Sustainable 3-Room Apartment with Sunny Southeast Balcony in Noordwijk
Key Features
Upsides
- The complex was fully sustainability renovated in 2023, including roof replacement with insulation, green roof, solar panels, and cavity wall insulation, which will help reduce energy costs.
- The location is excellent with the supermarket and Noordwijk-Binnen center within walking distance, while the beach, sea, and dunes are only a five minute bike ride away.
- The southeast facing balcony offers sunny exposure throughout the day and pleasant views of greenery and water.
- Free public parking is readily available in the surrounding area, which is a significant advantage in a coastal town.
- The service costs of 172.25 euros per month include water consumption, providing good value compared to properties where water is billed separately.
Downsides
- The energy label is C, indicating moderate energy efficiency despite the 2023 renovations, which may result in higher energy bills compared to more efficient properties.
- The apartment only has partial double glazing, meaning some windows may still be single glazed, affecting comfort and energy costs.
- The kitchen is closed off from the living area, which may not suit buyers who prefer an open plan living and cooking space.
- The project notary arrangement means buyers have no choice in selecting the notary, as the transfer must take place at Westvaer Notarissen in Utrecht, which could be inconvenient for local buyers.
- The building dates from 1985, and despite renovations, older apartment complexes may have underlying maintenance considerations.
Description
This three room apartment is situated on the second floor of the well maintained apartment complex named Zeestate in Noordwijk-Binnen. The property features a sunny southeast facing balcony that offers pleasant views of greenery and water. Additionally, the apartment comes with a private storage unit located on the ground floor of the building.
The complex itself provides several practical amenities for its residents. Access to the building is secured through an entrance equipped with an intercom system. A lift is available for convenient vertical transportation within the building. In 2023, the entire complex underwent significant sustainability improvements. These measures included the complete replacement of the roof with new insulation and the installation of a green roof. Solar panels were also installed on the roof, and cavity wall insulation was added to improve energy efficiency.
The location of this apartment is particularly advantageous. The supermarket and the center of Noordwijk-Binnen are within walking distance. The beach, sea, and dunes can be reached by bicycle in approximately five minutes. For residents with a car, there is ample free public parking available in the surrounding area.
The layout of the apartment is accessed via the gallery that runs along the building. Upon entering the apartment, residents will find a hallway that contains the meter cupboard, a practical storage closet, and a separate toilet room. The living room and the main bedroom are both situated on the side of the apartment that connects to the balcony. These rooms benefit from the pleasant views of the surrounding greenery and water features.
On the gallery side of the apartment, the second bedroom and the closed kitchen are located. The kitchen also houses the central heating boiler, which is an Intergas gas fired combi boiler from 2025 that is included in the purchase. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, a sink, and connections for both a washing machine and a dryer.
The apartment has a total living area of 61 square meters. The balcony adds an additional 3 square meters of outdoor space. The external storage unit measures 4 square meters. The total volume of the apartment is 190 cubic meters.
Regarding the energy performance, the property currently holds an energy label C. The insulation includes partial double glazing and full insulation. The sustainability measures taken in 2023 have likely contributed to improved energy efficiency compared to the original state of the building.
The service costs for this apartment amount to 172.25 euros per month. This amount includes the water consumption. The homeowners association is properly organized with registration at the Chamber of Commerce, annual general meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance.
The property is offered at a purchase price of 300,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the transfer costs (kosten koper). This results in a price per square meter of 4,918 euros. The apartment is classified as a gallery flat and was originally built in 1985. The roof is a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
The building offers additional conveniences including fiber optic cable and TV cable connections. The apartment is located in a residential area on a quiet road. Parking is available in the form of public parking.
Prospective buyers should be aware that this sale involves a project notary. This means that the choice of notary is reserved for the seller. The notarial transfer will take place at Westvaer Notarissen in Utrecht. The property is available for occupancy immediately upon completion of the purchase.
The legal status of the property is full ownership (volle eigendom). The cadastral designation is NOORDWIJK G 3766.
This apartment presents an opportunity for first time buyers or those looking for a secondary residence near the coast. The combination of the recent sustainability improvements, the convenient location close to both the village center and the beach, and the practical layout with two bedrooms makes this a functional living space in a desirable area of the Dutch coast.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listed under bathroom facilities as 'Douche'.
Bathtub
Listed under bathroom facilities as 'ligbad'.
Ensuite Bathroom
Typical gallery flat layout suggests a central bathroom, not directly attached to a bedroom. No mention of ensuite.
Guest Toilet
Listing explicitly mentions '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet).
Bidet
Not mentioned; bidets are very uncommon in Dutch apartments and would typically be listed if present.
Shared Shower
The property is a full ownership apartment, not a shared living space.
Shared Toilet
The property is a full ownership apartment, not a shared living space.
His And Hers Sinks
Listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonnig balkon op het zuidoosten' (sunny southeast-facing balcony).
Rear Garden
The property is a gallery flat on the 1st floor and no garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
The property is a gallery flat on the 1st floor and no garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is a gallery flat on the 1st floor and no garden is mentioned.
Terrace
A balcony is mentioned, but no separate terrace is listed.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
The property is a flat without a yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned, only a balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The listing mentions a view of water ('uitzicht op groen en water'), but the property itself is not described as being directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Noordwijk is a coastal town in the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as looking out over greenery and water, not a cityscape.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly states a 'prettig uitzicht op groen en water' (pleasant view of greenery and water).
