Ground Floor Apartment with Private Garden in Dordrecht Center

The property is located at Spuiweg 78 in Dordrecht, specifically in the Beverwijcksplein area. This is a ground floor apartment offering comfortable living in the heart of Dordrecht with the added benefit of a private garden. The asking price is 315,000 euros, which is costs for the buyer (kosten koper).

The living area measures 79 square meters, which is a generous space for an apartment. In addition, there is an external storage space of 2 square meters. The total volume of the property is 260 cubic meters. The apartment has two bedrooms, making it suitable for couples, small families, or individuals who need a home office space.

The property was built in 1906, which means it has historical character, though various modernizations have been implemented over the years. It has achieved an energy label B, which is valid until March 24, 2036. This indicates reasonably good energy efficiency for a property of this age.

The layout of the apartment is situated entirely on the ground floor. The entrance leads to a hall or portal with a glass wall opening to the living room. The living room is spacious with smoothly plastered walls and ceiling. It features a modern electrical panel with 6 circuit breakers, 2 earth leakage switches, smart meters, and a fiber optic connection, indicating that the electrical infrastructure has been updated to modern standards.

The kitchen is a closed kitchen with a wall-mounted kitchen unit. It includes a four-burner gas cooktop, a stainless steel extractor hood, and a built-in refrigerator. While it is a compact kitchen, it provides the essential amenities for daily cooking.

There is a separate toilet room that is fully tiled with neat wall and floor tiles, featuring a wall-hung toilet. The technical room houses the heat recovery ventilation unit (WTW), laundry connections, and a boiler cabinet containing the central heating combi boiler.

The bathroom is fully tiled and includes a shower corner, a bathtub, a designer radiator, and a bathroom vanity with sink. This combination of both a shower and a bathtub offers flexibility in bathing preferences.

The sleeping arrangement is interesting: the second bedroom is accessible through the first bedroom. This layout might work well for families with young children or for those who want to use the second bedroom as a study or dressing room. The second bedroom also provides access to the garden.

The garden is located on the east side, measuring approximately 31 square meters with dimensions of 13.69 meters deep and 2.28 meters wide. It features neat paving, a small storage shed, and a canopy which is ideal for bicycle storage. At the rear, the property is quietly situated adjacent to a play field and grass area, which can be reached via a back path.

The property features wooden window frames with insulating glazing, which helps with energy efficiency. The ground floor is concrete with tiles and underfloor heating, providing comfortable warmth. The energy-efficient balanced ventilation system with heat recovery (WTW unit) helps maintain good air quality while minimizing heat loss. Central heating and hot water are provided by an Intergas HR combi boiler from 2011, which is owned by the property owner.

The monthly homeowners association (VvE) contribution is 75 euros. The VvE appears to be well-organized with registration with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK), annual meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance in place.

The location is central in Dordrecht, with all daily amenities within easy reach. In the immediate vicinity, there are shops, restaurants, and other facilities. A bus stop is located right in front of the property, and the Central Station is within walking distance. The N3 highway, with connections to the A15 and A16, is just a few minutes drive away, making this location accessible by both public transport and car.

An important consideration regarding parking is that a residential parking permit in the inner city is not possible through the municipality of Dordrecht. The area has paid parking. It is possible to obtain a paid subscription through the municipality for one of the nearby parking garages, which are within a few minutes walking distance. For visitors, a visitor pass with a favorable rate can be requested.

The Spuiboulevard area is part of a green transformation and development of Dordrecht, with Dordthuis located around the corner. This suggests that the neighborhood is being improved and enhanced, which could positively affect property values and livability in the future.

The delivery of the property is negotiable and can be done quickly, which is advantageous for buyers who need to move soon.

The asking price per square meter is 3,987 euros, which can be used as a benchmark when comparing with similar properties in the area.

It is worth noting that the real estate agency, Aarnoutse Makelaardij, requires the buying party to provide a bank guarantee or deposit a security amount equal to 10 percent of the purchase price on behalf of the selling party for the proper fulfillment of the obligations arising from the purchase agreement. This is a standard practice in Dutch real estate transactions.

If a prospective buyer has viewed the property with Aarnoutse Makelaardij, they are requested to provide a response within 5 working days. This indicates the agency works with a structured process.

The listing also mentions that the information has been compiled with due care, but no liability is accepted for any incompleteness, inaccuracy or otherwise, nor for the consequences thereof. All specified dimensions and surfaces are indicative. The measurement instruction is based on NEN2580, which is the Dutch standard for measuring usable floor areas. This standard is intended to apply a more uniform way of measuring to give an indication of the usable surface area, though it does not completely exclude differences in measurement outcomes due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations in performing the measurement.

Floor plans, if attached to this offer, are noted to only provide an indication of the layout.

This ground floor apartment offers a combination of central location, practical layout, modern amenities such as underfloor heating and heat recovery ventilation, and the feature of a private garden in the city center. The property would suit buyers who value living in an urban environment with good accessibility while still having outdoor space to enjoy.