Stylish Upper Floor Apartment with Sunny Balcony in Charming Utrecht Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent location in a popular Utrecht neighborhood near the Vecht river, with the historic city center within cycling distance and good public transport connections.
- Full width northwest facing balcony that captures afternoon and evening sun, providing a pleasant outdoor living space.
- Modern amenities including six solar panels, air conditioning in the back bedroom, a new Remeha CV boiler from 2025, and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
- Well organized and active VvE with proper documentation including KvK registration, reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance.
Downsides
- The property is being sold with an asbestos clause and age clause, which indicates potential risks or future costs associated with the 1930 construction.
- Official energy label is D, and while solar panels may improve this to B or C, this has not been formally verified or documented.
- Only public parking is available, with no dedicated parking space or garage included with the property.
- There is an inconsistency in the listing between the stated three bedrooms and the layout description which only explicitly details two bedrooms on the second floor.
Description
Welcome to Morelstraat, a stylish upper floor apartment situated in a highly sought after location in Utrecht. This property is located in one of the most characterful streets of the city and offers a generous living space with three bedrooms and a sunny balcony. The residence combines space, atmosphere, and comfort in a harmonious manner, set within a charming residential environment with an authentic appearance.
The location of this property is excellent by any standard. Morelstraat is positioned in a popular and lively neighborhood, just a short distance from the picturesque river Vecht. Residents here can enjoy the best of both worlds: the dynamism of the city and the tranquility of a green, pleasant living environment. The immediate vicinity offers various specialty shops, supermarkets, atmospheric dining establishments, and trendy coffee bars. Additionally, the nearby parks and green riverbanks provide ample opportunities for walking, sports, or relaxing outdoors.
The accessibility of this location leaves nothing to be desired. The historic city center of Utrecht can be reached within a few cycling minutes, and thanks to excellent public transport connections, other parts of the city and region are easily accessible. This makes it an ideal living space for those seeking room, character, and an attractive location in one of the most desirable parts of Utrecht.
Entering the property through its own entrance on the ground floor, visitors are welcomed into a hall that houses the meter cupboard and provides access to the staircase leading to the first floor. The first floor forms the heart of the residence. From the landing, one reaches the separate toilet and the generous living floor. The bright living and dining room features smoothly plastered walls, pleasant natural light, and an inviting atmosphere. Thanks to the patio door and sliding panel, the living space is directly connected to the sunny balcony, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.
The open kitchen is neatly finished and equipped with various built in appliances, including a six burner gas cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer. This creates a pleasant space for both daily use and entertaining guests.
The generous balcony extends across the full width of the property and serves as a wonderful extension of the living space. Due to its favorable northwest orientation, residents can fully enjoy the afternoon and evening sun here. It is an ideal spot to relax in peace or socialize with friends and family.
The second floor houses two spacious bedrooms, a comfortable bathroom, and practical technical facilities. The landing provides space for the washing machine and dryer connections as well as the placement of the central heating installation. The front bedroom measures ten square meters and features a dormer window, allowing a pleasant amount of daylight to enter. This room also has a practical built in closet housing the central heating boiler. The generous back bedroom measures fourteen square meters and also has a built in closet, offering ample space for a comfortable furnishing arrangement.
The spacious bathroom is completely finished with a bathtub, separate shower, sink, and comfortable underfloor heating, which adds an extra touch of luxury and comfort to the space.
In terms of technical specifications, the property has an energy label D, although this rating does not take into account the six solar panels installed on the roof, meaning the actual energy performance is likely equivalent to label B or C. The apartment has a total living area of eighty six square meters and a building bound outdoor space of seven square meters. The total volume of the property is three hundred four cubic meters.
The property features air conditioning in the back bedroom, providing additional comfort during warmer months. The central heating system consists of a Remeha gas fired combi boiler from 2025, which is owned by the property owner.
The building is part of an active Homeowners Association with monthly service costs of one hundred thirty two euros and forty nine cents. The VvE is properly organized with KvK registration, annual meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance in place.
Parking is available in the public area around the property. The property will be sold with an asbestos clause and an age clause, which is standard for buildings from this period. The delivery date is to be agreed upon between buyer and seller.
The asking price for this property is four hundred ninety five thousand euros, which translates to approximately five thousand seven hundred fifty six euros per square meter of living space. The property is offered with a buyer costs transfer structure.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separate douche' (separate shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located on the landing of the second floor, not directly connected to a bedroom as described in the layout.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'separate toilet' on the first floor, separate from the main bathroom on the second floor.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing. Bidets are uncommon in Dutch homes.
Double Shower
The listing describes a single 'separate douche' without any indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment (volle eigendom) with its own bathroom, not shared housing.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilet facilities, not shared housing.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (sink) in singular form, indicating a single sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly mentions 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a sunny balcony of 7 m² stretching over the full width of the apartment.
