Completely Renovated Historic Apartment in Alkmaar City Center
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment was completely renovated in 2023 with all new electrical systems, plumbing, sanitary facilities, walls, floors, and ceilings, meaning virtually everything is brand new and maintenance free for years to come.
- The property has achieved an energy label A rating, which is exceptional for a building from 1926 and will result in lower monthly energy costs compared to older apartments.
- The location in Alkmaar's historic city center offers immediate access to shops, restaurants, the famous Saturday market, and daily amenities like the nearby Jumbo supermarket, all within walking distance.
- The entire apartment features underfloor heating, high quality Siemens kitchen appliances, a modern bathroom, and a light neutral finish throughout, providing a move in ready living experience.
Downsides
- The living area is only 31 square meters, which is quite small and limits the suitability of the apartment primarily to single occupants or couples without much furniture or storage needs.
- The VvE (homeowners association) is essentially non functional at this point with no reserve fund, no bank account, no annual meetings, and no maintenance plan, meaning future owners will need to establish everything from scratch.
- There is no private outdoor space such as a balcony or garden, which can be a significant drawback for those who enjoy outdoor living or need space for bicycles.
- The apartment is located on the third floor with no elevator mentioned, which could be inconvenient for carrying groceries, luggage, or for those with mobility limitations.
- Parking is only available through paid parking, parking garages, or permits, adding an ongoing cost and potential inconvenience for residents with a car.
Description
This two room apartment is situated on the top floor of a characteristic building dating back to 1926, located right in the heart of Alkmaar's historic city center. The property underwent a complete and high quality renovation in 2023, which means that all electrical systems, plumbing, sanitary facilities, walls, floors, and ceilings have been entirely renewed. Despite its historic exterior, the apartment meets all modern living standards and has achieved an energy label A rating, which is quite remarkable for a building of this age.
The apartment is located on the third residential level of the building. Access is gained through a shared entrance on the ground floor, which is used jointly with the future owner of the apartment below at Laat 195A. From the shared hallway, you proceed to a communal landing on the first floor, from where you have private access to the stairs leading up to the apartment on the second floor. The building falls within a protected cityscape, which means the exterior maintains its traditional appearance characteristic of this part of Alkmaar.
Upon entering the apartment, you arrive directly in the kitchen area which also serves as a dining space. This room features a modern L shaped kitchen unit equipped with Siemens built in appliances of A quality. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, induction cooktop, extractor hood, oven, and ample storage with both upper and lower cabinets. The kitchen has a skylight dakkapel with a tilt and turn window, providing natural light and ventilation to this space.
From the kitchen and dining area, you can access the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom. The living room is positioned at the front of the apartment and benefits from two Velux roof windows plus a dakkapel with a tilt and turn window. This arrangement ensures plenty of natural daylight enters the space. The entire apartment features a PVC floor with underfloor heating throughout, smoothly plastered walls and ceilings, and a light color scheme that enhances the sense of space and brightness.
The bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment and offers a cozy atmosphere. It also has two Velux roof windows and a dakkapel with a tilt and turn window. A built in storage closet houses the central heating combi boiler and provides a connection point for a washing machine. This practical arrangement keeps the laundry facilities neatly out of sight while maintaining easy access.
The bathroom is fully tiled and equipped with modern fixtures including a wall hung toilet, a washbasin, and a shower enclosure. The bathroom floor also has underfloor heating, and mechanical ventilation is installed to ensure proper air circulation and prevent moisture issues.
The apartment is part of the VvE (homeowners association) for the building at Laat 195, 195A, and 195B in Alkmaar. At present, this is described as a dormant VvE. After the sale of the commercial space and the two upper apartments, the new owners will need to jointly establish and activate the VvE. The association currently has a communal building insurance policy in place. However, there is no reserve fund and no business bank account in the name of the VvE at this time. These are important considerations for prospective buyers to be aware of.
Regarding utilities, the apartment has submeters for tracking private gas and electricity consumption. The VvE will charge a predetermined advance payment from the owners, with an example amount of 150 euros per month mentioned. At the end of each year, an accounting settlement will take place based on actual consumption figures.
