Spacious Corner Apartment with Panoramic Water and Polder Views
Key Features
Upsides
- Panoramic views over water, nature, and polders visible from virtually every room, providing a dynamic and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons.
- Spacious 148 square meter living area with three bedrooms, offering ample space for comfortable living without garden maintenance.
- No direct neighbors on the same floor level, ensuring optimal privacy and tranquility combined with lift accessibility.
- Energy Label A with comprehensive insulation and an owned HR combi-boiler from 2015, contributing to lower energy costs.
- Private parking space in a closed garage, adding convenience and security to the property.
Downsides
- The monthly VvE contribution of 442 euros is relatively high and represents a significant ongoing cost.
- The property is listed as being located on a busy road, which may result in noise disturbance.
- The non-occupant clause in the purchase agreement may impose restrictions on certain types of buyers or future use.
- The building dates from 2002, meaning some systems and finishes may eventually require updating despite the good maintenance.
- The notary must be selected from a specific firm, limiting the buyer's freedom of choice in this regard.
Description
Steekkant 125 in Barendrecht presents a spacious corner terrace apartment situated on the full third floor of a well-maintained apartment complex. The property offers a living area of approximately 148 square meters, providing ample space for comfortable living without the maintenance requirements of a traditional garden. The apartment was built in 2002 using durable and high-quality materials, with a focus on safety and residential comfort.
The location of this apartment ensures a sense of freedom, tranquility, and privacy. From virtually every room, residents can enjoy an impressive view over water, nature, and the expansive landscape of the South Holland polders. The apartment overlooks the Gaatkensplas, the Oude Maas, and the surrounding polder landscape that seems to stretch endlessly. The changing seasons create a dynamic and ever-changing panorama throughout the year.
Access to the apartment is well organized. Residents can drive into the closed parking garage and park in their own designated parking space. From the representative entrance hall, a lift provides direct access to the floor where exclusively this apartment is located. This arrangement means there are no direct neighbors on the same residential floor, contributing to optimal peace and privacy. The complex was designed with attention to comfort and accessibility, featuring wide passageways and minimal level differences, making it suitable for various life stages and accessible for elderly residents and those with mobility limitations.
Upon entering the apartment, a generous reception hall provides access to all rooms. The living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring large floor-to-ceiling windows that allow abundant natural light and bring the outside views inside. This living space offers numerous possibilities, whether for receiving guests, reading, working from home, or simply enjoying the surroundings. Through a wide sliding door, residents can step directly onto the sunny terrace of approximately 18 square meters. Thanks to its southwest orientation, the terrace receives sunlight for most of the day.
Adjacent to the living room is the spacious kitchen, which offers plenty of work and storage space. The kitchen is equipped with various high-quality built-in appliances, including a cooking plate, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, steam oven, and combi-oven. The floors in the reception hall, corridor, living room, and kitchen are finished with attractive solid oak sections.
A central corridor leads to the bedrooms. The generous master bedroom features a wide built-in closet wall and provides ample space for a comfortable sleeping area. Additionally, there are two extra rooms that can serve well as guest rooms, home offices, or hobby spaces. The modern bathroom is finished in a timeless style and includes a spacious walk-in shower and a vanity unit. The apartment also has a separate toilet and a practical internal storage room with connections for a washing machine and dryer.
The apartment building holds an Energy Label A, indicating good energy efficiency. The property features comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by an HR combi-boiler from 2015, which is owned by the property. The building also has mechanical ventilation, exterior sun blinds, and fiber optic and TV cable connections.
The surrounding area offers a balanced combination of urban convenience and natural beauty. The residential environment is quiet, green, and highly sought after, while daily amenities are within close proximity. Shopping center Carnisse Veste is virtually around the corner for groceries, shops, hospitality, and outdoor terraces. The lively center of Barendrecht with the popular Middenbaan is also easily accessible. For nature enthusiasts, the Carnisse and Rhoonse Grienden, the Oude Maas, and various walking and cycling routes are nearby.
The location provides excellent connectivity to major highways including the A15, A16, and A29, allowing easy travel to Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Breda, and Antwerp. Public transportation is also well organized, with tram line 5 and train services providing quick access to Rotterdam city center.
The active and financially healthy Homeowners Association (VvE) takes care of maintaining the high quality of the building. The monthly VvE contribution is 442 euros, covering general maintenance, insurance, and similar expenses. The VvE has a maintenance plan, a reserve fund, and building insurance in place. The property is registered as full ownership in the land registry under BARENDRECHT C 1275.
The transfer deed must be executed before one of the notaries connected to the office of Groenveld and Van Houdt Notarissen in Barendrecht. The purchase agreement will include a non-occupant clause. Delivery of the property is by mutual agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The bathroom features are specifically listed as a walk-in shower and a sink vanity; a bathtub is not mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a central hallway providing access to the bedrooms and the bathroom, suggesting it is not directly attached to the master bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'een separaat toilet' (a separate toilet), which serves as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the description or the list of bathroom features.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the description or features list; bidets are very rare in Dutch apartments.
Rain Shower
Not mentioned in the description or the list of bathroom features.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single 'ruime inloopdouche' without specifying double shower heads.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment for sale, not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment for sale, not a shared housing situation.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een wastafelmeubel' (singular), indicating a single sink vanity rather than a double setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not explicitly mentioned in the listing text or features list.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The features list explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig', although the text heavily describes it as an 18m2 terrace.
Rear Garden
It is a third-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space.
Front Garden
It is a third-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space.
Side Garden
It is a third-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space.
Terrace
The description explicitly mentions a 'royaal zonneterras van circa 18 m²' located on the southwest.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is situated on the third floor of a larger complex, not specifically on the roof.
Fenced Yard
Being a third-floor apartment, it does not have a yard.
