Characterful Three-Room Apartment with Spacious Terrace in Historic Leeuwarden Center
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a rare and spacious 37 m² rooftop terrace in the city center of Leeuwarden, providing valuable outdoor living space.
- The apartment has recently undergone major renovations in 2022, including full insulation and an updated interior, resulting in an excellent Energy Label A.
- The property is located in the historic center of Leeuwarden with views over the Eewal, offering a perfect combination of city convenience and characterful living.
Downsides
- The rooftop terrace faces north, which may receive less direct sunlight during the day compared to south-facing outdoor spaces.
- Being a historic building from 1919 and a municipal monument, the property may come with certain restrictions regarding renovations or modifications.
- Located on the 2nd floor without elevator mentioned, which might be less convenient for some residents, especially those with mobility concerns.
Description
This attractive three-room apartment is a hidden gem located in the heart of Leeuwarden, offering a beautiful view over the Eewal. Situated in the city center, this characterful residence was built around 1920 and has been tastefully renovated in 2022. The apartment combines historical charm with modern comfort, making it an excellent choice for those seeking an urban home with character.
The property features a generous layout spanning 59 square meters of living space, with a total volume of 180 cubic meters. Upon entering through the Speelmansstraat, residents ascend via a staircase to reach the apartment's entrance hall, which includes a renewed meter cupboard. The bright living room measures approximately 26 square meters and features attractive windows offering a lovely view over the Eewal.
The apartment offers two bedrooms, with the first located at the front of the property. The second bedroom, approximately 10 square meters in size, includes a built-in closet. The modern bathroom is equipped with a rain shower, vanity with cabinet, and mechanical ventilation. Additionally, there is a separate modern toilet for convenience.
The kitchen is fitted with an induction cooktop, dishwasher, and central heating installation. One of the standout features of this property is the generous rooftop terrace measuring approximately 37 square meters, a rare amenity in Leeuwarden's city center. This outdoor space provides an excellent area for relaxation and entertaining.
The apartment benefits from good energy efficiency, boasting an Energy Label A. This is particularly impressive for a property from 1919, which has been fully insulated during the 2022 renovations. The central heating is provided by an Intergas boiler installed in 2021, which is owned by the property.
As a municipal monument, this apartment maintains its characteristic appearance while offering modern comfort. The active and financially healthy Homeowners Association (VvE) manages the building and maintains a maintenance plan. The monthly VvE contribution is €125, which is reasonable for a property of this type. The VvE is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds regular annual meetings, has a reserve fund, and maintains building insurance.
The property's location offers the best of both worlds, situated in a quiet street yet in the center of the city and within a residential neighborhood. The rooftop terrace, measuring 6.48 meters deep by 6.47 meters wide, is located on the north side and is accessible from the rear.
For parking, residents can obtain parking permits in the area. The apartment is located on the second floor, providing a good balance between accessibility and view. Additional amenities include external sun blinds, fiber optic connection, mechanical ventilation, and TV cable.
The property has been measured according to the Broad Branch Measuring Instruction (BBMI), which provides a standardized method for determining usable surface area. However, it's worth noting that this measuring instruction cannot fully exclude differences in measurement results due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations during the measurement process.
This apartment offers a unique opportunity to live in a historic building with modern amenities in the center of Leeuwarden. The combination of its characteristic features, recent renovations, excellent energy rating, and the rare inclusion of a spacious rooftop terrace make it a desirable property for those seeking a comfortable city home with character. The VvE also provides access to a shared storage space, adding convenience for residents.
The entrance at Speelmansstraat provides discreet access to the property while maintaining proximity to all the amenities of Leeuwarden's city center. The apartment is available for transfer by mutual agreement, offering flexibility for potential buyers in planning their move.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'regendouche' (rain shower) and 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
The description specifies a rain shower and walk-in shower but makes no mention of a bathtub, which is typically a selling point if present.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes bedrooms and a bathroom separately, suggesting the bathroom is accessed via a common area rather than being directly connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The features list confirms '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet), distinguishing it from the main bathroom facilities.
Bidet
No bidet is listed in the bathroom features.
Rain Shower
The description explicitly states 'moderne badkamer met regendouche'.
