Fully Modernized Apartment with Large Roof Terrace
Key Features
Description
Welcome to this beautifully modernized three room apartment located on the top floor of a well maintained building in the popular Van Riebeeckkwartier neighborhood in Hilversum. Fully updated in the year two thousand and twenty two, this turnkey home offers a fantastic combination of modern living comfort, abundant natural light, and a spacious outdoor area. The absolute highlight of this property is the massive rooftop terrace measuring approximately twenty nine square meters, providing a wonderful extension to your living space where you can enjoy the sun, fresh air, and beautiful views over the surrounding treetops. The asking price for this exceptional property reflects its excellent condition and prime location.
Situated on the Oosterengweg, this apartment benefits from a highly convenient location. The renewed shopping center De Riebeeck Galerij is just a short distance away, making daily grocery shopping effortless and quick. Furthermore, the vibrant city center of Hilversum and the central train station are both within easy cycling distance. The excellent public transport connections ensure that major cities such as Amsterdam and Utrecht are reachable within thirty minutes, making this an ideal location for professionals and commuters. For nature enthusiasts, the expansive natural areas surrounding Hilversum are literally around the corner, offering endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, and relaxing in the great outdoors.
Stepping into the building, you are greeted by a secure and enclosed communal entrance on the ground floor. From here, the staircase leads you up to the fourth and top living floor, where the apartment is located. Reaching the top floor guarantees a high level of privacy, as there is no foot traffic from neighbors walking past your front door. Additionally, being on the top floor allows for plenty of natural light to flood the living spaces through the large windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.
Upon entering the apartment, you find yourself in a modern and welcoming hallway. The hallway provides access to a contemporary meter cupboard, ensuring all your electrical needs are neatly organized. The modern bathroom is fully tiled and equipped with a sleek walk in shower that features both a regular hand shower and a luxurious rain shower head. Furthermore, the bathroom includes a stylish washbasin and a dedicated space for your washing machine, adding to the practical convenience of the layout. A separate and fully modernized toilet is located next to the bathroom, providing added comfort and hygiene for both residents and guests.
The heart of this home is the bright and airy open living and dining area. The living space is characterized by large windows that not only invite plenty of daylight but also offer a pleasant view of the surroundings. The entire apartment features a gorgeous herringbone PVC floor in a light wood color tone, installed over a sound damping underlay. This not only provides a beautiful aesthetic but also contributes to a quiet and comfortable living environment. The walls have been smoothly plastered, giving the entire home a sleek, modern, and contemporary finish that appeals to the eye.
The open kitchen was completely renewed in two thousand and twenty two and is designed in a stylish grey color scheme. It is fully equipped with all necessary built in appliances to make cooking a true pleasure. The appliances include a four burner gas hob, a modern extractor hood, a combination microwave and oven, a refrigerator, a freezer with convenient drawers, and a slimline dishwasher. There is also ample cupboard space for all your kitchen utensils and pantry items, ensuring a clutter free workspace. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is an enclosed storage closet, offering additional space for household items and groceries.
Behind the kitchen lies a versatile room that is currently utilized as a dining room and features built in double closets. This space is incredibly flexible and can easily be adapted to suit your personal needs, serving as a second bedroom, a quiet home office, or a children's playroom. The presence of built in storage ensures that the room remains neat and organized at all times. At the rear side of the apartment, you will find the second, spacious bedroom. This room provides a peaceful retreat at the back of the building, away from the street noise, and offers plenty of space for a large bed and additional bedroom furniture.
One of the most exceptional features of this property is without a doubt the stunning rooftop terrace. Spanning the entire width of the apartment, this expansive outdoor space measures approximately twenty nine square meters. The terrace has been beautifully landscaped and the current furniture can be taken over by the new owner, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor oasis from day one. While the terrace is technically east facing, its position on the top floor ensures that you benefit from sunlight for a large part of the day, lasting until around six in the evening during the summer months. This makes it the perfect spot for outdoor dining, sunbathing, or simply unwinding with a good book and a refreshing drink.
In addition to the apartment itself, the property includes an external storage room situated on the ground floor. This storage unit measures thirteen square meters and is equipped with electricity, making it an excellent space for storing bicycles, seasonal items, or larger household goods. Having a private storage room on the ground floor is a massive advantage for an apartment of this size, freeing up valuable indoor living space.
The property was originally built in the year nineteen sixty two but has undergone significant upgrades to meet modern standards. The entire apartment is fitted with double glazing and HR glass, contributing to excellent thermal insulation and energy efficiency. The property holds an energy label of C. Heating and hot water are centrally provided by the building's block heating system, which ensures a constant and comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year. The monthly advance payment for heating and water usage is sixty eight euros. The Homeowners Association, known as the VvE, is active and well organized. The monthly service charges for the VvE are one hundred and sixty nine euros and eighty six cents. The VvE maintains a healthy reserve fund, holds annual meetings, has a multi year maintenance plan in place, and has building insurance, ensuring the long term upkeep and financial stability of the building complex.
