Spacious Corner Apartment with Large Southwest Facing Garden on the Ground Floor
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment features a large private garden of 48 square meters facing southwest, offering plenty of sunlight and outdoor space.
- A brand new central heating boiler (Intergas Kombi Kompakt) was installed in 2024, ensuring efficient heating and hot water.
- There is ample storage space including a utility room, a separate indoor storage room, and a free standing block shed in the garden.
- The property is located in a convenient area with shops, sports facilities, and parks nearby, and offers easy access to the A7 motorway and public transport.
- Free public parking is available directly in front of the property.
Downsides
- The two bedrooms are currently connected to each other, meaning they function as a suite
- creating two separate independent rooms requires closing a passage.
- The kitchen was renovated in 2013, which may be considered dated compared to modern standards, and features a gas stove rather than induction.
- Being located on the ground floor may result in less privacy and more noise compared to apartments on higher floors, despite the corner location.
- Parking is public and unreserved, meaning that while available, a specific spot is not guaranteed for the resident.
Description
This listing presents a well maintained and spacious corner apartment situated on the ground floor, featuring a large private garden. Located in Hoorn, this property offers a comfortable and practical living space with a delightful outdoor area. The apartment is situated on the ground floor and benefits from a corner position, which allows for an abundance of natural light in the main living areas. The property is available immediately and is offered by Yvonne van der Jagt Makelaardij.
Upon entering the apartment, you arrive in a hallway that provides access to the meter cupboard and space for coats in a wardrobe area. This entrance sets the tone for the rest of the home with its light neutral laminate flooring that extends throughout the entire ground floor. The living room is located at the front of the property and, thanks to the corner location, features windows on both the front and the side. This unique positioning ensures that the living room is wonderfully light and airy, creating a pleasant atmosphere for relaxation or entertaining guests.
The kitchen is situated on the garden side of the apartment and was renovated in 2013. It features a high gloss white finish and a playful U shaped configuration that includes a breakfast bar. This layout allows residents to sit at the bar while looking out over the garden, making it a social spot for morning coffee or casual meals. The kitchen is well equipped with various built in appliances designed for modern convenience. These include a four pit gas stove, a dishwasher, a fridge freezer combination, and a combination microwave oven. A notable feature is the slanted cooker hood, designed to prevent bumping your head, adding a touch of practical thoughtfulness to the design.
The outdoor space is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this property. The attractively landscaped backyard is private and measures an impressive six meters deep and eight meters wide. Facing southwest, the garden captures the sun for the majority of the day, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor living from the morning until the evening. The garden is located under the balcony of the upstairs neighbors, which provides a sense of shelter and privacy. The terrace features ornamental paving and is tastefully decorated with a section of grass and various borders filled with plants. Located in the middle of the back of the garden is a neat block house that includes a small overhang on the side, offering storage or a potential workshop space. There is an outdoor tap available for gardening needs, and the garden also features a back entrance, providing an alternative route to the street.
The apartment includes two versatile sleeping areas. Currently, the two bedrooms are connected by a passage, with the smaller room functioning as a walk in closet or dressing room. However, the layout is flexible. If the new owner requires two separate bedrooms, this is easily achieved by simply closing the connecting passage. The access door to the second bedroom is fully intact, and this room also benefits from its own door leading directly to the backyard, which is a convenient feature for warm summer nights.
The bathroom is neatly finished with cream colored wall tiles and light gray floor tiles, creating a clean and fresh look. It is equipped with a shower cabin featuring a thermostat tap and a hand shower, ensuring a comfortable showering experience. The vanity unit includes two drawers for storage, and there is a wall cabinet, a mirror cabinet, and a magnifying mirror. A radiator is present to keep the space warm. The connections for a washing machine and dryer are conveniently located in the bathroom, allowing for easy laundry management. The toilet room is separate from the bathroom, which is a practical feature for households, and it features the same neat tiling for a consistent aesthetic.