Double Shower
Only a single 'regendouche' is mentioned; there is no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment for sale, not a shared housing complex.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (sink) in the singular form, not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing specifies a roof terrace (dakterras), not a standard balcony attached to the facade.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment on the 2nd floor with no ground-level garden.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment on the 2nd floor with no ground-level garden.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment on the 2nd floor with no ground-level garden.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Zonneterras' (sun terrace) of 37 m².
Rooftop Terrace
The listing describes a 'royaal dakterras' (spacious roof terrace) of 37 m².
Barbecue Area
No specific mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment on the 2nd floor.
Patio
The outdoor space is a roof terrace, not a ground-level patio.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned; outdoor space is a roof terrace.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
While it overlooks the Eewal (a canal), the property is a 2nd-floor apartment and not directly on the water's edge.
Kitchen Garden
Not applicable for this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
Not applicable for a city center apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
Not applicable for a city center apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, which is flat.
Remarkable City View
The apartment has a view over the Eewal in the center of Leeuwarden.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no private garden; the view is of the city/canal.
Remarkable Sea View
Leeuwarden is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
The view is over the Eewal, a canal in the city, not necessarily a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is of the canal street (Eewal), not a specific landmark.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions mechanical ventilation but does not mention air conditioning. It is not a standard feature in this type of Dutch apartment unless specified.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'centraal verwarmd middels Intergas cv-ketel uit 2021' (centrally heated by Intergas boiler from 2021).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features list. With a modern renovation in 2022 and energy label A, a fireplace is unlikely.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is provided via a CV ketel (central heating boiler). There is no mention of floor heating.
Walk In Closet
The layout mentions a 'vaste kast' (fixed closet) in the second bedroom, but no walk-in closet.
Home Office
The layout lists a living room and 2 bedrooms. No dedicated home office space is mentioned.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned. The property is on the 2nd floor with a roof terrace, but windows are described as a 'raampartij' (window section), not skylights.
Exposed Beams
Despite the 1920s build date, the interior was 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) in 2022, which typically covers original structures. No beams are mentioned.
Bay Window
The living room has a 'fraaie raampartij' (beautiful window section), but it is not described as a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 59 m2 apartment in an urban building. A private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the layout or features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The layout explicitly states '2e slaapkamer (circa 10 m2) met vaste kast' (2nd bedroom with fixed closet).
French Doors
There is no mention of French doors (openslaande deuren) leading to the terrace or balcony.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No evidence of Scandinavian design elements (e.g., minimalist wood, specific color palettes) in the description. The style is described as characteristic of the 1920s with modern renovations.
Modern
The apartment was largely renovated on the inside in 2022. It features a 'moderne badkamer', 'modern toilet', and modern kitchen amenities like an induction cooktop. However, the building itself is from 1919.
Industrial
The listing describes a characteristic apartment from the 1920s, not an industrial conversion. No mention of industrial elements like exposed brick or steel.
Mediterranean
No description of Mediterranean features such as terracotta tiles, warm stucco, or specific architectural styles. The building is a Dutch apartment from 1919.
Classic
The apartment was built in 1919, is a 'gemeentelijk monument' (municipal monument), and has a 'karakteristieke uitstraling' (characteristic appearance), despite the interior modernization.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1919, has a characteristic appearance, and is a municipal monument.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1919.
Post War Functional
Built in 1919, before WWII.
Modernist
The building is from 1919 and described as a monument with a characteristic appearance, suggesting traditional architecture rather than modernist.
Newly Build
Bouwjaar (Construction year) is 1919.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly mentions 'keuken v.v. ... vaatwasser' (kitchen equipped with dishwasher).
Kitchen Island
The layout description lists rooms sequentially (living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen), typical of older buildings where rooms are separate. With 59m2 total space, an island is unlikely and not mentioned.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout lists the kitchen as a distinct entry in the sequence of rooms ('woonkamer... badkamer... keuken'), implying it is a separate space rather than open plan.
Pantry
Not mentioned, and the size of the apartment (59m2) makes a separate pantry unlikely.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which qualifies as a stove.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly mentions 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned in the appliance list. This is a luxury feature that would typically be highlighted if present.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned. Typically listed as a specific feature (e.g., Quooker) if present.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned. This is a specific high-end feature that would be noted.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment with 'volle eigendom' (full ownership).
