Spacious 4-Room Apartment with Private Parking and Balcony in Quiet Hilversum Location
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment offers a generous living space of 113 m² with three bedrooms, which is spacious for this type of property.
- It includes the rare convenience of a private parking space and a separate external storage unit in the basement.
- The location in the Raadhuiskwartier provides a quiet, green environment near nature while still being within walking distance of Hilversum center and major roads.
- The property is energy efficient with an Energy Label A, roof and wall insulation, and a nearly new central heating boiler from 2023.
Downsides
- The monthly VvE contribution of €468 is relatively high, which adds a significant recurring cost to the ownership.
- The kitchen is currently separate, meaning a renovation would be required to achieve a modern open-plan living space.
- The property is located on the second floor, which might be less desirable for those who prefer ground-floor access, despite the presence of a lift.
- The building dates back to 1996, so while it has modern features, it is not a new construction.
Description
Located quietly amidst rustic chestnut trees and nostalgic villas, this spacious four room apartment offers a unique living experience in the desirable Raadhuiskwartier neighborhood of Hilversum. The property encompasses a generous living area of 113 square meters and is situated on the second floor of a small scale and modern apartment complex. Constructed in 1996, the building combines the charm of the surrounding architecture with modern conveniences, featuring a lift installation and the luxury of a private parking space along with a storage unit in the basement. The location is ideal for a wide range of demographics, from families to professionals, providing a serene environment that is still close to urban amenities and nature.
Upon arrival at the complex, residents enter through a central main entrance. From here, the second floor is easily accessible via either the stairs or the elevator, adding a layer of convenience to daily life. A particular benefit of this specific apartment is its location on the floor, which it shares with only one other apartment. This layout ensures a high degree of privacy and tranquility for the occupants, reducing the noise and traffic often associated with larger apartment buildings.
The entrance into the apartment itself opens into a practical hallway that features ample wardrobe space, ensuring that coats and outdoor gear can be stored neatly out of sight. Adjacent to the hall is a separate toilet room which is equipped with a fountain, providing a practical and welcoming guest facility. The hallway flows naturally into the main living area, a spacious and pleasantly light room that has been designed to maximize privacy. Large windows ensure an influx of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the day. The living room serves as the heart of the home and offers direct access to the outdoors.
One of the standout features of this property is the expansive balcony, measuring approximately 12 to 13 square meters. Situated on the southeast, the balcony provides an excellent spot to enjoy the morning sun and the first rays of the afternoon. The outdoor space faces a green area, offering residents a peaceful and scenic view rather than looking out onto other buildings or busy streets. This connection to the outdoors is perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or reading a book in the fresh air.
The kitchen is currently configured as a separate room, featuring a practical U shaped layout. This design provides ample workspace and storage. The kitchen is well appointed with various built in appliances, catering to the needs of the modern home cook. Included in the setup are a fridge freezer combination, a dishwasher, and an induction cooktop. The sink unit is a spacious 1.5 bowl design, and there is also a combi microwave oven. For those who prefer a more contemporary open plan living style, the listing notes that it is straightforward to open up the kitchen wall and integrate it into the living room, allowing for a customized renovation to suit personal taste.
The apartment boasts a well thought out sleeping arrangement with three distinct bedrooms. This makes the property highly suitable for families, home workers requiring a dedicated office space, or couples who desire extra room for guests. The master bedroom is particularly generous in size and comes equipped with a practical closet wall, offering significant storage for clothing and personal items. The additional two bedrooms are versatile and can easily serve as a nursery, a study, or a hobby room.
The bathroom is fully finished and offers a complete range of facilities. It is fitted with a shower for quick refreshes as well as a full bathtub for relaxation. A washbasin furniture unit provides storage for toiletries, and a second toilet is located here, adding convenience for busy households. The tiling and fixtures are designed to be functional and durable, ensuring a low maintenance bathroom experience.
In addition to the living and sleeping quarters, the apartment includes an internal storage room. This utility space houses the central heating boiler and provides the necessary connections for a washing machine and dryer. Keeping the laundry appliances tucked away in a separate room helps to maintain the quiet atmosphere of the living spaces.
