Spacious 1930s Apartment with Room Rental Permit in Blijdorp
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment has a valid permit for room rental of five rooms, which is a valuable asset for generating rental income in a city like Rotterdam.
- The property features three balconons on both east and west sides, ensuring sunlight throughout the entire day.
- Recent major investments in 2024 include a new insulated roof, ten solar panels, and exterior painting, reducing future maintenance concerns.
- The location is exceptionally convenient, with Rotterdam Central Station only an eight minute walk away and the city center reachable by bike in five minutes.
- The apartment retains attractive 1930s character features including stained glass windows, paneled doors, herringbone parquet flooring, and a fireplace.
Downsides
- The property uses block heating rather than an individual heating system, which provides less control over heating costs and temperature settings.
- The apartment is located within a protected cityscape, which imposes restrictions on any exterior modifications or renovations.
- There is no private parking or garage available, relying instead on public parking and permit systems.
- The monthly costs are relatively high at 392 euros combined for VvE and heating advances, not including utilities.
- The purchase agreement includes a non occupancy clause, which may affect buyers intending to live in the property themselves or those with specific financing requirements.
Description
Located on the wide and tree lined Schepenstraat in the Blijdorp district of Rotterdam, this spacious and bright apartment occupies the second and third floors of a well maintained complex. The property was built around 1938 and retains numerous charming period features that give it a distinctive character. These include stained glass windows, paneled doors, a herringbone parquet floor, and a fireplace in the living area. The apartment benefits from a favorable position within a quiet yet central neighborhood, with various amenities such as shops, public transportation, and the Vroesenpark all within walking distance. The main highways A13 and A20 are also easily accessible from this location.
The Blijdorp neighborhood is known as a pleasant and peaceful area with all daily necessities close at hand. Cycling to the vibrant center of Rotterdam takes approximately five minutes. On foot, residents can reach the Eudokiaplein, Bentinckplein, and Stadhoudersplein, where multiple supermarkets and shops are located. For recreation and relaxation, the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo are nearby. The area also offers various coffee shops, local pubs, and restaurants. Public transport stops and highway access points are conveniently situated near the apartment, and Rotterdam Central Station can be reached on foot in about eight minutes.
The layout of the apartment is spread across two residential floors. On the ground floor, there is a stairwell leading to the first floor, where the private entrance provides access to the stairs going up to the second floor. The hallway on the second floor gives access to all rooms on this level. The toilet is fully tiled and equipped with a wall hung toilet and a small sink. The kitchen features a spacious and modern setup with built in appliances including a five burner gas hob with extractor hood, an oven, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator with freezer compartment. A door from the kitchen leads directly to one of the balconies.
The bright living room has an elegant herringbone parquet floor and French doors opening to a balcony. At the front of the apartment, there are two bedrooms, one of which has direct access to a balcony. The layout offers the possibility of integrating these two front bedrooms completely with the living room, which would create an exceptionally large living space of approximately 49 square meters.
On the third floor, a dome skylight provides direct daylight to the space. This floor contains three spacious bedrooms, a separate toilet, a bathroom, a laundry room, and numerous storage closets. The bathroom is finished with a bathtub, a shower cabin, a double vanity with cabinet space, and clean tiling. From the bathroom, there is access to a rear balcony, which can also be reached via French doors from the master bedroom. The landing on this floor provides access to a built in storage closet, the separate toilet, the laundry room with connections for a washing machine and dryer, and two more spacious bedrooms at the front of the building.
The apartment includes three balconies in total, positioned on both the east and west sides of the building. This orientation ensures sunlight throughout the day. In the basement of the complex, there is a private storage unit belonging to the apartment.
A notable feature of this property is the valid permit for room rental covering five rooms, which presents opportunities for investors or those looking to generate rental income.
The building has several recent improvements. The roof of the complex was renewed and insulated in 2024. Ten solar panels were installed in 2024. The exterior painting at the rear of the building was also completed in 2024. The property has an energy label B and is equipped with double glazing in wooden frames throughout.
Heating is provided through block heating, with a monthly advance payment of 115 euros for heating costs, in addition to the VvE contribution of 277 euros per month. The VvE is active and has a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance in place.
The apartment is located on own ground, meaning there is no ground lease to pay. The property is situated within a protected cityscape, which means there are certain restrictions on exterior modifications. The purchase agreement will include both an age clause and a non occupancy clause. Delivery date is to be agreed upon.
