Well-located 3-room apartment with balcony in child-friendly Apeldoorn neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label B rating indicates relatively good energy efficiency for a building from the 1960s construction period.
- The location in the Winkewijert neighborhood offers a quiet, child-friendly environment with schools, supermarkets, and parks within walking distance.
- Good accessibility with cycling distance to Apeldoorn city center, a supermarket, and a train station, plus the first exit road only four minutes away by car.
- The apartment includes a 9 square meter external storage unit in the basement, accessible via a convenient bicycle path.
- The property features two bedrooms and a balcony, providing practical living space for starters or small families.
Downsides
- The VvE (Homeowners Association) is not registered with the Chamber of Commerce, has no annual meetings, no periodic contributions, no reserve fund, no maintenance plan, and no building insurance, which raises concerns about future building maintenance.
- The listing indicates no insulation, which is inconsistent with the energy label B rating and may affect comfort or energy costs.
- Parking is limited to public spaces only, with no dedicated parking spot or garage included with the property.
- The bathroom is described as simple, suggesting it may need updating or modernization.
- The building dates from 1960-1970, which means potential buyers should be aware of typical maintenance issues associated with older apartment buildings.
Description
This three-room apartment is situated on the first floor of a four-story gallery flat building on Kobaltstraat in the city of Apeldoorn. The property is located in the Winkewijert neighborhood, which is characterized as a quiet residential area with a family-friendly atmosphere. The surrounding area contains a relatively high number of families with children, making it a suitable location for starters and young households looking to settle in a peaceful environment.
The apartment has a total living area of 64 square meters, which is distributed across a living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Additionally, there is an external storage space of 9 square meters located in the basement of the building, accessible via a central locked entrance and a dedicated bicycle path leading from street level to the storage area. This practical arrangement ensures that residents can easily transport bicycles and other items to and from their storage unit.
The building was constructed during the period between 1960 and 1970, placing it within the post-war building era typical of many Dutch residential neighborhoods. Despite its age, the property has achieved an energy label B rating, indicating a relatively favorable energy efficiency level compared to similar buildings from the same construction period. The heating system consists of central heating provided by a gas-fired combi boiler, specifically an Intergas Kompakt HRE model, which also supplies hot water for the household. This boiler is owned by the property and has been discreetly installed within a cabinet in the kitchen.
Access to the apartment is gained via the gallery on the first floor. Upon entering, there is a hallway that provides access to all rooms in the residence. The living room is positioned at the rear of the apartment and benefits from natural light. The floor in the living area is finished with wooden flooring, and the space includes two built-in closets that offer practical storage solutions for household items and personal belongings.
The apartment contains two bedrooms. The first bedroom is located at the rear of the property and features access to the balcony, which provides outdoor space with an area of 4 square meters. This balcony offers residents the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and outdoor seating during favorable weather conditions. The second bedroom is situated on the gallery side of the building, providing an alternative sleeping or working space depending on the needs of the occupants.
The bathroom is described as simple in design and includes essential fixtures comprising a toilet, a shower, a single sink, and a mirror cabinet. While the bathroom is functional and meets basic needs, it presents an opportunity for future modernization should the new owner wish to update the space according to personal preferences.
The kitchen is spacious and equipped with several built-in and freestanding appliances. The installed appliances include a dishwasher and an oven that are integrated into the kitchen cabinetry. Additionally, there is a freestanding refrigerator, a four-burner gas cooktop, and an extractor hood for ventilation during cooking. The washing machine connection has been conveniently positioned beneath the sink area, allowing for efficient use of space in the kitchen.
The internal condition of the apartment is assessed as fair to good, suggesting that the property has been reasonably maintained by the current owner. The external maintenance of the building falls under the responsibility of the Homeowners Association, known in Dutch as Vereniging van Eigenaren or VvE. However, the listing indicates that the VvE is not registered with the Chamber of Commerce, does not hold annual meetings, does not collect periodic contributions, has no reserve fund, lacks a maintenance plan, and does not have building insurance. This situation may warrant attention from prospective buyers who should consider the implications for future maintenance and building upkeep.
The location of the property offers several practical advantages for daily living. The apartment is situated within cycling distance of the center of Apeldoorn, allowing residents convenient access to the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions available in the city center. A supermarket is also reachable by bicycle, simplifying grocery shopping. Furthermore, a train station is located within cycling distance, providing connections to other cities for commuting or leisure travel. For those who travel by car, the first major exit road is approximately four minutes away by car, ensuring good connectivity to the regional road network.
