Move-in Ready Waterfront Apartment with Balcony in Green Lunetten
Key Features
Upsides
- The perpetual leasehold has been fully paid off, meaning there are no ongoing ground lease payments which represents a significant long-term financial benefit compared to many other Utrecht properties.
- The balcony is directly located at the water, providing a peaceful view and a pleasant outdoor living space that is relatively rare for apartments in this price range.
- The location offers excellent connectivity with free parking in the neighborhood, a train station within walking distance, cycling distance to the city center, and quick access to major highways.
- The bathroom was completely renovated in 2021 and the apartment is presented as move-in ready, reducing the need for immediate renovation expenses.
Downsides
- The monthly VvE contribution of 215.33 euros is relatively high for an apartment of this size, which adds a significant amount to the monthly housing costs.
- The central heating boiler dates from 2010 and has an expected lifespan of around 15 to 20 years, meaning it may need replacement in the near future which could cost several thousand euros.
- At 68 square meters of living space, the apartment is relatively compact for a property priced at 400,000 euros, resulting in a price per square meter that is quite high for the Lunetten area.
- The kitchen has an open layout integrated into the living room, which may not suit buyers who prefer a separate, enclosed kitchen space for cooking odors and noise isolation.
Description
This apartment is located at Oldambt 4 in the district of Lunetten, Utrecht. The property is situated on the first floor of an apartment complex that was built in 1991. The apartment presents itself as ready to move into, meaning the new owner only needs to bring their personal belongings to start living here. The interior has a fresh and contemporary appearance throughout the living spaces.
The living room serves as the central area of the apartment. It features large windows that allow natural light to enter, creating a bright and spacious atmosphere. From the living room, there is direct access to the balcony, which is positioned at the rear of the property facing the water. This outdoor space measures six square meters and offers views over the water, making it a suitable spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
The open kitchen is integrated into the living area at the front of the apartment. The kitchen is equipped with a gas cooktop and an oven for meal preparation. Additional appliances include a dishwasher and a Quooker hot water tap, which provides instant boiling water. A small bar counter at the kitchen creates a casual spot for quick meals or breakfast.
The apartment contains two bedrooms. The main bedroom is spacious enough for a double bed and additional furniture. The second bedroom can serve as a guest room, a home office space, or a hobby room depending on the needs of the occupant. Both bedrooms are accessible from the central hallway of the apartment.
The bathroom was renovated in 2021 and features a walk-in shower with a rain showerhead and a vanity unit with sink. The toilet is located separately from the bathroom but has been finished in the same modern style. In the hallway, there is also a practical utility closet where the washing machine can be connected.
The apartment is heated through a combination of a central heating boiler and floor heating throughout the space. The boiler is a Nefit Proline HRC 24 CW4, which is a gas-fired combi boiler installed in 2010. This boiler is owned by the current owner, meaning there are no rental costs associated with it. The floor heating provides an even distribution of warmth across all rooms.
The building has a flat roof and the apartment has been insulated on multiple levels. The energy label is rated B, which indicates relatively good energy efficiency for a building from 1991. Insulation measures include roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Mechanical ventilation is installed to ensure proper air circulation throughout the apartment.
On the ground floor of the complex, the apartment comes with a private storage unit measuring four square meters. This space is useful for storing bicycles, luggage, seasonal items, or other belongings that do not need to be kept inside the living area.
The property is subject to leasehold, which is a common arrangement in the Netherlands where the land is owned by the municipality rather than the property owner. In this case, the leasehold has been perpetually bought off, meaning there are no ongoing leasehold payments required. This is a significant financial advantage compared to properties where periodic leasehold payments apply.
The monthly homeowners association contribution is 215.33 euros. The homeowners association is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a reserve fund in place, maintains an maintenance plan, and has arranged building insurance. These are all positive indicators of a well-managed association.
Lunetten is a green residential district in Utrecht with all daily amenities located nearby. Supermarkets, schools, and sports facilities are available in the immediate vicinity. The neighborhood is positioned between Beatrixpark and the forests of Amelisweerd, offering residents easy access to nature for walking, running, or cycling.
