Ground-floor apartment with private garden in historic Doetinchem monument building
Key Features
Description
This attractive ground-floor apartment is situated within the De Coligny complex, a distinctive transformation project in Doetinchem that has converted a former government building into thirteen contemporary apartments. The building, originally constructed as a tax office and designated as a municipal monument since 2012, offers a unique blend of historical character and modern living standards.
The apartment spans approximately 59 square meters of living space and comprises two rooms, including one spacious bedroom. Upon entering through the hall, residents have direct access to all rooms of the residence. The hall provides entry to a convenient storage area, the bathroom, the bedroom, and the light-filled living room. The living room features multiple windows and a door that opens onto the private garden, allowing natural light to flood the space throughout the day.
The kitchen area is positioned to allow for an open kitchen configuration, with all necessary utility connections already in place. This arrangement provides future residents with the freedom to design and install their kitchen exactly according to their personal preferences and requirements. The bathrooms and toilets are delivered fully finished with sanitary fixtures and tiling, eliminating the need for immediate renovation work in these areas.
One of the standout features of this apartment is the private garden, which measures approximately 39 square meters and is oriented towards the southeast. This orientation ensures optimal sunlight exposure during the majority of the day, creating an ideal space for outdoor relaxation, dining, or gardening activities. The garden provides a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, accessible directly from the living room.
Energy efficiency and modern comfort have been prioritized in the design of this apartment. The residence is equipped with its own individual heat pump system, supplemented by underfloor heating throughout the entire apartment. Additionally, the apartment features underfloor cooling capabilities, ensuring a comfortable indoor climate during both summer and winter months. The comprehensive insulation package includes roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and supplementary window glazing, contributing to the excellent A energy rating.
The interior finishes allow for personalization while providing a ready-to-finish canvas. The walls are delivered in wallpaper-ready condition, and ceilings are paint-ready, enabling new owners to apply their preferred color schemes and decorative treatments without extensive preparation work.
Storage solutions are well considered, with an external storage unit of approximately 12 square meters located in the basement of the building. This space is equipped with electricity and provides practical storage for items such as bicycles, seasonal belongings, or tools.
Parking accommodation is included with the purchase, as each apartment comes with one private parking space on the adjacent outdoor area. For residents requiring additional parking, an optional second parking space can be purchased separately. Visitor parking facilities are planned at the front of the building, with three dedicated spaces.
The De Coligny complex is managed by a well-established owners association, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The association maintains annual meetings, a reserve fund, a documented maintenance plan, and building insurance, ensuring proper management and maintenance of the shared areas and structure.
Location-wise, the apartment benefits from its position on Louise de Colignystraat in the historic De Pas neighborhood. This pre-war residential area is characterized by its architectural charm and rich history, located in the heart of Doetinchem. The city center, with its comprehensive array of shops, restaurants, cultural attractions, and everyday amenities, is situated just 500 meters away. The neighborhood retains its historical character while offering all the conveniences of modern urban living.
The De Coligny project comprises thirteen apartments in total, ranging from compact two-room units to more spacious configurations. Among these, five apartments are situated on the ground floor, each with private garden access. One particularly distinctive unit spans two levels. This variety ensures options for different household types and lifestyle preferences.
The combination of the building's historical significance as a municipal monument, its thorough transformation into modern apartments, ground-floor accessibility with private outdoor space, advanced climate control systems, and convenient proximity to urban amenities creates a compelling proposition for those seeking contemporary comfort within a characterful historic structure.
Features
Bathroom
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub anywhere in the listing.
En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed through the hall, not directly from the bedroom. This is not an ensuite configuration.
Guest Toilet
Only one bathroom with toilet is mentioned. No separate guest toilet is indicated.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. Listing indicates single bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom, not a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom/toilet, not a shared facility.
