Modern and Renovated Apartment in the Heart of Baarn Center
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment has been fully modernized and renovated in 2020/2021, featuring a high-end kitchen with luxury appliances such as a Bora extraction system and wine climate cabinet.
- The location is extremely central in Baarn, offering immediate proximity to shops, the train station, restaurants, and schools.
- The monthly VvE contribution is very low at 80 euros, and the association is professionally managed with a reserve fund and maintenance plan.
Downsides
- The apartment is relatively small with a living area of only 51 square meters and contains only one bedroom.
- There is no private parking included
- parking is reliant on public spaces in the busy city center.
- The balcony faces North, which typically results in less direct sunlight compared to South or West-facing orientations.
Description
This property presents a unique opportunity to reside in the very heart of the bustling shopping center of Baarn, situated on the most vibrant stretch of the Laanstraat. The apartment is located on the first floor of a small-scale apartment complex and offers a characteristic and sunny living experience. Formerly configured as a three-room residence, it now serves as a spacious two-room apartment, complemented by a practical storage unit located on the ground floor. The generous window dimensions in the living area ensure an ultimate center experience, allowing residents to feel connected to the lively atmosphere of the city below while enjoying the comfort of their home.
The building itself dates back to 1961, yet the apartment has undergone a comprehensive transformation. The previous owner undertook a complete modernization and improvement of the property in recent years, specifically around 2020 and 2021. As a result, the home is in excellent condition, featuring high-quality finishes and modern amenities throughout. The current owners have maintained the property with great care, ensuring it is move-in ready for the next residents. Key improvements include the installation of a modern kitchen equipped with various built-in appliances, a luxurious and spacious bathroom, and a large bedroom featuring custom-made wardrobes.
The location of this apartment is one of its most defining features. It is situated centrally in the village center of Baarn, placing virtually all daily amenities within immediate reach. The listing notes that delicatessens, the NS railway station, various shops, supermarkets, hospitality venues, schools, and sports facilities are all within a stone's throw away. This level of convenience is ideal for those who wish to live a car-independent lifestyle or simply enjoy the vibrancy of city living. For nature enthusiasts, the lush forests surrounding Baarn and the local sports park are easily accessible by bicycle, providing a perfect balance between urban convenience and outdoor recreation.
Access to the apartment is via a shared entrance located next to the Gert Wim Hoogeveen men's fashion store. Upon entering the apartment, one is immediately struck by the quality of the finish. The walls feature smooth stucco work, and the floor is laid with a stylish herringbone pattern PVC floor. The entrance hall serves as a central hub, providing access to the meter cupboard and the layout of the home. It also houses a fixed closet and the central heating boiler combination.
The living and dining room is spacious and light-filled, positioned on the Laanstraat side of the building. This area is designed for comfort and includes an air conditioning system to regulate the temperature during warmer months. The open kitchen is a highlight of the living space, seamlessly integrated into the room. It features a modern kitchen block with a durable composite countertop. The kitchen is exceptionally well-appointed with a comprehensive suite of built-in appliances. Cooking is facilitated by an induction cooktop which utilizes a modern Bora extraction system, eliminating the need for a traditional overhead hood. The appliances also include a combination microwave, a refrigerator, a separate freezer, a dishwasher, a wine climate cabinet for enthusiasts, and a built-in coffee machine. A breakfast bar with two stools creates an informal dining spot, perfect for quick meals or morning coffee.
From the living area, residents have access to the balcony. Facing north, this outdoor space offers an interesting vantage point with beautiful sightlines towards both the Laanstraat and the Teding van Berkhoutstraat. Despite its northern orientation, the description emphasizes the sunny nature of the apartment, likely due to the large windows capturing light throughout the day.
The sleeping quarters of the apartment consist of a large bedroom. This room is also equipped with air conditioning for comfort during the summer. A significant advantage of this bedroom is the presence of custom-made built-in closets, which provide ample storage space and contribute to the sleek, uncluttered aesthetic of the home.
The sanitary facilities have been completely updated and designed with a focus on luxury and functionality. The modern bathroom is accessible from the hall and is generously proportioned. It features a separate toilet room with a small fountain, a walk-in shower, and two vanity units with washbasins. This double sink setup adds a level of convenience typically found in larger properties. Adjacent to the bathroom is a separate utility room. This space is practical and houses the connections for a washing machine and dryer. It also serves as a wardrobe space, helping to keep the main living areas free of clutter.
