Modern Apartment with Rooftop Terrace in Historic Amerongen
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment has an excellent energy rating with an A++ label, complemented by solar panels, comprehensive insulation throughout the roof, walls, floor, and double glazing, as well as underfloor heating that can be controlled per individual room.
- A generous 21 square meter rooftop terrace is included with the property, offering outdoor living space and views of the historic Molen Maallust windmill, which is a significant feature for an apartment of this size.
- The property is delivered completely move-in ready with a fully equipped modern kitchen including a five year warranty on appliances, a finished bathroom, PVC flooring, and painted walls, requiring no additional work or investment from the buyer.
- The location in the historic village center of Amerongen provides a charming living environment with direct access to nature, cultural attractions like Castle Amerongen, and essential amenities including schools, shops, and sports facilities all within walking distance.
Downsides
- The property is subject to strict income restrictions, limiting eligibility to households with a maximum annual income of 70,149 euros for single persons or 93,531 euros for couples, which significantly reduces the pool of potential buyers.
- A housing permit is required to purchase and occupy this property, adding an administrative hurdle and potential uncertainty to the purchase process.
- The living space of 42 square meters with only one bedroom is relatively compact, and the price per square meter of 7,738 euros is notably high for this amount of space.
- The Homeowners Association has not yet been established, meaning there is currently no reserve fund, no maintenance plan, no building insurance in place, and no formal governance structure, which creates uncertainty about future maintenance responsibilities and costs.
- The property does not include private parking, relying instead on public parking availability in the surrounding area, which may be limited in a historic village center.
Description
This apartment is situated within a recently completed residential development that comprises nine residential units in total. The development is located at the intersection of Utrechtsestraatweg 1 and Molenstraat 2 through 16 in the village of Amerongen. The original building was formerly a combined residential and commercial property that has undergone a comprehensive transformation into a contemporary apartment complex along with two separate houses. During the redevelopment process, the existing structural elements of the building were largely preserved while incorporating architectural innovations and a thoughtful layout redesign that maximizes natural light and creates a pleasant living experience.
The specific apartment available is located at Molenstraat 10, situated on the first floor of the building, which equates to the second living level. This apartment shares a common entrance area with the adjacent apartment at Molenstraat 12. Upon entering the shared entrance, residents access a hall containing the meter cupboards and the staircase leading to the upper levels. The apartment entrance opens into a hallway that provides access to the various living spaces within the unit.
The main living area is a bright and open space that combines the living room with the kitchen area. The kitchen is configured in a corner layout and comes fully equipped with built-in appliances. These appliances include a refrigerator and freezer combination, an induction cooktop with integrated extraction, a dishwasher, and an oven. The kitchen equipment comes with a five year warranty provided by Inventum. Double doors from the living area open directly onto the rooftop terrace, which measures 21 square meters and offers a view of the Molen Maallust windmill.
The sleeping area is accessible from the hallway and also features a view of the Molen Maallust. Adjacent to the bedroom is the bathroom, which has been finished in a modern style with full tiling and contemporary fixtures. The bathroom includes a vanity unit with sink, a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a closet containing the laundry connections. Due to the height of the roof structure in part of the living area, there is an accessible loft space that houses the central heating boiler and the mechanical ventilation unit.
The apartment has a total living area of approximately 42 square meters, with an additional 7 square meters of other indoor space. The interior is delivered move-in ready with a PVC floor throughout and walls that have already been painted. The property includes underfloor heating that can be regulated per room, providing individual comfort control in each space. A private storage unit is located on the ground floor of the building, equipped with electricity.
The building features a saddle roof covered with tiles and has an energy label of A++. The property benefits from comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The central heating system consists of a gas-fired combi boiler dated 2026, which is owned by the property. Other features include mechanical ventilation and a television cable connection. Solar panels are present on the building.
