Modern Energy-Efficient Apartment with Private Parking in Almere Muziekwijk
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent energy efficiency with Energy Label A+++, six private solar panels, full floor heating, and HR++ glass, resulting in low energy costs and potential mortgage benefits.
- Private parking space with an electric vehicle charging point, which is a valuable asset in urban areas where parking can be difficult to find.
- Small-scale Homeowners Association with only five apartments and low monthly service costs of 155 euros, allowing for more influence and lower ongoing expenses.
- Move-in ready condition with recently painted walls and no renovation required, saving time and additional costs after purchase.
- South-facing balcony providing optimal sunlight exposure throughout the day for outdoor enjoyment.
Downsides
- The Almere purchase protection regulation applies, meaning the property cannot be rented out for four years after purchase, limiting future flexibility.
- According to the VvE checklist, there is no reserve fund, annual meeting, or registered periodic contribution, which could pose risks for future maintenance costs despite the description mentioning a maintenance plan.
- The strict smoke-free policy applies to the entire complex including the apartment and balcony, which may be restrictive for residents who smoke.
- The property is located on the first floor, which may not provide the same level of privacy as higher floors in the building.
- The starting bid price of 400,000 euros results in a price per square meter of 5,263 euros, which is relatively high for the Almere market.
Description
This three-room apartment is offered with a starting bid price of 400,000 euros buyer's costs. The property is located in the Muziekwijk neighborhood of Almere and was built in 2022, making it a relatively new construction. The apartment has a living area of approximately 76 square meters, providing ample space for comfortable living.
The apartment is situated on the first floor of a small-scale residential complex consisting of only five apartments in total. Access to the property is through a well-maintained and secured entrance. From the spacious hallway, all rooms in the apartment are accessible. The walls throughout the apartment have been smoothly finished and recently painted, which means the property is ready for immediate occupancy without any additional work required.
The living room is located at the front of the apartment and benefits from plenty of natural light thanks to large windows and a generous sliding door that leads to the balcony. The room offers sufficient space for both a comfortable seating area and a dining area. The open kitchen connects seamlessly to the living room and is equipped with various built-in appliances including an induction cooktop, extractor hood, combination oven and microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, and ample workspace.
The apartment features two spacious bedrooms, providing flexibility for different living arrangements. The bathroom is centrally located within the property and is finished with a generous walk-in shower, double sink, floor heating, and mechanical ventilation. Additionally, there is a separate toilet with a small sink and a practical indoor laundry room with connections for both a washing machine and a dryer.
From the living room, you have direct access to the spacious south-facing balcony. The generous dimensions of the balcony provide enough room for a comfortable lounge set or a cozy dining table, allowing you to enjoy outdoor living throughout the day with optimal sun exposure.
On the ground floor, the apartment has its own storage room of approximately 6 square meters, which is equipped with electricity. This provides convenient space for storing bicycles, garden furniture, or other belongings.
A significant advantage of this property is the private parking space. This parking space is equipped with its own charging point for electric vehicles, ensuring you always have a fixed parking spot directly at home and the ability to charge your car at your convenience.
The apartment is part of the first smoke-free apartment complex in the Netherlands. A smoke-free policy applies throughout the entire complex, including the apartments, balconons, and the grounds. This contributes to a clean, fresh, and pleasant living environment for all residents.
The property is highly energy-efficient with an Energy Label A+++. It features six private solar panels, full floor heating powered by district heating, and hardwood window frames with HR++ glass. These features result in lower energy costs and contribute to a sustainable living environment. The favorable energy label may also provide financial benefits when arranging a mortgage, as some banks offer interest rate discounts or higher lending capacity for properties with excellent energy ratings.
The location in the popular Muziekwijk neighborhood is particularly central. Within approximately five minutes by bike, you can reach both the Muziekwijk train station and the center of Almere. From the station, there are direct train connections to Amsterdam, Utrecht, Lelystad, Zwolle, Hoofddorp, and Schiphol Airport. The A6 and A27 highways are also easily accessible. The immediate vicinity includes shops, schools, sports facilities, public transport, and various recreational opportunities. An international school is also located at a short distance from the property.
