








Spacious Double Upper House with Four Bedrooms and Two Balconies in Rotterdam
Key Features
Upsides
- Generous living space of 91 m² spread across two floors with four bedrooms and two balconies, providing excellent room for a family or those needing home office space.
- Freehold ownership on own land (volle eigendom) eliminates ground lease concerns and provides full control over the property.
- Central location in Rotterdam with good public transport connections and proximity to city amenities in the Tarwewijk neighborhood.
- Structural features include a distribution board with seven circuit groups and two earth leakage switches, indicating a relatively modern electrical installation.
- The property offers renovation potential allowing buyers to customize and modernize according to their own preferences and taste.
Downsides
- Energy label G indicates very poor energy efficiency, likely resulting in high heating costs and suggesting the need for significant energy efficiency upgrades.
- No reserve fund in the VvE (homeowners association) creates financial risk for future major repairs or maintenance work that may require special assessments.
- The VvE does not hold annual meetings (geen jaarlijkse vergadering), which may indicate poor organization and governance of the building maintenance.
- Perpetual self-occupation obligation and anti-speculation clause severely restrict future flexibility, prohibiting renting out the property and requiring owner occupation.
- The property requires modernization throughout, as indicated by references to simple finishes, the partial infrared floor heating being removed, and the overall condition suggesting renovation needs.
Description
This spacious double upper house is situated on the Pleinweg in the Tarwewijk neighborhood of Rotterdam, offering a generous living space spread across multiple floors. Built in 1938, this property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a property with character and potential for modernization according to personal preferences.
The residence is accessed via an open porch with staircase and mailbox area, leading to the entrance on the first floor. From the entrance hall, an internal staircase takes you to the second floor and then to the third floor where the main living level is located.
On the main living floor, you will find a central hall providing access to the various rooms and stairs to the upper level. The living room is positioned at the rear of the property and provides access to a balcony. At the front, there is a spacious bedroom and a smaller additional bedroom. The closed kitchen is equipped with a simple kitchen unit featuring a 4-burner gas stove, extractor hood, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The balcony is also accessible from the kitchen. A simple toilet room completes this floor.
The fourth floor houses a landing with space for the hot water boiler and access to the bathroom and multiple bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has direct access to the bathroom and also serves as a laundry room. Another bedroom at the front provides access to a second balcony.
The bathroom is fully tiled and equipped with a shower and washing machine connection. The electrical installation consists of a distribution board with seven circuit groups and two earth leakage switches.
The property features 91 square meters of living space, distributed as follows: living room approximately 18 square meters, kitchen approximately 4 square meters, bathroom approximately 3 square meters, master bedroom approximately 22 square meters, second bedroom approximately 4 square meters, third bedroom approximately 15 square meters, and fourth bedroom approximately 5 square meters. The two balconies measure approximately 7 square meters and 4 square meters respectively.
The property is located on its own land with freehold ownership. Monthly VvE contribution is approximately 160.58 euros. The property is connected to the municipal sewer system. The energy label is G, and hot water is provided by an electric boiler.
Important conditions apply to this purchase. There is a perpetual self-occupation obligation in place, meaning the property cannot be rented out or otherwise used by others. Occupation by first-degree blood relatives or in-laws is considered own occupation. An anti-speculation clause applies for 2 years, prohibiting sale within two years after signing the deed of delivery. A project notary will be used for the transaction.
This is a property purchased on the free market. Any renovation or additional financing for renovation is arranged independently without additional conditions. When selling in the future, the owner can choose their own real estate agent to sell on the free market at a price determined by the owner. Delivery will take place within 6 weeks after purchase agreement.
The Tarwewijk neighborhood offers a central location in Rotterdam with good accessibility to public transport, shops, and other amenities. This property would suit those looking for space and the opportunity to finish and modernize the property to their own taste.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description clearly states the bathroom is 'voorzien van een douche' (equipped with a shower).
Bathtub
Only a shower is mentioned in the bathroom. No bathtub is described.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed from the landing/overloop, not directly from a bedroom. Only one bedroom has direct access to the bathroom, but this is not described as an ensuite arrangement.
Guest Toilet
A separate 'eenvoudige toiletruimte' (simple toilet room) is mentioned on the living floor, distinct from the bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail. While infrared floor heating is mentioned, it does not specifically mention a heated towel rail.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the description of the bathroom or toilet facilities.
Double Shower
Only one shower is mentioned for the single bathroom.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom facilities.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom features are described minimally. No mention of double sinks or any sink configuration.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Two balconons mentioned in listing: one at rear (7m²) accessible from living room and kitchen, and one at front (4m²) accessible from bedroom on 4th floor. Both are documented in the description and measurements.
Rear Garden
No garden mentioned. This is an upper house (bovenhuis) with no ground floor access mentioned. Only exterior space is the balconies.
Front Garden
No front garden mentioned. Upper house apartment without access to front garden area.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned. Upper house in urban Rotterdam setting.
