Sustainable New Build Apartment in Quiet Leiden Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent energy efficiency with A+++ label, heat pump heating, and full insulation, resulting in low energy costs.
- New construction with SWK Guarantee Certificate, ensuring quality and providing buyer protection.
- Convenient location in Leiden with shopping center within walking distance and the historic city center reachable by bicycle in under ten minutes.
- Balcony accessible from both the living room and bedroom, providing outdoor space and natural light to multiple rooms.
- Communal amenities including lift access, shared bicycle storage, resident meeting space on the top floor, and childcare facility on the ground floor.
Downsides
- Completion not expected until 2026, requiring a long waiting period before moving in.
- Price per square meter of 6,885 euros is relatively high for a 61 square meter apartment.
- Parking involves paid parking rather than included private parking.
- Project is still in development phase, meaning some details about communal areas and building features may change.
- Relatively compact living space of 61 square meters divided across three rooms may feel limited for some buyers.
Description
This Type C2 apartment, identified as construction number 20, is located in the Boomhof development project in Leiden. The property is a new build apartment scheduled for completion in 2026, offering a three room layout with an approximate living area of 61 square meters. The apartment is situated on the second floor of the building and is accessible by lift.
The living space consists of a living room with an open kitchen measuring approximately 18.4 square meters. This area provides direct access to the balcony through sliding doors, allowing for natural light and outdoor connection. The balcony spans approximately 6.4 square meters and can also be reached from the bedroom, creating a practical layout for morning routines and evening relaxation.
The apartment includes two bedrooms, making it suitable for various living arrangements. The main bedroom features the aforementioned balcony access. The second room, located near the entrance, offers flexibility in its use. This space could serve as a home office, guest room, hobby room, or walk in closet depending on the needs of the future resident.
The bathroom covers approximately 3.8 square meters and is equipped with a shower and a sink. The property features luxury tile work throughout the bathroom. A separate toilet is also included in the layout, adding convenience for daily use.
An internal storage room of approximately 2.8 square meters houses the technical installations and provides connections for a washing machine and dryer. This practical arrangement keeps laundry appliances out of sight while maintaining easy access.
The Boomhof project emphasizes sustainability and environmental consciousness. The building utilizes a combination of new, reused, and biobased construction materials. The construction method aims to reduce the ecological footprint of the building. Sustainable solutions are implemented both inside and outside to create a healthy living environment. The apartment achieves an A+++ energy label, indicating excellent energy efficiency. Heating is provided by a heat pump system, and hot water is supplied through an electric boiler. The building features full insulation, contributing to the high energy performance.
The apartment building includes several communal amenities. A shared bicycle storage facility is available on the ground floor, catering to the cycling culture typical of Dutch cities. The top floor of the building houses a meeting space for residents, encouraging community interaction. A childcare facility with after school care is located on the ground floor of the building, offering convenience for families with young children.
The Boomhof development is positioned between the Hoflaan and the Meerhof in Leiden. This location offers a quiet residential setting while maintaining proximity to daily necessities. Shopping center De Luifelbaan is within walking distance, providing access to supermarkets, the Hema department store, and various specialty shops.
The historic city center of Leiden can be reached by bicycle in less than ten minutes. Leiden Central Station offers excellent public transport connections to major cities including Amsterdam and The Hague, making this location suitable for commuters.
The building features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The property comes with an SWK Guarantee Certificate, providing assurance regarding the quality of the new construction. The apartment is equipped with fiber optic cable and TV cable connections.
Parking at the location consists of paid parking and parking on the premises, though specific details about private parking spaces are not provided in the listing information. The asking price for this apartment is set at 420,000 euros, free of charges (vrij op naam), which translates to approximately 6,885 euros per square meter of living space.
The Boomhof project represents a collaborative effort between developers and the municipality of Leiden. The project is still in the development phase, with considerations being made for artwork to be incorporated into the gable end of the building. There are also plans to establish a residential community for the new inhabitants of the development.
This apartment would suit buyers looking for a modern, energy efficient home in a neighborhood that balances tranquility with urban accessibility. The sustainable construction approach and communal facilities align with contemporary preferences for environmentally conscious and community oriented living.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly states 'Badkamer voorzien van douche en wastafel'.
Ensuite Bathroom
Layout implies standard access to the single bathroom without direct bedroom access.
Guest Toilet
Listing explicitly states 'Separaat toilet' and '1 apart toilet'.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not shared housing.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own separate toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
Listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions a 6.4 m² balcony accessible from both the living room and the bedroom.
Rear Garden
This is a second-floor gallery apartment (galerijflat) with no garden.
Front Garden
This is a second-floor gallery apartment with no front garden.
Side Garden
This is a second-floor apartment, making a side garden impossible.
Terrace
The listing only mentions a balcony, not a ground-level or roof terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
There is a communal meeting room on the top floor, but no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
This is a gallery apartment and does not include a yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned; outdoor space is a balcony.
