Modern Apartment in Monumental Leerdam Center with Private Parking
Key Features
Upsides
- Includes a private parking space on enclosed terrain, which is a rare luxury in the city center.
- Fully renovated in 2023 with modern amenities including a heat pump, air conditioning, and a stylish kitchen.
- Located in the heart of Leerdam with all amenities, culture, and public transport within walking distance.
Downsides
- The living area is relatively small at 48 square meters.
- The apartment only features one bedroom.
- No balcony or garden is mentioned, limiting private outdoor space.
Description
Discover this fully renovated apartment situated in the heart of Leerdam at Kerkstraat 8d. This residence offers a unique opportunity to live in a monumental building dating back to 1900 while enjoying all the comforts of modern living following a comprehensive renovation in 2023. The property is located on the second floor and combines historical charm with contemporary amenities, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a stylish and comfortable home in a vibrant city center. Upon arrival, residents have access to a private storage room on the ground floor, measuring approximately 7 square meters, as well as a designated parking space on enclosed terrain. This is a significant luxury in a central location, providing secure and convenient parking for your vehicle.
The apartment itself encompasses a total living area of 48 square meters, thoughtfully designed to maximize space and light. The living room is the centerpiece of the home, spanning approximately 32 square meters. This area feels exceptionally spacious and airy due to the high ridge and the presence of multiple skylights and a dormer window. A striking feature of the living room is the exposed beams and spandrel construction, which adds a distinct character and warm atmosphere to the space. The floor is finished with a Novilon flooring featuring a concrete look, creating a modern and low maintenance surface that flows seamlessly into the hallway.
Integrated into the living area is a modern open kitchen, positioned in a corner layout. The kitchen is handle less, contributing to the sleek aesthetic, and is fully equipped with high quality appliances. It features an induction cooktop with integrated extraction, a combination oven, a refrigerator and freezer combination, and a dishwasher. This setup ensures that the kitchen is not only visually appealing but also highly functional for daily use.
The apartment includes one generous bedroom measuring 15.6 square meters. This room serves as a comfortable retreat, featuring a dormer window and an additional skylight that allow for plenty of natural light. The floor is covered with soft carpet, creating a cozy and warm feel underfoot. There is ample space for a double bed and wardrobe, ensuring practical storage and sleeping arrangements.
The bathroom is stylishly appointed with trendy tiles and accented with black and brass fixtures. It includes a shower cabin, a toilet, a design radiator, and a round mirror with built in taps. Additionally, the bathroom is equipped with connections for a washing machine and dryer, making it a practical space for laundry chores.
In terms of technical specifications, the apartment is well insulated and features HR glass. It has been awarded an Energy Label C, reflecting its efficient energy consumption. Heating and hot water are provided by a heat pump with mechanical ventilation heat recovery (WTW) and an electric boiler. For added comfort during warmer months, the apartment is fitted with two air conditioning units.
Living in this apartment places you in the middle of the historic center of Leerdam. The location is surrounded by picturesque streets, monuments, and inviting terraces. Daily amenities are within easy reach, with an Albert Heijn supermarket located just around the corner. Cultural enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the world famous glassblowing works, the Linge Museum, and the Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden. The area is well connected by public transport, with train and bus links nearby, and offers quick access to major highways such as the A27, A2, and A15, facilitating easy travel to cities like Utrecht, Dordrecht, and Rotterdam. The weekly Thursday market adds to the lively atmosphere of the city center.
The property is part of an active Homeowners Association (VvE). The monthly contribution is approximately 76 euros. The VvE is professionally managed, with registration in the Chamber of Commerce, annual meetings, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance all in place. This ensures the building is maintained to a high standard. With its combination of a prime location, high quality renovation, and practical amenities such as parking and storage, this apartment offers a turnkey living experience in Leerdam.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The text explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) and lists 'Douche' (shower) in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
The listing describes a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) and does not mention a 'bad' (bathtub) or 'ligbad'. In a 48m2 apartment, a shower cabin usually replaces a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout mentions a 'hal' (hallway) on the second floor, suggesting the bathroom is accessible from this common area rather than directly from the bedroom. The listing does not use the term 'en suite'.
