Atmospheric Double Upper House with Two Balconies and Green Views in Rotterdam-Noord
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features two balconons with different sun orientations, northeast and southwest, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor spaces at various times of the day.
- The apartment is situated on private land (Eigen grond), meaning there is no leasehold (erfpacht) to pay, which is a financial advantage.
- The location offers a quiet, green environment while being very close to amenities and excellent public transport links, including Metro Blijdorp and Rotterdam Central Station.
- The layout is practical and versatile with three bedrooms and a separate dining room that can also serve as a home office, spread over two floors creating a logical separation between living and sleeping areas.
Downsides
- The property is located on the third and half fourth floor without an elevator, which requires climbing stairs daily.
- There is no private parking available
- residents must rely on street parking, which requires a permit or paid parking.
- With a price per square meter of approximately 4870 euros, the property is relatively expensive compared to the average price per square meter in the broader region.
- There is only one bathroom available for a three-bedroom layout, which could be a bottleneck for households with multiple occupants.
Description
Located on the beloved Noorderhavenkade in Rotterdam North, this characterful apartment offers a unique living experience situated on the third and a half fourth floor. The residence provides a surprising amount of space and a practical layout that maximizes both comfort and functionality. This double upper house is designed to catch the light from multiple angles, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout the day. With a total living area of 77 square meters, the property feels generous due to the high ceilings and large window fronts that are characteristic of buildings constructed in 1935. The home is an excellent choice for those seeking a combination of classic architectural details and modern practicality in a quiet yet accessible part of the city.
Upon entering the third floor, residents are welcomed into a hallway that provides access to the toilet, the kitchen, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The layout on this floor is centered around daily living and relaxation. At the front of the house lies the living room, which is a true highlight of the property. This space is exceptionally light thanks to the large windows that offer a wide view of the greenery in the street. The unobstructed view and the natural light make this room a pleasant place to retreat. Adjacent to the living room is a separate dining room. This space is highly versatile and can easily accommodate a large dining table, making it ideal for hosting dinners. Alternatively, the separate nature of this room makes it perfectly suitable for use as a home office, allowing residents to easily separate their work life from their personal life within the home.
The kitchen is situated at the rear of the third floor. This practical space connects directly to the first balcony, which faces the southwest. This orientation is highly desirable as it allows residents to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The kitchen's position facilitates easy indoor-outdoor living, perfect for serving meals outside or enjoying a morning coffee in the fresh air. Also located on the rear side of this floor is a spacious bedroom. This room benefits from the same access to the southwest-facing balcony, allowing occupants to step outside directly from their bedroom. The layout on this floor ensures that the living areas and the main sleeping quarters are well-separated yet connected through the central hallway.
An internal staircase leads from the third floor to the half fourth floor. This split-level design adds a playful architectural element to the house and effectively separates the active living areas from the more private sleeping zones. The upper floor serves as an ideal sleeping quarter, guest accommodation, or workspace. Upon reaching the landing, there is access to a second bedroom and the bathroom. The second bedroom features access to the second balcony, which is located on the northeast side. This specific orientation ensures that residents can catch the morning sun, providing a pleasant spot to start the day. Having two balconies with different sun orientations means that there is always a sheltered or sunny spot to be found outside, regardless of the time of day.
The bathroom on this floor is spacious and well-appointed. It includes a bathtub with a shower function, a washbasin, and a connection for a washing machine. The presence of a washing machine connection adds to the practicality of the layout, keeping laundry utilities central yet out of the main living areas. The bathroom is fitted with a skylight, which contributes to the natural light and ventilation in this space. Additionally, there is a separate storage room on this floor, providing ample space to store belongings, keeping the living areas clutter-free.
The outdoor spaces total 10 square meters and are a significant asset to this property. The balcony on the northeast off the second bedroom complements the southwest balcony off the kitchen and first bedroom perfectly. This duality allows residents to follow the sun throughout the day or choose a shady spot when the weather is particularly warm. The balconies extend the living space of the apartment, providing valuable outdoor areas in an urban setting.
The property is part of an active Owners Association (VvE). The monthly contribution is approximately 156 euros, which covers the maintenance of the building and shared facilities. The association is professionally managed, with annual meetings, a reserve fund, and a maintenance plan in place, ensuring the building is kept in good condition for the future. The property itself is located on private land, meaning there is no ground lease to pay, which is a significant financial advantage for the owner.
Energy efficiency has been addressed in this home. It holds an Energy Label C, which is a respectable rating for a building from 1935. The property is equipped with double glazing and roof insulation, which helps to retain heat during the winter and keep the home cool during the summer. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler. While the home retains its character with high ceilings, the modern insulation ensures it meets contemporary comfort standards.
