Exclusive Penthouse with Spacious Rooftop Terrace near Château St. Gerlach
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A rating indicates excellent energy efficiency, resulting in lower energy costs and a more comfortable living environment.
- Three private parking spaces on enclosed grounds with an electric gate is exceptionally rare for an apartment and provides great convenience and security.
- The 56 square meter rooftop terrace offers substantial outdoor living space with beautiful views over the Geuldal valley.
- Premium location opposite Château St. Gerlach in the Limburg hill country, combining natural beauty with proximity to Valkenburg and Maastricht.
Downsides
- The apartment has only one bedroom, which may be insufficient for buyers needing more sleeping accommodations despite the option to convert the dining room.
- The central heating boiler is rented rather than owned, adding an ongoing monthly expense and removing control over the equipment.
- The rooftop terrace faces northeast, meaning it receives less direct sunlight compared to south or west-facing outdoor spaces.
- The monthly VvE contribution of 268 euros is relatively high, which adds significantly to the ongoing monthly housing costs.
Description
Welcome to this exceptional penthouse located in the prestigious Residence Sint Gerlach apartment complex in the charming village of Houthem. This exclusive residence is situated on the third and top floor of a building originally constructed in 1930. The entire complex underwent a comprehensive renovation in 1999, transforming it into luxurious apartments while carefully preserving the original charm and character of the historic structure. The penthouse is easily accessible via an elevator, providing convenience for residents of all ages.
The apartment offers a generous living area of 112 square meters, providing ample space for comfortable living. The focal point of the interior is the spacious living room, which measures an impressive 50 square meters. This bright and welcoming space allows for various furniture arrangements and creates an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining. Adjacent to the living area is a separate dining room, which offers flexibility as it could potentially be converted into a second bedroom if desired by the new owner. The semi-open kitchen is equipped with built-in appliances, making meal preparation convenient and efficient.
Throughout the apartment, beautiful parquet flooring has been installed, adding warmth and elegance to the living spaces. The bedroom features carpet flooring, providing a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for rest and sleep. Air conditioning systems have been installed in both the bedroom and the kitchen, ensuring a pleasant indoor climate during warmer months.
The bathroom is well-appointed and includes a bathtub, a separate shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. Through the bathroom, there is access to a practical utility room that serves multiple purposes. This space houses the central heating combi boiler, the connection and drainage for a washing machine, and the heat recovery ventilation system, which was renewed in 2025. This setup keeps essential household equipment neatly organized and out of sight.
One of the most remarkable features of this penthouse is the expansive rooftop terrace. Measuring 56 square meters with dimensions of 9.10 meters in depth and 6.10 meters in width, this outdoor space is truly exceptional for an apartment. The terrace faces northeast and offers a magnificent view over the Geuldal and the Kleine Geul valley. This vantage point provides a serene backdrop of natural beauty that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Whether for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or evening entertaining, this terrace significantly enhances the living experience.
The property includes an impressive three parking spaces located on the private and enclosed grounds of the complex. Access to the parking area is controlled by an electrically operated privacy gate, providing security and convenience for residents. Having three dedicated parking spaces is particularly valuable and rare for apartment living, offering ample room for multiple vehicles or space for guests. Additionally, there is a storage unit measuring 6 square meters located in the basement of the building, perfect for storing bicycles, seasonal items, or other belongings.
The location of this penthouse is truly exceptional. Positioned directly opposite the renowned Château St. Gerlach, residents enjoy an address of distinction surrounded by nature. Despite the peaceful and rural setting, the historic and vibrant town of Valkenburg is nearby, offering a wide array of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The broader region of South Limburg is celebrated for its rolling hill landscapes, providing extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation including numerous walking and cycling routes through the picturesque countryside.
The property holds an energy label A rating, indicating excellent energy efficiency. This high rating is achieved through comprehensive insulation measures including roof insulation, wall insulation, and double glazing throughout the apartment. The PVC window frames contribute to the overall energy performance and require minimal maintenance. The central heating is provided by a Remeha gas-fired combi boiler from 2011, which is available under a rental arrangement.
The apartment complex is professionally managed through an active homeowners association. The monthly VvE contribution is 268 euros, which covers a comprehensive range of services. This amount includes contributions to the reserve fund for major maintenance, maintenance of common areas, lift maintenance, green space maintenance, building maintenance, use and cleaning of general spaces, and the building insurance policy. The VvE is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, and has an established maintenance plan in place.
The location offers excellent connectivity to the broader region, with convenient access to Maastricht and the surrounding area. This makes the penthouse suitable for those who appreciate peaceful natural surroundings while requiring reasonable commute options to urban centers for work or other activities.
The property is offered at a asking price of 435,000 euros, which translates to approximately 3,884 euros per square meter of living space. The transfer is available in consultation, allowing for flexible timing of the purchase process. The property is currently available on the market and awaits a new owner who will appreciate its unique combination of historic character, modern comfort, and outstanding location in the Limburg hill country.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly mentioned in the description: 'badkamer uitgerust met een ligbad, toilet, douche en wastafel'
Bathtub
Explicitly mentioned as 'ligbad' in the bathroom description
Guest Toilet
Features list states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' meaning there is a separate toilet besides the one in the bathroom, which would serve as a guest toilet.
Shared Shower
This is a private penthouse apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement.
Shared Toilet
This is a private penthouse apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement.
His And Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafel' (singular) is mentioned in the bathroom description, indicating a single sink rather than double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing specifically mentions a rooftop terrace (dakterras) and a sun terrace (zonneterras), but does not mention a standard balcony.
Rear Garden
The property is a penthouse apartment on the third floor with a rooftop terrace, so there is no rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is a penthouse apartment on the third floor with a rooftop terrace, so there is no front garden.