The Utrecht Lunetten train station is within walking distance from the apartment. From this station, travelers can reach station Vaartsche Rijn within a few minutes and can walk to the café terraces at Ledig Erf. By bicycle, the center of Utrecht can be reached in approximately ten minutes. For car owners, the A12, A27, and A2 highways are easily accessible. Parking in the neighborhood is free of charge, which is a notable benefit in a city like Utrecht.
The asking price for this apartment is 400,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,882 euros per square meter based on the living area of 68 square meters. The total volume of the apartment is 236 cubic meters. The property is currently available and the transfer date can be discussed with the seller.
The apartment is classified as a portiekflat, which refers to the traditional Dutch apartment style with a shared entrance hallway and staircase. The property is located on the second living level when counted from ground level up. The setting is described as being on a quiet road, next to water, and within a residential area.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly mentions 'inloop(regen)douche' (walk-in rain shower)
Bathtub
No mention of bathtub in the detailed bathroom description
Ensuite Bathroom
Bathroom is described as being between both bedrooms, not attached to one specific bedroom
Guest Toilet
Listing mentions a separate toilet 'Apart van de badkamer' in the same style as the bathroom
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of heated towel rail in the listing
Bidet
No mention of bidet anywhere in the listing
Rain Shower
Listing explicitly mentions 'inloop(regen)douche' which includes rain shower
Double Shower
No mention of double shower; only single walk-in shower described
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not shared housing
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilet, not shared housing
His And Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink vanity) mentioned, not double sinks
Bathroom Heated Floor
Listing mentions 'gehele vloerverwarming' (entire floor heating) which would include the bathroom
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 6 m² balcony ('balkon aanwezig') located at the water.
Rear Garden
It is an apartment on the first floor with a balcony, no garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
It is an apartment on the first floor, no front garden is present.
Side Garden
It is an apartment, no side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, but no ground-level terrace is listed or described.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing specifies a balcony, not a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the description or features.
Fenced Yard
Apartments do not have private fenced yards.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house; it is a standard apartment.
Waterfront
The listing explicitly states the apartment has a 'balkon aan het water' (balcony on the water) and the location is listed as 'aan water'.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present in this first-floor apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in an urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned or expected.
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
The Netherlands is famously flat, and Utrecht has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is located in a green neighborhood (Lunetten) facing water and nature (Amelisweerd), with no mention of city skyline views.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is described as being over the water, not a remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland and there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour mentioned; the view is of a waterway in a residential/green area.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing. Dutch apartments from 1991 typically do not have air conditioning installed.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions 'Cv-ketel en gehele vloerverwarming' (central heating boiler and full floor heating). A CV-ketel is a central heating system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Carpeted Floors
Not mentioned. Carpet is unlikely given the presence of floor heating throughout the apartment, as carpet can reduce heating efficiency.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly states 'gehele vloerverwarming' meaning full/complete floor heating throughout the apartment.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned. The description mentions a master bedroom and a practical utility room, but no walk-in closet.
Home Office
The second bedroom is mentioned as suitable for 'een praktische werkplek' (a practical workspace), but this is a multi-purpose bedroom, not a dedicated home office.
Skylight
No skylight is mentioned in the listing. The apartment is on the 2nd floor with a flat roof, but skylights are not referenced.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. A 1991 apartment building would typically not feature exposed structural beams.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned. The listing describes large windows in the living room but not a bay window configuration.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool would not exist in a 68m² apartment. This is clearly not present.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned and would be extremely unusual in a 68m² apartment from 1991.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned. A 1991 apartment would typically not feature decorative plaster elements.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions a 'frisse, eigentijdse uitstraling' (fresh, contemporary appearance) but no specific Scandinavian design elements like light wood or Nordic minimalist styling are described.
Modern
The listing describes an 'eigentijdse uitstraling' (contemporary appearance), a 'hippe badkamer' (hip/trendy bathroom renovated in 2021), and modern appliances including a Quooker boiling water tap. However, the building is from 1991, so it's not ultra-modern.
