Renovated Centre-Located Apartment with Balcony near Baronie Shopping
Key Features
Description
This well-presented three-room apartment is situated on the first floor of a small-scale residential complex in Alphen aan den Rijn, constructed in 1954. The property offers approximately 55 square metres of living space and has been thoughtfully updated in recent years, making it an attractive option for first-time buyers, couples, or those seeking a low-maintenance home in a central location.
The apartment is entered via a shared entrance hall on the ground floor, which provides access to the staircase, individual storage units, and the communal bicycle storage area located in the undercroft of the building. The subject apartment occupies the first floor and can be reached via the stairwell. Upon entering the apartment, the hallway provides access to a wardrobe area, a fixed storage cabinet, and the separate toilet facilities, which are equipped with a wall-hung closet.
The living area has been configured as an open-plan space combining the living room and the newly fitted kitchen. This creates a generous and naturally light-filled living environment. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2022 and is fitted with a straight countertop and a comprehensive range of built-in appliances, including an oven, an induction hob, a recirculation range hood, a dishwasher, and a large sink basin. Ample cabinet storage is provided, and there is space for a freestanding refrigerator. The open layout allows the kitchen to integrate seamlessly with the living area, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
From the living room, there is direct access to the balcony or loggia at the rear of the building. This outdoor space provides an additional area for relaxation and is accessible from both the living room and the second room.
The second room, which was formerly the kitchen, is currently used as a bedroom or home office. It features a fixed storage cabinet and accommodates the Intergas combination central heating boiler, which is owned by the apartment owner and was installed in 2016. From this room, there is access to the bathroom as well as the balcony.
The first bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment and benefits from a quiet outlook over the surrounding area. The bathroom, which was renovated in 2022, is equipped with a walk-in shower with a thermostatic tap, a vanity unit with a washbasin, and a connection for a washing machine.
The building itself consists of three residential floors plus a loft level. The ground floor houses the individual storage units and the main stairwell. A communal bicycle storage facility is located in the undercroft section of the complex. The apartment comes with a spacious dedicated bicycle storage unit in this area.
The property is positioned in a residential neighbourhood within walking distance of De Baronie shopping centre, which offers a wide variety of shops for daily necessities as well as several dining options. The broader town centre of Alphen aan den Rijn, with its extended range of retail facilities, a theatre, and a selection of cafés and restaurants, is also within easy reach.
Transport connections are well developed. The local railway station provides regular services to major cities including Amsterdam, Leiden, and Rotterdam. Several bus routes operate in the immediate vicinity. Major road connections leading to surrounding urban centres are readily accessible from the property. In addition, a sports facility and both primary and secondary schools are located in the direct surroundings.
The apartment is equipped with wooden window frames featuring double glazing throughout. Heating and hot water are provided by the privately owned Intergas combination boiler installed in 2016. The property holds an energy label C, indicating reasonable energy performance for a property of its age and construction type.
The monthly VvE contribution is currently set at €171.29, which covers maintenance of the communal areas, building insurance, and contributions to the reserve fund. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, and operates with a formal maintenance plan. It is noted that the VvE is currently exploring options for the energy performance improvement and sustainability upgrades to the complex, and any resulting adjustments to the service charge have not yet been determined.
Parking in the area is available on the public highway and through the application of a parking permit. The property is held in full freehold ownership, and there is no prohibition on selling the apartment. However, it is not permitted to rent out the apartment, which is a restriction recorded in the terms of ownership.
In summary, this apartment offers a practical layout, recent renovations throughout the kitchen and bathroom, a private balcony, and a convenient central location close to comprehensive local amenities and public transport links. The property represents a solid option for those seeking a move-in ready home in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing states 'De in 2022 vernieuwde badkamer is uitgerust met een douche' (The bathroom renovated in 2022 is equipped with a shower).
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the listing. Only a shower is listed in the bathroom facilities.
En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessible from the former kitchen room now used as a second bedroom/workspace, but this is not a traditional ensuite bathroom serving a primary bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet) and describes a 'vrijhangend closet' (wall-hung toilet) in the entry hall, separate from the bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
No specific mention of a rain shower in the listing, only a standard 'douche' is mentioned.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment in a small-scale complex. No mention of shared shower facilities.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment. No mention of shared toilet facilities.
His & Hers Sinks
Only mentions 'wastafelmeubel' (sink cabinet) in the bathroom. No specific mention of two sinks.
Heated Bathroom Floor
No mention of heated bathroom floor in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'balkon/loggia' at the rear of the apartment, and the 'Gebouwgebonden buitenruimte' (building-bound outdoor space) is listed as 3 m².