Side Garden
The property is a penthouse apartment on the third floor with a rooftop terrace, so there is no side garden.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonneterras' (sun terrace) of 56 m².
Rooftop Terrace
The listing explicitly describes the property as a penthouse with a 'riant dakterras' (spacious rooftop terrace) and lists 'Dakterras aanwezig' in the features.
Fenced Yard
While there is an electric privacy gate for the parking area, there is no yard attached to the apartment, as it is a third-floor penthouse.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a rooftop terrace (dakterras) rather than a ground-level patio.
Veranda
The listing mentions a terrace and sliding doors, but does not mention a veranda.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The property overlooks the 'Geuldal-Kleine Geul' (a valley and stream) from a height, but is not directly situated on the water's edge (waterfront).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned; the property features a rooftop terrace.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The listing mentions a view over the 'Limburgse heuvellandschap' (Limburg hill landscape), which consists of hills rather than true mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is located near Valkenburg but the described view is specifically over the Geul valley and nature, not the city.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is described as being over the Geul valley and nature, not a specific garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Limburg is an inland province in the Netherlands, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in this inland location.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing states the apartment is located diagonally opposite 'Château St. Gerlach', a prominent historic castle, which is likely visible from the elevated terrace.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Listing explicitly states 'Airconditioning in slaapkamer en keuken' (air conditioning in bedroom and kitchen).
Central Heating
Listing mentions 'Cv Combiketel 2011' which is a central heating combi boiler.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Listing states 'fraaie parketvloeren' (beautiful parquet floors) throughout most of the apartment.
Tiled Floors
Only parquet and carpet are mentioned as flooring types.
Laminate Flooring
Parquet flooring is mentioned, which is real wood, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
Listing explicitly states 'de slaapkamer is voorzien van tapijt' (the bedroom has carpet).
Underfloor Heating
No mention of underfloor heating; central heating via CV combi boiler is specified.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space mentioned.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned in the listing.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned despite preserving original character.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool mentioned or implied.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna mentioned or implied.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
Schuifpui (sliding door) is mentioned but no French doors specified.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Original character was preserved but no specific mention of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the listing.
Modern
Renovated in 1999 with modern amenities like air conditioning, balanced ventilation, and energy class A, but original charm was preserved.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete, or metal fixtures are mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned; this is a Limburg apartment near a chateau.
Classic
Building from 1930 with preserved original charm and character, located near Château St. Gerlach with parquet floors.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was originally constructed in 1930 and the listing emphasizes that the 'original charm and character of the building has been preserved' despite the 1999 renovation.
Early 20th Century
The complex was explicitly built in 1930, which perfectly aligns with the early 20th century / 'jaren-30' architectural period.
Post War Functional
The building dates back to 1930, which is pre-war, and its preserved character does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
While renovated in 1999 with modern features like plastic window frames and air conditioning, the preserved 1930s character prevents it from being classified as a modernist building.
Newly Build
The building is described as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) originating from 1930 and renovated in 1999.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The description mentions a 'semi-open kitchen' but gives no indication of a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes it as a 'semi-open kitchen', not a fully open-plan one.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private penthouse apartment, so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The building retains its 1930s charm and was renovated in 1999, suggesting a classic rather than a modern high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The apartment was completely renovated in 1999, making the kitchen over 20 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there are three parking spaces on the property ('drie parkeerplaatsen tot dit penthouse').
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a storage room in the basement ('berging in het souterrain') and lists 6 m² of external storage space ('Externe bergruimte').
Garage
The features section explicitly lists 'Soort garage' as 'Parkeerplaats' (parking space), indicating there is no enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is an electrically operated privacy gate for the parking area, but since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage on the property, only parking spaces.
Attic
The property is a penthouse on the third and highest floor. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The listing mentions a storage room located in the 'souterrain' (basement/cellar).
Covered Parking
The parking spaces are described as being on an enclosed ground-level terrain, but there is no mention of a roof or cover over them.
Underground Parking
The parking is on the property grounds behind an electric gate, not described as underground.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the description or features.
Shed
There is a storage room in the basement, but no standalone shed is mentioned.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The three parking spaces are included with the apartment and maintained via the VvE fee, not rented separately for a monthly fee.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking spaces are included in the total asking price of €435,000 and are not listed for sale separately.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions 'Bijdrage aan gezonde VvE: € 268,- per maand' and includes a complete VvE checklist.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' which means full ownership/freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (KvK = Chamber of Commerce).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 268,00 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Opstalverzekering = buildings insurance).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The text explicitly states the apartment is reachable by a lift.
Private Entrance
It is a penthouse apartment accessed via a shared elevator in a complex, implying no fully private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The text mentions 'electrisch te bedienen privacy poort' which translates to an electrically operated privacy gate.
Wheelchair Accessible
The presence of an elevator is a positive indicator, but there is no information regarding ramps, door widths, or adapted bathrooms.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'aansluiting/afvoer wasmachine' (washing machine connection/drain) in the storage/laundry room.
Laundry Room
The listing mentions 'berging/wasruimte/stookruimte' (storage/laundry room/heating room) accessible via the bathroom, which functions as a laundry room.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'balansventilatie' (balanced ventilation), 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation), and a 'WTW-installatie' (heat recovery ventilation system) renewed in 2025.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as one of the provisions.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated as 'dubbel glas' and 'Kunststofkozijnen met dubbele beglazing'.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing rather than triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'muurisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The property uses a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv Combiketel), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
Not mentioned in the listing, and there are no solar panels present to pair it with.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a heat recovery ventilation (WTW) system renewed in 2025 and outdoor sun blinds.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.