Charming Ground Floor Apartment in Florabuurt with Private Entrance
Key Features
Description
Welcome to Van Eesterensingel 19, a charming ground floor apartment situated in the Florabuurt neighbourhood of Alblasserdam. This property offers a comfortable living space of 71 square metres with two bedrooms, making it an ideal home for singles, couples, or small families looking for a well-located residence.
The apartment is positioned on the ground floor of the complex, which provides the unique advantage of having your own private entrance at the rear of the building. This feature gives you a sense of independence and privacy that is not always common in apartment living.
Upon arrival, you will find parking facilities around the complex for your vehicle. A path at the rear leads to your private entrance door, creating a welcoming approach to your new home.
Entering the apartment, you step into an L-shaped hall that immediately sets a warm tone. The hall measures approximately 7 square metres and features terracotta tile flooring, a combination of panelling and granol wall finishes, and a plaster ceiling. From this central hallway, you can access virtually all rooms in the apartment. The meter cupboard is also located here. As you walk past the wardrobe area, you can proceed to the living room, bedrooms, kitchen, and toilet.
The toilet room is situated at the end of the hall and is equipped with a standing toilet. This separate room measures approximately 1.21 by 0.91 metres and features tiled floors, a combination of tiled and spachtelputz walls, and synthetic ceiling panels.
The living room is a delightful through-room measuring approximately 30 square metres, benefiting from large windows on both sides that allow natural light to flood the space. This dual-aspect design makes the room bright and airy throughout the day. The living room is easy to arrange with both a sitting area and a dining area. A charming fireplace serves as a focal point in the room, adding character and warmth to the space. The built-in cupboard houses the central heating boiler. The flooring is laminate, walls are wallpapered, and the ceiling is finished with plaster. From the living room, you can access the balcony, which measures approximately 1.97 by 1.40 metres and faces southwest, perfect for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun.
The kitchen is accessible from the hall through an open passage. This cosy kitchen has a country-style design that creates a pleasant cooking environment. While preparing meals, you can enjoy views of the green strip at the front of the building and watch for arriving guests. The corner kitchen layout includes a four-burner gas hob, extractor hood, oven, sink, and a fridge-freezer combination. The kitchen measures approximately 3.17 by 2.08 metres and features terracotta tile flooring, a combination of tiled and granol walls, and synthetic ceiling panels.
Bedroom I is the larger of the two bedrooms and offers views over the road at the front of the building. Measuring approximately 4.85 by 2.10 metres, this room provides adequate space for a double bed and bedroom furniture. The flooring is laminate, with wallpapered walls and a plaster ceiling.
Bedroom II is located adjacent to the first bedroom and measures approximately 3.69 by 2.28 metres. This versatile space can be used as a bedroom, study, hobby room, or guest room depending on your needs. It features carpet flooring, wallpapered walls, and a plaster ceiling.
The bathroom has been recently renovated in 2024 and is fully tiled with attractive decorative tiles. It is accessible from the kitchen and measures approximately 3.10 by 1.22 metres. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower and a vanity unit with sink and practical wall-mounted storage cabinets. Connections for your washing equipment are also conveniently located here.
Outside the apartment, there is a green area and garden maintained by the Homeowners Association where you can enjoy the outdoors. Additionally, you have access to a storage room in the basement of the complex measuring approximately 2.86 by 1.55 metres, providing valuable extra storage space.
The property benefits from a central location in the heart of Alblasserdam. The Makado shopping centre with various shops and supermarkets is within walking distance. Public transport, schools, and sports facilities are also conveniently nearby, making this an excellent location for daily living.
The apartment has an energy label C rating and features HR glass for improved insulation. The heating and hot water are supplied by a Nefit gas-fired combi boiler installed in 2021, which is owned by the property. The building dates from 1957 and has a flat roof.
The Homeowners Association is well-organised with registration in the Chamber of Commerce, annual meetings, periodic contributions of €236 per month, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance all in place.