A new Homeowners Association, known in Dutch as Vereniging van Eigenaars or VvE, will be established for this apartment complex. During the first official founding meeting, all new owners will collectively determine the monthly VvE contribution and establish agreements regarding the management and maintenance of the property. The indicated monthly VvE costs are approximately 76.77 euros for the apartment and 5.14 euros for the storage unit. It should be noted that at the time of listing, the VvE has not yet been registered with the Chamber of Commerce, and there is no annual meeting, periodic contribution, reserve fund, maintenance plan, or building insurance in place yet.
This property is subject to specific purchase restrictions. To qualify for this home, the collective income of the household may not exceed 70,149 euros annually for a single-person household or 93,531 euros annually for a two-person household. Additionally, a housing permit is required for this property. Prospective buyers are advised to inquire about the specific requirements and procedures related to this permit.
The apartment is located in the historic part of Amerongen, a characteristic village situated on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. The village is beautifully positioned between the forests and the Rhine River, offering a varied landscape of woods and heathland. The surrounding area provides excellent opportunities for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty, with walking and cycling routes including the Amerongse Berg, which is one of the highest points of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
Amerongen features historic streets with farmhouses, monumental buildings, restaurants, galleries, and shops. The village has a rich history related to tobacco cultivation, which is still visible throughout the area. Castle Amerongen is a well-known landmark that is open to visitors for most of the year, featuring beautiful gardens.
The village offers various amenities including multiple primary schools, sports clubs, and shops for daily groceries. The area called Allemanswaard provides additional facilities. Amerongen is centrally located in the Netherlands, with good road connections to Utrecht and Arnhem, as well as public transportation options. Parking for the apartment is available as public parking in the surrounding area.
The asking price for this property is 325,000 euros, which is payable by the buyer including transfer costs, known as kosten koper in Dutch. This translates to a price per square meter of approximately 7,738 euros based on the 42 square meter living area. The property is offered with an acceptance date to be agreed upon and is currently available.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the listing, and the bathroom features specifically list only a walk-in shower.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description states the bedroom has an 'aansluitende badkamer' (adjoining/ensuite bathroom).
Guest Toilet
The only toilet mentioned is located inside the bathroom. There is no mention of a separate guest toilet.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the list of bathroom features or the description.
Double Shower
The listing only mentions 'inloopdouche' (singular), with no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement, so the shower is private.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment for sale, meaning the toilet is private, not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (sink vanity), not a double or his-and-hers sink setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states that the entire apartment has underfloor heating ('gehele vloerverwarming') which is adjustable per room.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing specifies a rooftop terrace (dakterras) but does not mention a balcony.
Rear Garden
It is an upstairs apartment, no garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
It is an upstairs apartment, no garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
It is an upstairs apartment, no garden is mentioned.
Terrace
Has a 21 m2 rooftop terrace (dakterras) which is a specific type of terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'heerlijk dakterras' of 21 m2.
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area on the rooftop terrace.
Fenced Yard
Apartment without a yard.
Patio
No patio mentioned, has a rooftop terrace instead.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
Although Amerongen is near the river Rhine, the apartment itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Located on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug which are hills, not mountains.
Remarkable City View
It is a village, not a city.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned, has a view of a windmill.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
The bedroom has a view of 'Molen Maallust', a historic windmill.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states there is a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the property description.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies that the apartment is fitted with a PVC floor.
Tiled Floors
While the bathroom is fully tiled, the main living areas are described as having a PVC floor.
Laminate Flooring
The floor is explicitly described as PVC, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
The listing mentions a PVC floor and painted walls, with no mention of carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The description explicitly states that underfloor heating is present and can be controlled per room.
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a walk-in closet in the layout description.
Home Office
The apartment is 42 m² with 1 bedroom, offering no space or mention of a dedicated home office.
Skylight
The description mentions an attic space due to the roof height, but does not mention a skylight.
Exposed Beams
The interior is described as modern and fully finished, with no mention of exposed beams.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a private indoor pool in this 42 m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a private indoor sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes are mentioned in the layout description.
French Doors
The description mentions 'dubbele deuren naar dakterras' (double doors to the roof terrace), which translates to French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The apartment is described as having a modern finish with painted walls, without mentioning ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned in the description.
