Bright Starter Apartment with Air Conditioning in Central Geleen Location
Key Features
Description
This well positioned starter apartment is located on the third residential floor of a character building in the desirable Oud-Geleen neighborhood. With approximately 42 square meters of living space, this property offers a practical and modern living environment ideal for those taking their first steps on the property ladder.
The apartment welcomes you with a contemporary open kitchen immediately upon entry. The kitchen features a sleek dark color scheme and comes fully equipped with quality built-in appliances including a refrigerator, stainless steel extractor hood, a five burner gas hob, and a combination microwave oven. The thoughtful design ensures that cooking becomes an enjoyable experience while maintaining the clean, modern aesthetic throughout.
The living room measures approximately 4.81 by 3.65 meters and benefits from an abundance of natural light streaming through the Velux skylight windows. These roof windows are a distinctive feature throughout the entire apartment and come fitted with blinds for privacy and light control. The sloped rooflines create an interesting architectural element that adds character and a pleasant sense of spaciousness to the living area. This unique feature distinguishes the property from standard box rooms typically found in apartment buildings.
The bedroom measures 3.62 by 2.57 meters and provides comfortable accommodation for a double bed and wardrobe storage. A clever sliding door mechanism has been installed to maximize the usable floor space, demonstrating the thoughtful approach taken to optimize every square meter of this home.
The bathroom presents a modern and well maintained appearance with quality fixtures and fittings. It includes a contemporary wall hung toilet, a vanity unit with sink, a bathtub with handheld shower attachment, and a practical storage cabinet for bathroom essentials. The finishing throughout the bathroom has been carried out to a good standard, creating a pleasant and functional space.
A notable feature of this property is the installed air conditioning system, which provides climate control throughout the year. During warmer summer months, the system can cool the apartment effectively, while in winter it can supplement the heating system. This addition significantly enhances the comfort level and liveability of the property, particularly given its top floor position.
Practical storage space is available within the apartment, which includes connections for a washing machine. This utility area ensures that household chores can be managed efficiently within the comfort of your own home.
The building itself dates from 1930, offering the character and solidity associated with construction from this era. The roof is a gable design covered with traditional tiles. Recent improvements include the installation of a Remeha HR combination boiler in 2021, which provides both central heating and hot water. The property also benefits from roof insulation and double glazing, although the energy label remains at G, indicating that further energy efficiency improvements could potentially be made by future owners.
Residents of this apartment building have access to a shared garden area. This outdoor space provides a pleasant retreat where you can sit outside, enjoy fresh air, or simply find a moment of tranquility away from the apartment. While not private to this unit specifically, the communal garden adds significant value to the living experience.
The location of this property is exceptionally convenient and well connected. Daily grocery shopping is effortless with a Jumbo supermarket located within easy walking distance. For those interested in maintaining an active lifestyle, the sports and recreation center Glanerbrook is practically around the corner. Here you can swim laps, use the fitness facilities, or participate in various sports activities after work.
Food enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of restaurants in the immediate vicinity, offering options for takeaway meals or dining out. The center of Geleen is reachable within approximately ten minutes by bicycle, providing access to a wider range of shops, services, and entertainment options.
The location strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and peacefulness. You enjoy proximity to urban amenities while maintaining the pleasant, village-like atmosphere that characterizes the Oud-Geleen area. This combination makes it particularly attractive for starters who want convenience without sacrificing quality of life.
The property comes with a service charge (VvE) of approximately 70 euros per month, which covers the maintenance and management of the communal areas and building structure. Additionally, an advance payment for gas, water, and electricity of approximately 101 euros per month applies. The building has a reserve fund in place and building insurance is arranged through the owners association.
Access to the apartment is via a communal entrance and staircase on the ground floor. Being situated on the third and top floor provides enhanced privacy and reduced noise from neighbors. The top floor position also means no one walking above you, which many residents find appealing.
The property is available for immediate occupancy, making it suitable for buyers who wish to move quickly without waiting for lengthy transition periods. A standard bank guarantee or deposit of 10 percent of the purchase price will be included in the purchase agreement, as is customary in Dutch real estate transactions.
