Spacious 4-room Apartment with Balcony in Popular Indische Buurt, Nijmegen
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment offers surprisingly spacious living quarters with 98 m² of space and four rooms, providing flexible living arrangements.
- The property has recently been updated with a 2023 CV combi boiler (Intergas) and features energy-efficient elements like double and triple glazing.
- Residents benefit from two storage spaces, including a large attic storage of approximately 15 m² and a separate ground floor storage.
- The location in the popular Indische Buurt offers a pleasant mix of tranquility and city convenience, with amenities, green spaces and excellent transport connections.
- The balcony with glass sliding doors creates an additional living space that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year.
Downsides
- The apartment is located on the 2nd/3rd floor without an elevator, which might be challenging for some residents or those with mobility issues.
- The second bedroom is relatively small at approximately 7 m², limiting its usability as a full-sized bedroom.
- The monthly VvE contribution of €224 is an additional recurring cost that residents must factor into their budget.
- The complex will undergo sustainability improvements starting in June 2026, which might involve additional costs or disruptions for residents.
- Parking requires paid parking, public parking, or a permit system, which could be inconvenient for car owners and add to monthly expenses.
Description
This surprisingly spacious 4-room apartment is located on the 2nd floor at Palembangstraat 40 in Nijmegen. The property is situated in a well-maintained apartment complex with an attractive and unobstructed view at the front overlooking a playground and football field. This creates a wonderful place to live. The apartment has a pleasant and bright appearance, combining a practical layout with atmospheric elements such as the solid oak floor in the living room and the stained glass ensuite doors between the dining room and living room. With a living area of approximately 98 m², a fully enclosed balcony, a large attic storage, and a separate storage downstairs, this is a home that offers surprisingly much space and possibilities.
The location is very attractive, with shops, public transport, restaurants, sports facilities and the bustling city center of Nijmegen at a short distance. You live here in the heart of the Indische Buurt. This is a characteristic and popular neighborhood with a pleasant mix of tranquility, liveliness and urban convenience. The environment also features plenty of greenery, a varied streetscape and an extremely pleasant atmosphere. Facilities such as supermarkets, schools and playgrounds are nearby, while access roads and public transport are also easily accessible. In addition, the complex has a communal front garden.
On the ground floor, there is an entrance with mailboxes and an intercom system, with a staircase leading to the apartments. Upon entering the apartment on the 2nd floor, you arrive in a hall that provides access to the various rooms of the apartment. What immediately stands out is the pleasant layout and the good light incidence that give the home an open and pleasant character.
The living room is atmospheric and light, forming a fine living space where you can effortlessly create a comfortable seating area. The oak floor and the bio-ethanol fireplace provide extra warmth and appearance. From the living room you walk through to the dining room, a wonderful extra space that can also be excellently used as a work, hobby or extra bedroom.
The modern closed kitchen is neatly maintained and equipped with various built-in appliances. There is also space for a washing machine here. The balcony is accessible both from the kitchen and from the bedroom. This balcony is equipped with a glass sliding door across the entire width, creating a conservatory-like whole where you can sit comfortably almost all year round. The apartment is also equipped with electric sun blinds, which contribute to living comfort. On the balcony, there is still a spacious storage cupboard, ideal for an extra refrigerator or freezer.
The apartment has two bedrooms. The largest bedroom is spacious in design (approximately 17 m²) and has a sliding door to the balcony, providing extra light and a sense of space. The second bedroom of approximately 7 m² is compact but well usable as a sleeping, work or walk-in closet.
The bathroom is neatly finished and equipped with a walk-in shower, a hanging toilet and a double sink. A nice detail is the indirect lighting in the niches, whose color can be adjusted, creating an atmospheric and modern appearance. The apartment is largely equipped with plastic frames with insect screens, which ensures a lot of maintenance convenience.
Some additional features include that the building was constructed around 1958. The apartment has a living area of approximately 98 m² and a volume of approximately 340 m³. The property is a 4-room apartment located on the 2nd floor with a balcony featuring a glass sliding door. There is a large attic or storage of approximately 15 m² and a separate storage on the ground floor at the rear of the complex. The property is largely provided with double glazing and triple glazing. There is electric sun shading with sun and wind sensors.
The heating comes from a C.V.-combiketel from 2023 (Intergas). There is an active VvE with a monthly contribution of approximately €224. In June 2026, the sustainability of the complex will start. The property has an energy label C.
