Modern 2-Bedroom Apartment in Transformed Monumental Building
Key Features
Description
Welcome to De Coligny, a unique transformation project situated at Louise de Colignystraat 11-A in Doetinchem. This former national tax office is being transformed into a beautiful complex offering 13 brand new apartments, each with its own storage space and parking spot. This particular apartment is located on the second floor and can be reached via the stairwell with elevator access.
The apartment offers approximately 49 square meters of living space, although the listing also mentions a comfortable living area of approximately 63 square meters. There is an inconsistency in the stated measurements. The layout consists of three rooms total, including two bedrooms. Upon entering, you arrive in a hallway that provides access to all rooms. The living area offers sufficient space for a cozy sitting area and a dining table. This is also where the kitchen setup will be located, with all necessary connections already prepared and in place.
It is important to note that these apartments are delivered without a kitchen. This gives buyers the freedom to arrange the kitchen entirely according to their own taste and needs. The living room receives natural light through the skylights, as do the other rooms in the apartment.
The apartment features two bedrooms, providing flexibility for use as a second bedroom or as a home office. The bathroom and toilet are delivered fully finished, including sanitary fixtures and tiling. The walls are delivered wallpaper-ready and the ceilings are delivered paint-ready, allowing new owners to immediately start creating their own living style with color choices and interior details.
In terms of comfort and sustainability, the apartment is equipped with an individual heat pump combined with floor heating and floor cooling. This ensures a pleasant indoor climate throughout the year. The energy label is A, and the property features comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, HR glass, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Additional features include a heat recovery system and an electric boiler for hot water. Fiber optic cable is available, and there is natural ventilation.
The apartment includes an external storage space of approximately 12 square meters located in the basement. A private parking space on the outdoor premises is also included. If desired, a second parking space can be purchased optionally. For visitors, three parking spaces are being created at the front of the building.
The location is described as quiet, situated on the Louise de Colignystraat in the middle of the historic residential area De Pas. The city center is only about 500 meters away, offering access to shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The De Pas neighborhood is a characteristic pre-war residential area with a rich history and beautiful homes. The building was designated as a municipal monument in 2012, emphasizing its unique character.
The complex offers diversity in its apartments, ranging from cozy two-room apartments to more spacious units, including one impressive two-level apartment. Five of the apartments are located on the ground floor and have their own gardens.
The building was originally constructed as an existing building but is being transformed with a projected completion year of 2026. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles. The property carries the Woningborg Guarantee Certificate.
The Homeowners Association (VvE) is fully established with KvK registration, annual meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance all in place.
The asking price for this apartment is €284,500 vrij op naam (free on name), which translates to approximately €5,806 per square meter based on the stated 49 square meters. The acceptance date is by mutual agreement. The property is currently listed as available.
The bathroom is equipped with floor heating. The property includes a lift for easy access. The storage space has electricity. The parking is on private premises. The apartment is situated on the second living level and consists of one living level. The property falls under the category of penthouse apartment, which may seem unusual given it is on the second floor, but this is how it has been classified in the listing.
Features
Bathroom
Bathtub
Not mentioned anywhere; unlikely given the 49m² apartment size and modern efficiency focus
En-Suite Bathroom
Description states 'hal met toegang tot alle ruimtes' (hall with access to all rooms), suggesting bathroom accessed from hall, not bedroom
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the listing despite detailed description of bathroom features
Bidet
Not mentioned; uncommon in modern Dutch apartments of this size
Double Shower
Not mentioned; unlikely in a 49m² apartment with one bathroom
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not a communal facility
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment, not a communal facility
His & Hers Sinks
Not mentioned; unlikely given the apartment size and single bathroom
Heated Bathroom Floor
Explicitly listed under 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Vloerverwarming' (Bathroom amenities: Floor heating)
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The apartment is on the 2nd floor with roof windows (dakvensters) but no balcony is described.
Rear Garden
This is a 2nd floor apartment. Only ground floor apartments in this complex have their own gardens as mentioned in the description.
Front Garden
This is a 2nd floor apartment with no private garden. Only ground floor units have gardens.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned for this 2nd floor apartment.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned for this specific apartment unit.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment has a saddle roof (zadeldak) with roof windows, not a flat roof with terrace access. No rooftop terrace mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard mentioned. This is an apartment in a transformed office building.
Patio
No patio mentioned for this apartment.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
No waterfront mentioned. Located in a residential neighborhood in Doetinchem.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. This is an urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned. This is an urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Doetinchem is in the Netherlands, which is relatively flat. No mountain views mentioned.
Remarkable City View
No specific city view mentioned. The apartment has roof windows (dakvensters) which are typically skylights rather than windows with views. Located 500m from city center but no view mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned for this 2nd floor apartment with roof windows.
Remarkable Sea View
Doetinchem is inland. No sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour mentioned. Doetinchem is an inland city.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views mentioned, though the building itself is a municipal monument.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Floor cooling (vloerkoeling) is explicitly mentioned as part of the climate system.