The location of this apartment is one of its most notable features. Situated directly in Alkmaar's old city center, residents can immediately experience the distinctive atmosphere of this historic area. The famous Saturday market is within walking distance, and the surrounding area offers numerous restaurants and eateries. The well known shopping street De Laat has recently been redesigned with new paving and added greenery. This street runs between the Langestraat and the Oudegracht, with a Jumbo supermarket nearby for daily grocery shopping.
Parking in the area is available through paid parking, parking garages, and parking permit systems. Prospective buyers should inquire about the availability and costs of parking permits from the local municipality.
The central heating system consists of an Intergas HRe gas fired combi boiler from 2023, which is included in the purchase as owned property. This modern boiler contributes to the excellent energy efficiency of the apartment. The energy label A rating is supported by roof insulation, double glazing, HR glass, and floor insulation throughout the property.
With a living area of approximately 31 square meters and a volume of 109 cubic meters, this is a compact apartment best suited for one or two persons. The ceiling height of 2.80 meters in the highest points helps create a more spacious feeling despite the modest floor area. The asking price is 249,000 euros, which translates to approximately 8,032 euros per square meter. The property is offered available for viewing by appointment, with the transfer terms to be negotiated.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douchehoek' (shower corner) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub anywhere in the listing; only a shower corner is described.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen/eating area, not directly from the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet is mentioned, which is located in the main bathroom. No separate guest toilet described.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Double Shower
Only a single 'douchehoek' (shower corner) is mentioned, no indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
The apartment has its own private bathroom; only the entrance/hallway is shared with another unit.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is in the private apartment bathroom, not shared with other units.
His And Hers Sinks
Only a single 'wastafel' (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is equipped with 'vloerverwarming' (floor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rear Garden
The property is a top-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
The property is a top-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Side Garden
The property is a top-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned in the property description.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the top floor but only has skylights and a dormer window, no rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no outdoor space to accommodate a barbecue area.
Fenced Yard
The apartment does not have a yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The property is a small 31 m² apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
While located near the 'Oudegracht' (old canal), there is no mention of waterfront living or views.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden attached to the property.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city center apartment; no equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a city center apartment; no livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned or expected for this type of property.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned or expected for this type of property.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned or expected for this type of property.
Remarkable Mountain View
Alkmaar is located in a flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the top floor in the old city center with dormer windows and skylights, likely offering views over the historic city center.
Remarkable Garden View
There are no gardens to view from this top-floor apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Alkmaar is not located directly on the coast and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
While located in a historic center, no specific landmark view is detailed in the text.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing
Central Heating
Cv-combiketel (combi boiler) explicitly mentioned as heating source, Intergas HRe from 2023
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing
Hardwood Floors
PVC flooring explicitly mentioned throughout the apartment, not hardwood
Tiled Floors
Luxury fully tiled bathroom (geheel betegelde badkamer) explicitly mentioned
Laminate Flooring
PVC flooring explicitly mentioned, not laminate
Carpeted Floors
PVC flooring mentioned throughout, no carpet mentioned
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating (vloerverwarming) mentioned for bathroom and entire apartment
Walk In Closet
Fixed storage closet (vaste bergkast) mentioned but described as housing CV boiler and washing machine connection, not a walk-in closet
Home Office
No home office mentioned and with only 31 m² and 2 rooms, there is no dedicated space for a home office
Skylight
2 Velux skylights in living room and 2 Velux skylights in bedroom explicitly mentioned
Exposed Beams
Smooth plastered walls and ceilings (glad gestuukte wanden en plafonds) mentioned, which would cover any beams
Bay Window
Dormer windows (dakkapel) mentioned but these are not bay windows
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned and impossible in a 31 m² apartment
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in a 31 m² apartment
Built-In Wardrobes
Fixed storage closet mentioned but described as housing CV boiler and washing machine, no built-in wardrobes specified
French Doors
No French doors mentioned in the listing
Ornamental Plasterwork
Smooth plastered walls and ceilings (glad gestuukte) mentioned, which indicates plain rather than ornamental plasterwork
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Light color schemes mentioned but no specific Scandinavian design elements like natural wood or typical Scandinavian furniture
Modern
Completely renovated in 2023 with modern L-shaped kitchen, Siemens appliances, PVC floors, smooth plastered walls, and high-quality contemporary finish throughout
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed pipes, concrete, brick walls, or metal fixtures
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned like terracotta, arches, or warm color schemes
Classic
Building from 1926 in protected cityscape with historic charm mentioned, but interior completely renovated to modern standards
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing emphasizes the 'karakteristiek jasje' (characteristic facade), 'beschermd stadsgezicht' (protected cityscape), and 'historische allure' (historic allure) of the 1926 building.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly listed as 1926, placing it squarely in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1926, which is before WWII.