Heated Bathroom Floor
Under 'Badkamervoorzieningen' (bathroom facilities) vloerverwarming (floor heating) is listed. Additionally, 'Gehele vloerverwarming' (entire floor heating) is mentioned under Energie, suggesting the bathroom floor is heated.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. The outdoor space described is a side garden of 39 m2.
Rear Garden
The listing specifically mentions 'zijtuin' (side garden), not a rear garden.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned. Only a side garden (zijtuin) is described.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zijtuin' (side garden) of approximately 39 m2 oriented to the southeast.
Terrace
No terrace is specifically mentioned. The property has a garden instead.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
No separate patio area is mentioned; only a side garden is described.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
This property is in Doetinchem, not near water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small 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
Doetinchem is not known for mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a residential area close to the city center (500m), but no specific city view is mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has its own garden, but remarkable garden views are not specifically highlighted.
Remarkable Sea View
Doetinchem is inland, far from any sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbor is mentioned in this listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
The building itself is a municipal monument from 2012, but specific landmark views are not mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No traditional air conditioning mentioned. However, the apartment has floor COOLING (vloerkoeling) which provides cooling during warm periods, but this is different from conventional AC systems.
Central Heating
The apartment is equipped with an individual heat pump (warmtepomp) combined with whole-floor heating (gehele vloerverwarming), providing central heating for the entire unit.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description of this ground-floor two-room apartment.
Tiled Floors
Bathroom and toilet are delivered with tiles (tegelwerk). However, this only applies to wet areas, not necessarily living spaces.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly listed under 'Verwarming' (heating): 'Gehele vloerverwarming' (entire floor heating). This is a major feature of this apartment.
Walk-In Closet
Only one bedroom mentioned with no walk-in closet described. The apartment is 59m² with only 1 bedroom.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned. The apartment has many windows and a door to the garden but specifically no skylights.
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned in the apartment description.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 59m² ground-floor apartment with no mention of any pool facilities.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned. This is a standard residential apartment of modest size.
Built-In Wardrobes
The apartment mentions a 'handige berging' (handy storage) in the hallway but no built-in wardrobes are explicitly described.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific mention of Scandinavian design elements. The listing focuses on modern comfort and historic charm without describing interior style.
Modern
New construction (2026), individual heat pump, floor heating AND floor cooling, full insulation (A label), no kitchen installed yet giving modern flexibility. The apartment is described as comfortable and for the future.
Industrial
The building is a former municipal tax office (rijksbelastingkantoor) designated as a municipal monument, suggesting possible industrial character in the architecture. However, the description emphasizes residential comfort rather than industrial aesthetics.
Mediterranean
This is a Dutch property in Doetinchem with no Mediterranean elements mentioned. Garden is southeast oriented which is typical for optimal sun exposure.
Classic
The building is a municipal monument from 2012 with historic character. However, interiors are delivered 'behangklaar' (wallpaper-ready) and 'sausklaar' (paint-ready), suggesting modern interior finishing rather than classic preservation.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building is a former national tax office designated as a municipal monument in 2012. It is a historic building being transformed.
Early 20th Century
The building is historic but the exact construction year is not specified. It was designated a monument in 2012 but may be older.
Post-War Functional
As a former government building, it has functional characteristics, but it appears to be pre-war based on its monument status.
Modernist
The transformation includes modern features like heat pump, underfloor heating/cooling, and fiber optics, but the building itself is historic.
Newly Built
The listing states 'bouwjaar 2026' indicating the apartments are being newly built as part of a transformation project. However, the building itself is historic.
Kitchen
Pantry
While there is a storage room of 12 m² in the basement, this is external storage, not a pantry within the apartment.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own entrance. The listing mentions each apartment has its own storage and parking. No shared kitchen is indicated.
Designer Kitchen
The apartment is delivered without any kitchen installation. The buyer must install their own kitchen from scratch, so there is no design kitchen present.