Storage space is abundant in this apartment. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large utility room that contains a built in cupboard. From the utility room, you can access the backyard via a door equipped with a door screen, allowing fresh air in while keeping insects out. Additionally, there is a second indoor storage room located between the bathroom and the toilet room. This space houses the central heating boiler setup, which was renewed in 2024, ensuring reliable and efficient heating for the foreseeable future.
The property is part of a small and active Homeowners Association known as Vereniging van Eigenaars Paardebloem 98 to 106. The VvE consists of only nine apartments, fostering a close knit community atmosphere. The association is financially healthy and professionally organized. The monthly service costs are reasonable at 91.44 euros. This contribution covers the major maintenance of the building and the building insurance, providing peace of mind to the owners. The exterior of the building was painted three years ago and currently looks very neat and well cared for.
The location of the apartment is highly convenient, surrounded by all necessary amenities for daily life. Shopping center De Korenbloem is literally next door, making grocery shopping quick and easy. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, sports hall De Opgang and a fitness center are located just around the corner. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Park Risdammerhout, which offers green space for walking and recreation. The location is also very accessible by car, with the A7 motorway towards Enkhuizen and Amsterdam reachable within a ten minute drive. Public transport options are excellent, with a bus stop within walking distance. For those who prefer cycling, the charming city center of Hoorn is just a ten minute bike ride away. Hoorn is a historic city on the Markermeer known for its cozy harbors, a vibrant city center with many shops and restaurants, the theater Het Park, and the largest city beach in the Netherlands. This apartment offers a wonderful opportunity to live in a comfortable home with a private garden in a prime location.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) and 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
The listing details a shower cabin but makes no mention of a bathtub, which is typically highlighted if present.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states that bedrooms and the bathroom are accessed via a central intermediate hall ('tussenhal'), rather than the bathroom being directly accessible from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separate toiletruimte' (separate toilet room) distinct from the bathroom.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the text or features list.
Rain Shower
The listing specifies a 'handdouchekop' (hand shower) and does not mention a rain shower head.
Double Shower
The description refers to a single 'douchecabine' with no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment with its own listed bathroom facilities, indicating it is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own separate toilet, indicating it is not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink) rather than a double sink setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing mentions a radiator for heating and does not mention floor heating ('vloerverwarming'). Given the building year (1980), floor heating is unlikely.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing states 'Onder het balkon van de bovenburen' (Under the balcony of the upstairs neighbors), implying the neighbors have a balcony while this ground floor apartment features a garden.
Rear Garden
The listing extensively describes an 'eigen riante tuin' (large own garden) located on the southwest, measuring 6x8 meters.
Front Garden
The apartment is on the ground floor and 'straatgericht' (street facing), but only the 'achtertuin' (rear garden) is mentioned. No front garden is indicated.
Side Garden
It is a corner apartment ('hoekappartement'), but the garden dimensions (6m deep, 8m wide) suggest a single contiguous rear garden, not a separate side garden.
Terrace
The description mentions a 'terras met sierbestrating' (terrace with paving) within the garden.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the ground floor ('begane grond').
Patio
The garden contains a paved terrace area suitable for sitting.
Veranda
There is a 'blokhut met een kleine overkapping' (shed with a small canopy), but no veranda attached to the apartment itself.
Guest House
The outdoor structure is a 'blokhut' (shed/log cabin), which is typically used for storage, not as a habitable guest house.
Waterfront
While Hoorn is near the Markermeer, this property is located in a residential neighborhood near a shopping center and park, not on the water.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an apartment in a residential block.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an apartment in a residential block.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned; unlikely for an apartment of this type.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
Not mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
Not mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Located in the Netherlands (Hoorn), which is flat.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a residential neighborhood ('woonwijk') facing the street. It is near the city center but does not appear to have a panoramic city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing emphasizes the view into the garden from the kitchen ('Zittend aan de bar kijkt u heerlijk de tuin in') and the large southwest-facing garden is a main selling point.