Residents of this complex also benefit from external facilities. The property comes with a private parking spot in the enclosed parking basement, a valuable asset in this residential area where street parking can sometimes be challenging. Furthermore, there is a separate external storage unit located in the basement, measuring 3 square meters, which is ideal for storing bicycles, seasonal decorations, or sports equipment.
The technical specifications of the apartment are modern and contribute to a comfortable living climate. The property has an energy label A, indicating high energy efficiency. This is achieved through roof insulation, wall insulation, and the use of double glazing and HR glass. The heating and hot water are provided by a central heating boiler, specifically an Intergas brand boiler that was installed in 2023. As this boiler is owned rather than rented, residents have full control over their heating system. The building is also equipped with a mechanical ventilation system to ensure a constant supply of fresh air. Internet connectivity is excellent, with a fiber optic cable connection available in the home.
The homeowner association, or VvE, is active and professionally managed. The monthly contribution is set at 468 euros. This fee covers the maintenance of the building, the lift, and the shared spaces, as well as contributions to the reserve fund. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a maintenance plan in place, and has taken out buildings insurance, ensuring that the property is well managed for the future.
The location in the Raadhuiskwartier is one of the key selling points of this listing. It is a very pleasant residential area that feels removed from the hustle and bustle yet remains connected. The property is close to nature, with the beautiful landscapes of Natuurmonumenten accessible via the nearby s Gravelandseweg. This allows for immediate access to walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. At the same time, the amenities of daily life are within easy reach. The center of Hilversum is just a fifteen minute walk away, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cultural facilities. For those commuting by car, the proximity to exit roads ensures quick access to the wider region.
In summary, this apartment offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience. With its large living area, three bedrooms, private parking, and energy efficient features, it is a ready to move in home in a prime location. The possibility to renovate the kitchen allows buyers to put their own stamp on the property, making it a versatile choice for many different types of buyers.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description mentions 'douche' and the features list 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower).
Bathtub
The description mentions 'ligbad' and the features list 'ligbad'.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a separate bathroom accessible from the hallway, with no mention of a bathroom directly accessible from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The description mentions a 'separaat toilet' (separate toilet) in the hall, and the features confirm '1 apart toilet'.
Heated Towel Rail
The bathroom amenities are listed as 'douche, ligbad, wastafelmeubel en tweede toilet', with no mention of a heated towel rail.
Bidet
The list of bathroom amenities does not include a bidet.
Rain Shower
The listing mentions 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) but does not specify if it is a rain shower.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower; only a single 'douche' or 'Inloopdouche' is indicated.
Shared Shower
The listing is for a private apartment, not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
The listing is for a private apartment, not a shared housing situation.
His And Hers Sinks
The description lists 'wastafelmeubel' (singular), with no indication of double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not mentioned in the bathroom description or general features.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'royale balkon van circa 12 m²' (royal balcony of approx 12 m2).
Rear Garden
The property is a 2nd-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
The property is a 2nd-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Side Garden
The property is a 2nd-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Terrace
The listing specifies a balcony; no separate terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the 2nd floor and has a balcony; no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is a 2nd-floor apartment; it does not have a yard.
Patio
The listing specifies a balcony; no patio is mentioned.
Veranda
The listing specifies a balcony; no veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The listing mentions being near nature and 's-Gravelandseweg, but does not indicate a waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment; 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
Hilversum is in a slightly hilly area (Het Gooi) but has no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The listing emphasizes a quiet location near trees and nature, not the city skyline, though it is near the center.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing describes a 'groene uitzicht' (green view) and mentions being situated between rustic chestnut trees.
Remarkable Sea View
Hilversum is an inland city.
Remarkable Harbour View
Hilversum is an inland city.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are highlighted in the view description.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The features explicitly list 'Cv-ketel' (combination boiler) for heating and hot water.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features.
Walk In Closet
The main bedroom has a 'praktische kastenwand' (practical closet wall), which is a built-in wardrobe, not a walk-in closet.
Exposed Beams
The building is a modern apartment complex from 1996, making exposed beams highly unlikely.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment; no pool is mentioned or expected.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the features or layout.
Built-In Wardrobes
The description explicitly states the main bedroom is equipped with a 'praktische kastenwand'.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The building is a modern apartment complex from 1996, unlikely to have ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements or style are mentioned in the description.
Modern
The description explicitly mentions a 'modern apartment complex' built in 1996, though it is nearly 30 years old.