Modern
The description explicitly mentions a contemporary and stylish transformation ('eigentijds en stijlvol'), a modern kitchen, and a modern bathroom.
Industrial
Although it is a transformed former work building, the interior is described as modern and stylish without any specific industrial elements.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean architectural features or descriptions provided.
Classic
The building is located in a protected historic village area, but the interior has been fully transformed into a modern style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Located in a historic part of a village and the existing structure is preserved, but the interior is fully modernized.
Early 20th Century
Building year is listed as 1960.
Post War Functional
Built in 1960, originally a post-war residential/work building, but heavily transformed into a contemporary style.
Modernist
Described as 'eigentijds en stijlvol' (contemporary and stylish) with a fully modernized interior.
Newly Build
Fully transformed and delivered 'instap-klaar' (ready to move in) like a new build, but technically listed as existing construction from 1960.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen equipment.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions 'oven' in the kitchen equipment.
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the kitchen equipment list.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions 'koel-/vriescombinatie' which includes a refrigerator.
Freezer
The listing mentions 'koel-/vriescombinatie' which includes a freezer compartment.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as 'hoekopstelling' (corner setup), not an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes 'woonkamer met keuken in hoekopstelling' indicating the kitchen is within the living room space.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the listing.
Stove
The listing mentions 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop) which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the kitchen equipment.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like Quooker) is mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions 'afzuiging vanaf de plaat' which means extraction from the cooking surface, indicating a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The kitchen is part of the private apartment. Only the entrance is shared, not the kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'moderne keuken' (modern kitchen) in an 'eigentijds en stijlvol' (contemporary and stylish) development, but no specific designer brand or high-end materials are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The building was 'volledig getransformeerd' (fully transformed) and the kitchen has a 5-year warranty from Inventum, indicating it is new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features list specifies 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Public parking).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'eigen berging op de begane grond' (own storage room on the ground floor).
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, hence no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, hence no double garage.
Attic
The listing states the living room has a 'zolder' (attic) due to the roof height, which houses the CV and MV box.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the description or features.
Covered Parking
Only public parking is mentioned; there is no mention of covered parking.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop in the listing.
Shed
The features list mentions a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed/storage).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
Income restrictions and housing permit requirements suggest rental restrictions, but short-term specifically is not mentioned.
Owners Association
Listing states a new VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaars) is being established for the apartment complex.
Leasehold
Kadastrale gegevens states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'. VvE is newly established and not yet registered.
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' but description mentions first official meeting will be held to establish agreements. Likely will have annual meetings once formally established.
Oa Fees
Listing provides indicative monthly VvE fees: €76.77 for apartment and €5.14 for storage.
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'. VvE is newly established.
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'. VvE is newly established.
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'. VvE is newly established.
Other Rules
Significant restrictions: maximum income €70,149 (single) or €93,531 (couple) per year; housing permit (huisvestigingsvergunning) required; located in protected village view (beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht).
Open Viewing
No viewing days or times are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Not mentioned in the features, and typical for this type of 1960s converted building without an elevator specified.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'Het appartement heeft een gedeelde entree met het naastgelegen appartement' (The apartment has a shared entrance with the adjacent apartment).
Automatic Gate
No mention of gates; it is located in a historic village center.
Gated Community
It is a regular apartment complex in a historic village, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 2nd residential floor accessed via a staircase (trapopgang) and no elevator is present.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a laundry connection ('witgoedaansluiting') but does not explicitly state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions a 'kast met witgoedaansluiting' (closet with laundry connection).
Laundry Room
The laundry connection is located in a closet ('kast') within the bathroom, not in a separate dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
Only a single laundry connection is mentioned, and a dryer is not listed among the features or appliances.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and an MV-box.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly lists 'zonnepanelen' (solar panels) under provisions.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly lists 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under energy isolation.
Triple Glazing
Double glazing is explicitly listed, while triple glazing is not mentioned.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under energy isolation.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under energy isolation.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under energy isolation.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) for heating.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an A++ energy label and features floor heating that can be regulated per room.
History
No history available for this listing.