Terrace
Only balconons are described, no separate terrace. Balconies are distinct from terraces in Dutch real estate terminology.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. Upper house spread across multiple floors but no mention of roof access.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in description or features.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard or garden area mentioned. Upper apartment with no private outdoor ground space.
Patio
No patio mentioned. Only outdoor spaces are the two balconies.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house or separate living unit mentioned. Standard apartment layout.
Waterfront
Property on Pleinweg in Tarwewijk, Rotterdam. Located inland in urban residential area, not waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable garden space mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities. Urban Rotterdam apartment building.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities. Urban apartment context.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in any section of listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi or spa facilities mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court. Upper house apartment without private grounds.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is a flat, coastal city with no mountains. Property faces street (Pleinweg) and rear without any mountain vista possible.
Remarkable City View
Upper house across 4 floors provides elevated position. Some viewpoints may have urban outlook across Tarwewijk neighbourhood. However, description emphasizes interior space over views, and no specific city view is highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
No gardens visible from property. Views are to street and neighborhood without mention of any garden vista.
Remarkable Sea View
Rotterdam is near the coast but Tarwewijk is located inland. Property does not mention any sea view. Rotterdam's sea view locations are primarily near the Maas river waterfront.
Remarkable Harbour View
Tarwewijk is not a harbour area of Rotterdam. The listing mentions only street views and no harbour connection. Property is in residential neighborhood inland from harbour areas.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmarks mentioned or visible from this standard Rotterdam upper house. The Tarwewijk area is a working-class residential neighbourhood without notable landmarks in the immediate vicinity.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The description mentions 'infrarood vloerverwarming' (infrared floor heating) which is being removed by the owner. This is not central heating in the traditional sense (like gas-fired central heating). Warm water comes from an 'elektrische boiler' (electric boiler). No traditional central heating system is described or implied.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property description covers all main rooms and amenities (living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom) but makes no reference to any fireplace or hearth. Given the thoroughness of the listing, a fireplace would likely be mentioned if present.
Tiled Floors
The bathroom is explicitly described as 'volledig betegeld' (fully tiled). This is the only specific floor material mentioned. The bathroom being tiled is standard for Dutch properties. Kitchen floors are not specified but could potentially be tiled.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly mentions 'De woning is deels voorzien van infrarood vloerverwarming met pvc-vloer' (The property is partially equipped with infrared floor heating with PVC floor). This is confirmed and specifically stated, though it notes the owner is still removing it.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the listing. The four bedrooms are described with their areas, but no built-in storage or walk-in closet facilities are referenced. This is typical for properties of this era and price point in Rotterdam.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description. The listing specifically describes the living room as being at the rear ('aan de achterzijde') with access to a balcony, but makes no reference to a bay window. The room dimensions provided (living room 18m²) would suggest standard window configuration.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool of any kind is mentioned in this listing. The property is a 91m² upper house apartment in Rotterdam. Pools at this price point and property type are extremely rare in the Netherlands, and this would certainly be highlighted as a major feature if present.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing. The property features a simple bathroom with shower and washing machine connection. A sauna would be a significant feature that would certainly be highlighted in both the description and the property specifications, especially for a property being marketed for its potential.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1938 Rotterdam double upper house requiring modernization with simple finishes throughout. No mention of typical Scandinavian elements like light woods, minimal design, or Nordic aesthetics. The emphasis is on potential for customization rather than any particular style. The property is described as needing modernization, making it more of a blank canvas than a styled property.
Modern
The listing explicitly states 'veel mogelijkheden voor verdere modernisering naar eigen wens' (many possibilities for further modernization to your liking), indicating the property is NOT modern but requires updating. The kitchen is described as a simple kitchen block ('eenvoudig keukenblok'). Energy label G suggests older systems. The property emphasizes potential rather than current modern amenities.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are mentioned in the description. This is a traditional 1938 Rotterdam portiekwoonung (apartment building). While the building age could potentially include some industrial elements, none are specifically highlighted in the listing.
Mediterranean
This is a Dutch property in Rotterdam built in 1938. There is no indication of Mediterranean style elements such as terracotta tiles, arched doorways, or warm southern European aesthetics. The architectural style is typical Dutch for that era.
Classic
The property was built in 1938, featuring a traditional Dutch split-level layout across multiple floors with characteristic upper house architecture. The description mentions 'open portiek met trapopgang' (open stairwell entrance), typical of classic Rotterdam buildings from this period. The multi-level layout with separate floors reflects classic Dutch upper house design.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The 1938 construction with original features like simple kitchen, simple toilet, and electrical installation suggests period character. Rotterdam's pre-war buildings from this era often have architectural character. However, listing emphasizes 'Dubbel bovenhuis' and mentions 'modernisering' indicating renovation potential rather than preserved historic features.
Early 20th Century
Building year 1938 places it solidly in the early 20th century. Properties from this specific era in Netherlands are often referred to as 'jaren-30 woningen' (1930s houses) with distinct architectural styles like Amsterdam School or Nieuwe Zakelijkheid. The 'dubbel bovenhuis' construction type with spacious layout and multiple floors is characteristic of this period.