Rear Garden
This is an apartment on the 1st floor with no garden mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Front Garden
This is an apartment in a portiekflat complex with no front garden mentioned.
Side Garden
This is an apartment with no side garden mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
Only a balcony is mentioned, not a terrace. The building has a small balcony of 3 m².
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing. The complex has 3 floors plus a zolderverdieping.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment with no yard or fenced area mentioned.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
This is an apartment with no guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is located in Alphen aan den Rijn near shopping center De Baronie. No waterfront location is mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an apartment in an urban area with no equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
This is a listing in the Netherlands (Alphen aan den Rijn) with no mountain views mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is located in a residential area near the city center, but no remarkable city view is specifically mentioned or highlighted in the listing.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the listing. The property relies on central heating via CV-ketel and natural ventilation. No mention of cooling systems anywhere in the description.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming middels eigen c.v.-ketel' and 'Cv-ketel: Intergas (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2016, eigendom).' This confirms central heating via a privately-owned gas-fired combi boiler installed in 2016.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The apartment has a standard layout with a renovated kitchen, living/dining room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. No fireplace or fireplace-related amenities are described.
Underfloor Heating
The property uses a central heating system via a CV-ketel (combi boiler) for both heating and hot water. No underfloor heating system is mentioned. The heating method described is conventional radiator or convectors via the central boiler.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned. The listing describes a 'vaste kast' (built-in cupboard/closet) in the entrance hall and a second 'vaste kast' in what is now the work/study room containing the CV-ketel. These are standard storage cupboards, not walk-in closets. The bathroom features a 'wastafelmeubel' (sink cabinet) but no walk-in shower or closet.
Home Office
The listing explicitly describes the former kitchen area as currently used as a 'tweede (werk)kamer' (second work/office room). This clearly indicates the second bedroom functions as a home office or workspace.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the listing. The apartment is on the 1st floor and has a balcony at the rear, but no skylight or roof window features are described in the property details.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams. The building has a zadeldak (saddle roof) covered with pannen (tiles) and a zolderverdieping (attic floor), but the listing does not describe any exposed structural beams visible inside the apartment.
Bay Window
No bay windows are mentioned. The listing describes wooden window frames with double glazing but does not mention any bay or bow window configurations. The property appears to have standard window placements.
Private Indoor Pool
The apartment is 55 m² in a small-scale apartment complex. There is no mention of any pool, nor is there space for one. The VvE building contains communal bicycle storage in the basement.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned. The renovated bathroom (2022) contains a shower, thermostat tap, washing machine connection, and sink cabinet. No sauna or wellness facilities are described.
French Doors
No French doors are mentioned. The listing describes access from the living room to the balcony, but does not specify the door type. No mention of French doors or double doors leading to outdoor space.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned. This is a standard 1954 Dutch apartment with traditional finishes. The listing describes renovated kitchen, bathroom, and toilet (2022), but no decorative plaster details are referenced.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Nordic design elements are mentioned. The property is a traditional 1954-built apartment in a small-scale portiekflat complex. Nothing suggests a Scandinavian aesthetic.
Modern
While the apartment has modern renovations to the kitchen (2022), bathroom (2022), and toilet (2022), the building itself dates to 1954 and is described as a traditional small-scale apartment block. The 2022 updates give some modern feel, but the overall character is more traditional than contemporary.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are mentioned. The property is a standard residential apartment with a traditional layout and finish.
Mediterranean
Not applicable. This is a Dutch apartment built in 1954 with no Mediterranean characteristics mentioned.
Classic
The building was constructed in 1954 as a traditional Dutch portiekflat (portico flat) with three residential floors and an attic. The overall architectural style reflects classic post-war Dutch residential construction, confirmed by the zadeldak (saddle roof) covered with pannen (tiles). The building age and type strongly support a classic classification.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1954, the property is an older apartment building but not particularly traditional or historic in architectural style. It's more of a functional post-war building.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1954, which is post-WWII, not early 20th century (1900-1930s). Early 20th century Dutch buildings are typically called 'jaren-30 woningen' (1930s style).
Post-War Functional
Built in 1954, this is a post-war functional building designed to address housing shortages. It's a small-scale apartment complex with 3 floors, typical of that era's mass-produced functional housing. The construction year 1954 aligns perfectly with post-war reconstruction period.
Modernist
The building is from 1954, which is post-war but not typically classified as modernist in the contemporary sense. The renovation in 2022 updated the interior but the building structure remains from that era.