Industrial
No mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete, or raw materials. The description suggests a cleaner, more contemporary style.
Mediterranean
No mention of Mediterranean features like terracotta tiles, warm colors, arched windows, or Mediterranean styling.
Classic
The building is from 1991 and the interior has been updated (bathroom in 2021). No mention of classic or traditional architectural elements or decor.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1991, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building dates from 1991, placing it in the late 20th century, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1991, this falls outside the typical post-war reconstruction period (1945-1965) associated with purely functional mass housing in the Netherlands.
Modernist
While the interior was updated recently to a contemporary standard, the building itself is a standard 1991 'portiekflat' (gallery apartment), which has functional, modernist roots but is not a distinct example of modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1991, making it over 30 years old.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly mentions a dishwasher (vaatwasser).
Oven
The description explicitly mentions an oven.
Kitchen Island
The text mentions a 'barretje' (small breakfast bar), which is not a full kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states the kitchen is part of the living room ('Onderdeel van de woonkamer is de open keuken').
Pantry
No mention of a pantry in the description.
Stove
The description mentions a 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooktop/stove).
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as gas ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
The description explicitly mentions a 'Quooker kokend waterkraan'.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
It is a private apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
Described as neat and contemporary ('eigentijdse uitstraling'), but no high-end design details or premium brands are provided.
New Kitchen
The building is from 1991. The apartment is described as ready to move in with a contemporary look, but only the bathroom is explicitly stated as being renewed (in 2021).
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Openbaar parkeren' and states you can park for free in the neighborhood.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'eigen berging' (own storage) and lists 'Externe bergruimte 4 m²'.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage; parking is described as public street parking.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present at the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present at the property.
Attic
The property is a 1991 portiekflat (apartment) with 2 bedrooms and no mention of an attic.
Cellar
Storage is explicitly located on the ground floor ('begane grond'), with no mention of a cellar.
Covered Parking
Parking is explicitly listed as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) and free in the neighborhood, indicating uncovered street parking.
Underground Parking
The 1991 portiekflat features public street parking, not underground parking.
Workshop
The storage space is only 4 m², which is too small for a workshop.
Shed
The features list explicitly states 'Schuur/berging Box' for the external storage.
Street Parking Free
The description explicitly states 'Bij thuiskomst kun je de auto gratis parkeren in de wijk' (you can park your car for free in the neighborhood).
Street Parking Permit
The listing specifies that parking in the neighborhood is free, implying no paid permit is required.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Street parking is free, so there is no monthly rent price for a parking spot.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot for sale; parking is public and free.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions a monthly VvE contribution of €215,33.
Leasehold
Listing states 'Erfpacht, eeuwigdurend afgekocht' meaning it is leasehold with perpetually bought off ground rent.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 215,33 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days or times are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is described as a 'portiekflat' built in 1991. Elevators are uncommon for this type and age of building in this area and are not mentioned in the listing.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the description or features list, which is typical for standard apartments in this neighborhood.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the apartment or the VvE details.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states it is a 'portiekflat', which means it has a shared communal entrance rather than a private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as open public parking in the neighborhood, and there is no mention of any gates.
Video Door Phone
Video door phones are not standard in 1991 portiekflats and are not mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
No upgraded security hardware for doors or windows is mentioned in the description or features.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood (Lunetten) with public parking and walking paths, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the first floor of a portiekflat likely without an elevator, and standard 1991 portiek doors are often not fully wheelchair accessible, despite having a walk-in shower.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a connection for a washing machine but does not state that the machine itself is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a connection for a washing machine in the storage room.
Laundry Room
There is a storage room (stookruimte) for the boiler and washing machine, but it is a utility closet rather than a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or its connections in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features or devices are mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The features explicitly list 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener, which is very uncommon in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the description or features list.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section as 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly states double glazing and makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' section as 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' section as 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' section as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
Heating is provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Nefit Proline HRC 24 CW4) and floor heating. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a mechanical ventilation system and comprehensive insulation upgrades resulting in an Energy Label B, which is highly efficient for a building constructed in 1991.