New Kitchen
The apartment is delivered without a kitchen. The buyer needs to install a new kitchen, so there is no kitchen present in the current state.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Each apartment comes with a private parking spot on the adjacent outdoor area: 'elk appartement wordt geleverd met een eigen parkeerplaats op het naastgelegen buitenterrein'. Additionally, three visitor parking spots are available at the front.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage room of approximately 12 m2 in the basement (souterrain): 'Er is zelfs een externe berging van ca. 12 m2 in het souterrain van het gebouw beschikbaar.'
Garage
The listing does not mention any garage. Only outdoor parking spots are provided.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door is mentioned or applicable.
Double Garage
No garage exists, therefore no double garage is applicable.
Attic
The listing describes a ground floor apartment in a transformed building. No attic space is mentioned, and the building characteristics (single-floor apartment, basement storage) suggest no attic access.
Covered Parking
Parking is described as 'op het naastgelegen buitenterrein' (on the adjacent outdoor area), indicating outdoor parking rather than covered parking.
Underground Parking
The listing mentions parking on 'naastgelegen buitenterrein' (adjacent outdoor area), not underground parking. The basement storage is in the souterrain, but parking is separate.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing. The property is a residential apartment without any workshop facilities described.
Shed
The external storage room of approximately 12 m2 in the basement functions as a shed/storage unit. 'Er is zelfs een externe berging van ca. 12 m2 in het souterrain van het gebouw beschikbaar.'
Rules
Owners Association
Yes, the listing clearly indicates a VvE (owners association) exists. Under the VvE checklist section, multiple items confirm its existence including chamber of commerce registration, annual meetings, periodic fees, reserve fund, maintenance plan, and buildings insurance.
Leasehold
The property is sold 'vrij op naam' (freehold/own land), meaning it is not leasehold. In Dutch real estate, 'vrij op naam' indicates full ownership of the land rather than a leasehold arrangement.
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 VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja' (Periodic contribution: Yes), indicating the owners association charges fees.
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 mentions this is a 'Woningborg Garantiecertificaat' certified property, which is a quality assurance and guarantee system for new construction. Otherwise, no specific other rules, HOA regulations, or pet policies are mentioned.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'lift' under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities).
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system anywhere in the listing description or features.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras anywhere in the listing.
Private Entrance
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with its own front door and direct access to a private garden, indicating a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate. Only a parking area is mentioned with a second optional parking space.
Video Door Phone
No mention of a video door phone or intercom system in the listing.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are not mentioned in the listing description or feature list.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No mention of enhanced door or window security hardware in the listing.
Gated Community
The listing mentions a location on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood, but there is no indication of a gated or secured community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the ground floor (begane grond) and is a single-level layout (1 woonlaag), and the building has an elevator. This suggests accessibility, but no explicit wheelchair accessibility statement is made.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
No laundry room mentioned. Only a storage of 12m2 in the basement and a storage in the hallway is mentioned, but no dedicated laundry facility.
High-Speed Internet
Listing mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) which provides high speed internet capability.
Fibre Internet
Explicitly mentioned 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under Voorzieningen (facilities).
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
Listing mentions 'warmte terugwininstallatie' (heat recovery installation) which typically includes ventilation. Combined with full insulation and heat pump.
Water Softener
No mention of water softener in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Wall Insulation
Listed under 'Energie' > 'Isolatie': explicitly states 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
Listed under 'Energie' > 'Isolatie': explicitly states 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
Listed under 'Energie' > 'Isolatie': explicitly states 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states 'eigen individuele warmtepomp' (own individual heat pump) in the description and lists 'warmtepomp' under 'Verwarming' in the energy section.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Several additional energy efficiency measures are present: vloerverwarming én vloerkoeling (floor heating and floor cooling) for year-round comfort, warmte terugwininstallatie (heat recovery installation/HRV system), A energy label, and the building is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated). The apartment is delivered 'behangklaar' (wallpaper-ready) and 'sausklaar' (paint-ready) with Woningborg Garantiecertificaat ensuring quality construction.