








Elegant Parterre Apartment with Direct Access to Sunny Court Park in Duinoord
Key Features
Description
This elegant parterre apartment is situated on Obrechtstraat in the desirable Duinoord neighborhood of The Hague. The property is located between Reinkenstraat and Koningin Emmakade, positioned in what is often regarded as one of the most attractive stretches of this street. The asking price is 935,000 euros buyer's costs. The total living area measures approximately 144 square meters, complemented by 5 square meters of indoor storage space and 5 square meters of building-related outdoor space in the form of a terrace.
The building was constructed in 1894 and falls within a nationally protected cityscape. The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive modernization of this ground floor apartment since 2019, successfully combining authentic period details with contemporary living comfort. The result is a residence that respects its historical character while providing the amenities expected in modern housing.
Upon entering, one finds a characteristic hallway at street level featuring a granite floor and a closet beneath the stairs. The hallway includes a wardrobe closet and a niche with original detailed window frames. A guest toilet is situated in the hall, finished with attractive tile work and equipped with a wall-hung toilet and a small sink.
The living room is a particular highlight of the property, benefiting from favorable natural light throughout the day. The floor is laid with herringbone parquet with a border and black piping detail. The front facade features shutters. The ceilings reach approximately 3.22 meters in height and are adorned with ornamental plasterwork. The original en-suite separation has been preserved, complete with sliding doors and built-in cabinets. From the living room, one accesses a conservatory with French doors that open to the backyard.
The backyard extends approximately 13 meters in depth and 2.80 meters in width, totaling 36 square meters. The garden faces almost directly south, ensuring excellent sun exposure. A notable feature is the private gate at the rear that provides direct access to the Sunny Court, a beloved city park in Duinoord. This green space includes a playground, a natural area, and the studio of a sculptor. Only nine parterre apartments along Obrechtstraat share this direct connection to the park.
The luxury open kitchen is designed with a central cooking island featuring a Dekton work surface. A skylight provides additional natural light to this space. The kitchen is equipped with an AEG induction cooktop with integrated extraction, a refrigerator and freezer combination, a dishwasher, a coffee corner, and a high-built Siemens oven.
An extension to the original building is accessed through a black steel pivot door. This area contains a second hallway with the same herringbone parquet flooring found throughout the ground floor. The bathroom in this section is finished with Porcelanosa tiles and includes a built-in closet wall, high-quality vanity furniture with sink, a walk-in shower with Hotbath fittings, a wall-hung toilet, and underfloor heating.
The master bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property, offering views over the garden. An internal storage room houses the central heating boiler and provides space for a washing machine and dryer.
A staircase from the second hallway leads to the first floor. The stairwell features an original window. The landing provides access to two additional bedrooms. The second bedroom is a standard room, while the third bedroom is described as particularly spacious and includes air conditioning. This room has French doors opening to a terrace with an unobstructed view overlooking the Sunny Court, oriented to enjoy evening sunsets.
The property is built on owned land, not leasehold. The central heating system consists of an Intergas combination boiler installed in 2025. Energy performance is rated at label D. The front of the property has secondary windows installed over the original single glazing, while the rear features double glazing.
The apartment holds a two-fifths share in an active Homeowners Association. The monthly VvE contribution is 60 euros. The association is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, has a maintenance plan in place, and provides collective building insurance.
A structural inspection report is available for review. The sale is subject to standard conditions including an age and materials clause applicable to older properties. The general terms and conditions of Plink Garantiemakelaars apply to this transaction. The transfer date is to be determined by mutual agreement.
The location offers excellent accessibility to various amenities. The Sweelinckplein is directly behind the property, while the Reinkenstraat with its selection of small-scale restaurants, caterers, and specialty shops is just around the corner. The city center, international organizations, the beach at Scheveningen, schools, and public transportation connections are all within reasonable distance. Parking in the area is managed through a permit system with paid parking.
The asking price per square meter of living space is approximately 6,493 euros. The property contains five rooms in total, comprising three bedrooms, one bathroom, and one separate toilet.