Design Kitchen
Described as 'modern keuken' renovated in 2022. It is recent and modern, but lacks specific high-end brand names or architectural details to confirm it is a 'design' kitchen in the luxury sense.
New Kitchen
The apartment was renovated 'aan de binnenzijde grotendeels gerenoveerd' in 2022 and features a 'modern keuken'.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Parkeergelegenheid: Parkeervergunningen' (Parking permits).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'gezamenlijke berging' (shared storage) in the general section.
Garage
The property is an apartment in a 1919 building; no garage is mentioned.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage.
Double Garage
There is no garage.
Attic
The listing specifies 'Aantal woonlagen: 1 woonlaag' (1 living layer) and makes no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned. The storage is referred to as a 'berging' (storage room), not a cellar.
Covered Parking
Parking is available via permits, which typically refers to on-street parking in the city center, not covered spaces.
Underground Parking
The building is from 1919 and there is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station is mentioned in the features.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the apartment description.
Shed
No shed is mentioned; there is a shared storage room and a terrace.
Street Parking Free
Parking is handled via permits ('Parkeervergunningen'), implying it is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly lists 'Parkeervergunningen' under parking availability.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No price is mentioned for the parking permits.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is via permits, not a purchased spot.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions an active VvE (Homeowners Association)
Leasehold
Listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' which means full ownership, not leasehold
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Listing explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration Yes)
Oa Annual Meeting
Listing states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja' (Annual meeting Yes)
Oa Fees
Listing mentions monthly HOA fee of €125
Oa Reserve Fund
Listing states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja' (Reserve fund present Yes)
Oa Maintenance Plan
Listing mentions 'actieve VvE met MJOP' (active HOA with multi-year maintenance plan)
Oa Buildings Insurance
Listing states 'Opstalverzekering Ja' (Building insurance Yes)
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building dates from 1919, is a municipal monument, and is located on the 2nd floor accessed via a staircase ('trapopgang'). There is no mention of an elevator, which is highly unlikely for this type of historic building.
Alarm System
Not mentioned in the listing. While possible to retrofit, agents typically highlight alarm systems as a selling point if present. The 2022 renovation might have included one, but without specific mention, it is assumed absent.
Security Cameras
No mention of cameras. It is a private apartment in a city center building, not a secured complex, making them unlikely.
Private Entrance
It is an apartment within a building with an active VvE (Homeowners Association), accessed via a shared entrance and staircase ('trapopgang').
Automatic Gate
Located in the city center of Leeuwarden on the Eewal with a street entrance on Speelmansstraat. No gates or barriers are mentioned or typical for this location.
Video Door Phone
Not mentioned. Given the age of the building (1919) and its status as a monument, modern video entry systems are less common unless recently retrofitted, and there is no mention of such modernization.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are legally required in the Netherlands. The apartment was renovated in 2022, making it highly probable that compliant smoke detectors were installed, even if not explicitly listed in the text.
Gated Community
The property is a standard apartment building in the city center with a public street entrance, not a closed or gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 2nd floor and requires climbing a staircase ('trapopgang'). There is no elevator. As a municipal monument from 1919, significant structural modifications for accessibility are restricted.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The description lists kitchen appliances (induction hob, dishwasher) but does not mention a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The layout lists an entrance, hall, living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, kitchen, and terrace. No separate laundry room is mentioned.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned in the appliance list or description.
High Speed Internet
The features list includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features, domotics, or app-controlled systems in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in both the bathroom description and the general features list.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the property description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the description or feature list. The heating is provided by a gas combi-boiler.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'HR-glas' (High Efficiency glass), which is a type of double glazing.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly stated in the features as 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) and mentioned as part of the full insulation renovation in 2022.
Roof Insulation
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor (top floor) under a flat roof and achieved Energy Label A. The description states it is 'volledig geïsoleerd', which necessitates roof insulation for a top-floor apartment with this label.
Heat Pump
The heating system is listed as a gas-fired combi-boiler ('Intergas cv-ketel'), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or solar energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property was fully insulated in 2022 and is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system.
History
No history available for this listing.