Bright 2-bedroom apartment with sunny balcony in popular Vruchtenbuurt
Key Features
Upsides
- Own ground ownership: The property is located on eigen grond (freehold/own ground) rather than leasehold, which eliminates ongoing ground lease costs and provides full ownership rights without future leasehold extension payments.
- South-east facing balcony: The extra-wide and sunny balcony facing southeast provides excellent outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining, with a storage shed for additional convenience.
- Popular Vruchtenbuurt location: The neighborhood is well-established and popular, with excellent local amenities including shops, cafes, and good public transport connections, as well as a safe environment without through traffic.
- Recent heating system: The Intergas CV-ketel from 2017 is relatively modern and owned outright, eliminating rental costs and providing reliable heating with the added benefit of a close-in boiler for hot water.
- Active Owners Association: The VvE is properly registered, maintains building insurance, and has a maintenance plan in place, providing structure for ongoing building maintenance and management.
Downsides
- Single glazing throughout: All windows feature single glazing with only some roof insulation, resulting in an energy label D. This will likely lead to higher heating costs and reduced comfort compared to modern double or triple glazed windows, and renovation to improve energy efficiency should be considered.
- No reserve fund or annual meetings: The VvE has no reserve fund currently in place and does not hold annual meetings, which could indicate potential underfunding for future major repairs or maintenance work that may require special contributions from owners.
- No double glazing: The wooden window frames contain single glazing and stained glass, which while contributing to the character of the 1929 building, significantly impacts both energy efficiency and noise transmission.
- Parking costs and restrictions: Paid parking applies between 18:00 and 24:00, and while a parking permit can be applied for, there is no guarantee of obtaining one, and residents may face ongoing parking expenses in the meantime.
- Limited outdoor space: The property has no private garden, and the 8 m² balcony represents the only dedicated outdoor space, which may be limiting for those who prefer more extensive outdoor areas.
Description
This charming and light-filled apartment is situated on a green and quiet location without through traffic in the popular Vruchtenbuurt neighborhood in The Hague. The property stands on own ground, which is a significant advantage in the Dutch property market where leasehold arrangements can impose ongoing costs and restrictions. Built around 1929, this second-floor apartment offers approximately 71 square meters of living space with an additional 8 square meters of building-bound outdoor space in the form of a spacious balcony.
The entrance leads through a characteristic Haags (The Hague-style) open porch into a spacious hallway. The hall features a meter cabinet, a wardrobe closet, and a practical storage area above the entrance. The living and dining room is a particularly generous and bright space, with a bay window featuring stained glass at the front that offers pleasant views over the green plantsoen opposite the building. The walls and ceilings have been beautifully plastered, adding to the overall atmosphere of the apartment. Double doors provide access to the extra-wide sunny balcony with a storage shed, ideal for enjoying the morning and midday sun with its southeast orientation.
The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a 4-burner gas hob, a combined fridge-freezer, a dishwasher, a combination oven, drawers, and upper and lower cabinets providing ample storage and preparation space. The CV (central heating) boiler is an Intergas unit from 2017, which is owned rather than rented, meaning no ongoing rental costs for the heating system.
The apartment features two bedrooms: one at the front of the building and one at the rear with direct access to the balcony. The combined bathroom and toilet is practical and space-efficient, featuring a wide shower and an attractive vanity unit with a close-in boiler for hot water supply.
The Vruchtenbuurt is a well-established and popular neighborhood in The Hague, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and excellent amenities. Around the corner on Pomonaplein, you can enjoy coffee at Loft, while children play outside. The charming Vlierboomstraat offers local shops and lunchrooms. The shopping center De Savornin Lohmanplein is also nearby for additional retail and services.
Public transport options are excellent, with tram lines 2 and 3 and bus lines 21 and 23 available nearby, providing good connections throughout The Hague and beyond. There are also good road connections for those traveling by car.
Parking in the area is subject to paid parking between 18:00 and 24:00, but a parking permit can be applied for through the municipality of The Hague. There is extra-wide sidewalk space for bicycle storage, and the location is described as safe with no through traffic, which is particularly appealing for families with children.
The active Owners Association (VvE) contributes 100 euros per month to the maintenance and management of the building. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, has a maintenance plan in place, and maintains building insurance. While there is no annual homeowners meeting mentioned and no reserve fund currently in place, the association is operational. A list of movable assets and an extensive questionnaire about the sale are available for review as part of the purchase process.
The property features wooden window frames with single glazing and stained glass, which contributes to the character of the apartment but also means the windows are not as energy-efficient as modern double or triple glazing. The energy label is D, with some roof insulation present, though the single glazing is the primary factor affecting the energy rating.
The transfer of ownership is by private agreement (koopovereenkomst) using the NVM (Dutch Real Estate Agents Association) purchase deed, with additional clauses included as applicable. The buyer is advised to engage their own NVM buying agent to represent their interests.
