Modern Ground Floor Apartment with Windmill Views in Historic Amerongen
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment achieves an A++ energy rating through comprehensive insulation including roof, wall, floor, and double glazing, combined with floor heating and solar panels, resulting in low energy costs.
- Residents benefit from a private covered parking space and a separate freestanding storage unit with electrical connections, which are valuable features in a historic village center location.
- The property is delivered completely move in ready with a fully equipped kitchen including five year warranty on appliances, finished bathroom, PVC flooring, and painted walls requiring no additional work from the buyer.
- The living room features a window with direct views of the historic Molen Maallust windmill, providing a unique and characteristic outlook that adds distinctive character to the home.
- The private side entrance gives this ground floor apartment a sense of independence and privacy more commonly associated with standalone dwellings rather than typical apartment configurations.
Downsides
- The Homeowners Association has not yet been formally established, meaning there is currently no registered VvE, no maintenance plan, no reserve fund, and no opstalverzekering (building insurance) arranged, which creates uncertainty about future obligations and costs.
- The property is located within a protected townscape (beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht), which may impose restrictions on any future exterior modifications or alterations residents might wish to make.
- At 5,914 euros per square meter, the price point is relatively high for a 76 square meter apartment in a village location rather than a major urban center.
- As a ground floor apartment, residents may experience reduced privacy compared to upper floor units, with passersby potentially able to see into the living spaces.
- The original building dates from 1960 and while extensively renovated, the underlying structure remains from that era, which may present different long term maintenance considerations compared to new construction.
Description
This ground floor apartment is situated within a recently completed residential development comprising nine individual living units. The development is located at the intersection of Utrechtsestraatweg and Molenstraat in the village of Amerongen. The original building, which previously served as a combined residential and commercial property, has undergone a comprehensive transformation to create a contemporary apartment complex along with two separate dwellings.
The architects and developers have made a conscious decision to preserve the existing structural elements of the original building wherever possible. This approach to renovation respects the historical character of the property while introducing modern living standards. The architectural improvements combined with an intelligent reconfiguration of the internal layout have resulted in living spaces that benefit from abundant natural light and a sense of spaciousness. The apartments within this complex range in size from approximately 37 square meters to 76 square meters, catering to various housing needs.
The specific apartment at Molenstraat 8 is a three room ground floor residence with a total living area of approximately 76 square meters. Access to the apartment is gained through a private entrance located on the side of the complex, providing residents with a degree of privacy typically associated with standalone dwellings rather than apartment living. Upon entering, residents are welcomed into a hallway that provides access to the meter cupboard and leads through to the main living areas.
The living room is characterized by its bright and airy atmosphere, achieved through well positioned windows that include a particular window section offering views of the Molen Maallust windmill. This historic windmill serves as a distinctive local landmark and adds considerable character to the outlook from the apartment. The open plan arrangement connects the living area seamlessly with the kitchen space, creating a fluid living environment suitable for modern lifestyles.
The kitchen has been installed in an L shaped configuration and comes fully equipped with integrated appliances from the Inventum brand. These appliances include a refrigerator and freezer combination, an induction cooktop with extraction integrated directly into the cooking surface, a dishwasher, and an oven. The kitchen appliances carry a five year warranty, providing purchasers with additional peace of mind regarding the quality and durability of these essential home components.
From the main living area, a door leads to a secondary hallway that provides access to the sleeping quarters and bathroom facilities. The apartment contains two bedrooms, offering flexibility for various household configurations whether for a single professional, a couple, or as a compact family home. The bedrooms benefit from the same attention to finish quality as the remainder of the property.
The bathroom has been finished to a modern standard with full tiling throughout. The facilities include a walk in shower, a vanity unit with mirror, and a connection point for laundry appliances. A toilet is also located within the bathroom space. The contemporary styling of the bathroom complements the overall aesthetic of the renovated property.
Throughout the apartment, the floors have been finished with PVC flooring, a practical choice that offers durability and ease of maintenance. The walls have been painted in neutral colors prior to handover, meaning the property is presented in a move in ready condition. Additional features include floor heating that can be controlled independently in each room, allowing residents to manage their comfort levels and energy consumption according to their preferences. A mechanical ventilation system has been installed to ensure adequate air quality throughout the residence.