Industrial
The building is described as a modern apartment complex in a quiet area, with no mention of industrial elements.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean features or style descriptions in the listing.
Classic
The apartment is from 1996 and described as modern; the term 'nostalgic' refers to the villas in the surroundings, not this apartment.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Although located near nostalgic villas, the building itself was built in 1996 and is described as modern.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1996.
Post War Functional
Built in 1996, it is technically post-war but represents a more modern style than the typical functional post-war reconstruction architecture.
Modernist
The building was built in 1996 and is described as a 'modern appartementencomplex'.
Newly Build
The building was built in 1996, which is not considered newly build.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a dishwasher among the built-in appliances.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combi-magnetron', which functions as a combination microwave and oven.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi-magnetron', which includes microwave functionality.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'koel-vriescombinatie', which is a fridge-freezer combination unit.
Freezer
The 'koel-vriescombinatie' mentioned in the listing includes a freezer compartment.
Kitchen Island
The description specifies a 'U-vormige keukenopstelling' (U-shaped kitchen) and notes it can be made open-plan, with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text states 'Op eenvoudige wijze is de keuken open te maken', indicating it is currently closed-off but can be opened.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry or separate utility room for the kitchen in the description.
Stove
The listing includes an 'inductiekookplaat', which is a type of stove/hob.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the list of kitchen features.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned in the kitchen description.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor is mentioned in the listing's features.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment, so the kitchen is not shared with other households.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a standard U-shape with appliances in a building from 1996, with no indication of high-end or bespoke design.
New Kitchen
The apartment was built in 1996 and there is no mention of kitchen renovation, suggesting it is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking spot) and lists parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a storage room in the basement ('berging in de onderbouw') and an internal storage room ('inpandige berging').
Garage
The property has a parking spot in a parking cellar ('Parkeerkelder'), not a private enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no private garage, so an automatic garage door is not applicable.
Double Garage
No garage is present on the property.
Attic
The property is a second-floor apartment; no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The building has a 'Parkeerkelder' (parking cellar) and 'onderbouw' (basement) for storage.
Bike Storage
Only a general storage room is mentioned, not a dedicated bike storage facility.
Covered Parking
The parking spot is located in a 'Parkeerkelder', which is covered.
Underground Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'Parkeerkelder' (parking cellar).
Ev Charging
No EV charging infrastructure is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The storage is internal or in the basement, not an outdoor shed.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is owned and included in the property, not rented.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking spot is included in the total asking price, with no separate sale price listed.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions a 'VvE' (Owners Association) with a monthly contribution of €468 and provides a VvE checklist.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Ownership: Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist confirms 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist confirms 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja' (Annual meeting Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Bijdrage VvE € 468,00 per maand' (VvE contribution €468 per month).
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist confirms 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja' (Reserve fund present Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist confirms 'Onderhoudsplan Ja' (Maintenance plan Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist confirms 'Opstalverzekering Ja' (Buildings insurance Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states the building is 'voorzien van liftinstallatie' (equipped with an elevator installation) and mentions reaching the 2nd floor via the lift.
Private Entrance
The listing states access is via 'de centrale entree' (the central entrance), which indicates a shared entrance rather than a private one.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has a lift which aids accessibility, but there are no details regarding other accessibility features like ramps, adapted bathrooms, or door widths.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The description mentions 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (connection for washing machine) in the storage room, but does not list a washing machine as part of the inventory or built-in appliances.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (connection for washing machine) in the indoor storage.
High Speed Internet
The amenities list includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The text explicitly lists 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under the amenities (Voorzieningen).
Ventilation System
The text explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the amenities list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels in the listing description or features list.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the 'Isolatie' (Isolation) section.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions 'dubbel glas' and 'HR-glas', but does not mention triple glazing (driedubbel glas).
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the 'Isolatie' section.
Floor Insulation
The list of insulation features includes roof, double glazing, HR-glass, and wall insulation, but does not mention floor insulation (vloerisolatie).
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the 'Isolatie' section.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a 'Cv-ketel' (gas boiler), specifically an Intergas model from 2023. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'HR-glas' (High Efficiency glass). It also notes a recent Intergas HR boiler (2023), which is more efficient than older models, and the property has an Energy Label A.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.