The immediate vicinity of the apartment includes various public facilities that contribute to the convenience of the location. Schools, supermarkets, and parks are all within walking distance, making daily errands and recreational activities easily accessible. Public transportation options are readily available, and there is sufficient public parking space in the neighborhood for residents and visitors who arrive by car.
The Winkewijert neighborhood where the apartment is located is described as a quiet residential area within Apeldoorn. The presence of families with children and the availability of schools and parks nearby reinforce the family-friendly character of the neighborhood. The peaceful atmosphere combined with the proximity to urban amenities creates a balanced living environment that appeals to a range of potential residents.
The property is offered for sale at a price of 299,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,672 euros per square meter of living area. The asking price is subject to negotiation, and the property is currently available on the market. The transfer is on a full ownership basis, meaning the buyer will acquire complete ownership of the apartment without any leasehold or ground lease obligations.
The apartment is offered in a furnished state, which may appeal to buyers who prefer a move-in ready property or those who are purchasing their first home and wish to minimize initial furnishing expenses. The inclusion of the kitchen appliances and the presence of wooden flooring in the living room contribute to the immediate usability of the space.
In terms of specific technical details, the property has a volume of 204 cubic meters. The building contains four residential floors in total, with this apartment situated on the first floor. TV cable connections are available in the property. The insulation status is listed as none, which is noteworthy given the energy label B rating and may relate to specific insulation measures not being formally documented or categorized under the standard insulation types.
The cadastral designation for the property is APELDOORN L 8733, which provides the official land registry identification for the apartment. This information can be used to verify ownership details and any registered encumbrances or rights associated with the property through the relevant land registry office.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douche' (shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the description or features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout states the hall has access to all rooms, and the bathroom is not described as being directly connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet is listed, which is located inside the single bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Rain Shower
Not mentioned; the bathroom is described as 'eenvoudige' (simple).
Double Shower
Not mentioned in the description.
Shared Shower
The property is an apartment with full ownership ('Volle eigendom'), so the shower is private.
Shared Toilet
The property is an apartment with full ownership ('Volle eigendom'), so the toilet is private.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing specifies an 'enkele wastafel' (single sink).
Bathroom Heated Floor
Not mentioned, and the features state 'Geen isolatie' (no insulation), making heated floors unlikely.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The description explicitly states that the bedroom at the rear has access to a balcony.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment in a gallery flat, which does not include a rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment in a gallery flat, which does not include a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment in a gallery flat, which does not include a side garden.
Terrace
The listing mentions a balcony but there is no mention of a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is located on the first floor of a four-story building, not on the roof.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As an apartment in a gallery flat, it does not have a private fenced yard.
Patio
There is no mention of a patio in the listing.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house in the listing.
Waterfront
There is no mention of the property being located on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
As an apartment, it does not have a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a private outdoor pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a private outdoor jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a private tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Apeldoorn is located in the Netherlands, which is a flat country without mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the first floor in a quiet residential neighborhood, making a remarkable city view impossible.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no mention of a remarkable garden view from the apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Apeldoorn is an inland city, so a sea view is not possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
Apeldoorn is an inland city without a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
There is no mention of any landmark views from the apartment.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing or features list.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'De flat is voorzien van centrale verwarming' (The flat has central heating).
Fireplace
Not mentioned. 1960s gallery flat - fireplaces are extremely uncommon in this type of housing.
Hardwood Floors
Listing mentions 'houten vloer' (wooden floor) in the living room, which typically refers to real wood flooring in Dutch.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned. Listing specifies CV-ketel (central heating boiler) as the heating system, not underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned. Listing mentions 'twee inbouwkasten' (two built-in closets) in the living room, but no walk-in closet.
Home Office
Not mentioned. 3-room apartment with 2 bedrooms and living room, no workspace or office mentioned.
Skylight
Not mentioned. Gallery flats from the 1960s typically don't have skylights.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned. 1960s gallery flats do not typically have exposed beams.
Bay Window
Not mentioned. Gallery flats from the 1960s typically have standard windows, not bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
64m² apartment in a 1960s gallery flat - impossible to have a private indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
64m² apartment in a 1960s gallery flat - extremely unlikely and not mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly mentioned: 'twee inbouwkasten' (two built-in closets) in the living room.
French Doors
Not mentioned. Balcony access from bedroom is mentioned but not specified as French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned. 1960s gallery flats typically do not have ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as light wood tones, minimalist aesthetics, or hygge elements.
