Spacious Corner Apartment with Unobstructed Views on the Top Floor in Overvecht
Key Features
Upsides
- Top floor corner location providing excellent privacy, abundant natural light, and unobstructed views over the surroundings.
- Spacious layout of 91 square meters with two bedrooms, a balcony, and practical storage in the basement.
- Excellent accessibility with a nearby train station, bus connections, and quick access to major highways A2, A27, and A28.
- Air conditioning systems in both the living room and one bedroom, installed in 2021, providing year-round comfort with both cooling and heating functions.
- Prime location near the largest covered shopping center in Utrecht with over 100 shops, plus proximity to green parks and sports facilities.
Downsides
- Energy label E indicates poor current energy efficiency, with only partial double glazing and block heating system.
- The homeowners association checklist shows multiple concerning items: no Chamber of Commerce registration, no annual meeting recorded, no reserve fund, no maintenance plan, and no building insurance listed.
- Planned sustainability measures will result in increased monthly service costs, with the decision not expected until June 2026.
- Hot water is supplied through a rented electric boiler, adding an ongoing rental cost.
- Paid parking applies in the area, which adds to the monthly living expenses for residents with a car.
Description
This corner apartment is situated on the eighth floor, which is also the top floor of the building. The apartment offers a generous living area of approximately 91 square meters, providing ample space for comfortable living. Due to its elevated position and corner location, the property benefits from abundant natural light throughout the day and offers pleasant views of the surrounding area. The privacy level is notably high given that there are no neighbors above.
The property is located in the Overvecht district of Utrecht, which is known as one of the greenest neighborhoods in the city. Residents can easily walk to Park De Watertoren or the extensive Noorderpark, both offering opportunities for sports, relaxation, and recreational activities. The area along the river Vecht provides attractive routes for running and cycling towards Oud-Zuilen.
Accessibility is a strong feature of this location. The neighborhood has its own NS train station, Station Utrecht Overvecht, and excellent bus connections that bring you to the city center within minutes. The A2, A27, and A28 highways are also quickly and easily accessible by car. Shoppingcenter Overvecht is located almost next to the apartment complex and is the largest covered neighborhood shopping center in Utrecht. Here you will find more than 100 shops, including large supermarkets, well-known clothing chains, pleasant restaurants, and useful specialty stores. The neighborhood also offers excellent sports facilities, including the Vechtsebanen ice rink and various sports parks.
The entrance to the building is on the ground floor, where you will find the mailboxes, an intercom system, and access to the elevator and staircase. The elevator takes you to a small shared hallway on the eighth floor, which you share with only one other apartment. Upon entering the property, you arrive in the hall which houses the meter cupboard and a spacious storage room that also contains the boiler for hot water.
From the hall, you enter the very spacious and bright living room. Thanks to the location on the top floor, you enjoy a particularly nice view. The living room is equipped with sunscreens for shade and an air conditioning system that can also provide heating, offering comfort throughout the year. Adjacent to the living room is a half-open kitchen that is fitted with built-in appliances and has a washing machine connection.
Through a door in the living room, you reach the sleeping area. Here you will find two bedrooms, one of which has access to the balcony. The bedroom with the balcony is also equipped with an air conditioning system that can both cool and heat. The bathroom features a washbasin cabinet, a shower cabin, and a design radiator. There is also a separate toilet room with a small sink.
The balcony measures approximately 5 square meters and is accessible from the bedroom. It is pleasantly positioned and offers a nice outdoor space to enjoy the views. In the basement of the building, there is a private storage room of approximately 4 square meters.
The building was constructed around 1967 and has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The property has an energy label E, although this rating does not take into account the roof insulation that has been added by the homeowners association. The heating is provided through a block heating system, and hot water is supplied by an electric boiler which is rented. The air conditioning units were installed in 2021. The monthly service costs amount to 238 euros.
Regarding sustainability, research has been conducted over the past four years into making the apartment buildings more sustainable. The intention, subject to approval by the general meeting of members, is to carry out sustainability measures that meet the ZEP requirements of the RVO. The plans include insulating the entire exterior shell with maintenance-free window frames with triple glazing, additional insulation of the gable ends, concrete facade cladding, and basement ceilings. Solar panels are also planned to be installed using the SCE subsidy scheme. In addition to the available funds from the homeowners association, financing will be arranged through a 30-year energy saving loan from the National Heat Fund at the association level. The decision-making general meeting is expected to take place in June 2026, once the National Heat Fund has approved the energy saving loan application. It is important to note that the sustainability measures will result in an increase in the monthly contribution.
The property is offered at a price of 325,000 euros, which translates to approximately 3,571 euros per square meter. The acceptance terms are negotiable. The property has full ownership status and is registered in the land registry under the designation Utrecht H 1124. Parking in the area is available through paid parking and public parking spaces.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The description mentions a shower cabin but no bathtub is listed in the bathroom features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout indicates a shared bathroom for the two bedrooms, not an ensuite attached directly to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The description explicitly mentions a 'separaat toilet met fontein' (separate toilet with sink).
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or features list.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as a 'douchecabine' without specific details about a rain showerhead.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the description or features list.
Shared Shower
The apartment is a 'Portiekflat' with its own private bathroom, so the shower is not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The apartment has its own separate private toilet, not shared with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The description mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (sink vanity), not double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
There is no mention of underfloor heating in the bathroom or anywhere in the apartment.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a balcony of approximately 5m2 accessible from the bedroom.