Patio
A patio is typically a ground-level paved area, whereas this property has an elevated terrace/balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description or features list.
Guest House
There is no mention of a separate guest house on the property.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment without any garden space for growing vegetables or herbs.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in an apartment complex.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are present in the apartment.
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 property is located in Barendrecht, Netherlands, which is entirely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as overlooking water, nature, and polders, not a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The views are of water, polders, and general nature, not a specific remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
The water bodies mentioned (Gaatkensplas, Oude Maas) are a lake and a river, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no mention of a harbour in the views.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the description of the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions an HR central heating boiler (HR-centrale verwarmingsketel).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing states that the hallway, living room, and kitchen floors are finished with beautiful solid oak parts (massief eiken delen).
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies solid oak flooring, not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned; heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Walk In Closet
The main bedroom has a wide fixed closet wall (vaste kastenwand), not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing notes that one of the extra rooms can excellently serve as a home office (werkkamer).
Skylight
Not mentioned; the apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows instead.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned.
Bay Window
Not mentioned; the property features large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool is mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna is mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
The master bedroom features a wide fixed closet wall (vaste kastenwand).
French Doors
The living room has a wide sliding door (schuifpui), not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; the style is modern and timeless.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned, though it has solid oak floors.
Modern
Built in 2002 with high-quality, sustainable materials, modern bathroom, and contemporary features like mechanical ventilation and glass fiber.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal, or concrete are mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta or arched doors are described.
Classic
The style is described as timeless rather than classic or traditional.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2002, so it is not a traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
The building is from 2002, which does not fit an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
Built in 2002, it does not fit the post-war functional architectural style designed for rapid population growth.
Modernist
Built in 2002 with high-quality materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a composite roof, indicating a modern architectural style.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 2002, making it over two decades old.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
The listing mentions 'combi-oven' as one of the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
A 'combi-oven' in Dutch typically refers to a combination microwave-oven, but it's not explicitly stated as a microwave.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the kitchen.
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions 'vriezer' (freezer) in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as 'grenzend aan de woonkamer' (adjacent to the living room), suggesting a separate room rather than an island layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states the kitchen is adjacent to the living room, which suggests it's a separate space rather than open plan.
Pantry
No specific mention of a pantry; only general storage space ('bergruimte') is mentioned.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions 'kookplaat' (cooktop/hob).
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen description.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not shared housing.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having 'hoogwaardige inbouwapparatuur' (high-quality built-in appliances) and the apartment is luxurious, but it's not specifically marketed as a designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The building is from 2002 and there is no mention of a recently renovated or new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'eigen parkeerplaats in de afgesloten parkeergarage' (own parking space in the closed parking garage).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'een praktische inpandige berging met aansluitingen voor wasmachine en droger' (a practical indoor storage room with connections for washing machine and dryer).
Garage
The listing mentions 'parkeerkelder en parkeerplaats' (parking cellar and parking space) under garage type, indicating a parking garage structure, though it's a shared garage rather than a private garage.
Double Garage
The listing only mentions one 'eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking space), not a double garage.
Attic
No attic is mentioned in the listing, and the apartment is on the 3rd floor of a building built in 2002.
Cellar
While there is a 'parkeerkelder' (parking cellar/basement), this is for parking, not for storage. The storage room is 'inpandig' (built-in indoors).
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions 'een gezamenlijke fietsenberging' (a shared bike storage).
Covered Parking
The parking is in an 'afgesloten parkeergarage' (closed parking garage), which is by definition covered.
Underground Parking
The term 'parkeerkelder' (parking cellar/basement) strongly suggests underground parking, though not explicitly confirmed.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned. The storage is an 'inpandige berging' (indoor built-in storage), not a separate shed.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking space is included with the apartment purchase and is not rented separately, so there is no separate rental price.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking space is included in the apartment's asking price of €725,000 and is not sold separately.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states that a 'Niet-bewoners-clausule' (non-occupant clause) will be included in the purchase agreement, which restricts renting out the property.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
Due to the inclusion of the 'Niet-bewoners-clausule' (non-occupant clause), the property cannot be purchased as a rental investment.
Owners Association
The text mentions an active and financially healthy Vereniging van Eigenaren (VvE / Owners Association).
Leasehold
The listing specifies 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) under the cadastral data.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing mentions a VvE contribution of € 442,- per month and the checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
There are specific notary requirements (must use Groenveld and Van Houdt Notarissen) and a non-occupant clause.
Open Viewing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a lift in the features section and describes using it from the representative entrance to reach the floor.
Private Entrance
This is a portiekflat (apartment with shared entrance). While there are no direct neighbors on the same floor, the entrance is shared via a common hallway and lift.
Video Door Phone
Explicitly stated in the listing: 'Het appartement beschikt over een videofooninstallatie'.
Gated Community
While the parking garage is secured, the building itself is not described as a gated community. It's a regular apartment complex with public access to the entrance.
Wheelchair Accessible
Features section explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen'. Description mentions wide passages, minimal level differences, elevator access, and practical layout suitable for all life stages.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there are connections for a washing machine in the indoor storage room.
Laundry Room
There is a practical indoor storage room (berging) specifically equipped with washing machine and dryer connections, effectively serving as a laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic cable connection, which inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
No smart home features, systems, or automation are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the property description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The feature checklist explicitly includes 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the insulation section.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly specifies 'dubbel glas' (double glazing), making triple glazing highly unlikely.
Wall Insulation
The feature checklist explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
The feature checklist explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The feature checklist explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a gas-fired HR-combiketel (high-efficiency combi boiler) from 2015 as the heating source, not a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has Energy Label A, full insulation, mechanical ventilation, and a modern HR boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.