In summary, this apartment offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a well-located property in one of The Hague's most sought-after neighborhoods, with the significant benefit of freehold ownership, a sunny balcony, and practical layout, though prospective buyers should factor in the energy efficiency considerations associated with the single glazing and D energy label when considering renovation possibilities or energy costs.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'een brede douche' (a wide shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
The listing only mentions 'douche' (shower) as the bathing facility. No bathtub is mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing describes a combined bathroom-toilet. It is not specified as ensuite to any bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a combined bathroom-toilet, implying the toilet is within the bathroom rather than a separate guest toilet.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing or features list.
Double Shower
Only mentions one 'brede douche' (wide shower), not a double shower.
Shared Shower
This is an apartment with private bathroom facilities, not applicable for shared shower.
Shared Toilet
This is an apartment with private bathroom facilities, not applicable for shared toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een fraai wastafelmeubel' (a single vanity unit), not his and hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Explicitly mentioned as 'extra breed, zonnig balkon (ZO)' with access from living room and one bedroom. Listed as 8 m² building-bound outdoor space.
Rear Garden
No mention of any rear garden. Only a balcony is described as outdoor space.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden. Building has open portiek entrance with no private front garden.
Side Garden
No mention of side garden or any private garden space.
Terrace
The balcony is described as extra wide and sunny, which could function similarly to a terrace, but it is officially classified as a balcony rather than a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of rooftop access or rooftop terrace. Building has a flat roof with bituminous covering.
Barbecue Area
No mention of barbecue facilities or outdoor cooking area.
Fenced Yard
No mention of any fenced yard or enclosed outdoor space.
Patio
No mention of patio. Only the balcony is described as outdoor space.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda.
Guest House
No mention of separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
Located in The Hague Vruchtenbuurt, no water frontage mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of vegetable garden or kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of horse facilities. Urban apartment setting.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of any livestock. Urban apartment setting.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of jacuzzi or spa.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Netherlands is flat, no mountain views mentioned. Description mentions views of greenery and plantsoen.
Remarkable City View
No explicit city views mentioned. Description focuses on green views and plantsoen across the street.
Remarkable Garden View
Description mentions 'vanuit de erker met glas in lood heerlijk in het groen' (looking into greenery from the bay window). Located opposite a plantsoen (small park).
Remarkable Sea View
No mention of sea views. Not coastal location in The Hague.
Remarkable Harbour View
No mention of harbour views.
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of landmark views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning system mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only mentions CV-ketel for heating. Older construction from 1929 typically lacks AC systems.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states 'CV-ketel merk Intergas, bouwjaar 2017' for heating. This is a central heating system that heats the entire apartment.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or listed features. The listing focuses on the bay window, plastered walls, and balcony as main features.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. The listing only mentions the CV-ketel for heating, which appears to be traditional radiator heating based on the description.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Listing only refers to a 'garderobekast' (cloakroom cabinet) in the entrance hall, which is a standard feature, not a walk-in closet.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned in the listing. The property has a flat roof covered with bitumen and the only mentioned natural light sources are the bay window and balcony doors.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. The listing describes plastered walls and ceilings which typically indicates beams are hidden behind plaster. Flat roof construction also suggests no visible beams.
Bay Window
Listing explicitly mentions 'vanuit de erker met glas in lood' (from the bay window with leaded glass) at the front of the property looking onto the green area. This is a clear bay window feature.
Private Indoor Pool
71 m² apartment with 2 bedrooms in a residential building. No pool facilities mentioned. Vruchtenbuurt is a residential neighborhood, not known for private pool amenities.
Private Indoor Sauna
71 m² apartment with 1 bathroom. No sauna mentioned. The bathroom is described as functional with a wide shower and vanity. No luxury spa features indicated.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Listing explicitly states 'De fraai gestucte wanden en plafonds verhogen de sfeer' (The nicely plastered walls and ceilings enhance the atmosphere). This indicates quality plasterwork that could be considered ornamental, especially given the 1929 construction.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No explicit Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The property has atmospheric qualities and plastered walls but lacks characteristic Scandinavian features like minimalism, light colors, or natural wood focus.
Modern
Kitchen equipped with modern appliances (4-pits gas stove, dishwasher, combi-oven, fridge-freezer), CV-ketel from 2017. However, the 1929 building age and single-glazed windows with leaded glass indicate older construction. Mix of old and modern elements.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. The listing focuses on residential charm with bay windows, plastered walls, and green surroundings. No exposed pipes, metal accents, or warehouse-style features.
Mediterranean
Property is in a Dutch neighborhood (Vruchtenbuurt) with emphasis on green, peaceful surroundings. No Mediterranean style indicators such as terracotta, arches, or warm colors mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1929 with characteristic features like leaded glass (glas-in-lood) bay window, plasterwork walls and ceilings, and traditional Haags portiek entrance. These are typical classic Dutch architectural elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1929, which is early 20th century. Features include leaded glass (glas-in-lood), bay windows (erkers), and ornamental plasterwork. However, it is not specifically described as historic.