The property transfer is through negotiation, with an asking price of €450,000 buyer's costs, which equals €4,592 per m². The status is available. The building type is an apartment in a portiekflat (gallery flat) as existing construction. The specific roof type is a saddle roof covered with tiles. The usage surfaces include 98 m² of living space, 8 m² of other indoor space, and 22 m² of external storage space. The layout includes 4 rooms (3 bedrooms) and 1 bathroom with shower, double sink and toilet.
The apartment is located on the 3rd residential floor and is equipped with exterior sun blinds, sliding doors and TV cable. The location is on a quiet road in a residential area with a free view. Parking is paid, public or through permits. The VvE checklist indicates that it is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan and building insurance.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is equipped with an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
The listing mentions a walk-in shower but makes no mention of a bathtub. In real estate listings, a bathtub is typically highlighted if present.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a hall leading to various rooms. 'Ensuite' is mentioned, but specifically refers to doors between the living and dining rooms ('glazen in lood ensuite deuren tussen de eetkamer en de woonkamer'), not a bathroom connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions only one toilet, which is located in the bathroom ('een hangend toilet'). There is no mention of a separate guest toilet.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom description or feature list.
Shared Shower
The listing is for a private apartment for sale, not a shared living space. The shower is private.
Shared Toilet
The listing is for a private apartment. The toilet is private to the apartment.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'volledig afsluitbaar balkon' (fully closable balcony) and the features section lists 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment on the 2nd/3rd floor. There is no mention of a private rear garden.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a 'gemeenschappelijke voortuin' (communal front garden), but no private front garden is attached to the specific apartment unit.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment in a flat complex; no side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The property has a balcony. While the balcony has a glass sliding door making it 'serre-achtig' (conservatory-like), it is distinct from a ground-level terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the 2nd/3rd floor. No rooftop terrace is mentioned; the roof is a 'zadeldak' (pitched roof).
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the description.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment; there is no yard.
Patio
The property is an apartment with a balcony, not a ground-floor patio.
Veranda
The outdoor space is explicitly described as a balcony ('balkon').
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is located in the Indische Buurt in Nijmegen. The view is of a playground and football field; no waterfront is mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present in an apartment on the 2nd/3rd floor.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, which is flat. There are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as looking out on a 'speeltuintje' (playground) and 'voetbalveld' (football field) in the Indische Buurt. It is a residential urban view, not a panoramic city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The view includes a playground, football field, and a 'gemeenschappelijke voortuin' (communal front garden). It offers a green, open outlook suitable for a residential area, though it is not a formal private garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Nijmegen is inland; there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The text mentions electrical sun blinds to help with heat but does not list air conditioning as a feature.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states there is a 'C.v.-combiketel' (central heating combi boiler) from 2023.
Fireplace
The description mentions a 'bio-ethanol sfeerhaard' (bio-ethanol fireplace) in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies a 'massieve eikenhouten vloer' (solid oak wood floor) in the living room.
Laminate Flooring
The flooring is described as 'massief eikenhout' (solid oak), distinguishing it from laminate.
Carpeted Floors
Carpeting is not mentioned; the highlight is on wood floors, suggesting carpet is likely not a primary feature.
Underfloor Heating
Floor heating is not mentioned in the list of features or the description.
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a walk-in closet; the second bedroom is noted as being usable as a closet room, but it is not a dedicated walk-in.
Home Office
The listing suggests the dining room or second bedroom could be used as a workspace, but there is no dedicated built-in home office.
Skylight
There is no mention of skylights; windows are described as standard plastic frames.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
The description does not mention a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
This is an apartment in a 1958 complex; a private indoor pool is not feasible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions storage rooms but does not specify built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.
French Doors
The balcony is accessible via a 'glazen schuifpui' (glass sliding door), not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Stained glass (glas in lood) is mentioned as an ornamental feature, but no plasterwork is described.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The description mentions a 'light appearance' and 'oak wood floor', which are common in Scandinavian design, but it also features classic elements like stained glass doors that contradict a pure minimalist Scandinavian style.
Modern
The listing highlights a 'modern closed kitchen', 'adjustable indirect lighting', plastic (PVC) window frames, and a recently updated (2023) boiler, indicating a modernized interior.
Industrial
There are no mentions of industrial elements such as exposed concrete, metal pipes, or brick walls.
Mediterranean
The listing describes a location in Nijmegen with no mention of Mediterranean architectural features like terracotta tiles, arches, or a courtyard.