Newly Built
The building was constructed in 1954, making it 70+ years old. Clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned: 'vaatwasser' is listed among the built-in appliances in the 2022 renewed kitchen.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned: 'oven' is listed among the built-in appliances in the 2022 renewed kitchen.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'losse koelkast' (separate refrigerator) is mentioned as present in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen has a 'recht werkblad' (straight countertop) with no mention of an island. The description suggests a linear kitchen layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly stated: 'De woonkamer en keuken zijn samengevoegd tot één ruime en lichte leefruimte' (The living room and kitchen are merged into one spacious and bright living space).
Stove
The listing specifies 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop) as the cooking surface.
Induction Stove
Explicitly stated: 'inductiekookplaat' is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing specifies a 'recirculatiekap' (recirculation hood), which is a standard overhead extractor, not a downdraft model.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own private kitchen. Not a shared arrangement.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen is described as functional with a 'recht werkblad' and standard built-in appliances. No indication of premium design kitchen features. Given it's a 1954 building with 55m², it's likely a standard renovation rather than a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
Kitchen was renewed in 2022, which is relatively recent (about 3 years ago). All appliances are mentioned as new in that renovation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states 'Openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'. No private garage or covered parking mentioned.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 7 m² external storage space (externe bergruimte) belonging to the apartment, though described as a bike storage (fietsenberging).
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only public parking with permits is listed under parkeergelegenheid.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door can be present.
Double Garage
No garage exists.
Attic
The complex has a zolderverdieping (attic floor) but it is not described as accessible to or belonging to this apartment. The apartment itself is on the 1st floor with 1 woonlaag.
Cellar
No cellar is explicitly mentioned. The 7 m² external storage is referred to as a fietsenberging (bike storage), not a cellar. Confirmed by VvE checklist which only lists bergingen on the ground floor, not a separate cellar.
Bike Storage
Listing explicitly mentions 'Ruime fietsenberging onder het complex' and 'bij dit appartement behoort een ruime fietsenberging'. External bergruimte of 7 m² is also listed.
Covered Parking
No covered parking mentioned. Only 'openbaar parkeren' is listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned. Only openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen is listed.
EV Charging Station
EV charging is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No separate shed is mentioned. Storage is limited to the communal fietsenberging.
Free Street Parking
Parking is described as 'openbaar parkeren' with permit requirement ('parkeervergunningen'), not free street parking.
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly states 'openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' under parkeergelegenheid, indicating paid/permit street parking.
Rules
Short-Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states 'Het is niet toegestaan om het appartement te verhuren' (It is not allowed to rent out the apartment), which means all rentals including short-term are prohibited.
Long-Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states 'Het is niet toegestaan om het appartement te verhuren' (It is not allowed to rent out the apartment), which means all rentals including long-term are prohibited.
Owners Association
The listing mentions VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) and provides monthly service costs of €171.29, indicating an active owners association exists.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating this is freehold property, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Owners Association Fees
The listing states service costs of €171.29 per month and the VvE checklist mentions 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja' (Periodic contribution: Yes).
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
The listing explicitly states a rental ban: 'Het is niet toegestaan om het appartement te verhuren' (It is not allowed to rent out the apartment). Additionally, the VvE is planning energy efficiency improvements which may increase service costs.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a small-scale apartment complex (kleinschalig) with three floors and an attic. No elevator is mentioned, and for a 1954 building of this type, an elevator is unlikely to be present.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system in the listing. This is common for older apartment buildings of this era.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the description or features list.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned. This is not typical for this type of residential apartment building.
Private Entrance
The apartment is part of a shared complex with a communal entrance and stairwell. No private entrance is mentioned.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as 'openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (public parking and parking permits), suggesting no automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone system is mentioned, which is typical for buildings from this era.
Gated Community
The property is described as being located 'in woonwijk' (in a residential area) with public parking, indicating it is not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 1st floor (first floor) without mention of an elevator, making wheelchair accessibility unlikely.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'wasmachineaansluiting' in the bathroom facilities.
Laundry Room
No mention of a separate laundry room. The only storage mentioned is a bicycle storage in the basement and a regular storage closet.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or dryer connection anywhere in the listing.
High-Speed Internet
The listing mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as a facility, which typically indicates high-speed internet capability is available.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under voorzieningen (facilities).
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features or home automation systems in the listing.
Ventilation System
No specific ventilation system is mentioned in the listing. Only general insulation and double glazing are noted.
Cable TV
The listing explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' under voorzieningen (facilities).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property description and features list make no reference to solar panel installation.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Voorzien van houten kozijnen met dubbele beglazing' (equipped with wooden frames with double glazing) and 'Grotendeels dubbelglas' (mostly double glass) under insulation.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned. There is no indication of triple glazing anywhere in the listing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies 'Cv-ketel: Intergas (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2016, eigendom)' - a gas-fired combi boiler. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system in the listing. The property uses a traditional gas-fired combi boiler for heating.