Charming corner apartment with three bedrooms and a spacious sunny roof terrace in the historic centre of Deventer
Key Features
Description
Welcome to this exceptionally spacious and characterful upper apartment, ideally situated in the heart of the historic centre of Deventer, within the protected cityscape of the Noordenbergkwartier. With a generous living area of approximately 128 square metres, three comfortable bedrooms and a remarkable roof terrace of no less than 43 square metres, this residence offers a rare combination of urban convenience, architectural charm and outdoor space that is almost impossible to find in a historic innercity setting.
The building dates back to 1898 and was originally home to a greengrocery shop on the ground floor. Today, the ground floor accommodates a hairdressing salon with its own separate entrance on the Nieuwstraat. The upper floors have been transformed by the current owners into a stylish, contemporary residence while lovingly preserving a host of authentic period details that give the home its unmistakable character and warmth.
Upon entering the apartment, you arrive on the ground floor where a hall with the meter cupboard and a staircase with ample storage space leads you to the main living floor. The woonetage, or living floor, is accessible through the hall and opens into a wonderfully bright and spacious living room. This room features a double bay window that floods the space with natural light and offers beautiful views of the city and the historic former post office building across the street. A characterful fireplace with a wood-burning stove creates an intimate and inviting atmosphere during the cooler months, and handsome built-in cupboards with wooden louvre doors add both storage and visual appeal. The high ceilings throughout this floor further enhance the sense of space and light, contributing to the overall sense of grandeur that defines this apartment.
The kitchen has been recently renovated in 2025, resulting in a modern and fully equipped culinary space that meets all contemporary requirements for comfort and functionality. It combines sleek, modern design with practical features, making it equally suitable for everyday cooking and for hosting dinner parties. Adjacent to the kitchen, you will find the luxurious bathroom, which was installed in 2020 and features a bath with shower, an elegant washbasin cabinet and ample storage space. A separate toilet completes the facilities on this floor. The toilet is finished with a distinctive cloud-pattern ceiling that serves as a true eye-catcher and adds a playful design element to the space.
The sleeping floor, or slaapetage, is accessed via the internal staircase and provides access to a total of three generously sized bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are equipped with built-in wardrobes, while the third bedroom features a washbasin. The landing on this floor also includes a practical utility room where the central heating boiler is located, and there is additional storage space available here as well. From the landing, a fixed staircase provides access to the impressive roof terrace, which is one of the absolute highlights of this property.
The roof terrace measures approximately 43 square metres and is accessed via a fixed staircase that can be locked for added security. At the top of the staircase, you are greeted by a covered entrance with French doors that open onto the expansive roof terrace. This private outdoor space offers more than enough room for a lounge seating area, sun loungers, a barbecue station and multiple seating arrangements, making it the perfect setting for relaxed summer evenings with family and friends, al fresco dining or simply enjoying a morning coffee in the sun. The terrace faces in such a way that it benefits from abundant sunlight throughout the day, and its elevated position ensures that you can enjoy complete privacy while taking in the views over the rooftops of the historic city centre.
The location of this apartment is truly exceptional. It is situated on a prominent corner position in the Noordenbergkwartier, at a stone's throw from lively terraces, boutique shops, restaurants and the main railway station of Deventer. Living here means you can enjoy the atmosphere, history and vibrancy of the city centre on a daily basis, with everything within easy walking distance. For those who appreciate green open spaces, the river IJssel and its beautiful floodplains are also within reach, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, swimming and relaxing by the water. A pedestrian ferry provides a charming connection to the Worp, home to the oldest public walking park in the Netherlands, and the Singelplein garden is located literally just around the corner, providing a green oasis in the immediate vicinity of the property.
The apartment is legally registered as a top floor residence within a building that is part of a protected cityscape, which underscores its architectural and historical significance. The energetic performance of the building has not yet been formally assessed, as no energy label is currently available. The property is heated by a central heating system supplemented by a gas-fired stove and the wood-burning stove in the living room. The central heating boiler is a Remeha gas-fired combination boiler that was installed in 2011 and is owned by the property. Some insulation has been applied in the form of secondary glazing on the existing windows.
Parking in the immediate vicinity is available through paid public parking and a nearby parking garage, meaning that a parking solution is readily accessible although it requires a paid subscription. Fibre optic cable, natural ventilation, a flue pipe and television cable are all present in the property, ensuring modern comfort and connectivity.