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet is mentioned, and it is located within the bathroom ('Douche, toilet, en wastafelmeubel'). No separate toilet is listed on the ground floor or hallway.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or the list of bathroom facilities.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower or multiple shower heads in the description.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment for sale with a private bathroom. The facilities are not shared.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment for sale with a private toilet. The facilities are not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The text mentions 'wastafelmeubel' (sink unit) in the singular. It does not mention a double sink ('dubbele wastafel').
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing details a full renovation in 2023 and mentions various insulation and heating features (heat pump, HR glass), but it does not mention 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating), which is typically highlighted if present.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a second-floor apartment ('tweede verdieping') with a dormer window ('dakkapel') and skylights ('dakramen'), but makes no mention of a balcony.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment on the second floor. It includes a private storage box on the ground floor, but no garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment on the second floor. It includes a private storage box on the ground floor, but no garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment on the second floor. It includes a private storage box on the ground floor, but no garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The listing does not mention a terrace. The outdoor access is limited to a parking spot on a closed-off terrain.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is on the second floor. There is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
The property is an apartment without a private garden or terrace, so a private barbecue area is not present.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a private yard. The parking is on a closed-off terrain ('op afgesloten terrein'), but this is not a private yard for the dwelling.
Patio
The listing describes an apartment with no outdoor living space like a patio.
Veranda
The property is an apartment on the second floor. No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
The listing is for a single 2-room apartment with one bedroom. No guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The listing mentions the Linge Museum is nearby, and Leerdam is on the river Linge. However, the apartment is in the city center and the description does not specify that the apartment itself has a waterfront view or direct access.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment without a garden, so it cannot have a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city center apartment. No equestrian facilities are mentioned or likely.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a city center apartment. No livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
This is a second-floor apartment in a monumental building. A private outdoor pool is impossible.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
This is a second-floor apartment without a balcony or terrace. A private outdoor jacuzzi is impossible.
Private Tennis Court
This is an apartment in the city center. No private tennis court is present.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Leerdam, Netherlands, which is in a flat river delta region. Mountain views are impossible.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the second floor in the heart of the city center. It has skylights and a dormer. While a view of the city is likely, the description emphasizes interior features (beams, light) rather than a specific panoramic city view, so it's hard to confirm if it is 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Garden View
The apartment is on the second floor and does not have a garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Leerdam is an inland city. A sea view is impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
Leerdam is on a river, but the city center location does not imply a 'remarkable harbour view' from the apartment.
Remarkable Landmark View
The apartment is in a monumental building in the historic center. While landmarks like the glass factories and museums are 'around the corner', the listing does not explicitly state the apartment has a direct view of a specific landmark.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly mentions '2x airconditioning'.
Central Heating
The property is equipped with a 'warmtepomp' (heat pump) which functions as the central heating system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description of the renovated apartment.
Hardwood Floors
The living room has Novilon (vinyl) flooring and the bedroom has carpet.
Tiled Floors
The bathroom features 'trendy tegels' (tiles).
Laminate Flooring
The flooring is specified as Novilon and carpet, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
The bedroom is described as having 'zacht tapijt' (soft carpet).
Walk In Closet
The bedroom mentions space for a closet, but not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The apartment has 2 rooms (living and bedroom) with no designated office space.
Skylight
The listing mentions 'meerdere dakramen' (multiple skylights).
Exposed Beams
The listing explicitly states 'balken- en spantconstructie in het zicht' (beams and truss construction visible).
Bay Window
The listing mentions a 'dakkapel' (dormer), not a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 48m2 apartment; a pool is not feasible or mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The hallway includes a 'kast' (closet), which implies built-in storage.
French Doors
French doors are not mentioned in the property layout.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The renovation includes 'glad stucwerk' (smooth plaster), suggesting no ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Modern interior with concrete-look floors and visible beams, lacking specific Scandinavian design cues like light woods.
Modern
Fully renovated in 2023 with handle-less kitchen, modern bathroom, and sleek finishes.
Industrial
Exposed beams and concrete-look floors provide an industrial aesthetic, though the atmosphere is described as cozy.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned.
Classic
Located in a monumental building from 1900 with protected city view status, retaining original beams.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes a 'monumentaal pand' (monumental building) from 1900, featuring visible beams and rafters ('balken- en spantconstructie in het zicht').