Central Heating
Uses individual heat pump instead of central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; walls delivered wallpaper-ready, ceilings paint-ready.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) with individual heat pump.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
Second bedroom mentioned as possible office space, but not a dedicated home office.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned: 'dakvensters' (roof windows/skylights) light up the living room.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned; gabled roof with tiles, likely finished ceilings.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned; lighting comes from skylights.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Monument building but interior modernized; ceilings delivered paint-ready (sausklaar), suggesting plain finishes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned, but modern minimalist approach with clean finishes could align.
Modern
New transformation project with heat pump, underfloor heating/cooling, energy label A, contemporary amenities.
Industrial
Former tax office transformation could retain industrial elements, but not explicitly mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned at all.
Classic
Building is a municipal monument from pre-war era, but interior is being modernized.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building is a former tax office designated as a municipal monument in 2012, located in a pre-war neighborhood. However, the apartments are being completely modernized inside.
Early 20th Century
The neighborhood 'De Pas' is described as a pre-war (vooroorlogse) residential area. The building was a tax office that became a monument, suggesting early/mid 20th century origins, though exact original construction date not specified.
Post-War Functional
The building was a former government tax office (rijksbelastingkantoor), which could indicate functional post-war architecture, but it's described as having character and being monument-worthy.
Modernist
The interior is being completely modernized with heat pump, floor heating/cooling, energy label A, and contemporary finishes. The transformation creates modern living spaces within a historic shell.
Newly Built
Listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) with Bouwjaar 2026 for the transformation. The apartments are described as 'gloednieuwe' (brand new) but it's a transformation project of an existing building, not a new build.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen appliances are included.
Oven
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen appliances are included.
Microwave
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen appliances are included.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen appliances are included.
Freezer
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen appliances are included.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen fixtures are included.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen layout is established.
Pantry
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen areas are included.
Stove
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no cooking appliances are included.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no cooking appliances are included.
Built-in Coffee Maker
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen appliances are included.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen fixtures are included.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' This means no kitchen ventilation systems are included.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own space for kitchen installation. It's not a shared living arrangement with communal kitchens.
Designer Kitchen
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' No kitchen design elements are present.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is delivered without a kitchen: 'worden deze appartementen zonder keuken geleverd.' Buyers need to install their own kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states each apartment comes with its own parking space (parkeerplaats) on the outdoor area, and a second parking space is optionally available for purchase.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage room (berging) of approximately 12 m² in the basement (souterrain) that comes with the apartment.
Garage
No garage is mentioned. The parking is described as being on the outdoor area (buitenterrein), not in an enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned in the listing, so an automatic garage door is not applicable.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing, only outdoor parking spaces.
Attic
The apartment is on the 2nd floor with skylights (dakvensters), but no separate attic storage space is mentioned.
Cellar
The listing mentions the storage room is located in the basement (souterrain), indicating the building has a cellar level.
Covered Parking
Parking is described as being on the outdoor area (buitenterrein), suggesting it is not covered.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned. Parking is described as being on the outdoor area.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop or hobby room in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions 'Schuur/berging' (shed/storage) with electricity, located indoors (inpandig).
Rules
Owners Association
VvE checklist section is present with multiple items confirmed, indicating an active owners association.
Leasehold
Price is listed as 'vrij op naam' (free on name), indicating freehold ownership, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Owners Association Fees
VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja' (Periodic contribution: Yes).
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Open Viewing
No open viewing days mentioned in the listing. Interested parties must fill out an inscription form via email.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'trappenhuis met lift' (stairwell with elevator) and lists 'lift' as a facility in the property features section.
Private Entrance
The apartment is accessed via a shared stairwell with elevator ('trappenhuis met lift'), indicating a shared entrance to the building rather than a private entrance to the apartment.
Gated Community
The listing describes parking 'op eigen terrein' (on private grounds) and visitor parking, but does not indicate a gated community setup.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator which aids accessibility, but there is no specific mention of wheelchair accessibility features such as ramps, wide doorways, or adapted facilities.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
No mention of a washing machine. The apartment is being sold without kitchen, suggesting appliances are not included.
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned. There is an external storage space of 12 m² in the basement.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer. The apartment is being sold without kitchen, suggesting appliances are not included.
High-Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable (Glasvezelkabel) is explicitly listed in the features section.
Fibre Internet
Fiber optic cable (Glasvezelkabel) is explicitly listed in the features section.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features or home automation systems in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) and a 'warmte terugwininstallatie' (heat recovery system).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing mentions 'HR-glas' (High Efficiency glass) which is a type of double glazing commonly used in the Netherlands.
Triple Glazing
The listing only mentions HR-glas, which typically refers to double glazing, not triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) in the insulation section.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) in the insulation section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the insulation section.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly mentions 'een eigen individuele warmtepomp' (an own individual heat pump) for heating and cooling.