Remarkable Sea View
While the sea is only 5 minutes away by bike, the apartment's view is specifically of greenery and water, not explicitly the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the property features.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states a CV-ketel (Intergas 2025) is present.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is provided by a standard CV-ketel, with no mention of underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
Only a 'praktische bergkast' (practical storage closet) is mentioned in the hallway.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space is mentioned; there is a second bedroom.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned; it is a gallery flat.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
No bay window is described in the layout.
Private Indoor Pool
It is a standard 61 m² apartment; a pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the apartment features.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes are mentioned in the layout.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned for this 1985 apartment.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No mention of Scandinavian design elements; listing notes the need for the buyer to create their own living style.
Modern
While the building exterior and sustainability were modernized in 2023, the interior is an original 1985 layout awaiting personal styling.
Industrial
Typical 1985 residential apartment with no exposed brick, metal accents, or industrial elements mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements, colors, or materials are described in the listing.
Classic
Built in 1985 with a standard layout (closed kitchen, separate toilet) typical of that era.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1985, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1985, not in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1985, it is a bit late for the typical post-war functional period (1945-1965), though it shares some mass-produced residential characteristics.
Modernist
It is a standard 1985 gallery flat; while functional, it doesn't strongly represent the architectural modernist style.
Newly Build
The building is from 1985 and merely renovated in 2023, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
No dishwasher mentioned in the listing. The kitchen is described as closed and the listing mentions the possibility to create your own living style, suggesting basic or outdated kitchen.
Oven
No oven mentioned in the listing. Kitchen details are minimal, only mentioning the CV boiler placement.
Microwave
No microwave mentioned in the listing.
Freezer
No freezer mentioned in the listing.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly describes a 'gesloten keuken' (closed kitchen), which is incompatible with a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'gesloten keuken' (closed kitchen), meaning it is not open plan.
Pantry
No pantry mentioned. There is a storage cupboard in the hall but not specified as a pantry.
Induction Stove
No induction stove mentioned. Given the 1985 construction year and no mention of kitchen renovations, unlikely to have induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker mentioned. This is a starter apartment from 1985 with minimal kitchen details.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap mentioned. Unlikely in this 1985 apartment without mentioned kitchen renovation.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor mentioned. Very unlikely in a 1985 apartment with a closed kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment, not a shared living situation. The kitchen belongs to the apartment.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as closed with minimal details. The listing mentions 'possibility to create your own living style' suggesting the kitchen is basic and not a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
Building is from 1985. While sustainability measures were taken in 2023 (roof, insulation, solar panels), no kitchen renovation is mentioned. The 'create your own living style' comment suggests the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'ruim voldoende gratis parkeergelegenheid' (more than sufficient free parking) and lists 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the parking type.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'een eigen berging op de begane grond' (own storage room on the ground floor) and 'een praktische bergkast' (practical storage cupboard) in the hallway.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the listing, and public parking is specified.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage present in the listing.
Attic
The property is described as a 'galerijflat' (gallery apartment) on the 1st floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar; the ground floor storage is referred to as a 'berging' (storage room).
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), implying it is not covered.
Underground Parking
The parking is described as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking), implying it is not underground.
Workshop
There is no mention of a workshop in the apartment.
Shed
The property has a 'berging' (storage unit), which in an apartment context is not considered a 'schuur' (shed, typically a freestanding building).
Street Parking Free
The description explicitly states 'In de omgeving is ruim voldoende gratis parkeergelegenheid' (In the area there is more than sufficient free parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly highlights free parking, implying a permit is not required for the available spaces, though it doesn't definitively rule out a general permit zone existing.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a dedicated parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a dedicated parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) contributions of €172.25 per month and includes a detailed 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 states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 172,25 per maand)' and service costs are mentioned in the description.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Other Rules
The listing specifies a 'projectnotaris' meaning the seller has reserved the right to choose the notary (Westvaer Notarissen Utrecht), which is a transaction rule.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a lift in the description and in the amenities section.
Intercom
The description states the complex has a secured entrance with an intercom system.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system anywhere in the listing.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the provided text.
Private Entrance
The property is described as a gallery flat (galerijflat) accessed via a shared gallery, meaning it does not have a private, ground-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as public street parking, and there is no mention of any gates at the complex.
Smoke Detectors
There is no mention of smoke detectors in the listing details.
Security Door Window Hardware
No specific upgraded security hardware for doors or windows is mentioned.
Gated Community
The complex has a secured entrance, but parking is public and there is no mention of a perimeter gate restricting access to the community grounds.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator which aids accessibility, but it is a 1985 gallery flat with no mention of adapted bathrooms, widened doorways, or step-free thresholds.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing specifies connections for a washing machine, implying the appliance itself is not included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states there are connections for a washing machine in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
There is no separate laundry room mentioned; the washer and dryer connections are located in the bathroom.
Dryer
The listing specifies connections for a dryer, implying the appliance itself is not included.
High Speed Internet
The presence of a fibre optic cable (Glasvezelkabel) inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
Listed under amenities (Voorzieningen) as having a fibre optic cable (Glasvezelkabel).
Smart Home
No smart home features, devices, or systems are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Cable Tv
Listed under amenities (Voorzieningen) as having a TV cable (TV kabel).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned, and it is not a standard feature in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states that PV panels were placed on the complex in 2023.
Double Glazing
The listing mentions that the apartment is largely equipped with double glazing.
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing in the description or features; only double glazing is specified.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states that cavity wall insulation (spouwmuurisolatie) was applied in 2023.
Roof Insulation
The listing notes that the roof was replaced in 2023 including insulation.
Heat Pump
The property is heated by a gas-fired combi boiler (Intergas 2025), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The complex underwent a full sustainability upgrade in 2023 which included the installation of a green roof.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.