Early 20th Century
The building year is explicitly listed as 1900, which falls into the early 20th century / around 1900 style, despite the interior renovation.
Post War Functional
The building is from 1900 and is described as 'monumental', which contradicts the post-war functional architectural style.
Modernist
While the building shell is historic (1900), the interior was 'volledig vernieuwd' (fully renewed) in 2023 with a 'modern', handle-less kitchen, trendy bathroom, and modern amenities like a heat pump.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1900. Although fully renovated in 2023, it is not a 'newly build' structure.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly lists 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as part of the kitchen appliances.
Oven
The description explicitly mentions a 'combi-oven'.
Refrigerator
The description mentions a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
The description mentions a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as a 'U-keuken' located 'in de hoek' (in the corner), indicating it is built against the walls rather than a standalone island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout summary explicitly lists 'woonkamer 32 m², open hoekkeuken' (open corner kitchen).
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry or separate utility room in the description.
Stove
The description includes an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The description explicitly states 'inductiekookplaat'.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the list of kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
The description mentions 'inductiekookplaat met geïntegreerde afzuiging' (induction cooktop with integrated extraction), which refers to downdraft ventilation.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment listing with its own private kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern, handleless U-kitchen' with high-end finishes like 'black and brass accents' and 'trendy tiles', renovated in 2023.
New Kitchen
The listing states the apartment was 'volledig vernieuwd' (fully renovated) in 2023, including the kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is a 'parkeerplaats' (parking space) available on an enclosed terrain.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a private storage room ('privé berging') of 7 m² on the ground floor.
Garage
The listing refers to a 'parkeerplaats' (parking spot) on enclosed ground, not a garage structure.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The apartment is on the second floor under the roof, described as a living space with exposed beams, not as a separate attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the property description or features list.
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'Op afgesloten terrein' (on enclosed terrain), which usually implies an outdoor lot without a roof.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
No electric vehicle charging facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned.
Shed
The property includes a storage box ('box') in the building, not a standalone shed.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking space is included with the property and is not listed as a separate rental item.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking space is included in the total asking price of the apartment and does not have a separate sale price listed.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Owners Association) with a monthly contribution of €76 and a detailed checklist.
Leasehold
The listing does not mention 'erfpacht' (leasehold), which implies the property is on owned ground (eigen grond).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing mentions a VvE contribution of €76 per month and the checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The apartment is on the second floor of a monumental building from 1900. No elevator is mentioned in the text or features. It is highly unlikely such a building has an elevator unless specified as a major selling point.
Private Entrance
The property is an apartment on the second floor accessed via a shared central entrance ('entree') on the ground floor. It does not have a private street-level entrance.
Gated Community
The building is located in the city center ('hartje centrum') and is a monumental building. While there is enclosed parking, the residential entrance faces the street and is not part of a restricted gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the second floor of a building without a mentioned elevator. Given the building's age (1900) and lack of elevator access, it is not accessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The text mentions connections ('witgoedaansluitingen') for a washing machine but does not list the appliance itself as included, unlike the kitchen appliances.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states 'witgoedaansluitingen voor wasmachine en droger' (utility connections for washing machine and dryer) in the bathroom section.
Laundry Room
The layout lists a hall, living room, open kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. There is no separate laundry room mentioned.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, connections are mentioned but the appliance itself is not listed as included.
Smart Home
No smart home features, home automation systems, or smart thermostats are mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
The text explicitly mentions 'warmtepomp met WTW' (heat pump with heat recovery ventilation) and the features list includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned in the description or features, which typically lists significant installation details.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels (zonnepanelen) in the description or the features list.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) and 'HR-glas' (high-efficiency glass).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'dubbel glas' and 'HR-glas' but does not mention triple glazing. Additionally, the building is a monumental monument, making triple glazing less likely due to regulations.
Wall Insulation
The property is described as 'goed geïsoleerd' (well insulated), and the features specifically list roof, floor, and glazing insulation, but wall insulation (gevelisolatie) is absent from the list, which is common for monumental buildings.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The description mentions 'warmtepomp met WTW' and the heating section lists 'warmtepomp'.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery (thuisbatterij) in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (WTV/WTW), air conditioning (2 units), and an electric boiler for hot water.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.