The active and healthy Homeowners Association consists of only five apartments and is self-managed. The service costs are approximately 155 euros per month. The small scale of the complex, combined with involved residents and social control, provides a pleasant and safe living climate. The complex is equipped with a camera system around the building, a video intercom with a screen, and high-quality locks and fittings.
It is important to note that the Almere purchase protection regulation applies to this property. In short, this means that you are not allowed to rent out the property for four years after purchase. This regulation is intended to prevent investors from buying up homes and to keep the housing market accessible for people who want to live in the property themselves.
All specified dimensions and surfaces are indicative. The information has been compiled with due care, although no liability is accepted for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or otherwise, nor for the consequences thereof.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Description explicitly mentions 'royale inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower)
Bathtub
No bathtub mentioned anywhere in the description; only shower is listed under bathroom facilities
Ensuite Bathroom
Bathroom is described as 'centraal in de woning' (centrally in the home), not attached to a bedroom
Guest Toilet
Description explicitly states 'separaat toilet met fonteintje' (separate toilet with sink)
Bidet
No bidet mentioned; bidets are uncommon in Dutch apartments
Double Shower
Only single 'inloopdouche' mentioned; no indication of double shower
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with private bathroom
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with separate private toilet
His And Hers Sinks
Description explicitly mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink)
Bathroom Heated Floor
Bathroom description explicitly includes 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating)
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious south-facing balcony accessible from the living room.
Rear Garden
It is an apartment with a balcony and no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
It is an apartment with a balcony and no mention of a garden.
Side Garden
It is an apartment with a balcony and no mention of a garden.
Terrace
The features list has the category 'Balkon/dakterras' but explicitly specifies only 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the description or features.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a yard.
Patio
The listing mentions a balcony, but no ground-level patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
While located in Almere, which has water, the description does not mention waterfront living.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Almere is located in a flat polder area with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in a residential neighborhood (Muziekwijk) on a quiet road, but no specific city view is highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no garden to view.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view is mentioned or geographically possible in this inland location.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned in the listing. Mechanical ventilation is present but this is not the same as air conditioning.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states 'stadsverwarming' (district heating) as the heating source.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing. Modern apartment with underfloor heating makes fireplace unlikely.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. Modern Dutch apartments typically don't have wall-to-wall carpeting, but not explicitly confirmed.
Underfloor Heating
Listing explicitly states 'volledige vloerverwarming' (full underfloor heating) multiple times, including in bathroom.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Two bedrooms described but no closet details provided.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace mentioned. One bedroom could potentially serve this purpose but not specified.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. Flat roof construction but no skylights described.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. Walls described as 'glad gestuukt' (smooth plastered), suggesting clean ceilings without exposed structure.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned. Description mentions 'grote raampartijen' (large windows) and sliding doors but no bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned. This is a 76m² apartment; a private pool would be extremely unusual.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned. The listing describes a 'royale schuifpui' (large sliding door) to the balcony, not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned. Walls explicitly described as 'glad gestuukt' (smooth plastered), indicating no decorative plaster elements.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment has a modern, clean aesthetic with smooth plastered walls and minimalist description, but lacks specific Scandinavian design elements like light woods or hygge features.
Modern
Built in 2022, described as 'modern' multiple times, energy-efficient with A+++ label, contemporary fixtures and finishes throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal accents, concrete floors, or raw finishes. The description emphasizes smooth, refined surfaces.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features described - no terracotta, warm colors, arched doorways, or Mediterranean styling.
Classic
Built in 2022 with contemporary design. No classic elements like ornate moldings, traditional layouts, or period features described.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 2022, described as modern, contemporary, and future-proof.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 2022.
Post War Functional
The building year is 2022.
Modernist
Built in 2022 with contemporary comfort, fully equipped with modern sustainable technologies like solar panels and floor heating.
Newly Build
The building year is explicitly stated as 2022.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The text explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' among the built-in appliances.
Oven
The text explicitly mentions a 'combi-oven/magnetron' in the kitchen.
Microwave
The text explicitly mentions a 'combi-oven/magnetron' in the kitchen.
Refrigerator
The text explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' in the kitchen.