The freehold ownership of the property is registered in the land registry under Deventer E 13143. The association of owners is currently in the process of being formally established and the contribution amount will be determined by mutual agreement at a later stage. The building has been registered with the Chamber of Commerce and has building insurance in place, although no annual meeting, periodic contribution, reserve fund or maintenance plan has yet been formalised.
An additional and noteworthy option that is available with this property is the possibility of purchasing the entire building, including the ground floor commercial space, which could be of particular interest to investors or those who wish to live and work in the same location. There is also the possibility of constructing an additional storey on top of the building, subject to planning permissions. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the selling agent for further details on these options.
In summary, this is a unique and characterful corner apartment in a prime central location in Deventer, offering generous proportions, an abundance of original architectural details, three bedrooms, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and an exceptional roof terrace that transforms outdoor living into a genuine possibility within an inner-city context. Properties of this calibre and configuration rarely become available on the Deventer market, making this a genuinely noteworthy opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a combination of historic charm, spatial comfort and prime urban accessibility.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listed as 'ligbad met douche' (bathtub with shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
Explicitly mentioned as 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom facilities.
En-Suite Bathroom
Only one bathroom is mentioned for the entire apartment, serving all three bedrooms. No ensuite bathroom indicated.
Guest Toilet
Listing states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet).
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not a shared living arrangement.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment, not a shared living arrangement.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The property has a rooftop terrace rather than a traditional balcony. No separate balcony mentioned.
Rear Garden
No garden is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Front Garden
No garden is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Side Garden
No garden is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Terrace
Explicitly mentions a 'royaal dakterras' of 43 m² as the main outdoor space.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly states 'Dakterras (ca. 43 m²)' accessed via fixed staircase.
Barbecue Area
The listing mentions 'bbq-ruimte' as part of the rooftop terrace features.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
This is a single apartment unit. No separate guest house structure.
Waterfront
The IJssel river and its uiterwaarden are mentioned as being nearby for recreation, but the property is located on Nieuwstraat area within the city center, not directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. Urban apartment setting.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned. Urban apartment setting.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
This is an urban property in Deventer with no mountain views. Only city views mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions 'prachtig uitzicht middels de hoge ramen op de stad' (beautiful view from the high windows on the city) and views of the 'old post office'. High ceilings and large windows provide city views.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned. The view is of the city and the old post office, not gardens.
Remarkable Sea View
Property is inland in Deventer. No sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned. Deventer is on the IJssel river, not a major harbour city. The property is in the city center.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing explicitly mentions views of the 'old post office' (oud postkantoor) from the high windows, which is a notable landmark in Deventer's historic center.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Remeha CV ketel (gas combi boiler from 2011) mentioned as central heating source. Additional gas heaters present.
Fireplace
Decorative fireplace with wood stove (sfeervolle schouw met houtkachel) explicitly mentioned in description.
Bay Window
Double bay window (dubbele erker) explicitly mentioned in living room description.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned anywhere. Inner-city apartment makes this impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned. No wellness facilities in listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Fixed wardrobe walls (vaste kastenwand) mentioned in two of three bedrooms.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Nordic design elements mentioned. The property features a mix of authentic 1898 charm with modern updates.
Modern
Modern kitchen installed in 2025 and luxury bathroom from 2020. Despite preserved authentic details, the overall renovation suggests contemporary living standards.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. Property maintains traditional residential character.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean style elements present. Property is Dutch inner-city apartment.
Classic
Original construction year 1898, high ceilings, large windows, decorative fireplace with wood stove, characteristic details throughout. Listed in protected city view.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building dates from 1898 and is located in a 'beschermd stadsgezicht' (protected cityscape). The listing emphasizes 'authentieke charme' (authentic charm) with high ceilings, large windows, and a characteristic fireplace with wood stove. Original groentewinkel from the 1950s is mentioned.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1898, which is late 19th century. However, it was built in the late period before 1900, close to the early 20th century style period. The construction style may overlap somewhat with early 20th century characteristics.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1898, long before post-war period. Does not represent post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
While the interior features modern updates (kitchen 2025, bathroom 2020), the building structure and exterior are traditional historic. Not a modernist building construction.