The location on the Noorderhavenkade is particularly appealing. The area is known for its peaceful atmosphere and abundance of greenery, offering a serene living environment. Despite the quiet surroundings, the vibrancy of Rotterdam North is within easy reach. Shops, supermarkets, and various hospitality venues are located a short distance away. For daily commuting or travel, the location is excellent. Rotterdam Central Station is just a five-minute bike ride away, and Metrostation Blijdorp is even closer at only two minutes. This connectivity makes traveling to the city center, other parts of Rotterdam, or beyond incredibly convenient.
The accessibility to the city center is straightforward via bike or public transport. Additionally, the main arterial roads are easily accessible by car, making this location suitable for those who work outside the city. It is important to note that parking in the area is regulated. There is no private parking included with the property, so residents must rely on paid parking, public parking, or obtaining a parking permit.
In summary, this apartment on the Noorderhavenkade offers a well-thought-out layout spread over two floors. With three bedrooms, two balconies, and a separate dining room, the space accommodates various living requirements. The combination of the quiet, green location with the proximity to urban amenities and excellent transport links makes this a property with high potential for comfortable living. The preservation of 1930s features such as high ceilings, combined with necessary updates like insulation, creates a home that is both charming and practical.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description explicitly states the bathroom has a 'douche' (shower), even though the feature list only highlights the bathtub and sink.
Bathtub
Explicitly mentioned as 'ligbad' in the description and listed in the features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessible from the landing ('overloop') and is not described as being directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies '1 apart toilet', indicating a separate toilet facility distinct from the bathroom.
Shared Shower
The listing is for a private apartment, not shared housing.
Shared Toilet
The listing is for a private apartment with private toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular) and does not indicate double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'twee balkons' (two balconies) and confirms 'Balkon aanwezig' in the features section.
Rear Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment ('dubbel bovenhuis'), so a private rear garden is unlikely and not mentioned.
Front Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The outdoor space is specifically described as balconies, not a ground-level terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is on the 3rd and half 4th floor with a balcony, but no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment, not a house with a fenced yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the listing specifies balconies.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
The listing is for a single apartment unit with no mention of a separate guest house.
Waterfront
While the address is 'Noorderhavenkade' (quay), the listing emphasizes views of greenery ('groen') rather than the water.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment with no kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an urban apartment listing with no mention of horses.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an urban apartment listing with no mention of livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned for this apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned for this apartment.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned for this apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat and there are no mountains in Rotterdam.
Remarkable City View
Although located in Rotterdam, the listing specifically highlights views of 'groen' (greenery) rather than a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions a 'breed uitzicht op het groen van de straat' (wide view of the greenery of the street) and 'veel groen'.
Remarkable Sea View
Rotterdam Noord is inland and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
The address is on a quay ('Noorderhavenkade'), but the description focuses on the green view rather than the harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not listed in the features or description, which is standard for this type of apartment in the Netherlands.
Central Heating
The features section explicitly lists 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler).
Fireplace
A fireplace is not mentioned anywhere in the property description or features list.
Carpeted Floors
Carpeted floors are rare in Dutch apartments and are not mentioned; the listing likely features hard flooring.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned; with a 1935 build and CV heating, radiators are the standard assumption.
Walk In Closet
A walk-in closet is not mentioned; the listing describes standard bedrooms.
Home Office
The listing mentions a dining room that 'can also be used as a workspace', but there is no dedicated home office.
Skylight
The description explicitly mentions a 'dakraam' (skylight) in the bathroom, which is also listed in the features.
Exposed Beams
Exposed beams are not mentioned in the description of the apartment.
Bay Window
A bay window is not described in the layout or features.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, and it is implausible for a 77m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features or description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1935 character home with high ceilings, which contrasts with the typical minimalist style of Scandinavian interiors.
Modern
Although the property has insulation and double glazing, the 1935 build year and preserved character suggest a classic rather than modern architectural style.
Industrial
The property is a residential apartment on a quiet road, with no mention of industrial elements like exposed brick or steel beams.
Mediterranean
There are no features mentioned (e.g., terracotta, specific color palettes) that indicate a Mediterranean style.
Classic
Built in 1935, the listing highlights 'high ceilings', 'characterful', and 'large window sections', which are characteristic of classic Dutch architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1935, described as 'karaktervol' (full of character) with high ceilings, indicating a traditional style.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1935, which is a classic early 20th-century build period in the Netherlands.
