Modern 3-Room Apartment with Parking and South-Facing Balcony in Central Location
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy Label A rating with excellent insulation, HR++ glass, and 60 solar panels owned by the VvE, resulting in low monthly energy costs.
- Private parking space in a closed underground garage, which is a valuable feature in this urban location where parking can be difficult.
- South-facing enclosed balcony of 8 square meters, providing a sunny outdoor space for relaxation throughout the day.
- Central location above Marsmanplein shopping center with supermarket, shops, and bus stops directly at the doorstep, plus walking distance to parks and short cycling distance to nature areas.
- Modern 2013 construction with elevator access, video intercom, and move-in ready condition without need for renovations.
Downsides
- The smaller bedroom is explicitly described as "kleine slaapkamer" (small bedroom), which may limit its usability for some buyers.
- Located on the second floor above a shopping center, which could potentially result in noise from the commercial activities below.
- The CV boiler is from 2012, which is slightly older than the building itself and may need replacement in the coming years.
- Price per square meter of approximately 5,966 euros is relatively high for the Haarlem/Schoten area.
- The apartment is a portiekflat (gallery apartment), meaning shared entrance and hallways with other residents in the building.
Description
This modern three-room apartment is situated in a central location directly above the vibrant Marsmanplein in Schoten, near Haarlem. The property was built in 2013 and features two comfortable bedrooms, an enclosed south-facing terrace, a private storage unit, and a dedicated parking space in the closed underground garage. The modern construction ensures excellent insulation, contributing to the Energy Label A rating.
The apartment is accessible via a well-maintained, closed entrance equipped with a video intercom system. An elevator provides convenient access to the second floor where the apartment is located. The building includes approximately 60 solar panels owned by the Homeowners Association, which further contributes to the sustainable character of the property and helps keep monthly costs low.
The layout of the apartment begins with a spacious hallway that provides access to all rooms. The hallway contains the meter cabinet with seven circuit groups and two earth leakage switches, the video intercom installation, and an indoor storage room. This storage room houses the washing machine connection, the central heating boiler (an Intergas combi boiler from 2012, which is included in the purchase), and the mechanical ventilation unit.
At the front of the apartment, there is a smaller bedroom suitable for use as a guest room, children's room, or home office. Adjacent to this room is a neatly finished toilet room with a small sink. The master bedroom is located at the rear and features a built-in wardrobe wall, providing ample storage space for clothing and personal items.
The bathroom is spacious and well-maintained, featuring a shower cabin, a sink, and a second toilet. This arrangement provides practical convenience for daily use. The bathroom is tiled and finished to a good standard consistent with the 2013 construction date.
The living room is bright and airy, benefiting from the modern construction with large windows. A door provides direct access to the enclosed south-facing balcony, which offers a pleasant outdoor space for relaxation, dining, or gardening. The south-facing orientation ensures maximum sunlight exposure throughout the day, making this outdoor area particularly enjoyable during the warmer months.
The open kitchen is neatly finished and features a stone worktop. It is equipped with various built-in appliances including a four-burner gas hob, a dishwasher, a freezer, an extractor hood, a combination microwave, and a refrigerator. The open layout connects the kitchen seamlessly with the living area, creating a sociable space for cooking and entertaining.
The location of this apartment is one of its most notable features. Daily groceries require only a short trip downstairs, as a supermarket and various shops are located literally a stone's throw away at the Marsmanplein shopping center. The bus stop is located directly in front of the building, providing quick connections to the center of Haarlem and the railway station. Bus stops on both sides of the square make it easy to travel to any destination by public transport.
For those who enjoy nature and outdoor activities, National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, including the Kennemerduinen dunes, and the Spaarnwoude recreation area are within short cycling distance. The Schoterbos and Noordersportpark are even within walking distance, offering green spaces for walking, running, or simply enjoying nature close to home.
The property is also excellently connected to the main roads leading to Alkmaar, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, and The Hague. This makes it suitable for commuters who need to travel to various parts of the Randstad region. The Marsmanplein has developed over recent years into a modern and complete shopping center where convenience is central.
The service costs amount to 181.57 euros per month, which includes an advance payment for water, building insurance, and a reserve for major maintenance. The Homeowners Association is active and well-organized, as evidenced by the checklist confirming registration with the Chamber of Commerce, annual meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance.
Additional features of the property include HR++ glass for optimal insulation, mechanical ventilation for good air quality, and the aforementioned video intercom system for security and convenience. The apartment is offered partially furnished and is ready to move in without requiring any renovations or updates.
The asking price is 525,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,966 euros per square meter based on the 88 square meters of living space. The property is delivered in consultation and is currently available on the market. The full presentation with additional photos and information can be viewed on the dedicated website for this property.
This apartment combines modern comfort with a practical location, offering the amenities of urban living alongside easy access to natural areas. The inclusion of a private parking space in the closed garage is a significant advantage in this area, where parking can often be challenging. The Energy Label A rating and the solar panels on the building contribute to lower monthly energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing; only a shower cabin is described in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The master bedroom is described with a closet wall only; the bathroom is accessed from the hallway, not directly from the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate 'zwevend toilet met fonteintje' (floating toilet with small sink) in the hallway area, separate from the bathroom's second toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No heated towel rail is mentioned in the listing.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing only mentions 'douchecabine' without specifying a rain shower head.
Double Shower
Only a single 'douchecabine' is mentioned, no indication of a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not shared housing; the shower belongs to this unit only.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilets; no shared toilet arrangement is mentioned.