Rear Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Side Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, but no ground-level terrace or roof terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned; the outdoor space is a balcony.
Fenced Yard
The property is an upper-floor apartment and does not have a yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is specifically described as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the property description.
Guest House
The property is an 86 m² apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The listing states it is a short distance from the river Vecht, but not directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden associated with this upper-floor apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
The property is an urban apartment with no space or mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
The property is an urban apartment with no space or mention of livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned or expected for this type of property.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned or fits the property type.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is a flat city in the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
It is an upper-floor apartment, but there is no specific mention of a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no garden on the premises to view.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland and far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The apartment is near the river Vecht, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view is highlighted in the text.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Listing explicitly states 'airco in de slaapkamer achter' (air conditioning in the back bedroom).
Central Heating
Listing mentions cv-installatie and Remeha gas combi boiler from 2025.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the detailed listing description.
Underfloor Heating
Listing explicitly mentions 'comfortabele vloerverwarming' in the bathroom.
Walk In Closet
Only built-in closets are mentioned, not walk-in closets.
Home Office
No home office space is mentioned in the listing.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; there is a dormer window (dakkapel) which is different.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the listing description.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
This is an 86m² upper floor apartment; a private indoor pool would not be present.
Private Indoor Sauna
This is an 86m² upper floor apartment; a private indoor sauna would not be present.
Built-In Wardrobes
Listing mentions 'praktische inbouwkast' in the front bedroom and 'inbouwkast' in the rear bedroom.
French Doors
Listing mentions 'loopdeur en schuifpui' leading to the balcony; a loopdeur typically refers to French doors in Dutch.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions bright living spaces and smooth plastered walls, but lacks specific Scandinavian design elements like light wood tones or minimalist Nordic aesthetics.
Modern
The kitchen has modern built-in appliances and the walls are smoothly plastered, but the 1930s building retains its authentic character.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete, or raw materials typical of industrial style.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta, arched doorways, or warm southern European color palettes.
Classic
Built in 1930 with described 'authentic appearance' and 'character', located in one of the most characteristic streets of Utrecht.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1930, located in one of the most characteristic streets with an authentic appearance.
Early 20th Century
The building year is explicitly stated as 1930.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1930, which is before WWII.
Modernist
The interior has smooth plastered walls, but the overall description emphasizes an authentic and characteristic historic style rather than modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The property is from 1930 and described as existing construction.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned as 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen description
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned as 'koelkast' in the kitchen description
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned as 'vriezer' in the kitchen description
Kitchen Island
No mention of an island, and the description suggests a standard open kitchen layout
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly described as 'open keuken' connected to the living area
Pantry
No mention of a pantry in the listing
Stove
Explicitly mentioned as '6-pits gaskookplaat' (6-burner gas stove)
Induction Stove
Explicitly stated as a gas stove (gaskookplaat), not induction
Shared Kitchen
This is a private upper-floor apartment, not a shared living arrangement
Design Kitchen
Described as 'verzorgd uitgevoerd' (neatly finished) which suggests adequate but not luxury design
New Kitchen
Building is from 1930 with no mention of recent kitchen renovation
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly specifies 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking).
Storage Room
Only built-in closets in the bedrooms are mentioned, no separate storage room.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, so there is no double garage.
Attic
The apartment has two residential floors and no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the description or features.
Bike Storage
No bike storage is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
Only public parking is listed, with no mention of covered parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the features.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an EV charging station or facility.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property details.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the property details.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental price for a parking spot is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
No sale price for a parking spot is mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'actieve VvE' and provides a detailed VvE checklist with monthly fees of €132,49.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold), not leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 132,49 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Other Rules
No specific HOA rules mentioned beyond standard Dutch sales conditions (Asbest- en Ouderdomsclausule).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is an upper-floor apartment in a building from 1930, and the layout explicitly mentions a staircase ('trapopgang') without any mention of an elevator.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the description or features. Private residential apartments in this type of building typically do not have them unless specified.
Private Entrance
The description explicitly states 'Via de eigen entree betreed je de woning' (You enter the property via your own entrance).
Automatic Gate
Parking is listed as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), and there is no mention of any gates at the property.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street (Morelstraat) in a regular residential neighborhood with no mention of gates or a closed community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the upper floor ('bovenwoning', '2e woonlaag') of a 1930 building with no elevator, making it completely inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states that the landing on the second floor provides space for washing machine and dryer connections.
Laundry Room
The washing machine and dryer connections are located on the landing (overloop), which is a hallway, not a dedicated laundry room.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Explicitly listed in the features and details as having 6 solar panels.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned and highly unlikely for a 1930s building with an energy label D.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states heating is provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Remeha, 2025).
Home Battery
Not mentioned. Very rare in standard Dutch apartments, especially without being highlighted alongside the solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing notes the energy label would likely improve from D to B or C solely due to the solar panels, implying no other major efficiency measures are present.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.