Post War Functional
The building dates from 1935, which is pre-war.
Modernist
Although built in 1935, terms like 'karaktervol' and 'hoge plafonds' typically refer to the traditional 1930s style rather than strict modernism.
Newly Build
The building year is 1935.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The layout describes a 'separate dining room' and a kitchen located at the back, which typically implies a traditional, enclosed kitchen layout rather than an open plan with an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description lists a 'light living room' and 'separate dining room', with the kitchen at the back. This description suggests distinct rooms rather than an open-plan layout.
Induction Stove
The apartment was built in 1935, and there is no mention of a modern or renovated kitchen, making an induction stove unlikely but not impossible.
Build In Coffee Maker
This is a luxury feature and is not mentioned in the listing for this 1935 apartment.
Boiling Water Tap
This is a modern luxury feature and is not mentioned in the listing for this 1935 apartment.
Downdraft Extractor
This is a modern, high-end kitchen feature and is not mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private 'apartment' or 'bovenwoning' (upstairs apartment), not a shared housing situation.
Design Kitchen
The property is described as 'characterful' and from 1935, with no mention of a high-end, designer kitchen renovation.
New Kitchen
The property is from 1935 and there is no indication in the text that the kitchen has been recently renovated or installed.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing lists 'Soort parkeergelegenheid' as 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen', indicating public street parking only, with no private parking spot or garage included with the property.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'aparte berging' (separate storage) on the half fourth floor in the layout description.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or feature list. It is an apartment on the 3rd and 4th floors.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property is described as a 'dubbel bovenhuis' (duplex upper house) with a 'halve vierde verdieping' (half fourth floor) used as a bedroom level, not specifically described as an attic (zolder/vliering).
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the listing.
Bike Storage
While there is general storage ('aparte berging'), there is no specific mention of a dedicated bike storage facility ('fietsenstaling').
Covered Parking
The parking mentioned is street parking ('Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren'), which is typically uncovered.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging or a charging station in the features list.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The property is an apartment ('bovenwoning') with an internal storage room, not a garden shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) under 'Soort parkeergelegenheid'.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under 'Soort parkeergelegenheid'.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot is available for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot is included in the sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions 'Actieve VvE' (Active Owners Association) in the description and provides details in the features section.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigen grond' (Owned ground) and 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features section explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The features section explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing mentions 'Bijdrage VvE € 156,70 per maand' and 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The features section explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The features section explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features section explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 'dubbel bovenhuis' (duplex apartment) located on the 3rd and half 4th floor of a building constructed in 1935. The listing makes no mention of an elevator, which is consistent with buildings of this type and age.
Private Entrance
The property is an upper-floor apartment ('Bovenwoning') accessed via an internal stairwell ('Via de interne trap'), sharing the main entrance with the building, rather than having a private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing describes the parking situation as 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking, public parking, and parking permits) on a public road, indicating there is no automatic gate.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street (Noorderhavenkade) and does not describe a fenced or secured community area.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is situated on the 3rd and half 4th floor and is accessed by an internal staircase ('Via de interne trap'), with no elevator mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The description mentions a washing machine connection ('wasmachineaansluiting') in the bathroom but does not explicitly state that the appliance itself is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing text explicitly mentions a 'wasmachineaansluiting' located in the bathroom on the half fourth floor.
Laundry Room
The property has storage space ('aparte berging') and connections in the bathroom, but there is no specific mention of a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer in the description or features list.
Smart Home
No smart home features or automation systems are described in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features section lists 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), which typically implies the lack of a mechanical ventilation system.
Cable Tv
The 'Voorzieningen' (Amenities) explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
A water softener is not listed as a feature or mentioned in the description.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions roof insulation and double glazing under the energy features but makes no mention of solar panels, which are typically highlighted as a key selling point if present.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed in both the 'Bijzonderheden' (Special features) and 'Kenmerken' (Characteristics) sections under isolation.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing) but does not mention triple glazing or specific high-efficiency glass types like HR+++, which would usually be specified to justify a better energy rating or add value.
Wall Insulation
The 'Energie' section only lists 'Dakisolatie en dubbel glas' (Roof insulation and double glazing). For a building from 1935, wall insulation is a significant upgrade that would likely be mentioned if present.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation is not mentioned in the description or the feature list, which details the specific insulation measures present.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated in the 'Bijzonderheden' list and the 'Kenmerken' section under Isolation.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) for heating and hot water, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system. This is a rare feature that would certainly be advertised.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
No other specific physical measures are listed. The property achieves an Energy Label C based on the listed insulation and glazing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.