Parking is available through public parking spaces and parking permits in the area. There is no private parking or garage included with the property.
The asking price is 575000 euros, which translates to approximately 3912 euros per square meter based on the living area of 147 square meters. The total volume of the apartment is 480 cubic meters. The external storage space measures 21 square meters, and the building related outdoor space consisting of the balconies totals 10 square meters.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douchecabine' (shower cabin) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet on the 2nd floor and another separate toilet on the 3rd floor.
Bidet
A bidet is not listed among the bathroom features.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the description.
Shared Shower
The property is a single private apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement like a student house.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single private apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'maar liefst 3 balkons' (as many as 3 balconies) located on the East and West sides, with doors to balconons from kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The features section also confirms 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
This is an apartment on the 2nd and 3rd floor. No garden is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Front Garden
This is an apartment on the 2nd and 3rd floor. No front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
This is an apartment on the 2nd and 3rd floor. No side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
No separate terrace is mentioned. The outdoor spaces are specifically described as balconies (balkons).
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions 'mogelijkheid dakterras (in overleg met Vve)' which translates to 'possibility of a rooftop terrace (in consultation with VvE)'. This indicates it's not currently present, only a possibility.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment on the 2nd and 3rd floor with no yard mentioned.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing. The outdoor spaces are balconies.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. This is an apartment.
Waterfront
The property is located in Blijdorp, Rotterdam, which is not a waterfront location. No water features are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned. This is an upper-floor apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned. This is an urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned. This is an urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned. This is an apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is in the Netherlands, which is extremely flat with no mountains. A mountain view is impossible.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the 2nd and 3rd floor with balconies on East and West sides. No specific city view is highlighted in the listing. Being only on the 2nd/3rd floor limits the potential for a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view is mentioned. The balconies face East and West but no gardens are described as being visible.
Remarkable Sea View
Blijdorp is an inland neighborhood of Rotterdam, not located near the sea. A sea view is not possible from this location.
Remarkable Harbour View
While Rotterdam has a major harbour, Blijdorp is not in the harbour district. No harbour view is mentioned or likely from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned in the listing. The location near Rotterdam Centraal and Diergaarde Blijdorp is noted, but no views of these landmarks are described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing, and no cooling systems are listed among features.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'verwarming middels blokverwarming' (block heating), which is a form of central heating for apartment buildings.
Fireplace
The listing explicitly mentions 'een open haard' (an open fireplace) among the charming 1930s elements.
Hardwood Floors
The listing mentions 'visgraat parketvloer' (herringbone parquet floor) in the living room, which is a hardwood floor.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies parquet flooring (hardwood), not laminate flooring.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned; parquet is specified for the living area.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned; the property uses block heating (blokverwarming).
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. There are 'veel bergkasten' (many storage closets) but not specified as walk-in.
Skylight
The listing states 'Op de 3e verdieping voorziet een dak-koepel de ruimte van direct daglicht' - a dome/skylight providing direct daylight.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the listing.
Bay Window
No bay window (erker) mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; this is a standard apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) multiple times - to the balcony from the living room and from the master bedroom.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; the listing emphasizes 1930s Dutch architectural features.
Modern
Modern kitchen with built-in appliances, but the apartment maintains its 1930s character throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned; the style is traditional 1930s with classic materials.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements or features mentioned in the listing.
Classic
Features 1930s elements including stained glass windows, paneled doors, herringbone parquet, and fireplace. Protected cityscape designation.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing emphasizes 'charmeante jaren '30 elementen als glas-in-lood ramen, paneeldeuren, visgraat parketvloer en een open haard' (charming 1930s elements like stained glass windows, panel doors, herringbone parquet floor and fireplace). The property is from 1938 and is in a 'beschermd stadsgezicht' (protected cityscape).
Early 20th Century
The building is from 1938 and the listing specifically highlights 'jaren '30 elementen' (1930s elements). This is a classic example of Dutch 1930s architecture.
Post War Functional
The building is from 1938, which is pre-war (World War II). It does not represent post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
While 1930s Dutch architecture could include modernist elements (Nieuwe Zakelijkheid), this listing specifically emphasizes traditional elements like stained glass, panel doors, herringbone parquet, and fireplace. The style appears more traditional than modernist.