Freezer
The text explicitly mentions a 'vriezer' in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly states 'De open keuken sluit mooi aan op de woonkamer'.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the description.
Stove
The text mentions an 'inductiekookplaat', which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The text explicitly mentions an 'inductiekookplaat'.
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 such as a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (standard extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private apartment, so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
Described as modern and contemporary with good finishing, but lacks specific high-end luxury design brand mentions.
New Kitchen
The apartment was built in 2022 and is completely move-in ready, indicating a very recent kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen parkeerplaats' and describes it as a major plus point. Features section confirms 'Parkeerplaats' and 'Op eigen terrein'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'eigen berging van circa 6 m²' on the ground floor, and features section lists 'Externe bergruimte 5 m²'.
Garage
The listing only mentions 'parkeerplaats' (parking space), not a 'garage' (enclosed structure). Under 'Soort garage' it explicitly says 'Parkeerplaats' rather than garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists at the property, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists at the property, so there cannot be a double garage.
Attic
No mention of an attic in the listing. The apartment is on the 1st floor of a 3-story portiekflat building with no attic described.
Cellar
No cellar mentioned. The storage is described as a 'berging' on the ground floor, not a cellar.
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'parkeerplaats' on 'eigen terrein' with no mention of any covering or roof structure over it.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking. The storage is on the ground floor, and the parking appears to be at ground level, not underground.
Ev Charging
Explicitly stated: 'parkeerplaats is voorzien van een eigen laadpunt voor elektrisch rijden' (parking space equipped with own charging point for electric driving).
Workshop
No workshop mentioned. The 6 m² storage room is too small for a workshop and no workshop facilities are described.
Shed
The 'berging' is an internal storage unit in an apartment complex, not a standalone 'schuur' (shed). The features section lists 'Schuur/berging - Box' which refers to the storage unit, not a traditional shed.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking space is owned as part of the apartment, not rented separately. No rental price exists.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is included with the apartment at €400,000 total. No separate sale price for just the parking spot is listed.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing states that the Almere purchase protection regulation applies, which prohibits renting out the property for 4 years after purchase.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The purchase protection regulation explicitly states that the property cannot be rented out for 4 years after purchase. Status after 4 years is unknown.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active and healthy VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) consisting of only 5 apartments.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' which means full ownership/freehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'.
Oa Fees
The description states service costs of approximately €155 per month, though the VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee' which may be contradictory. Trusting the explicit description.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
Contradictory information: the description states there is a multi-year maintenance plan ('meer jaren onderhoudsplan aanwezig'), but the VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'.
Other Rules
The property is part of the first smoke-free apartment complex in the Netherlands. A strict no-smoking policy applies throughout the entire complex, including apartments, balconons, and grounds.
Safety & Accessibility
Intercom
The listing explicitly mentions a 'video intercom met beeldscherm'.
Security Cameras
The description states the complex has a 'camerasysteem rondom het gebouw'.
Private Entrance
It is an apartment accessed via a shared closed entrance.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'video intercom met beeldscherm'.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing mentions 'kwalitatief hoogwaardig hang- en sluitwerk'.
Gated Community
It is a small apartment building with a locked front door and cameras, which is standard and does not constitute a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the first floor (Dutch), meaning it requires climbing a full flight of stairs with no elevator mentioned. The walk-in shower is slightly accessible, but stairs prevent wheelchair access.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions connections for a washing machine but does not state that the machine itself is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description states there is a practical indoor utility room with connections for a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly mentions a practical indoor utility room ('inpandige wasruimte').
Dryer
The listing mentions connections for a dryer but does not state that the appliance itself is included.
Ventilation System
The listing specifies mechanical ventilation in both the description and the features list.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (cable TV).
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly uncommon in Dutch apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly states '6 privé zonnepanelen' (6 private solar panels) in both description and features.
Double Glazing
Listing states 'Hardhouten kozijnen met HR++ glas' (hardwood frames with HR++ glass). HR++ is a type of high-efficiency double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only HR++ glass is mentioned, which is double glazing. No mention of HR+++ or triple glazing.
Heat Pump
Listing specifies 'Stadsverwarming' (district heating) as heating source, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Multiple additional measures identified from listing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.