Rear Garden
The property is an 8th-floor apartment, so it does not have a rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is an 8th-floor apartment, so it does not have a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an 8th-floor apartment, so it does not have a side garden.
Terrace
The listing specifies a balcony, not a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
Although it is on the top floor, the outdoor space is described as a standard balcony, not a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As an 8th-floor apartment, there is no fenced yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is a balcony, not a ground-level patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned; the property has a balcony.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
While the neighborhood is near the river Vecht, the apartment itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
There is no kitchen garden in an 8th-floor apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is in a flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the 8th and top floor, offering a clear, unobstructed view described as 'very beautiful' in the listing.
Remarkable Garden View
While there are parks nearby, the view from the 8th floor is a general city/area view, not specifically a remarkable garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland with no sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity of this apartment.
Remarkable Landmark View
The nearby Park De Watertoren suggests a water tower might be visible, but it is not explicitly stated as a view from the apartment.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly stated: airco in living room and bedroom, installed in 2021, that can also heat.
Central Heating
Has 'blokverwarming' (block heating), which is a communal district heating system, not individual central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or features list.
Underfloor Heating
Has block heating system, no mention of underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
There is a 'ruime bergruimte' in the hall but this is described as storage space with the boiler, not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace mentioned.
Skylight
Top floor apartment but no skylights mentioned in the description.
Exposed Beams
1960s concrete construction, no exposed beams mentioned or expected.
Bay Window
Corner apartment but no bay window described in the layout.
Private Indoor Pool
91m2 apartment from 1967, no private pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
1960s functionalist apartment building, no ornamental plasterwork mentioned or expected.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. 1967 portiekflat with standard Dutch apartment layout.
Modern
Building is from 1967 but has some modern updates like airco (2021) and sunscreens. Half-open kitchen with built-in appliances. Overall still a classic 1960s apartment.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. Standard 1960s Dutch residential apartment building.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements. Dutch apartment in Utrecht with no mention of Mediterranean features.
Classic
1967 building with traditional portiekflat layout. Not 'classic' in historical sense but has older architectural style typical of 1960s Dutch social housing.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is from 1967, a post-war functionalist block, not a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1967, it does not represent an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
Built in 1967 in the Overvecht district, which is a classic example of post-war functional mass housing (portiekflat).
Modernist
While it shares roots with modernism through functionalism, it is a standard 1960s block flat rather than a distinct modernist architectural piece.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and 'Bouwjaar 1967'.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The description mentions a 'half open keuken' (half-open kitchen) with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing specifically describes the kitchen as 'half open' rather than fully open plan.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a private apartment with its own kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The building is from 1967 and the kitchen is simply described as half-open with built-in appliances, with no indicators of it being a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The building dates back to circa 1967 and there is no mention of the kitchen being recently renovated or replaced.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Betaald parkeren en openbaar parkeren' (paid parking and public parking) under parking facilities, indicating there is no private or dedicated parking spot included with the apartment.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a private storage room of ca. 4m2 in the basement (souterrain/onderbouw), as well as internal storage space.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The apartment is located on the 8th and top floor. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
There is a storage box in the basement (souterrain), but no residential cellar space is mentioned.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only paid and public parking are listed.
Underground Parking
There is a basement (souterrain) for storage, but no underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the description or features.
Shed
While the Funda feature mapping translates 'Schuur/berging' as Shed/storage and lists 'Box', this refers to an internal apartment storage box in the basement, not a traditional standalone shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no dedicated parking spot to rent associated with this apartment.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no dedicated parking spot for sale associated with this apartment.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions 'Er is een actieve vereniging van eigenaren' and discusses VvE matters including sustainability plans and ALV meetings.
Leasehold
Kadastrale gegevens states 'Volle eigendom' which means full ownership/freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'.
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'. However, listing mentions a 'vermoedelijke besluitvormende ALV' planned for June 2026, which is contradictory.
Oa Fees
Contradictory information: listing mentions service costs of €238 per month, but VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee'. The service costs may include non-VvE charges.
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'.
Other Rules
No specific rules or restrictions mentioned in the listing beyond what's captured in other fields.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'toegang tot de lift' (access to the elevator) and 'Via de lift kom je in een kleine portiek'.
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'bellentableau' (buzzer panel/intercom panel) at the central entrance on the ground floor.
Private Entrance
The apartment has a central entrance on the ground floor and shares a porch on the 8th floor with one other apartment.
Automatic Gate
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood ('In woonwijk') with no mention of gates.
Gated Community
It is a standard apartment building in a residential area, with no indication of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator and the apartment is on a single floor, which aids accessibility, but there is no explicit mention of wheelchair-specific adaptations like widened doors or accessible bathrooms.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description states the kitchen is equipped with a washing machine connection (wasmachine aansluiting).
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a separate laundry room in the layout or description.
Smart Home
No smart home features or systems are mentioned in the description.
Ventilation System
The features list includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are mentioned as a planned future installation under the sustainability plan, not as a current feature.
Double Glazing
The features section explicitly states 'gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partially double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is mentioned only as a proposed future upgrade in the sustainability section, so it is not currently present.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is listed as part of a proposed future sustainability plan (na-isolatie van de kopgevels), indicating it is not currently installed.
Roof Insulation
The listing notes that the energy label does not account for 'door de VVE aangebrachte dakisolatie' (roof insulation installed by the HOA).
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that the heating system is 'blokverwarming' (block heating), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The apartment is equipped with sunscreens (buitenzonwering) to reduce heat gain, and features air conditioning units installed in 2021 that also function as heaters.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.