In terms of flooring and heating, the apartment has been upgraded to modern standards. With the exception of the sanitary rooms, the entire dwelling is fitted with an attractive PVC floor. This floor includes floor heating, providing a comfortable and consistent warmth throughout the home. This heating system is powered by a Nefit combi-boiler from 2020, which is owned by the property.
The property is technically classified as a gallery flat within an existing building constructed in 1961. It has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The total usable living area measures 51 square meters, with an additional external storage space of 7 square meters and a balcony measuring 2 square meters. The total volume of the apartment is 170 cubic meters. The property spans one residential layer and is situated on the first floor.
The financial and legal aspects of the property are well-organized. The property is offered with a full ownership title. The Homeowners Association, or VvE, is active and professional. The monthly contribution is set at 80 euros, which is relatively low for this type of property. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, and has established a reserve fund and a maintenance plan. The building is also insured, ensuring peace of mind for the owners. The energy performance of the dwelling is rated with Label C, which is a decent rating for a building from this era following recent renovations.
Additional features of the home include natural ventilation and a TV cable connection. The asking price is 325000 euros, costs to be paid by the buyer. The acceptance of the property is in consultation. This apartment represents a turnkey solution for buyers seeking a modern, low-maintenance home in a prime central location in Baarn.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
The listing only mentions an 'inloopdouche' and does not mention a bathtub anywhere in the features or description.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description outlines a layout where the bathroom is accessed via the hall or living space, not directly from the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The toilet is described as being located within the bathroom ('badkamer... voorzien van eerst een toilet'). No separate guest toilet is listed.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the detailed list of bathroom features, which is typical for this type and size of apartment in the Netherlands.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as an 'inloopdouche' but not specifically as a 'regendouche' (rain shower).
Double Shower
Only a single 'inloopdouche' is mentioned in the layout and features.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment ('appartement', 'Volle eigendom'), not a shared living facility.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own sanitary facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The text explicitly mentions 'twee wastafelmeubels' (two washbasin cabinets) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The text explicitly states: 'Op de sanitaire ruimtes na is de gehele woning voorzien van een fraaie PVC-vloer met vloerverwaming' (Except for the sanitary spaces, the entire home has underfloor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'balkon (noord)' accessible from the living room.
Rear Garden
The property is a first-floor apartment in a shopping center and does not have a garden.
Front Garden
The property is a first-floor apartment in a shopping center and does not have a garden.
Side Garden
The property is a first-floor apartment in a shopping center and does not have a garden.
Terrace
The listing specifies a balcony, not a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a balcony on the north side, but no rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment and does not have a yard.
Patio
The listing specifies a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The listing describes a central location in a shopping street, not on the water.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment and does not have a garden.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no equestrian facilities mentioned for this central apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The listing is in the center of Baarn, a flat area, and mentions city views.
Remarkable City View
The listing is located on a main street in the city center (Laanstraat) and mentions a view over the street ('zichtlijnen naar de Laanstraat'). This constitutes a city center view, though it is a street-level view.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is of the city street, not a garden.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland in Baarn.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour mentioned or implied.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned in the view description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The description mentions 'airco systeem' in the living room and 'airconditioning' in the bedroom.
Central Heating
The listing specifies a 'Nefit combiketel' (combination boiler) from 2020, which provides central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the detailed description or feature list.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly describes a 'visgraat pvc vloed' (herringbone PVC floor), not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
The listing specifies PVC flooring everywhere except for sanitary spaces. While bathrooms typically have tiles, the primary and explicitly described flooring material is PVC.
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly describes the floor as PVC, not laminate.
Underfloor Heating
The text states the apartment has a 'PVC-vloer met vloerverwarming' (PVC floor with underfloor heating), and the features list confirms 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming'.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions 'op maat gemaakte kasten' (custom-made cabinets) in the bedroom and a 'garderobe' in the laundry room, but does not specify a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The apartment has 2 rooms (living room and bedroom). There is no mention of a dedicated space for a home office.
Skylight
The description highlights large windows (raampartijen) and a balcony, but does not mention skylights.
Exposed Beams
The walls are described as 'gestuukte' (stuccoed/plastered) and the apartment is modernized, suggesting a clean finish without exposed beams.