Early 20th Century
Built circa 1929. Features like 'Haags portiek', leaded glass (glas-in-lood), bay windows (erkers), plaster walls and ceilings are typical of Dutch 1920s architecture. This aligns with 'jaren-20/wonen 20' style in the Netherlands.
Post War Functional
Built in 1929, well before WWII. Post-war functional architecture typically dates from 1945 onwards.
Modernist
Built in 1929, not described as modernist. Features traditional elements like leaded glass, bay windows, and ornamental details.
Newly Build
Built circa 1929, approximately 95 years old. Not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly mentions 'een vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as part of the kitchen appliance list.
Oven
The description mentions 'een combioven' (combination oven), which includes oven functionality.
Microwave
The description mentions 'een combioven' (combination oven), which typically includes microwave functionality.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly mentions 'een koel-vriescombi' (fridge-freezer combination), which includes a refrigerator.
Freezer
The description explicitly mentions 'een koel-vriescombi' (fridge-freezer combination), which includes a freezer compartment.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. This is a modest 71 m² apartment from 1929, and such modern features are unlikely without explicit mention.
Pantry
No mention of a pantry (voorraadkast) in the description. While there is a storage space above the entrance, this is for general storage, not a food pantry.
Stove
The description explicitly mentions 'een 4-pitsgasfornuis' (4-burner gas stove) as part of the kitchen.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states '4-pitsgasfornuis' (gas stove), not induction. Therefore, induction stove is not present.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing. The appliances listed are standard: stove, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and combo oven.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap (Quooker or similar). The listing describes standard kitchen features from the 1929 era.
Shared Kitchen
This is a self-contained apartment with private kitchen facilities. No indication of shared kitchen arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'ruim' (spacious) with appliances, but there is no mention of premium or designer kitchen features or finishes.
New Kitchen
The apartment is from 1929, and there is no indication of recent renovation to the kitchen. While the appliances appear functional, the age of the building suggests this is not a newly renovated kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Description mentions 'extra veel parkeerruimte voor de deur' (extra parking space in front of the door). The features section lists 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking, public parking and parking permits).
Storage Room
The description mentions a 'bergruimte' (storage space) above the entrance and 'berghok' (storage shed) on the balcony. Additionally, 'Overige inpandige ruimte' of 1 m² is listed in the specifications.
Garage
No mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage present, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage present.
Attic
No mention of an attic in the description or features.
Cellar
No explicit mention of a cellar in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking mentioned in the description or features.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned in the description or features.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop space in the listing.
Shed
Description mentions 'berghok' (storage shed) on the balcony.
Street Parking Free
The listing states 'Betaald parkeren van 18:00 tot 24:00 uur' (paid parking from 18:00 to 24:00), indicating there is paid parking, not free street parking.
Street Parking Permit
The features section lists 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a type of parking available, and the description states 'parkeervergunning is aan te vragen bij gemeente Den Haag' (parking permit can be requested from the municipality of The Hague).
Rules
Owners Association
Active VvE mentioned with monthly contribution of €100. Listed as 'Actieve VvE' in description.
Leasehold
Explicitly stated 'De woning is gelegen op EIGEN GROND' and 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Field shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' indicating registration with Chamber of Commerce.
Oa Annual Meeting
Field shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' - no annual meeting is held.
Oa Fees
Field shows 'Bijdrage VvE: € 100,00 per maand' - monthly contribution.
Oa Reserve Fund
Field shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' - no reserve fund present.
Oa Maintenance Plan
Field shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' - maintenance plan exists.
Oa Buildings Insurance
Field shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' - buildings insurance present.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listed as 'Bovenwoning (appartement met open portiek)' - an upstairs apartment accessed via stairwell. No elevator mentioned anywhere.
Private Entrance
Apartment has its own entrance via Haags portiek with individual hall, meterkast, and coat closet.
Automatic Gate
No mention of any gate. Parking is described as paid parking and public parking with parking permits.
Security Door Window Hardware
Windows have wooden frames with single glazing and stained glass (glas-in-lood), which is not particularly secure. No mention of enhanced security doors or windows.
Gated Community
Location described as quiet and safe, but no mention of a gated community. Located on a street in a popular neighborhood.
Wheelchair Accessible
Apartment is accessed via stairs (portiek). No elevator mentioned. First floor apartment without accessibility adaptations described.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'de kozijnen zijn uitgevoerd in hout met enkel glas en glas-in-lood' meaning the frames are executed in wood with single glass and stained glass. This confirms no double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only single glass is mentioned. The property has original wooden frames with single pane glass from 1929.
Roof Insulation
The features section lists 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie' indicating roof insulation is present. The property has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing.
Heat Pump
The listing mentions the property is heated by a CV-ketel (Intergas, 2017) which is a gas-fired central heating system, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery storage system in the listing. This is typically not included in older properties like this 1929 apartment.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has a relatively modern Intergas CV-ketel from 2017 which is efficient. Roof insulation is present. However, energy label D indicates overall moderate energy performance. Single glazing and the age of the building (1929) limit efficiency. A close-in boiler in the bathroom is mentioned as a water heating feature.