Charming Renovated Apartment with Character Features in Vibrant Rotterdam-West
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location on the vibrant Nieuwe Binnenweg with diverse restaurants, cafes, and unique shops within walking distance
- Recently updated kitchen (2021) with modern appliances including induction cooktop, Quooker, and dishwasher
- Retained character features from 1902 including ornamental ceilings, stained glass windows, and high ceilings
- Southeast-facing balcony providing sun throughout most of the day while sheltered from wind
- Excellent accessibility with Central Station reachable by bike in 10 minutes and highways in 6-7 minutes by car
Downsides
- Only one bedroom limits suitability for couples planning to have children or those needing a home office space
- Energy label C indicates moderate energy efficiency despite HR++ glass upgrades
- Paid parking required in the area, adding to ongoing living costs
- Age clause included in sale, acknowledging potential issues typical of buildings from 1902
- No maintenance plan in place for the VvE despite having a reserve fund
Description
The property is a two-room apartment located in Rotterdam-West on the Nieuwe Binnenweg. Built around 1902, the apartment retains characteristic features including ornamental ceilings, stained glass windows, and impressive ceiling height that reflect its original construction period. At the same time, it has been updated to serve as a comfortable starter home with a modern kitchen installed in 2021, contemporary bathroom fixtures, smoothly plastered walls, and a solid hardwood floor throughout.
The apartment is situated on the first floor of the building. Access is through a shared entrance on the ground floor, leading to a staircase that takes you to the first floor where the apartment is located. Upon entering, you find a hallway that provides access to the various rooms. The living room measures approximately 27.1 square meters and immediately catches the eye with its notable ceiling height, ornamental ceiling details, and the original stained glass windows that add character to the space. These historical elements provide the apartment with a distinctive atmosphere that sets it apart from newly constructed properties.
The kitchen is a closed room located at the rear of the apartment. It features a modern L-shaped arrangement installed in 2021, complete with a composite worktop, a four-burner induction cooktop with integrated extractor hood, a combination oven with hot air function, a refrigerator with freezer compartment, a dishwasher, and a Quooker instant hot water tap. The central heating boiler is also located in the kitchen, along with a door that leads directly to the balcony. This setup provides all the modern conveniences expected in contemporary living while maintaining a separate kitchen space that keeps cooking odors away from the living area.
The bedroom measures approximately 3.83 by 2.78 meters and is situated at the quiet rear side of the apartment. It features French doors that open onto the balcony. This room can be accessed both from the hallway and from the living room, offering flexibility in how the space is used. The dual access points allow for different furniture arrangements and give residents options for creating their preferred living layout.
The bathroom is accessible from the hallway and presents a fresh, modern appearance. It is equipped with a washbasin, a walk-in shower, and a connection for a washing machine. The toilet is separate from the bathroom, featuring a wall-hung toilet and a small sink, which is a practical arrangement for daily use, particularly when more than one person occupies the apartment.
The balcony is located at the rear of the apartment and faces southeast. With an area of approximately 5 square meters, it provides an outdoor space where you can sit outside for a significant portion of the day, protected from the wind and enjoying the sunlight due to its favorable orientation. The southeast exposure means morning sun reaches the balcony early, while afternoon and evening light extends the usable hours for outdoor relaxation.
The total living area of the apartment is approximately 56 square meters, with a volume of approximately 209 cubic meters. The property is equipped with a Remeha Avanta central heating combination boiler from 2021 that provides both heating and hot water. The windows are largely fitted with HR++ insulating glass in wooden frames, which represents a significant improvement over the original single glazing while maintaining the authentic appearance of the wooden window frames. The exterior paintwork was done in 2023, and the electrical meter box was replaced in 2021, indicating that recent attention has been given to maintaining and updating the property.
The apartment is part of an active homeowners association with a monthly contribution of 75 euros. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, and has a reserve fund in place. Building insurance is arranged through the VvE. There is currently no maintenance plan in place, which potential buyers may want to inquire about with the VvE to understand future maintenance expectations.