Newly Built
Built in 1898, clearly not newly built. The listing mentions recent renovations (kitchen 2025) but the building itself is historic.
Kitchen
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker).
Shared Kitchen
This is a single residential apartment with private kitchen, not shared.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen described as modern (2025) and stylish with all conveniences, but specific design details not provided.
New Kitchen
Explicitly states kitchen was updated in 2025 ('onlangs (2025) omgetoverd tot een moderne keuken').
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren en parkeergarage' (paid parking and parking garage) in the area. No private parking belonging to the apartment is mentioned.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'opbergruimte' (storage space) under the stairs in the hallway and also storage in the landing area where the CV boiler is located.
Garage
No private garage is mentioned in the listing. Only public parking options (paid parking and parking garage) are available in the area.
Automatic Garage Door
No automatic garage door is mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
No garage of any kind is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The listing does not mention an attic. There is a rooftop terrace (dakterras) accessible via stairs, but no attic space is described.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing. The property has a ground floor commercial space (hairdresser), but no basement storage for the apartment.
EV Charging Station
No EV charging facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. The commercial space on the ground floor is a hairdresser (kapperszaak) with its own entrance on Nieuwstraat.
Shed
There is mention of 'inpandige bergruimte' (indoor storage) but this appears to be within the apartment itself (under stairs, landing area), not a separate shed.
Free Street Parking
The listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) in the area, suggesting there is no free street parking available.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'De vereniging van eigenaars is nog in oprichting' meaning the owners association is still being established.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' meaning full ownership, indicating no leasehold arrangement.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The listing states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' indicating the owners association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Meeting
The listing explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' meaning no annual meeting.
Owners Association Fees
The listing states 'de bijdrage wordt op een later moment onderling vastgesteld' indicating fees have not yet been determined, and 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee' meaning no periodic contribution currently.
Reserve Fund
The listing explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' meaning no reserve fund.
Maintenance Plan
The listing explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' meaning no maintenance plan.
Buildings Insurance
The listing states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' indicating buildings insurance is present.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 3-floor apartment (3 woonlagen) with living space on the 2nd floor (2e woonlaag). Only staircases are mentioned for access between floors. No elevator is indicated.
Gated Community
The property is located in the inner city of Deventer, specifically in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht), described as being near shops, restaurants, and the train station. No indication of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment spans 3 floors (3 woonlagen) with living space on the 2nd floor. Access is via staircases only (fixed stairs to roof terrace mentioned). With multiple floors and no elevator mentioned, wheelchair accessibility is not feasible.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
Explicitly mentioned in the listing under 'Slaapetage': 'wasruimte waar tevens de CV ketel is geplaatst'. This is clearly identified as a dedicated laundry area.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer anywhere in the listing. Only a 'wasruimte' is mentioned, which typically handles laundry but no dryer is specified.
High-Speed Internet
The listing lists 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under voorzieningen (facilities), indicating fiber internet connectivity is available. However, actual speed is not specified.
Fibre Internet
'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) is explicitly listed under voorzieningen, confirming fiber internet availability.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features, automation systems, or connected devices anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) under voorzieningen. This is passive ventilation, not a mechanical forced ventilation system.
Cable TV
'TV kabel' (cable TV) is explicitly listed under voorzieningen (facilities).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing or its features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. The property appears to rely solely on gas-based heating (Remeha CV-ketel from 2011, gas heaters, and wood burner).
Double Glazing
The listing mentions 'Voorzetramen' (secondary glazing) which is mentioned under isolation. This is not true double glazing but a retrofit solution. Modern double glazing is not explicitly mentioned.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Given the 1898 build year and protected cityscape status, triple glazing would typically be explicitly mentioned if present.
Heat Pump
No mention of heat pump. The property uses a Remeha gas combi boiler (2011) for heating and hot water, along with gas heaters and a wood burner.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery or energy storage system. The listing is a traditional apartment with no smart energy systems mentioned.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions 'Voorzetramen' (secondary glazing) as the only insulation measure. Other features include a recently renovated kitchen (2025) and renovated bathroom (2020). The property has a wood burner (houtkachel) which is a renewable heat source but not a modern efficiency measure. Natural ventilation is mentioned. The combination of secondary glazing with a gas boiler and no energy label makes this a relatively inefficient property by modern standards.