Newly Build
The building is from 1938. Although the roof and solar panels were renewed in 2024, this is renovation of an existing building, not new construction.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned as 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen description
Oven
Explicitly mentioned as 'oven' in the kitchen appliances list
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned as 'koelkast/vriezer' in the kitchen description
Freezer
Mentioned as 'koelkast/vriezer' which suggests a combination unit, though exact configuration unclear
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and the layout description suggests a traditional kitchen arrangement with door to balcony
Open Plan Kitchen
Kitchen described separately from living room with its own door to balcony, suggesting enclosed kitchen
Stove
Explicitly mentioned as '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas cooktop)
Induction Stove
Listing explicitly states 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooktop), not induction
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the listing; such a luxury feature would typically be highlighted if present
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned in the listing; a Quooker or similar would typically be highlighted if present
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment for sale, not a shared housing situation
Design Kitchen
Described as 'royale en moderne opstelling' (spacious and modern arrangement) but no specific designer brand or high-end design elements mentioned
New Kitchen
Described as modern but not specified as new; building is from 1938 and no kitchen renovation date is provided
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing only mentions 'Openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Public parking and parking permits), indicating no private/dedicated parking space is included.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'In de onderbouw is nog een eigen berging aanwezig' (In the basement there is a private storage room) and lists 'Externe bergruimte 21 m²' (External storage space 21 m²).
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The apartment spans the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 3rd floor has a 'dak-koepel' (skylight) but is fully used as living space with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, and laundry room. No separate attic storage is mentioned.
Cellar
The listing mentions 'In de onderbouw is nog een eigen berging' which refers to a basement-level storage. This could be considered a cellar-type space, though it's described as a 'berging' (storage room) rather than a full cellar.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned. Only 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned. The storage is in the 'onderbouw' (basement), not a separate shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits), which typically indicates that free street parking is not available and a permit system is in place.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under parking facilities.
Rules
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states 'MET VERGUNNING VOOR KAMERVERHUUR (5 KAMERS)' meaning there is a permit for renting out 5 rooms, which is a form of long-term rental.
Owners Association
The listing mentions 'bijdrage aan de actieve VvE: € 277,- maand' confirming an active homeowners association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'gelegen op eigen grond' meaning it is on freehold land, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Under VvE checklist: 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' confirming Chamber of Commerce registration.
Oa Annual Meeting
Under VvE checklist: 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' confirming annual meetings are held.
Oa Fees
Under VvE checklist: 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 277,00 per maand)' confirming monthly fees of €277 plus €115 for heating advance.
Oa Reserve Fund
Under VvE checklist: 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' confirming a reserve fund exists.
Oa Maintenance Plan
Under VvE checklist: 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' confirming a maintenance plan exists.
Oa Buildings Insurance
Under VvE checklist: 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' confirming building insurance is in place.
Other Rules
Multiple rules mentioned: protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht), age clause (ouderdomsclausule), non-occupancy clause (niet-feitelijke bewoningsclausule) meaning buyer cannot live there, roof terrace requires VvE approval.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building is from 1938 and described as a 'portiekwoning' (walk-up apartment). No elevator is mentioned, making it highly unlikely.
Private Entrance
Although it has a private stairwell starting on the first floor, it is a 'portiekwoning' which inherently means sharing the main ground floor entrance.
Automatic Gate
It is a city center apartment in a 1938 building with no indication of gates.
Gated Community
The listing specifies public parking and it is a standard apartment building in an urban neighborhood.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a 1938 walk-up building with no elevator mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly mentions a 'wasruimte met aansluiting wasmachine' (laundry room with washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
The description explicitly mentions a 'wasruimte' (laundry room) on the third floor.
Ventilation System
The features section explicitly lists 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (Natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states '10 zonnepanelen, installatie 2024' (10 solar panels, installation 2024).
Double Glazing
The listing states 'de woning is geheel voorzien van isolerende beglazing' and under Energy section lists 'dubbel glas' (double glass).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glass) rather than triple glazing. If triple glazing were present, it would likely be highlighted.
Roof Insulation
The listing states 'het dak van het complex is in 2024 vernieuwd en geïsoleerd' (the roof was renewed and insulated in 2024) and Energy section lists 'Dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies heating via 'blokverwarming' (block heating) and hot water via 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler). No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned in the listing. Given that solar panels are highlighted, a battery would likely be mentioned if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Location
History
No history available for this listing.