The property benefits from an A++ energy rating, which represents the highest current standard for energy efficiency in residential properties. This rating has been achieved through the implementation of comprehensive insulation measures including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. The heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combination boiler. The building also features solar panels as part of the energy efficiency strategy.
In addition to the main living space, this apartment includes a separate external storage unit of approximately 5 square meters. This storage facility is a freestanding stone construction equipped with electrical connections. The property further includes a private covered parking space, a valuable feature in a village center location where on street parking can be limited.
A Homeowners Association, known in Dutch as a Vereniging van Eigenaars or VvE, is being established for the apartment complex. At the time of listing, the formal establishment process had not yet been completed, meaning that certain administrative elements such as commercial register registration, maintenance plans, and reserve funds are not yet in place. The monthly contribution for the apartment has been estimated at approximately 79.85 euros, with additional amounts of 5.14 euros for the storage unit and 11.95 euros for the parking space. These figures are indicative and will be formally determined during the inaugural general meeting of the association.
The location in Amerongen offers residents access to a village with considerable historical character. Amerongen is positioned on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, a ridge of hills in the central Netherlands, and sits between extensive forested areas and the Rhine river with its floodplains. The village center features narrow streets lined with traditional farmhouses and monumental buildings, alongside restaurants, art galleries, and local shops. The historical connection to tobacco cultivation remains visible in various elements throughout the village.
Castle Amerongen, a significant local landmark, is accessible to visitors for most of the year and features attractive gardens. The Amerongse Berg represents one of the highest points in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug region and provides opportunities for walking and cycling in attractive natural surroundings. The varied landscape of forests and heathlands offers recreational possibilities for those who appreciate natural environments.
For daily practical needs, Amerongen provides multiple primary schools, sports clubs, and shops selling everyday necessities. The village is centrally located within the Netherlands with good road connections to Utrecht and Arnhem. Public transport connections are also available, making the location accessible for those who commute or travel regularly.
The property is located within a protected townscape, which means that the external appearance of the building and surrounding area is subject to preservation regulations. This designation helps maintain the historical character of the village center but may impose certain restrictions on modifications to the exterior of the property.
The asking price for this apartment is 449,500 euros, which is offered on a costs buyer basis meaning that the purchaser is responsible for transfer taxes and notary fees in addition to the purchase price. This equates to approximately 5,914 euros per square meter of living space. The property is offered with a status of available, meaning it is currently on the market and subject to viewing and negotiation.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the description or features, only a walk-in shower.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes the bathroom as being accessible via a second hallway, not directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The only toilet mentioned is located inside the main bathroom; no separate guest toilet is listed.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom features.
Double Shower
No double shower is mentioned; only a single 'inloopdouche' is described.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment with its own bathroom, so the shower is not shared.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own bathroom, so the toilet is not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (sink vanity), not a double sink setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing states that underfloor heating ('vloerverwarming') is present throughout and can be regulated per room.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned for this specific apartment; only parking and storage are listed as additional spaces.
Rear Garden
No garden mentioned for this ground floor apartment.
Front Garden
No front garden mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
No terrace mentioned for this specific apartment.
Rooftop Terrace
This is a ground floor apartment, so a rooftop terrace would not apply.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard mentioned.
Patio
No patio mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
The Rijn river is nearby but the apartment itself is not directly on the 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 private outdoor pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Amerongse berg is mentioned but it is a hill (heuvelrug), not a mountain. The apartment view is of a windmill, not elevated terrain.
Remarkable City View
Amerongen is a village, not a city. No city view is described.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view is mentioned. The view described is of a windmill.
Remarkable Sea View
Amerongen is inland, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is present in or near Amerongen.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing explicitly mentions a view of Molen Maallust, a historic windmill which is a local landmark.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Features list a 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (CV-ketel), which is a central heating boiler.
Fireplace
Not mentioned in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Description explicitly states the apartment has a PVC floor.
Tiled Floors
Only the bathroom is fully tiled; living areas have a PVC floor.
Laminate Flooring
Description explicitly states a PVC floor.
Carpeted Floors
Description explicitly states a PVC floor.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned as 'gehele vloerverwarming' (entire underfloor heating) that can be regulated per room.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned; layout only mentions bedrooms and a storage closet for techniques.
Home Office
Not mentioned in the 3-room layout.
Skylight
Not mentioned in the description.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned; described as having a modern finish.