Remarkable Sea View
Hoorn is on the Markermeer, but this specific property is inland near a shopping center.
Remarkable Harbour View
Hoorn has historic harbours, but they are not visible from this residential location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmarks are mentioned as being visible.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the description or feature list. Given the location, building age, and standard features listed, it is highly unlikely to be present.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Cv-ketel Intergas Kombi Kompakt HRE 24/18 A (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2024, eigendom)'.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description of the living room or the list of features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies 'lichte neutrale laminaatvloer' (light neutral laminate) throughout the ground floor and tiles in the bathroom. Hardwood is not mentioned.
Tiled Floors
The description states the bathroom has 'lichtgrijze tegels op de vloer' (light grey tiles on the floor).
Laminate Flooring
The text explicitly states: 'Op de gehele begane grond ligt een lichte neutrale laminaatvloer' (On the entire ground floor lies a light neutral laminate floor).
Carpeted Floors
The flooring is described as laminate and tiles. There is no mention of carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The listing mentions a radiator in the bathroom and a central heating boiler, but does not mention underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
The description mentions that the smaller bedroom currently functions as a 'garderobekamer' (walk-in closet/dressing room) and is connected to the main bedroom.
Home Office
There is no specific mention of a home office or a dedicated workspace in the layout.
Skylight
The windows are described as being at the front and side ('straatgericht', 'voor- en zijkant'). There is no mention of skylights or roof windows.
Exposed Beams
This is a 1980s apartment with a standard ceiling finish. No exposed beams are mentioned.
Bay Window
The living room has windows at the front and side due to the corner location, but no specific 'erker' (bay window) is mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment. There is no mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features or description.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing explicitly mentions 'fijne inbouwkast' (fine built-in closet) in the utility room and a 'wandkast' (wall cabinet) in the bathroom.
French Doors
The garden is accessible via a 'loopdeur' (sliding or single door) from the utility room and a door from the bedroom. There is no mention of 'Franse deuren' (French doors).
Ornamental Plasterwork
The apartment is from 1980 and there is no mention of ornamental plasterwork or stucco ceilings.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing features light neutral laminate flooring, a white high-gloss kitchen, and light grey bathroom tiles. The emphasis on light ('straatgericht', 'hoekligging'), neutral colors, and simplicity aligns well with Scandinavian design principles.
Modern
The apartment includes a modernized high-gloss white kitchen (2013) with a bar, built-in appliances, and a recently installed CV boiler (2024). While the building dates from 1980, the interior finishes and appliances are contemporary.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features such as exposed brick, concrete, metal beams, or open-plan raw spaces. The aesthetic is polished and residential.
Mediterranean
The property lacks typical Mediterranean elements like terracotta floors, arched windows, or warm earthy color palettes. The garden is grass and paving, not a tiled courtyard.
Classic
The building is from 1980 and has a standard apartment layout. While renovated, features like the radiator and creme tiles give a somewhat traditional feel, though it is not distinctly 'classic' in style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1980.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1980.
Post War Functional
The building is from 1980, which fits the era of functional, mass-produced apartment construction, though it is later than the strict post-war reconstruction period.
Modernist
A 1980 apartment block represents modern architecture, even if not strictly 'Modernist' in the art-historical sense.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1980, which is not considered newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' in the list of built-in appliances.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combioven-magnetron' (combi oven-microwave).
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combioven-magnetron' (combi oven-microwave).
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'koelvriescombi' (fridge-freezer combo).
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'koelvriescombi' which includes a freezer compartment.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as having a 'speelse u-opstelling met bar' (playful U-shape with bar). A U-shape typically uses walls or connected peninsulas rather than a freestanding island. A bar is mentioned, but this usually refers to a peninsula attached to the main unit, not a separate island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes it as a 'half open keuken' (half-open kitchen), which means it is not fully open plan.