An important financial advantage of this property is that there is no ground lease applicable, meaning you acquire the property with full ownership rights. The usable living area of the apartment is approximately forty six square meters, and the total volume of the home is around one hundred and forty seven cubic meters. These dimensions provide a spacious and comfortable environment suitable for various living arrangements.
Parking in the area is regulated through a municipal paid parking system and requires a local parking permit for the Sportpark zone. This system ensures that there is always a reasonable availability of parking spaces near the building, preventing the common issue of overcrowded residential streets in urban areas.
In summary, this fully modernized top floor apartment offers an outstanding living experience in a prime location. The combination of a contemporary interior with a new kitchen, sleek bathroom, beautiful flooring, and a colossal private rooftop terrace makes this a rare find in the current real estate market. It is an excellent choice for a wide range of buyers, including first time buyers entering the property market, professionals seeking a convenient commute, or those looking to downsize without compromising on quality and outdoor living space. The seamless blend of urban convenience with proximity to nature ensures that you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Viewing this property is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, light, and unique lifestyle it has to offer. Contact the real estate agent today to schedule a visit and experience the charm of this exceptional Hilversum apartment for yourself.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub in the listing. Only a walk-in shower is described.
En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom appears to be accessed from the hall/entrance area, not directly from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Apart, gemoderniseerd toilet' (separate, modernized toilet).
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'regendouchekoppen' (rain shower heads) as part of the shower.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. The listing describes one shower with hand and rain shower heads.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom, not a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is within the private apartment ('Apart, gemoderniseerd toilet'), not shared with others.
His & Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafel' (singular washbasin) is mentioned, not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a dakterras (rooftop terrace) of 29 m², not a traditional balcony. The property does not have a standard balcony.
Rear Garden
This is a top-floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Front Garden
This is a top-floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Side Garden
This is a top-floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Terrace
The property has a dakterras (rooftop terrace) of approximately 29 m², explicitly mentioned multiple times in the listing.
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly mentioned as 'zeer ruim dakterras' (very spacious rooftop terrace) of approximately 29 m² on the top floor.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment with no yard mentioned.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the outdoor space is a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned; this is a 46 m² apartment.
Waterfront
No mention of waterfront location or water views.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned; this is a small apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat; no mountain views mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions 'vrij uitzicht' (free view) over treetops from the rooftop terrace, but no specific city view is highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned. View is described as over treetops.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned; Hilversum is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view mentioned; views are of treetops.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only block heating and central hot water provision are referenced.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states 'Blokverwarming' (block heating) and 'Centrale voorziening voor zowel verwarming als warm water vanuit de VvE' (central provision for heating and hot water from HOA).
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the property description or features list.
Hardwood Floors
Listing specifically mentions 'visgraat-PVC-vloer in licht houten kleurstelling' (chevron PVC flooring in light wood color) - this is imitation wood, not real hardwood.
Laminate Flooring
Flooring is specifically identified as PVC, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. Heating is provided through block heating system (typically radiator-based).
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. The property has fixed cabinets ('vaste kasten') and a storage closet, but not a dedicated walk-in closet.
Home Office
One room is described as usable as work room ('werk- of speelkamer') but it's not a dedicated home office - it's currently a dining room.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned despite being on the top floor with roof terrace access.
Exposed Beams
Walls are described as 'glad gestucte wanden' (smooth plastered walls), suggesting no exposed architectural features like beams.
Bay Window
Listing mentions 'veel raampartijen' (many windows) but does not specifically mention bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned - this is a 46 m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the property description.
Built-In Wardrobes
Listing explicitly mentions 'dubbele vaste kasten' (double fixed/built-in closets) in the dining room and ample cabinet space in the kitchen area.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Listing explicitly states 'glad gestucte wanden' (smooth plastered walls), indicating the opposite of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Light wood-colored chevron PVC flooring and modern minimalist renovation with smooth plastered walls suggests some Scandinavian influence, though not explicitly stated.
Modern
Property was fully modernized in 2022 with new kitchen, smooth plastered walls, new flooring, and contemporary fixtures throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned - the renovation focused on clean, modern finishes rather than industrial aesthetics.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean architectural elements, materials, or styling mentioned in the listing.
Classic
Building dates from 1962 but was fully modernized in 2022. Original classic elements appear to have been replaced with contemporary finishes.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1962, this is not a traditional or historic building style. It's a standard portiekflat (gallery access apartment block).
Early 20th Century
Built in 1962, this is not an early 20th century building.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1962 as a 'Portiekflat', this is a classic example of post-war functional apartment construction in the Netherlands designed for mass housing.