Bay Window
Mentions a 'raampartij' (window front), but no specific mention of a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
Not present in a 76m2 apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not present in a 76m2 apartment.
Built-In Wardrobes
Not mentioned in the description.
French Doors
Not mentioned; doors mentioned are standard internal doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned; interior is described as modern and contemporary.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; interior is described as contemporary.
Modern
Listed as 'eigentijds en stijlvol' (contemporary and stylish) with a 'moderne keuken' and 'moderne badkamer' in an 'eigentijdse stijl'.
Industrial
Building is a former residential/work building, but interior is described as fully transformed into a contemporary apartment without mentioning industrial elements.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned.
Classic
Located in a historic part of town, but the apartment itself is finished in a contemporary style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Located in the historic part of Amerongen (protected townscape) and the original structure was preserved, but the interior has been completely transformed to a contemporary style.
Early 20th Century
The building is from 1960, which is mid-century, not early 20th century (jaren-30 style).
Post War Functional
Original building from 1960 was post-war, but it has been completely transformed into a contemporary apartment complex, losing the original functional character.
Modernist
The listing describes the transformation as contemporary and stylish with architectural innovation, and the interior is modern with contemporary finishes.
Newly Build
While extensively renovated with new finishes, the listing explicitly states existing construction with original build year 1960, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a dishwasher ('vaatwasser') in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
The listing explicitly lists an oven ('oven') among the built-in kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a fridge-freezer combination ('koel-/vriescombinatie').
Freezer
The listing mentions a fridge-freezer combination ('koel-/vriescombinatie').
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as an L-shaped corner setup ('L-vormige keukenopstelling'/'hoekopstelling'), with no mention of an island.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the layout description or features.
Stove
The listing mentions an induction cooktop ('inductie kookplaat').
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an induction cooktop ('inductie kookplaat').
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is not listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing states the induction cooktop has extraction from the plate ('afzuiging vanaf de plaat'), which is a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private 3-room apartment with its own entrance, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern and contemporary, but lacks specific high-end designer brand names, warranting a moderate score.
New Kitchen
The building was fully transformed into a modern apartment complex, and the kitchen comes with a 5-year warranty, indicating it is practically brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing states 'eigen overdekte parkeerplaats' (own covered parking space) and 'Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren'.
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'eigen berging' (own storage) and 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone storage) with 5 m² external storage space.
Garage
No mention of a garage anywhere in the listing. The parking is described as a 'parkeerplaats' (parking space), not a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
This is a ground floor apartment (begane grond). No attic is mentioned in the layout description.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Covered Parking
Listing explicitly states 'eigen overdekte parkeerplaats' (own covered parking space).
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking. The parking appears to be at ground level as it's a ground floor apartment complex.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing. Only a storage room (berging) is described.
Shed
Listing mentions 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone storage/shed).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking is owned, not rented. The €11.95 mentioned is VvE contribution, not rent.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states that a new Vereniging van Eigenaars (VvE) is being established for the apartment complex.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Volle eigendom' which means full ownership/freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee' (Chamber of Commerce registration: No). This is consistent with the VvE being newly established.
Oa Annual Meeting
The features checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Reserve Fund
The features checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' (Reserve fund present: No).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The features checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee' (Buildings insurance: No).
Safety & Accessibility
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states the apartment is reachable via its own entrance on the side of the complex.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate; parking is described as being on own terrain and public parking.
Gated Community
The building is located on a public road (Molenstraat/Utrechtsestraatweg) with no indication of a gated perimeter.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states it is accessible for people with disabilities and the elderly, and it is a ground floor apartment.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'witgoedaansluiting' (laundry connection) in the bathroom description.
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a separate laundry room. The laundry connection is located in the bathroom.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or dryer connection anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. The property has modern amenities but no indication of smart home technology.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'MV box' (mechanical ventilation box) and the features section lists 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as a provision.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions 'zonnepanelen' in the provided features list.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'dubbel glas' under the isolation features.
Triple Glazing
Double glazing is explicitly mentioned, but there is no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'muurisolatie' under the isolation features.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'vloerisolatie' under the isolation features.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dakisolatie' under the isolation features.
Heat Pump
A gas-fired combi boiler is specified for heating, 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++, mechanical ventilation, and an underfloor heating system that can be regulated per room.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.