Classic
The apartment was built in 1958 and retains classic features like 'stained glass ensuite doors' (glas in lood) and a 'solid oak wood floor'.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is from 1958, which is post-war. However, it features interior elements like 'massieve eikenhouten vloer' (solid oak floor) and 'glas in lood ensuite deuren' (stained glass doors), giving it a traditional atmosphere.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1958, which is mid-century, not early 20th century (1900-1940).
Post War Functional
Built in 1958, this is a classic example of post-war reconstruction architecture (Portiekflat), designed to be functional and accommodate the growing population.
Modernist
While the building has a pitched roof and is a standard 'portiekflat', the interior is updated with modern amenities (modern kitchen, indirect lighting, bio-ethanol fireplace). However, the building structure itself is typical functional post-war rather than high-style modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The construction year is 1958; it is an existing building ('Bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing describes a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen) which implies a separate room rather than an open plan with an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states it is a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen) and notes that the living room and dining room are separated by 'en suite' doors, indicating no open plan layout.
Pantry
The layout lists a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms, but does not mention a separate pantry room.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment in a complex, not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' and 'well-kept' but lacks specific high-end design keywords or brand names.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern', but no renovation date is provided. The boiler is from 2023, but the kitchen's age is unknown.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'Parkeergelegenheid' with options 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'grote zolderberging' (large attic storage) and an 'apart berging beneden' (separate storage downstairs), classified as 'Vrijstaande stenen berging'.
Garage
The listing mentions a shed ('berging') and attic storage, but does not mention a garage. Parking is limited to street options.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
Since there is no garage, there is no double garage.
Attic
The listing explicitly mentions a 'grote zolderberging' (large attic storage) of approximately 15 m².
Cellar
The 'apart berging beneden' is described as a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed), not a cellar ('kelder').
Covered Parking
Parking is described as street parking (paid, public, permit), not covered.
Underground Parking
The building is a 1958 'portiekflat' with no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging facilities, and parking is on-street.
Workshop
The storage spaces are described as 'berging' (storage), not a 'werkplaats' (workshop).
Shed
The listing mentions a 'Vrijstaande stenen berging' (detached stone shed) on the ground floor.
Street Parking Free
Parking is explicitly described as 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) and permits, not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features section lists 'parkeervergunningen' as a parking option.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no specific parking spot mentioned for rent, only street permits.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot included for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an 'Actieve VvE' (active Homeowners Association) with a monthly contribution of €224.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), indicating no leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist section confirms 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist section confirms 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing specifies a monthly VvE contribution of €224.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist section confirms 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist section confirms 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist section confirms 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Other Rules
The listing mentions upcoming sustainability work starting in June 2026 and paid parking requirements (betaald parkeren/parkeervergunningen).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 'portiekflat' (gallery flat) built in 1958, located on the 2nd/3rd floor accessible via stairs ('trapopgang naar de'), with no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
The text explicitly states in the 'Indeling' section: 'Begane grond: entree met postbussen en intercom'.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the description, features list, or 'Bijzonderheden' section.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras anywhere in the listing text.
Private Entrance
It is an apartment within a complex with a central entrance on the ground floor; it does not have a private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is an apartment on a public street (Palembangstraat) with a shared entrance; no automatic gate is mentioned.
Gated Community
The apartment is part of a complex on a public street with a shared garden; there is no mention of a gate or fenced perimeter restricting access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 2nd/3rd floor of a building without an elevator, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The text states 'ruimte voor je wasmachine' (space for your washing machine), implying the appliance is not included.
Washing Machine Connections
Since there is designated space for a washing machine in the kitchen, connections are implied to be present.
Laundry Room
The description places the washing machine in the kitchen, not in a separate laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer being present or connections for one.
Smart Home
While the apartment has electric awnings with sensors and adjustable lighting, there is no mention of a central smart home system or integration.
Cable Tv
The feature list explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
Water softeners are rarely standard in Dutch apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states in both the description ('Grotendeels voorzien van dubbelglas en triple glas') and the features list ('Isolatie: Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas') that the property has double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The description explicitly states: 'Grotendeels voorzien van dubbelglas en triple glas' (Largely equipped with double and triple glazing).
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'C.v.-combiketel uit 2023 (Intergas)', which is a gas-fired combi boiler, confirming that there is no heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property holds an Energy Label C. It is fitted with plastic window frames (kunststof kozijnen) for better insulation and features electric sun blinds with sun and wind sensors.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.