Unique Architect-Designed 4-Room Apartment in Historic Delfshaven

The property is a spacious 4-room upper apartment located at Schoonderloostraat 54-B in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam. The apartment has a living area of 121 square meters and is situated on the first and second floors of a building that was originally constructed in 1899. The asking price is €569,500 costs to the buyer.

The building is located in Historic Delfshaven, which is described as the oldest and most characteristic neighborhood of Rotterdam. This area combines the dynamics of modern city life with the tranquility of nearby waterways, including the Achterhaven. The apartment benefits from views of a green inner courtyard at the rear and overlooks De Schat van Schoonderloo, a gated residents' park with art and nature elements, at the front. The neighborhood offers various shops, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance.

The apartment underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2010 according to a design by architect Alex Jager from the architectural firm JagerJanssen Architecten. This renovation has resulted in high-quality finishes and thoughtful design choices throughout the property. The building features a saddle roof covered with tiles.

Access to the apartment is through a private front garden measuring 22 square meters (3.77 meters deep by 5.90 meters wide), which faces west. This garden provides space for seating and bicycle storage and includes a blossoming tree. The entrance features a classical high front door leading to the first floor via a staircase with decorative moldings.

The first floor contains an entrance hallway with two built-in closets, one serving as a wardrobe closet, a storage space, a toilet, and double access to the living room. The hallway features a wooden floor that extends throughout the living floor and displays classical details such as an original fountain and a hexagonal window looking into the living room. Original decorative moldings and ornaments reflect the building's history. The ceilings on this floor are approximately 3.15 meters high, and the original stair railing creates an attractive visual connection between different areas.

The living room is a particularly spacious through-living room measuring approximately 11 meters in length. In the center of this room is a Bulthaup kitchen, described as the system 20 design classic that is featured in the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York. By positioning the kitchen in the middle of the room, optical separation has been created between a living area and a dining area. Two skylights allow afternoon sunlight to enter through the open ceiling, highlighting the stainless steel cooking island. The kitchen includes a BORA cooking plate with integrated extraction, a Miele oven, a dishwasher with Zeolith drying technology, and a refrigerator-freezer combination. There is also a coffee niche with power outlets and a dimmable LED strip.

The dining area is located at the rear of the living room and includes two built-in closets, one of which contains a washing machine connection and the central heating boiler, an Intergas model from 2025 with smart home capabilities. This area provides sufficient space for a large dining table. Through French doors, one reaches the balcony, which faces east and has a partially covered original veranda.

The sitting area is located at the front of the apartment. This corner has classical cast iron radiators and a window sill finished with original door panels preserved from the renovation. The L-shaped layout creates a natural separation, effectively creating an additional corner or room. This space is suitable as a workspace, reading corner, or play area. Custom floating oak shelves in natural form and finish contribute to a spacious and calm atmosphere, complemented by original decorative moldings and well-concealed cabinet space containing the electrical meter box.

The second floor presents a contrasting environment due to the Scandinavian wooden ceiling finish and built-in cabinets running the full length of the apartment. A poured floor provides a spacious and calm appearance in the hallway that gives access to two bedrooms. The open roof structure, with a height of more than 3.40 meters, creates a spacious feeling and allows daylight to flow beautifully through the space.

The master bedroom features an open bathroom with all necessary amenities, including a large bathtub, a rain shower, a private toilet, a spacious bathroom vanity with a towel radiator, built-in closets, and a warm and cold air conditioning system. The visual connection to the living room has been closed with glass so that the spaces are acoustically and climatically separated. The abundance of custom built-in closets on this floor eliminates the need for freestanding furniture, allowing optimal enjoyment of the floor area and the authentic roof structure.

The second bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment and is also fully equipped with built-in closets. This room has good natural light. Both bedrooms are equipped with electric curtains.

The apartment has a volume of 456 cubic meters. The building-bound outdoor space measures 12 square meters for the balcony. The property has Energy Label C. Insulation includes roof insulation and double glazing, with the listing noting that the property is fully insulated. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combination boiler from Intergas, dated 2025, which is owned. The property also features mechanical ventilation, a TV cable connection, and an LG air conditioning system that provides both heating and cooling.

The property is freehold, meaning the ground is owned rather than leased. The Owners' Association is active with a monthly contribution of €95. The association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a reserve fund, and has building insurance. There is no maintenance plan in place according to the listing.

The purchase agreement will include both an age clause and a foundation clause, which is standard given the building year of 1899. Parking in the area consists of paid parking and parking permits. The listing indicates there is sufficient parking space in front of the door. All windows and French doors are equipped with pleated insect screens. The asking price per square meter is €4,707. The property is being offered by vandeVijver Makelaardij, who represent the selling party.