Modernist
While the building itself is from 1962, it was fully modernized in 2022 with new kitchen, PVC herringbone flooring, smooth plastered walls, and modern bathroom. The interior has modernist elements.
Newly Built
Built in 1962, this is existing construction, not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Listing explicitly mentions 'smalle vaatwasser' (narrow dishwasher) among kitchen appliances.
Oven
Listing mentions 'combi-oven/magnetron' which includes an oven function.
Microwave
Listing mentions 'combi-oven/magnetron' which includes microwave function.
Refrigerator
Listing explicitly mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator) as part of the kitchen.
Freezer
Listing explicitly mentions 'vriezer met lades' (freezer with drawers).
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. Apartment is only 46m², making a kitchen island unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
Description mentions 'open woon-/eetkamer' and the kitchen appears to flow into the living area based on the layout description.
Pantry
No pantry mentioned. There is a storage closet ('bergkast') next to the kitchen but this is not described as a pantry.
Stove
Listing explicitly mentions '4-pits-gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
Listing specifically states 'gaskookplaat' (gas stove), not induction.
Built-in Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the list of appliances despite listing 'alle wenselijke inbouwapparatuur' (all desirable built-in appliances).
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap or Quooker-style fixture.
Downdraft Extractor
Only 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) is mentioned, which typically refers to an overhead hood, not downdraft.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared arrangement.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen is described as modern with grey color scheme and new (2022), but no specific designer brand is mentioned.
New Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'nieuwe keuken' (new kitchen) installed in 2022, and the apartment was 'volledig gemoderniseerd' (fully modernized) in 2022.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing mentions paid parking and parking permits are available in the area.
Storage Room
Listing mentions external storage space (Box) of 13 m² and a closed storage closet next to the kitchen.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage mentioned, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage mentioned in the listing at all.
Attic
No attic is mentioned. The apartment is on the top floor with a roof terrace.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only paid street parking and permits.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
EV Charging Station
No mention of EV charging facilities anywhere in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
Listing mentions 'Schuur/berging: Box' with electricity, which is an external storage box of 13 m².
Free Street Parking
Listing explicitly states paid parking (betaald parkeren) in the area.
Street Parking Permit
Listing mentions 'parkeervergunningsgebied: Sportpark' and 'parkeervergunningen', confirming permit-based parking.
Parking Spot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) and provides service costs and a checklist.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Op deze woning is géén erfpacht meer van toepassing!' (No leasehold applicable anymore).
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Owners Association Fees
The VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 169,86 per maand)'.
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Other Rules
The listing mentions 'Diverse verkoopclausules van toepassing, waaronder de ouderdomsclausule' (Various sales clauses applicable, including the age clause).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listing describes 'trapopgang' (staircase) to reach the apartment on the 4th floor. It's a 'portiekflat' from 1962, which typically refers to a walk-up apartment without an elevator. No elevator is mentioned anywhere.
Alarm System
No mention of any alarm system anywhere in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras anywhere in the listing.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a common locked entrance door and shared staircase ('algemene, afgesloten toegangsdeur en de trapopgang'), indicating a shared entrance rather than a private one.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate in the listing.
Gated Community
No mention of a gated community. The property is described as being near a shopping center and city center with normal street access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 4th floor (top floor) of a walk-up building ('portiekflat') with no elevator mentioned. Access is via staircase only, making it essentially inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The bathroom description explicitly states there is an 'opstelplaats voor de wasmachine' (space/placement for washing machine), indicating connections are available.
Laundry Room
The washing machine space is in the bathroom ('moderne badkamer met... opstelplaats voor de wasmachine'). There is no mention of a separate dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer anywhere in the listing. Only a washing machine connection in the bathroom is referenced.
High-Speed Internet
Fibre optic cable ('glasvezelkabel') is listed under features, which implies high-speed internet availability, though the exact speed is not specified.
Fibre Internet
Under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities), 'Glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) is explicitly listed.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, home automation, or smart devices in the listing.
Ventilation System
Under 'Voorzieningen', both 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) are explicitly listed.
Cable TV
Under 'Voorzieningen', 'TV kabel' (TV cable) is explicitly listed as a facility.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener or water treatment system anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. The large 29 m² roof terrace is described but no solar installation is mentioned.
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly states 'HR++ beglazing' and under characteristics lists 'Dubbel glas en HR-glas'. HR++ is a type of high-efficiency double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing and HR-glas are mentioned. Triple glazing is not referenced anywhere in the listing.
Heat Pump
Listing states 'Blokverwarming' (block heating) and 'Centrale voorziening' for hot water, indicating a centralized building heating system, not an individual heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Property was fully modernized in 2022 including new kitchen and flooring. Features HR++ glazing, mechanical ventilation, block heating (centralized system), energy label C. No ground lease (erfpacht) which is a financial benefit.