The location on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam-West offers residents a vibrant urban living experience. The street is known for its diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and unique shops that differ from the standard high street offerings. The immediate vicinity includes establishments such as By Jarmusch for breakfast, various vintage and lifestyle boutiques including I Love Retro, Aloha Vintage, and Hutspot, Koekela for coffee and cake, Van Gennep bookshop, and Stek for plants and balcony accessories. For lunch options, Steijn is nearby, while for evening entertainment, KINO cinema and Cafe Bakeliet provide alternatives.
Just across the bridge lies Delfshaven, a historic area that preserves an older view of Rotterdam with its charming facades and relaxed atmosphere. During summer months, the quayside terraces such as Soif provide pleasant spots to sit outdoors. The area also offers cultural attractions including Altstadt for performing arts, the Prinsestheater which is the oldest surviving theater in Rotterdam built in Neo-Renaissance style, and various art studios and galleries that contribute to the cultural richness of the neighborhood.
For everyday necessities, several supermarkets are within walking distance, including Albert Heijn, Lidl, and Ekoplaza, along with various evening shops and local grocery stores. For outdoor activities and exercise, Het Park, the Roel Langerakpark, and the nearby Heemraadsingel offer green spaces for running or walking, providing residents with options for recreation close to home.
The accessibility of the location is described as excellent. By bicycle, the Koopgoot shopping area can be reached in approximately 8 minutes, and Rotterdam Central Station in about 10 minutes. By car, the A13 or A20 highways can be reached in 6 to 7 minutes, making this location convenient for those who commute or travel regularly.
The property is offered at a price of 300,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,357 euros per square meter. The asking price is subject to negotiation regarding the transfer date. The sale includes an age clause and a non-occupancy clause, which are standard provisions for older properties in the Netherlands and serve to inform buyers about the inherent characteristics of buildings from this period.
The energy label is rated C, with HR glass and secondary windows contributing to the insulation. The building features a hipped roof covered with tiles. Parking in the area is through paid parking and parking permits, which is typical for a central urban location in Rotterdam.
The property is offered as full ownership and is registered in the Land Registry under the designation DELFSHAVEN F 2759. Fiber optic cable is available at the property, along with mechanical and natural ventilation systems. The apartment spans one residential floor, being located on the first floor of the building.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing states the bathroom contains a walk-in shower (inloopdouche). This is confirmed in both the description and the features list under 'badkamervoorzieningen' which mentions 'douche'.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The bathroom is described as modern with a 'wastafel en inloopdouche'. A bathtub is not listed among the features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed via a hallway (gang) and is not directly attached to the bedroom. The bedroom (slaapkamer) is accessible via both the gang and the living room, but the bathroom is clearly a separate, shared facility not directly accessible from the bedroom alone.
Guest Toilet
The description explicitly states: 'Het toilet (met hangend closet en fonteintje) zit apart' (the toilet with wall-mounted toilet and small sink is separate). This is further corroborated by the features list showing '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet'.
Heated Towel Rail
No heated towel rail is mentioned anywhere in the description or features list. The listing covers kitchen appliances (Quooker, combioven, etc.) and bathroom fixtures in detail but makes no reference to a heated towel rail.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in either the description or the features. The listing details the bathroom as having a wastafel and inloopdouche, and the toilet includes a fonteintje, but a bidet is not referenced.
Double Shower
No double shower is mentioned. The listing describes a single walk-in shower (inloopdouche) in the bathroom. There is no indication of multiple shower heads or a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
This is a private 2-kamer apartment on the first floor with its own bathroom facilities. The 'inloopdouche' is part of the private apartment bathroom and is not shared with any other units.
Shared Toilet
This is a private 2-kamer apartment with its own separate toilet (apart toilet). The toilet is located inside the apartment and is not shared with other residents in the building.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafel' (single sink) in the bathroom. No dual sink configuration is described. There is no mention of his-and-hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 5m2 southeast-facing balcony (balkon).
Rear Garden
It is an upstairs apartment with a balcony, no garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
It is an upstairs apartment with a balcony, no garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
It is an upstairs apartment with a balcony, no garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, but no ground-level terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the property features a balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
This is a 2-room apartment; there is no guest house.
Waterfront
Although located near Delfshaven, the apartment itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
There is no kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is a completely flat city without mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the first floor and there is no mention of a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no garden to view.
