EV Charging Station
No mention of EV charging infrastructure.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The 'berging' (7 m2) serves as a storage/shed space, but it is not an external garden shed.
Rules
Owners Association
Explicitly mentioned as 'Vereniging van Eigenaars' with monthly service costs of €403.65 for insurance, cleaning, maintenance, lift, garden and administration.
Leasehold
Listed as 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) and 'Eigendom belast met opstal' (freehold with apartment rights). Not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee' - not registered with Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' - no annual meeting.
Owners Association Fees
Servicekosten of €403.65 per month explicitly mentioned for insurance, cleaning, maintenance, lift, garden and administration.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' - no reserve fund present. However, advertisement mentions 'reserveringen groot onderhoud' included in monthly fees.
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' - no maintenance plan. However, advertisement mentions 'meerjaren onderhoudsplan is aanwezig (MJOP)' - contradiction in listing.
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee' - no buildings insurance. However, advertisement mentions 'uitgebreide opstalverzekering' included in monthly fees - contradiction in listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Explicitly stated as 'Lift aanwezig' in the property description and confirmed in the layout section.
Intercom
The listing explicitly states 'Video-intercom installatie' in the main description.
Alarm System
No mention of a burglar alarm or any security alarm system anywhere in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras or CCTV anywhere in the listing.
Private Entrance
The apartment shares a communal entrance hall with other residents; the entrance is lockable but not exclusively private.
Automatic Gate
The parking area is described as 'op het eigen afsluitbare terrein' but there is no mention of an automatic gate mechanism.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Video-intercom installatie', which is a video door phone system.
Smoke Detectors
No mention of smoke detectors anywhere in the listing.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No specific mention of reinforced doors, security window locks, or similar security hardware.
Gated Community
The building has a lockable entrance and a closed internal parking area, but this is standard for apartments and does not constitute a true gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen'. The apartment is on the ground floor and an elevator is present. However, some details (e.g., door widths, bathroom accessibility) are not specified.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'wasmachineplek' (washing machine space) in the bijkeuken (utility room).
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a designated washing machine space implies connections are available.
Laundry Room
There is a bijkeuken (utility room) with washing machine space, but it is not described as a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or dryer connections anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'Mechanische ventilatie unit' (mechanical ventilation unit) and 'WTW-installatie' (heat recovery ventilation installation).
Cable TV
The listing mentions 'TV kabel' (cable TV) under voorzieningen (features).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated 'Rondom dubbele beglazing' (double glazing all around) in the description and listed under isolation.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned; no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Listed under 'Rondom dubbele beglazing en muurisolatie' (double glazing and wall insulation).
Heat Pump
No heat pump mentioned. The property uses an Intergas CV-gas combi boiler from 2015 for heating and hot water.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional measures include a WTW-installatie (heat recovery / ventilation with heat recovery), mechanical ventilation unit, A energy label, Intergas combi-ketel from 2015, and video intercom. The VvE also maintains an MJOP for long-term maintenance which contributes to building efficiency.