Guest House
It is a 3-room apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
Located in the Boomhof area of Leiden, with no mention of water proximity.
Kitchen Garden
Apartments do not have kitchen gardens.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present or mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned for this apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Leiden is in a flat region of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
It is an apartment in a city, but the listing only mentions views of the waking surroundings, not a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view is mentioned.
Remarkable Sea View
Leiden is inland with no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions a heat pump but does not specify if it has a cooling function or dedicated air conditioning units.
Central Heating
The property uses a heat pump (warmtepomp) for heating rather than a traditional central heating boiler (CV-ketel).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the listing.
Tiled Floors
The description explicitly mentions 'Luxe tegelwerk' (luxury tiling), typically referring to the bathroom or kitchen floors.
Carpeted Floors
Carpeted floors are very uncommon in modern Dutch new builds and are not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
The listing suggests an extra room 'could' be used as a walk-in closet, but it is not built as a dedicated walk-in closet.
Home Office
An extra room is mentioned that 'could' be used as a home office, but it is a standard room, not a built-in office.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned; it is a gallery flat on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description of this modern new build.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not present in a 61 m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not mentioned and highly unlikely in this apartment.
French Doors
The description mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors or patio doors) leading to the balcony from both the living room and bedroom.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Ornamental plasterwork is not expected in a modern, sustainable new build apartment and is not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements like light woods or minimalist aesthetics are mentioned.
Modern
It is a new build (2026) with an open kitchen, A+++ energy label, and a heat pump, indicating a very modern design.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements such as exposed concrete, metal, or brick.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, arched doorways, or specific color palettes are mentioned.
Classic
The apartment is a new build and the description focuses on sustainability and modern comfort rather than classic architectural details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is a new build scheduled for completion in 2026.
Early 20th Century
This is a new build project, not an early 20th-century style home.
Post War Functional
The building is a modern new build project, not post-war functional.
Modernist
Described as a sustainable new build using biobased and recycled materials with a modern design and flat roof.
Newly Build
Explicitly listed as 'Nieuwbouw' (new build) with a construction year of 2026.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states 'woonkamer met open keuken' (living room with open kitchen).
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private 3-room apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The listing mentions luxury tiles but provides no specific details or brands indicating a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property is new build ('Nieuwbouw') with a completion year of 2026.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Features section states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid Betaald parkeren en op eigen terrein'
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'Interne berging met technische ruimte en wasmachine/droger aansluiting van ca. 2,8 m²' and 'Overige inpandige ruimte 3 m²'
Garage
No mention of a garage anywhere in the listing; this is an apartment
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage
Attic
This is a 2nd floor apartment; no attic mentioned
Cellar
No cellar or basement mentioned in the listing
Bike Storage
Listing explicitly mentions 'Gezamenlijke fietsenstalling op de begane grond'
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking in the listing
Workshop
No workshop mentioned; this is a standard apartment
Shed
No shed mentioned; this is an apartment, not a house with garden
Street Parking Free
Features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), not free
Street Parking Permit
'Betaald parkeren' in Dutch urban context typically implies a permit system
Parkspot Sale Price
No mention of a parking spot available for purchase
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a new-build apartment with shared amenities like a lift and communal bike storage, which legally requires an Owners Association (VvE) in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
Leasehold is not mentioned. In Dutch real estate, it is standard practice to explicitly state if a property is on leasehold; its absence implies freehold.
Other Rules
No specific house rules or other regulations are detailed in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Explicitly mentioned as 'Lift' in both the description bullet points and the features section.
Private Entrance
The property is listed as a 'Galerijflat' (gallery apartment), which by definition has a shared corridor entrance, not a private entrance.
Gated Community
The 'woon community' mentioned refers to a social community initiative, not a physically gated or secured residential complex.
Wheelchair Accessible
Building has a lift and is new construction, but no specific accessibility features are mentioned such as adapted bathrooms, wider doorways, or ramps.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The description mentions 'wasmachine/droger aansluiting' (washing machine/dryer connections) but does not state that the actual machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states the internal storage has 'wasmachine/droger aansluiting' (washing machine/dryer connections).
Laundry Room
The property includes an internal storage room of ca. 2.8 m² containing the technical room and laundry connections, effectively serving as a laundry room.
Dryer
The listing mentions a dryer connection ('droger aansluiting') but does not state that a dryer is included.
High Speed Internet
The property includes a fiber optic cable ('Glasvezelkabel'), which provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
Despite being a sustainable new build with a heat pump and A+++ rating, there is no explicit mention of smart home automation features.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener, and it is not a standard feature in Dutch residential apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated) under the energy section.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated) under the energy section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated) under the energy section.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly lists 'Warmtepomp' (Heat pump) as the heating method.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The project utilizes biobased and reused building materials, features an electric boiler for hot water, achieves an A+++ energy label, and employs a unique sustainable construction method to lower the ecological footprint.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.