Modernist
Although the interior was renovated with modern elements in 2023, the building itself is a 1926 historic structure, not a modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and dates the building back to 1926, despite the 2023 renovation.
Kitchen
Oven
Explicitly mentioned as part of the Siemens built-in appliances.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned (koelkast) as part of the built-in appliances.
Kitchen Island
The apartment is only 31 m² and the kitchen is described as an L-shaped counter, leaving no space for an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions access from the kitchen/dining room to the living room, implying they are separate enclosed areas.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the layout or features.
Stove
An induction cooktop (inductiekookplaat) is listed.
Induction Stove
The listing specifically mentions an 'inductiekookplaat'.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the list of built-in appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned in the kitchen or bathroom features.
Downdraft Extractor
A standard extractor hood (afzuigkap) is mentioned, not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
It is a private apartment with its own meter and kitchen.
Design Kitchen
Described as modern with A-quality Siemens appliances, but not explicitly branded as a premium design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The apartment was completely and high-quality renovated in 2023, including a new modern kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
No parking is included with the property. The listing only mentions paid parking, parking garage, and parking permits in the area.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'een vaste bergkast met opstelling cv-combiketel en aansluiting wasmachine' (a fixed storage closet with CV combi boiler and washing machine connection).
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The apartment is on the top floor with a ridge height of 2.80m, but there is no separate attic space mentioned; the entire space is the living area.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is included with the property.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the listing.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a parking option in the area.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states the apartment is part of VvE gebouw Laat 195, 195 A & 195 B, described as a 'stille VvE' (dormant owners association).
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' meaning full freehold ownership, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' indicating the owners association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' meaning there is no annual meeting.
Oa Reserve Fund
The listing explicitly states 'Er is nog geen reservefonds' and the checklist confirms 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' meaning there is no maintenance plan.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The listing states 'De VvE beschikt over een gemeenschappelijke opstalverzekering' and the checklist confirms 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a shared staircase ('trappenhuis', 'trapopgang') to reach the top floor and does not mention an elevator, which is standard for a 1926 building of this size.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states that the ground floor entrance, hall, and staircase are shared ('gedeeld') with the downstairs apartment.
Automatic Gate
The property is a top-floor apartment in a city center building with no mention of a gate, fence, or driveway.
Gated Community
The property is a small building (VvE with a shop and two apartments) located in the middle of a city center, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the top floor of a 1926 building and is only accessible via a shared staircase, with no elevator present.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a washing machine connection (aansluiting wasmachine) in the bedroom closet, but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'aansluiting wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the fixed closet in the bedroom.
Laundry Room
There is no separate laundry room mentioned; the washing machine connection is located in a closet within the bedroom.
Dryer
No dryer or dryer connection is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the bathroom and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) in the general provisions.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' (TV cable) in the provisions/features.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) and 'HR-glas' under the isolation features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double and HR-glazing, but does not mention triple glazing.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the isolation features.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the isolation features.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features floor heating throughout the apartment, a mechanical ventilation system, and a 2023 High Efficiency (HRe) gas combi-boiler, which contribute to its Energy Label A rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.