His And Hers Sinks
Only a single 'wastafel' (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom, not double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No heated floor is mentioned; insulation is discussed but not specifically bathroom floor heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'inpandig balkon op het zuiden' (south-facing enclosed balcony).
Rear Garden
This is a second-floor apartment, so it does not have a rear garden.
Front Garden
This is a second-floor apartment, so it does not have a front garden.
Side Garden
This is a second-floor apartment, so it does not have a side garden.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions 'inpandig terras op het zuiden' (south-facing enclosed terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As an apartment, it does not have a fenced yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; it has a balcony/terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The listing does not indicate the property is located on the 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 private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat and there are no mountains in or near Haarlem.
Remarkable City View
Located on the second floor above a lively square with an 'open ligging en vrij uitzicht' (open location and unobstructed view), but it is not described as a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no mention of overlooking a remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Although near the dunes, the apartment is inland in Haarlem and does not have a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity of this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not listed among the features or in the description.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a 'c.v.-opstelling (Intergas 2012)' and 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the property description or features.
Underfloor Heating
Only a CV-ketel (central heating boiler) is mentioned for heating; underfloor heating is not listed.
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom has a 'kastenwand' (closet wall), which typically refers to built-in wardrobes rather than a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace is mentioned in the layout.
Skylight
The property has a flat roof with bitumen covering and there is no mention of skylights.
Exposed Beams
This is a modern apartment built in 2013; no exposed beams are mentioned.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window in the apartment layout.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment; a private indoor pool would not be present.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the property description or features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The description explicitly states the master bedroom has a 'kastenwand', which translates to a built-in closet wall.
Ornamental Plasterwork
As a modern apartment from 2013, ornamental plasterwork is absent and not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned in the description or features.
Modern
The listing explicitly describes the property as a 'modern 3-kamerappartement' with 'moderne bouw' (modern construction).
Industrial
No industrial style elements are mentioned; the apartment is described as modern.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features or elements are mentioned in the listing.
Classic
The property was built in 2013 and is described as modern, with no classic elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The apartment was built in 2013 and is described as modern.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2013, long after the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 2013, it does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
The listing describes the apartment as 'modern' and it was built in 2013 with modern insulation and a flat roof.
Newly Build
Built in 2013, it is over a decade old, so while relatively new, it is not strictly 'newly built' in the context of brand new construction.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser is explicitly listed among the built-in appliances.
Oven
A combi-microwave (combi-magnetron) is listed, which serves as an oven, though a separate standalone oven is not specified.
Microwave
A combi-microwave (combi-magnetron) is explicitly listed.
Refrigerator
Koelkast is explicitly listed.
Freezer
Vriezer is explicitly listed.
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states 'open keuken'.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the layout or features.
Stove
A 4-burner gas stove (4-pits gaskookplaat) is explicitly listed.
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas stove (gaskookplaat), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not listed among the built-in appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap is mentioned in the kitchen description.
Downdraft Extractor
An extractor hood (afzuigkap) is listed, but there is no mention of a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment, so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as nice with a stone countertop and modern built-in appliances, but not explicitly branded or marketed as a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The apartment was built in 2013, making the original kitchen over 10 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly mentions 'een eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking space).
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'eigen berging' (own storage room) located in the basement.
Garage
Listing mentions a 'parkeergarage' (parking garage) and lists 'Soort garage: Parkeerkelder en parkeerplaats' under features.
Double Garage
Listing specifies only one 'eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking space).
Attic
The apartment is on the 2nd floor and there is no mention of an attic.
Cellar
Listing mentions 'Souterrain' (cellar/basement) where the storage and parking garage are located.
Covered Parking
The parking space is located inside a closed 'parkeergarage' and 'parkeerkelder', which provides cover.
Underground Parking
The parking is described as a 'parkeerkelder' (parking basement) and located in the 'onderbouw' (lower level).
Workshop
No mention of a workshop; only a standard internal storage room is listed.
Shed
While the standard Dutch feature category 'Schuur/berging' is checked, it is specified as 'Inpandig' (internal), meaning it is a storage closet rather than a standalone shed.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is owned ('eigen parkeerplaats') and not rented separately.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking spot is included with the apartment purchase and no separate sale price is listed for it.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states there is an active VvE (Homeowners Association).
Leasehold
The cadastral data specifies 'Volle eigendom' which means full ownership or freehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing mentions service costs of €181.57 per month and the checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' and it is included in the service costs.
Open Viewing
No open viewing dates or times are provided in the listing text.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states the building has a lift.
Private Entrance
The property uses a shared central entrance with a video door phone and lift.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'videofooninstallatie' at the central entrance.
Gated Community
It is a standard apartment complex with a locked entrance and parking garage, not typically classified as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The features explicitly state it is accessible for people with disabilities and the elderly, and a lift is present.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'inpandige berging met wasmachineaansluiting' (indoor storage with washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
There is an indoor storage room with a washing machine connection, but it is described as a 'berging' (storage room), not a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
No smart home features, systems, or devices are mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions a 'ventilatie unit' in the layout and 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the provided features.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the property description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The text explicitly states that the complex is equipped with approximately 60 solar panels, which are owned by the VvE.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel glas' and 'HR-glas' (HR++ glass) under the isolation features.
Triple Glazing
Double glazing and HR++ glass are mentioned, but there is no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) in the energy/isolation details.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) in the energy/isolation details.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the energy/isolation details.
Heat Pump
Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas, 2012), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features an Energy Label A and a mechanical ventilation unit.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.