Post War Functional
Building year 1938 pre-dates WWII. Rotterdam was heavily bombed during WWII and post-war reconstruction primarily involved buildings from 1945 onwards. This 1938 property is not post-war construction; it was built before the war.
Modernist
While 1938 falls within the modernist movement period, this appears to be a traditional double upper house rather than an explicit modernist design. The description suggests an older style with original features needing modernization rather than contemporary modernist architecture.
Newly Build
Building year is 1938, making it 86+ years old. Listing explicitly mentions 'mogelijkheden voor verdere modernisering' (possibilities for further modernization) and original 'eenvoudig' (simple) kitchen and toilet. Clearly not a new build.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser explicitly mentioned in the kitchen description.
Oven
Oven explicitly mentioned as part of the kitchen equipment.
Microwave
No microwave mentioned in the kitchen description, which lists specific appliances including gas stove, extractor hood, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator.
Refrigerator
Koelkast explicitly mentioned in the kitchen description.
Kitchen Island
Kitchen is described as a small 'eenvoudig keukenblok' of only 4m². No island mentioned, and space constraints make it unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
Kitchen is explicitly described as 'dichte keuken' (closed/divided kitchen), meaning it is not open plan.
Pantry
No pantry or storage room mentioned. Only a small kitchen of 4m².
Stove
4-pits gasfornuis (4-burner gas stove) explicitly mentioned.
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas stove, not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker mentioned in the simple kitchen description.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap mentioned. Kitchen described as simple with basic appliances.
Downdraft Extractor
Regular afzuigkap (extractor hood) mentioned, but no downdraft system specified.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with private kitchen. Not shared housing.
Design Kitchen
Kitchen described as 'eenvoudig keukenblok' (simple kitchen block). Marked as low since it appears basic rather than design-oriented.
New Kitchen
Kitchen described as 'eenvoudig' (simple) with basic equipment. Mentioned as having potential for modernization, suggesting current kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
No private parking is mentioned in the listing. Only external storage (box) is specified.
Storage Room
External storage box of 6 m² is explicitly mentioned in the listing under 'Externe bergruimte' and 'Schuur/berging'/'Box'.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The listing describes a multi-floor apartment ('dubbel bovenhuis') with living space spread over 2 woonlagen (floors) on the 4th floor level. No attic space is mentioned or indicated.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned or indicated in the listing. The listing only mentions a 'box' (berging) of 6 m² as external storage.
Bike Storage
While there is external storage (box), it is not specifically described as bike storage. No dedicated bike storage facility is mentioned.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned or indicated in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned or indicated in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
External storage box of 6 m² is explicitly mentioned as 'Schuur/berging'/'Box' in the listing.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states 'Eeuwigdurende zelfbewoningsplicht' (perpetual self-occupancy obligation) and 'U mag de woning niet verhuren of op andere wijze in gebruik geven aan anderen' (You may not rent the property or otherwise give it to others for use). Short-term rentals are clearly not allowed.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
Same self-occupancy requirement applies. The listing explicitly prohibits renting out the property to others, with no exceptions mentioned for long-term rentals.
Owners Association
Monthly VvE-bijdrage of €160.58 is explicitly mentioned, indicating an active owners association.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Op eigen grond' (On own ground), meaning freehold ownership, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The listing explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The listing explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
Monthly VvE-bijdrage of €160.58 is explicitly mentioned.
Oa Reserve Fund
The listing explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Nee' (Reserve fund: No).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The listing explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The listing explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Nee' (Buildings insurance: No).
Other Rules
Additional restrictions include: Anti-speculatiebeding (anti-speculation clause) of 2 years, perpetual self-occupancy requirement, prohibition on renting to others (even for subsequent owners), and a project notary requirement.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 4th floor walk-up apartment (4e woonlaag) accessed via an open stairwell with no mention of an elevator in the building.
Private Entrance
This is a double upper house apartment with its own entrance on the first floor via an open portiek with stairs.
Gated Community
This is a single apartment on a public street (Pleinweg) in Rotterdam with no mention of any gated or secured community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is located on the 4th floor (4e woonlaag) and is accessed via multiple flights of stairs (open portiek, first to second floor, second to third floor, third to fourth floor). The description explicitly mentions 'trapopgang' (stair access) for all areas, making wheelchair access impossible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
Was machineaansluiting (washing machine connection) is explicitly mentioned in the bathroom. One bedroom is described as also functioning as wasruimte (laundry room).
Washing Machine Connections
The bathroom is explicitly described as having 'wasmachineaansluiting' (washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
The listing states 'Een van de slaapkamers heeft directe toegang tot de badkamer en fungeert tevens als wasruimte' (One bedroom has direct access to the bathroom and also functions as laundry room).
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or drying facility anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features, home automation, or intelligent systems.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener or water treatment system anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. Buildings from 1938 in this area typically do not have solar installations.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing, and it is extremely rare for properties of this age and price range in Rotterdam.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states warm water is provided by an 'elektrische boiler' (electric boiler). No heat pump is mentioned. The energy label G also suggests conventional heating.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage. This is uncommon in Dutch residential properties, especially older apartments.