Remarkable Sea View
The apartment is inland in Rotterdam with no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned for this specific apartment.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned in the listing.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly mentions heating and hot water via a CV-HR combi boiler (Remeha Avanta, 2021).
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Listing explicitly mentions a beautiful solid wood floor ('mooie massief houten vloer').
Tiled Floors
No tiled floors mentioned; the primary flooring highlighted is solid wood.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies solid wood flooring ('massief houten vloer'), not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned; solid wood is specified.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned; heating is provided by a CV combi boiler.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the layout.
Home Office
No home office space mentioned; it's a 2-room apartment with 1 bedroom.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned in the listing.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; it has 'stijlplafonds' (ornamental plasterwork).
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the description or layout.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
The bedroom has 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) leading to the balcony.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The listing mentions 'stijlplafonds' (style ceilings), which in a 1902 Dutch apartment typically refers to ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No mention of Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
Features a luxury kitchen from 2021, modern sanitary facilities, and smoothly plastered walls, but retains classic elements.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements.
Mediterranean
No mention of Mediterranean design elements.
Classic
The listing highlights characteristic facade, ceiling height, style ceilings, and stained glass windows reminiscent of the original 1902 build.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1902, featuring characteristic facades, ornamental ceilings, and stained glass.
Early 20th Century
The building dates back to approximately 1902.
Post War Functional
The building predates WWII, having been built in 1902.
Modernist
While the interior has modern updates, the building itself is a 1902 historic structure.
Newly Build
It is listed as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1902.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly listed in the kitchen description: 'vaatwasser'.
Oven
Kitchen includes a 'combioven met hetelucht' (combi oven with forced air).
Refrigerator
Explicitly listed: 'koelkast met vriesvak'.
Freezer
The refrigerator includes a freezer compartment ('koelkast met vriesvak').
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as an L-shaped layout ('L-vormige opstelling'), with no mention of an island. An L-kitchen by definition lacks an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly described as a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen) located at the rear of the apartment, separated from the living room.
Stove
Kitchen features a '4-pits inductiekookplaat' (4-burner induction cooktop).
Induction Stove
Explicitly stated: '4-pits inductiekookplaat'.
Boiling Water Tap
Kitchen is listed as including a Quooker tap ('Quooker'), which is a well-known instant boiling water tap brand.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen for sole use by the owner/renter. No shared kitchen concept applies.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a 'moderne L-vormige opstelling' with composite countertop and high-end appliances (2021), suggesting a modern, well-designed kitchen. However the word 'design kitchen' as a distinct premium category is not explicitly claimed.
New Kitchen
The listing clearly states the kitchen is from 2021: 'luxe keuken (2021)'. The current apartment was renovated with a 'moderne L-vormige opstelling', making it very recent.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' indicating only public parking options, no private parking.
Storage Room
No storage room is mentioned in the layout or features.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage.
Double Garage
There is no garage.
Attic
The apartment is on the first floor with 1 living layer, no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the layout or features.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
No shed is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren / Owners Association) contribution of €75 per month.
Leasehold
The listing states the property is 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states a VvE contribution of €75 per month.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listing specifies 'trapopgang' (staircase) for access to the first floor, no elevator mentioned. Building is from 1902.
Private Entrance
Listing explicitly states 'gezamenlijke entree' (shared entrance) on the ground floor.
Automatic Gate
Apartment located on a busy street (Nieuwe Binnenweg), no mention of gates.
Gated Community
Apartment is located on a lively street (Nieuwe Binnenweg), not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Apartment is on the first floor and only accessible via a staircase ('trapopgang'), making it not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a washing machine connection but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is an 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a dedicated laundry room; the washing machine connection is located in the bathroom.
Dryer
No dryer or dryer connection is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable is listed as a feature, which inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There are no smart home features, devices, or systems mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly mentions 'mechanische ventilatie, en natuurlijke ventilatie' (mechanical and natural ventilation).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the property details.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the property is almost entirely equipped with HR++ insulating glazing in wooden frames.
Triple Glazing
The specified HR++ glazing and storm windows are indicative of double glazing, not triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired HR combi boiler (Remeha Avanta), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions storm windows, an HR combi boiler, and a mechanical ventilation system.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.