The asking price of 139,000 euros represents an accessible entry point into the housing market for starters. At approximately 3,310 euros per square meter, the property offers competitive value for the area, especially considering the modern updates and convenient location.
The apartment features two rooms in total, comprising one bedroom and the living-kitchen area. Natural ventilation is available throughout, alongside the air conditioning system. TV cable connections are present, ensuring easy setup of entertainment systems.
Prospective buyers are advised and entitled to conduct their own structural survey or engage professional advisors to assess the condition of the property thoroughly. This ensures complete understanding of the maintenance requirements and condition before completing a purchase.
All measurements provided are approximate and should be considered indicative rather than exact. The information has been compiled with care, though no liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or incompleteness in the details provided.
This apartment represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers seeking a move-in ready home in a central yet charming location. The combination of modern amenities, character features, practical layout, and outstanding location creates a compelling proposition in the current market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing mentions 'ligbad met handdouche' (bathtub with hand shower), indicating a shower attachment in the bathtub
Bathtub
Explicitly mentioned as 'ligbad' in the bathroom description
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet is mentioned, located in the bathroom. No separate guest toilet described
Bidet
Not mentioned among bathroom facilities which are explicitly listed
Rain Shower
Only a 'handdouche' (hand shower) is mentioned, no rain shower head described
Double Shower
Only one hand shower mentioned, no indication of double shower setup
Shared Shower
The bathroom is private to this apartment unit, not a shared facility
Shared Toilet
The toilet is within the private apartment bathroom, not shared with other residents
His & Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafelmeubel' (singular vanity unit) is mentioned, indicating one sink
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing states 'Gebouwgebonden buitenruimte: 0m²' (building-bound outdoor space: 0m²), indicating no balcony.
Rear Garden
Only a shared communal garden is mentioned ('gemeenschappelijke tuin'). No private rear garden.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden. This is a 3rd floor apartment.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden. This is a 3rd floor apartment.
Terrace
No terrace mentioned in the listing.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned, despite being on the top floor.
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area.
Fenced Yard
No mention of a fenced yard.
Patio
No patio mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
This is a small 42m² starter apartment with no guest house.
Waterfront
No mention of waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of a private pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of a private jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mention of mountain views. Geleen is in Limburg which has some hills, but no remarkable views mentioned.
Remarkable City View
No mention of city views in the listing.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a shared garden but no mention of remarkable garden views from the apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Geleen is inland, no sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour nearby, no mention of harbour views.
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of landmark views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned: 'het appartement beschikt ook over een airco-installatie' and listed under features.
Central Heating
Mentioned as 'Cv-ketel' - specifically a Remeha HR gas-fired combi boiler from 2021.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned; modern apartment typically wouldn't have carpeting throughout.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned. Heating is via CV-ketel (central heating boiler).
Walk-In Closet
Not mentioned. Only mentions space for a wardrobe in the bedroom.
Home Office
Not mentioned. Small 42m² starter apartment with 1 bedroom.
Skylight
Explicitly mentioned multiple times - 'Velux dakramen' throughout the apartment.
Exposed Beams
Sloping roof lines mentioned but no exposed beams described.
Bay Window
Not mentioned. Property has Velux skylights, not bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. Only shared garden.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
Not mentioned. There's a bathroom cabinet but no built-in wardrobes described.
French Doors
Not mentioned. Only a sliding door in the bedroom is mentioned.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned. Interior described as modern with clean lines.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment has a modern, minimalist appearance but no specific Scandinavian design elements are mentioned.
Modern
The listing explicitly states 'moderne uitstraling' (modern appearance) and 'moderne keuken' (modern kitchen) with sleek dark color scheme.
Industrial
The dark kitchen color scheme could hint at industrial style, but no explicit industrial elements like exposed brick or metal fixtures are mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned. No terra cotta, arches, or warm earth tones described.