The foundation risk for this property has been assessed by KCAF (Knowledge Centre for Addressing Foundation Problems) as indicating no high risk, meaning the property has an indication of A, B, or C according to data available at KCAF. This assessment is based on foundation type, soil and groundwater data, subsidence, and recovery data. Prospective buyers who are concerned about the foundation condition are advised to conduct their own foundation investigation.
The property is offered at a price of €259,000 buyer's costs (kosten koper). With a living area of 71 square metres, this translates to approximately €3,648 per square metre. The total volume of the apartment is 245 cubic metres, providing a good sense of space.
The building-related outdoor space amounts to 3 square metres, while the external storage space adds another 4 square metres. The property has full ownership (volle eigendom) according to the cadastral data.
The southwest orientation of the balcony ensures you can enjoy sunlight during the most pleasant hours of the day, from mid-afternoon until sunset during the summer months. This orientation is particularly desirable in the Dutch climate.
The apartment features natural ventilation throughout. The combination of the ground floor location with private entrance, the recent bathroom renovation, and the central location makes this property a practical choice for those seeking comfortable apartment living in Alblasserdam.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'Er is een inloopdouche' (There is a walk-in shower) in the bathroom section.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a shower is described in the bathroom.
En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom is accessed through the kitchen ('De badkamer is via de keuken te betreden'), not directly from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There's a separate toilet room at the end of the hall ('Aan het einde van de hal treft u de toiletruimte'), which is separate from the main bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the toilet or bathroom description.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. Only a single walk-in shower is described.
Shared Shower
The listing clearly describes a private apartment bathroom, not a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
The listing clearly describes a private apartment toilet, not a shared facility.
His & Hers Sinks
Only one sink (waskom) is mentioned in the bathroom description, not dual sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions 'fijn balkon' and 'Balkon/dakterras: Balkon aanwezig' with dimensions 1.97 x 1.40m.
Rear Garden
This is a ground-floor apartment. There is a communal green area maintained by VvE, but no private rear garden.
Front Garden
There is a 'groenstrook/tuin van de VvE' (green strip/garden of the HOA) at the front, but it is communal, not a private front garden.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden anywhere in the listing.
Terrace
The listing mentions 'Zonneterras: 3 m²' but this appears to refer to the balcony space rather than a separate terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
Ground floor apartment with flat roof, no mention of rooftop access or terrace.
Barbecue Area
No mention of any barbecue area.
Fenced Yard
No mention of a fenced yard; this is an apartment complex.
Patio
No patio mentioned; the outdoor space is a balcony.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda.
Guest House
This is a 71 m² apartment with 2 bedrooms; no guest house mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned; this is an apartment in a residential area.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Netherlands is flat; no mountain views possible. No mention of any remarkable view.
Remarkable City View
Views mentioned are of a road and green strip; no remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
Listing mentions view over 'voorgelegen groenstrook' (green strip at front), but this is not a remarkable garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing; only natural ventilation is listed as a feature.
Central Heating
Nefit gas-fired combi boiler from 2021 explicitly mentioned, owned by the property.
Fireplace
A 'schouw' (chimney/fireplace) is mentioned as standing centrally in the living room, described as 'sfeervol' (atmospheric).
Hardwood Floors
No hardwood floors mentioned. Floors are described as plavuizen (tiles), laminaat, and vloerbedekking (carpet).
Tiled Floors
Plavuizen (tiles) explicitly mentioned in the hall and kitchen areas.
Laminate Flooring
Laminaat explicitly mentioned in the living room and bedroom I.
Carpeted Floors
Vloerbedekking (floor covering/carpet) explicitly mentioned in bedroom II.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned; heating is provided by the CV-ketel (central heating boiler).
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in any room description.
Home Office
Bedroom II is explicitly described as suitable as a 'werk-' (work) room, indicating home office potential.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned; the apartment is on the ground floor with a flat roof above.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned; ceilings are described as gips (plaster) or kunststof delen.
Bay Window
Large windows mentioned on both sides of the living room, but no bay window specifically described.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned; this is a 71 m² ground-floor apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the property description.