Modern
Built in 1960-1970, has a 'simple bathroom' and basic finishes. Energy label B is good but doesn't indicate modern design.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned - no exposed pipes, brick, concrete, or metal accents. Standard 1960s gallery flat.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, or arched doorways.
Classic
Older building from 1960s but no specific classical architectural elements described. Standard gallery flat.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a 1960s gallery flat, which does not represent a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed between 1960 and 1970, excluding it from early 20th-century architectural styles.
Post War Functional
Built in the 1960s as a gallery flat, this perfectly matches the post-war functional style designed for mass housing.
Modernist
While built in the 60s, a standard gallery flat is classified as post-war functional rather than distinctly modernist in real estate terms.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from the 1960-1970 period.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly mentions an 'ingebouwde vaatwasser' (built-in dishwasher).
Oven
The description explicitly mentions an 'ingebouwde oven' (built-in oven).
Microwave
A microwave is not mentioned in the listing; it is typically specified if present.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly mentions a 'losstaande koelkast' (standalone refrigerator).
Kitchen Island
The layout specifies a hall with access to separate rooms, which does not indicate an open plan with a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description indicates a traditional layout with separate rooms accessed via a central hallway.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the description of the kitchen or layout.
Stove
The listing specifies a '4-pits gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as a gas cooktop ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is not listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap is mentioned in the kitchen or bathroom descriptions.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a standard 3-room apartment ('appartement') and not described as shared housing.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen contains standard basic appliances in a building from the 1960s with 'fair to good' interior maintenance, not indicating a high-end design.
New Kitchen
The building dates back to 1960-1970 and the interior maintenance is only described as 'fair to good', strongly suggesting an older kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there are ample public parking opportunities in the vicinity.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious storage room in the basement (souterrain) of 9 m².
Garage
There is no mention of a garage anywhere in the description or features.
Automatic Garage Door
The property does not have a garage.
Double Garage
The property does not have a garage.
Attic
The property is a 4-story gallery flat from the 1960s with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
The storage room is located in the 'souterrain', which translates to a basement or cellar.
Bike Storage
The description explicitly mentions a bike path to the storage rooms for easy bicycle access.
Covered Parking
Parking is described as public (openbare parkeermogelijkheden), implying it is not covered.
Underground Parking
The basement (souterrain) is used for storage boxes, not for parking cars.
Ev Charging
EV charging is not mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
A workshop is not mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The features section explicitly lists 'Schuur/berging Box' (Shed/storage box).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no dedicated parking spot associated with the property to rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no dedicated parking spot associated with the property for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states that the VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren / Owners Association) is responsible for the exterior maintenance.
Leasehold
The listing specifies 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom', which translates to full freehold ownership, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Nee' (Chamber of Commerce registration: No).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage Nee' (Periodic contribution/fees: No).
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 Nee' (Buildings insurance: No).
Safety & Accessibility
Private Entrance
The property is explicitly described as a gallery apartment (galerijflat) with access via a shared gallery.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate. Parking is public and the building is in a regular residential neighborhood.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood with public parking and open access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 1st floor (Dutch 1e verdieping, meaning one flight of stairs up) of a 1960s gallery flat with no elevator mentioned, and the bathroom is described as simple without accessibility adaptations.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing specifies a washing machine connection under the kitchen counter, but the property is listed as 'Gestoffeerd' (furnished with curtains/flooring only, not appliances), implying no machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'De wasmachine-aansluiting bevindt zich onder het aanrecht' (The washing machine connection is located under the kitchen counter).
Laundry Room
The layout describes the connection being in the kitchen, and there is no mention of a separate laundry room.
Smart Home
The building is from the 1960s-1970s, listed with no insulation, and there are no smart home features or devices mentioned.
Ventilation System
The property lists 'Geen isolatie' (no insulation) and only mentions a standard kitchen exhaust hood ('afzuigkap'), indicating no mechanical or central ventilation system is present.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' under the 'Voorzieningen' (amenities) section.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly unusual in Dutch apartments and there is absolutely no mention of one in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly states 'Geen isolatie' (No insulation) under the Isolation category.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly states 'Geen isolatie' (No insulation) under the Isolation category.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly states 'Geen isolatie' (No insulation) under the Isolation category.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly mentions a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas Kompakt HRE) for heating and hot water, rather than a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label B despite having 'no insulation'. This is likely achieved solely through the heating system, rather than distinct additional efficiency measures.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.