








Sustainable and Light Corner Apartment in Top City Center Location
Key Features
Description
Situated in the heart of Drachten, specifically within the city center, this impressive corner apartment is located in the characteristic apartment building known as De Hooge Stinsen. Offered on the first floor, the residence provides a substantial living experience with a living area of approximately 119 square meters, combining modern sustainability with abundant natural light. The location is highly desirable, placing residents within walking distance of a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, the shopping center, the theater, the library, and public transportation connections. Access to the complex is secure, featuring a gated entrance for both cars and bicycles leading to a closed interior courtyard. The main entrance is secured with a video intercom system, opening into a spacious portal and a stately hall that provides access to the elevator and stairwell. A separate entrance is available for the private storage units.
Entering the apartment, one is welcomed into a gallery and then the entrance hall. The hall is equipped with a video phone and features a fixed wall of cupboards, providing ample storage space. Adjacent to the hall is a practical utility room or internal storage area. This space is set up for white goods connections and houses the central heating combi boiler. The boiler, an Intergas HRE gas-fired model, dates from 2025 and is privately owned. Additionally, a heat recovery unit is installed here to improve energy efficiency. A separate guest toilet is located off the hall, fitted with a wall-hung closet and a small sink. The main bathroom is fully equipped, featuring a bath, a shower corner with a glass wall, a second toilet, and a washbasin.
The living room and open kitchen form the heart of the home. Accessed via a modern glass door from the hall, the living room immediately impresses with its sleekly finished walls and large window surfaces. Spanning over 50 square meters, the living space is exceptionally generous and offers complete freedom in furniture arrangement. The corner location of the apartment ensures a unique influx of light from multiple sides. Through the living room, one reaches the loggia, which is essentially a covered balcony measuring 8.5 square meters. This outdoor space is a highlight during the summer months, offering a pleasantly cool spot to sit. Due to its sheltered nature, it allows for outdoor enjoyment early in the season. The kitchen is arranged in a half-open L-shape. It is extensively equipped with a wide gas cooktop featuring a canopy hood, a fridge-freezer combination, wide drawers, a carousel cupboard, a double sink, and a combination oven microwave. A side window in the kitchen provides extra daylight, and there is potential space to create an additional dining area.
The apartment contains two comfortable bedrooms. The main bedroom is spacious, suitable for a double bed, and measures approximately 16 square meters. The second bedroom is approximately 10 square meters, making it ideal as a guest room, study, or nursery. In terms of storage and parking facilities outside the apartment itself, the property includes a royal private storage room located in the basement. This storage room has a separate entrance. Residents also have access to a private covered parking space within the enclosed courtyard. Furthermore, there is a shared covered bicycle shed available in the courtyard.
The building itself dates from 2005 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing. The apartment is classified as having energy label B, valid until November 2030. The property is fully insulated and fitted with double glazing throughout, ensuring excellent energy performance. It is described as being very well maintained. Specific attention has been paid to accessibility. The apartment is wheelchair friendly due to the presence of wide doors. Additionally, all entrance and gallery doors are equipped with automatic door openers, making the complex suitable for wheelchair or walker users. The Owners Association is active, professionally managed, and registered with the Chamber of Commerce. The monthly contribution is 199.85 euros. This fee covers major and minor maintenance and the building's insurance. A maintenance plan and a reserve fund are in place.

