Corner house with private garage in child-friendly Maastricht neighborhood

This property is a corner house located on Papyrussingel in the Oud-Caberg district of Maastricht. The home is situated on the border of Oud-Caberg and Malberg and features distinctive colored facade cladding that gives the property its unique character. The surrounding area is described as quiet with little traffic, making it a suitable environment where children can play freely. A primary school, public transportation, and various shops in the Malberg and Caberg areas are within walking distance.

The property has a total living area of 99 square meters spread across two levels. It includes two bedrooms and features an energy label A rating, indicating good energy efficiency. The asking price is 299,000 euros, which is a cost for the buyer arrangement.

Starting with the basement level, the property includes a private storage space that is comparable in size to a regular wall closet. Additionally, there is a spacious 27 square meter garage that comes equipped with various amenities. The garage has electrical connections, a water supply, air lines, and an electrically operated tilt door. This space is suitable for car maintenance work or bicycle repairs. Visitors to the property have access to ample free parking in the immediate vicinity.

The ground floor begins with an entrance area of 4.5 square meters featuring a tile floor and a modern electrical panel with 17 groups and 3 earth leakage switches. The electrical panel contains the gas, water, and double-rate electricity meters, and there is a fiber optic connection available. The toilet on this floor measures 1.2 square meters and is partially tiled, equipped with a wall-hung toilet with flush tank and a small sink. Under the staircase leading to the first floor, a storage closet of 4.5 square meters has been created.

The living room covers 29.5 square meters and offers full view of the garden with ample natural light, enhanced by glass blocks on the side facade. The walls are neatly plastered and painted, while the floor has a laminate covering. There is sufficient walking space and room for a dining table with chairs. The hardwood window frames at the rear have original double glazing.

The kitchen is arranged in a corner layout and measures 10.9 square meters. It is positioned at the front of the house and includes a NeFF oven with a four-burner electric cooktop, a NeFF dishwasher, and an extraction hood. Under the staircase, where the storage closet is located, there is currently a Bosch American-style refrigerator with an ice cube function, refrigerator compartment, and freezer compartment.

From the living room, one can access the sunny garden which measures 25 square meters. The garden is fully tiled and oriented to the north, receiving afternoon and evening sun. There is a back entrance leading to a shared green area.

The first floor features a spacious hallway of 10.6 square meters providing access to both bedrooms and the bathroom. The first bedroom measures 18.3 square meters and has large windows overlooking the rear gardens. The windows currently have a film applied, and the frames are equipped with double electrically operated roller shutters. The second bedroom measures 8.3 square meters and is located on the street side, making it suitable as a workspace or hobby room. All rooms and the hallway have neat laminate flooring.

The fully tiled bathroom covers 5.5 square meters and includes a corner shower cabin with massage sprayers, a second toilet, a sink with a vanity unit, and an illuminated mirror. The bathroom also has a towel radiator and currently houses the washing machine. From the hallway, one can access a storage and central heating room of 4.5 square meters, which offers an alternative location for the washing machine. This room contains the Bosch HR combination boiler from 2009, which is included in the purchase, as well as a new mechanical ventilation unit from Duco.

The property has several notable features. It is located in a child-friendly and car-free environment, making it ideal for young starters. The main roof has been renewed and fitted with new bitumen. The bathroom and kitchen could be modernized in the future but this is not immediately necessary. The monthly VvE contribution is 109.21 euros, covering insurance, maintenance of green areas, and a maintenance reserve.

The property was built in 1998 and has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The total volume of the building is 350 cubic meters. The property has various amenities including an alarm system, fiber optic cable, mechanical ventilation, roller shutters, and TV cable. It is located on a quiet road in a residential area with an open position.

Important legal considerations apply to this property. The municipality of Maastricht has a housing ordinance with purchase protection for properties with a WOZ value up to 402,000 euros as of January 1, 2025. A purchase agreement only comes into effect after both buyer and seller have signed it. The term for any agreed-upon resolutive conditions, such as financing, is typically four to six weeks after the verbal agreement. The deposit or bank guarantee amounts to 10 percent of the purchase price and must be deposited with the notary within three days after the resolutive conditions expire. The buyer is always entitled to have a structural inspection carried out at their own expense or to consult other advisors to gain a good understanding of the maintenance condition.

The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, has a reserve fund, and has building insurance. However, there is no maintenance plan in place. The property can be accepted on short notice according to the listing.