Bay Window
The listing mentions 'verrassend grote raampartijen' (surprisingly large window sections), but does not explicitly describe a structural bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool in this 51 m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing explicitly mentions 'op maat gemaakte inbouwkasten' (custom-made built-in closets) in the bedroom.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls are stuccoed, but no ornamental plasterwork (cornices, ceiling roses) is described, which fits with the 1961 build and modern renovation.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment features light colors and a herringbone floor (visgraat), which are common in Scandinavian design, but the overall description emphasizes 'modern' and 'fully modernized' rather than a specific hygge or minimalistic Scandinavian aesthetic.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the apartment was 'fully modernized in 2020/2021', featuring a modern kitchen, composite countertop, PVC floor, air conditioning, and new bathroom facilities.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features like exposed brick, metal pipes, or raw concrete. The walls are stuccoed (gestuukte wanden), indicating a smooth, modern finish.
Mediterranean
No features characteristic of Mediterranean style (terracotta, arches, warm colors) are mentioned. The style is contemporary and located in a Dutch city center.
Classic
While the building dates from 1961, the interior has been completely modernized, removing any classic period features typically associated with older architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1961, which is post-war and typically functional in style. While the exterior may have a traditional look for that era, it is not a historic building. The interior has been fully modernized.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1961, which is not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1961, it falls into the post-war reconstruction era which often featured functional apartment blocks ('galerijflat').
Modernist
The interior has been 'fully modernized' in 2020/2021 with modern amenities like an induction cooktop, air conditioning, and a new bathroom. The exterior is a post-war block, but the listing emphasizes the modern interior.
Newly Build
The building year is 1961, so it is not newly built, despite renovations.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the list of built-in appliances.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combimagnetron' (combi-microwave), which typically functions as both a microwave and an oven.
Microwave
The listing explicitly mentions 'combimagnetron' (combi-microwave) in the kitchen equipment.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions 'vriezer' (freezer).
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly states 'royale open keuken' (spacious open kitchen) connected to the living-dining room.
Pantry
There is a 'Separate wasruimte' (laundry room), but no mention of a pantry ('voorkeuken' or 'pantry') in the description.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
The text lists 'koffiezetapparaat' (coffee machine) within the list of built-in appliances in the modern kitchen.
Boiling Water Tap
While the kitchen is modern and has many built-in appliances, there is no specific mention of a boiling water tap (like a Quooker).
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a 'Bora afzuigsysteem' (Bora extraction system) associated with the induction cooktop. Bora is a well-known manufacturer of downdraft extractors.
Shared Kitchen
The listing describes a private apartment with its own modern kitchen, not a shared facility.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' with high-end features like a composite countertop, Bora extraction system, wine climate cabinet, and built-in coffee machine, indicating a design focus.
New Kitchen
The listing states the apartment was 'fully modernized' in 2020/2021, including the modern kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing includes a section 'Parkeergelegenheid' with the value 'Openbaar parkeren' (Public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'met een berging op de begane grond' and lists 'Externe bergruimte 7 m²'.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage, and the parking is specified as public street parking.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, so there cannot be a double garage.
Attic
The property is an apartment on the first/second floor; no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The listing mentions a storage room on the ground floor but does not specify a cellar.
Covered Parking
Parking is listed as 'Openbaar parkeren', which typically refers to uncovered street parking.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground facilities; the property is a gallery flat.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned; the property is a residential apartment.
Shed
The property has a storage room in the building, but not a garden shed.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot is available for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot is included in the sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Owners Association) with a monthly contribution of € 80 and provides detailed VvE characteristics.
Leasehold
The listing states the ownership situation is 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating it is not leasehold.
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 VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 80,00 per maand)'.
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'.
Open Viewing
No dates or times for open viewings are listed in the description or features.
Safety & Accessibility
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'Gezamenlijke entree' (shared entrance) next to a clothing store.
Automatic Gate
The property is located in a shopping center with public parking ('Openbaar parkeren') and a shared entrance next to a shop, indicating no automatic gate.
Gated Community
The apartment is located above a shopping center with a shared entrance next to a retail store, not in a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 1st floor of a 1961 building. No elevator is mentioned, making it inaccessible without stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a 'Separate wasruimte met aansluiting wasmachine/droger' (separate laundry room with washing machine/dryer connections).
Laundry Room
The text mentions a 'Separate wasruimte' (separate laundry room) used for laundry connections and wardrobe space.
Ventilation System
The features section lists 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) as one of the provisions.
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (cable TV) as a provision.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing description or the features list. Given that agents typically highlight solar panels as a major selling point, their absence indicates the property does not have them.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating is provided by a 'Nefit combiketel uit 2020' (gas-fired combi boiler), so there is no heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is not mentioned in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property was fully modernized in 2020/2021, resulting in an Energy Label C. It features a modern Nefit combi-boiler installed in 2020 and underfloor heating for efficient heat distribution.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.