Classic
Building from 1930 but interior has been modernized. No classic elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Building from 1930 but interior described as modern ('moderne uitstraling'). The historic character is not emphasized.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1930 which is early 20th century, but the listing does not emphasize this architectural style and focuses on the modern renovation.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1930, pre-war. Listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction). Not post-war functional style.
Modernist
Interior is described with modern features: 'moderne uitstraling', 'moderne keuken', modern bathroom, airconditioning. The renovation gives it a modernist feel.
Newly Built
Built in 1930 and explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction). Definitely not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
No dishwasher mentioned in the kitchen appliances list. Only refrigerator, extractor hood, gas stove, and combi-microwave are listed.
Oven
No separate oven mentioned. Only a combi-microwave is listed, which has some oven functionality but is not a dedicated oven.
Microwave
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'combi-magnetron' (combi-microwave).
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'koelkast' (refrigerator) is listed among the built-in appliances.
Freezer
No freezer mentioned separately. Refrigerator is mentioned but no separate freezer or freezer compartment specified.
Kitchen Island
No kitchen island mentioned. Given the small apartment size (42 m²) and no mention of an island, it's unlikely to be present.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly mentioned: 'verrassend ruime woonkamer met open keuken' (surprisingly spacious living room with open kitchen).
Pantry
No pantry or separate storage room mentioned for the kitchen area.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: '5 pits gaskooktoestel' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
Specifically mentioned as a gas stove ('gaskooktoestel'), not induction.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No coffee maker mentioned among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap or Quooker mentioned in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
Extractor hood mentioned ('RVS-afzuigkap') but described as stainless steel extractor hood, typically indicating an overhead hood, not downdraft.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen described as 'moderne keuken' with 'strakke donkere kleurstelling' (sleek dark color scheme). Appears stylish but no specific designer brand mentioned.
New Kitchen
Kitchen described as modern with contemporary appliances including a 2021 boiler, but actual kitchen installation date is not specified.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the parking type
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'praktische bergruimte aanwezig met wasmachine-aansluiting' (practical storage space with washing machine connection)
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing. Parking type is specified as public parking only
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned, so no automatic garage door
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing
Attic
While the apartment has sloped ceilings and Velux skylights, it doesn't have a separate attic space
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing
Covered Parking
Only public parking is mentioned, no covered parking
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing
EV Charging Station
No mention of electric vehicle charging in the listing
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing
Shed
No shed is mentioned, only a shared garden
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
No specific parking spot rent price is mentioned as only public parking is available
Parking Spot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned as only public parking is available
Rules
Owners Association
VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) is explicitly mentioned with a monthly contribution of €70.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee' (No Chamber of Commerce registration).
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (No annual meeting).
Owners Association Fees
VvE contribution of €70 per month is explicitly mentioned. Note: checklist says 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee' but the fee is clearly stated elsewhere.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Building mentions 'trappenhuis' (stairwell) only and apartment is on 3rd floor. Building from 1930. No elevator mentioned.
Private Entrance
Listing explicitly states 'gemeenschappelijke entree' (common entrance) and it's a Portiekwoning (apartment with shared entrance).
Gated Community
No mention of gates. Has shared communal garden but appears to be a standard apartment building, not gated.
Wheelchair Accessible
Apartment is on 3rd floor with no elevator mentioned. Building from 1930. Stairs required to access unit.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'wasmachine-aansluiting' (washing machine connection) but does not confirm if a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'wasmachine-aansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the storage area.
Laundry Room
The listing mentions 'praktische bergruimte' (practical storage space) with washing machine connection, but it's described as storage space rather than a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. Air conditioning is mentioned but not described as smart.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) as a feature.
Cable TV
The listing explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' (TV cable) in the amenities section.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
Explicitly mentioned under insulation: 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie en dubbel glas'
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned, no reference to triple glazing.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly mentioned under insulation: 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie en dubbel glas'
Heat Pump
No heat pump mentioned. Heating is provided by a Remeha HR gas combi boiler from 2021.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions air conditioning (for cooling and heating), a relatively new HR gas combi boiler (2021), and natural ventilation. Despite these features, the energy label is G (very poor).