Pantry
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room/pantry) adjacent to the kitchen.
Stove
The listing mentions a 'vier-pits gasfornuis' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies a 'gasfornuis' (gas stove), ruling out induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
The appliance list is specific (gas stove, hood, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, combi-microwave). A built-in coffee maker is not listed, and agents typically mention such premium features.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (like Quooker) in the description or features.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing specifies a 'schuine afzuigkap' (slanted extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment ('hoekappartement') with its own kitchen facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'hoogglans-witte' (high-gloss white) with a 'speelse u-opstelling', indicating some stylistic intent, but it is from 2013 and no specific luxury brands are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen was renewed in 2013. In 2024, this makes it 11 years old, which is not considered 'new' in real estate terms.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states that free parking is available publicly and in front of the door ('Gratis parkeren kan openbaar en voor de deur').
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a large utility room ('bijkeuken') and a second spacious indoor storage room ('inpandige berging').
Garage
The property is a ground floor apartment and there is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, an automatic garage door is not present.
Double Garage
No garage is present on the property.
Attic
The property is a ground floor apartment ('Benedenwoning') and no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the listing text or features.
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking) with no mention of covering or a carport.
Underground Parking
The listing does not mention underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities.
Workshop
There is no mention of a specific workshop space.
Shed
The listing mentions a 'keurige blokhut' (neat block shed) in the garden and lists 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) in the features.
Street Parking Free
The text explicitly states 'Gratis parkeren kan openbaar en voor de deur' (Free parking possible publicly and in front of the door).
Street Parking Permit
Since parking is described as free and public, a paid permit is unlikely required.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No information about renting a parking spot is provided; parking is free on the street.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot for sale associated with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions 'Vereniging van Eigenaars (VvE) Paardebloem 98-106' and provides details about it.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The 'VvE checklist' section in the features lists 'Inschrijving KvK' as 'Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The 'VvE checklist' section in the features lists 'Jaarlijkse vergadering' as 'Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing states 'U betaalt € 91,44 servicekosten per maand' and the VvE checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The 'VvE checklist' section in the features lists 'Reservefonds aanwezig' as 'Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The 'VvE checklist' section in the features lists 'Onderhoudsplan' as 'Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The listing states 'opstalverzekering' is included in the service costs and the VvE checklist lists 'Opstalverzekering' as 'Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Automatic Gate
The listing specifies that parking is 'openbaar' (public) and available 'voor de deur' (in front of the door), which implies there is no secure, gated parking area with an automatic gate.
Gated Community
The property is located in a residential area ('woonwijk') with public parking, indicating it is not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The feature list explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for the elderly) and the apartment is located on the ground floor ('Benedenwoning').
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions that connections for a washing machine are present, but it does not state that a washing machine appliance is included in the sale. In real estate listings, if an appliance is not listed as included, it is typically not considered part of the property features.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states: 'De aansluitingen voor uw wasmachine en droger zijn hier aanwezig' (The connections for your washing machine and dryer are present here).
Laundry Room
The description mentions a 'grote bijkeuken' (large utility room) and a 'separate inpandige berging'. A 'bijkeuken' is functionally a laundry room/utility space.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, connections are mentioned, but the appliance itself is not listed as included.
High Speed Internet
The features list 'Glasvezelkabel' (Fiber optic cable), which provides high-speed internet access.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'Glasvezelkabel'.
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features, home automation systems, or smart thermostats in the description.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener or water treatment system in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing description or features.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Dubbel glas' under the Isolatie features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing) but does not mention triple glazing or HR++ glass.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'muurisolatie' under the Isolatie features.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'vloerisolatie' under the Isolatie features.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies heating via a 'Cv-ketel' (gas-fired combi boiler), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions the property has an Energy Label C. Additionally, the central heating boiler (Intergas Kombi Kompakt HRE 24/18 A) was replaced in 2024.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.