Built-In Wardrobes
An 'inbouwkast' is mentioned in the living room but it houses the CV-ketel, not wardrobes for clothing storage.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned; balcony access is described but door type not specified.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Spachtelputz and granol wall finishes are mentioned but these are textured wall treatments, not ornamental plasterwork like ceiling roses or cornices.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; traditional Dutch styling with lambrisering and granol.
Modern
Bathroom renovated in 2024, but overall the apartment has a traditional/country style with older features like lambrisering, granol walls, and a schouw.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or concrete mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, arches, or warm earth tones described.
Classic
Lambrisering (wainscoting), granol walls, schouw (chimney), and 'landelijke uitstraling' (country style) kitchen suggest traditional/classic elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1957, this is a post-war apartment block, not a traditional or historic style building.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1957, this is mid-20th century post-war construction, not early 20th century style.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1957, this is clearly post-war functional construction - a practical apartment complex built for mass housing needs during that era.
Modernist
While built in the modern era (1957), the style described is more functional/post-war rather than specifically modernist in architectural terms.
Newly Built
Built in 1957, this is existing construction ('Bestaande bouw'), not newly built.
Kitchen
Oven
Explicitly listed in the kitchen description: '4-pits gaskookplaat, afzuigkap, oven, spoelbak en koel-/vriescombinatie'
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned as 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge/freezer combination)
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned as part of 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge/freezer combination)
Kitchen Island
Kitchen is described as 'hoekopstelling' (corner arrangement) which suggests a standard layout without island
Open Plan Kitchen
Kitchen has 'open toegang' (open access) from the hall but is described as a separate room, not open to living room
Stove
Explicitly mentioned as '4-pits gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas stove)
Induction Stove
Specifically mentioned as gas stove ('gaskookplaat'), not induction
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen facilities
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen has a 'landelijke uitstraling' (country/rural style) which suggests some design attention but not necessarily high-end designer
New Kitchen
No mention of kitchen renovation; bathroom was renovated in 2024 but kitchen appears to be older. Building from 1957
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Rondom het complex is er parkeergelegenheid voor de auto' (parking available around the complex) and lists 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) under parking type.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a storage room (berging) of approximately 2.86 x 1.55m in the onderbouw (base) of the complex. Also listed under 'Bergruimte' as 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' with electricity.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only public parking is referenced.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
This is a ground-floor apartment (begane grond) with 1 woonlaag. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned. The storage room is in the onderbouw of the complex, but this is a separate storage unit, not a cellar belonging to the apartment.
Covered Parking
Only openbare parkeergelegenheid (public parking) is mentioned, which is typically uncovered. No covered parking is referenced.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned. Only public parking around the complex.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' (shed/storage: indoor) in the characteristics section, referring to the storage space in the complex's base.
Rules
Owners Association
VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) is clearly mentioned with monthly fees of €236.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating freehold rather than leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Owners Association Fees
The listing states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 236,00 per maand)' (Periodic contribution: Yes, €236 per month).
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No mention of an elevator in the listing. The building is from 1957 and has multiple units with VvE, but no elevator is referenced.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'Doordat deze op de begane grond is gelegen, heeft u aan de achterzijde uw eigen voordeur' (Because this is on the ground floor, you have your own front door at the back).
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned in the listing. Parking is described as public parking.
Gated Community
Not mentioned. Parking is described as 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking), suggesting it's not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the ground floor (begane grond), which benefits accessibility, but no specific wheelchair accessibility features like ramps, wide doorways, or accessible bathroom are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'aansluitingen voor uw wasapparatuur' (connections for laundry equipment) in the bathroom, but doesn't explicitly state a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The bathroom section explicitly states 'Ook zitten hier de aansluitingen voor uw wasapparatuur' (Here are also the connections for your laundry equipment).
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned. The laundry connections are located in the bathroom.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features or home automation in the listing. The property was built in 1957 and appears to have standard amenities.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states 'Voorzieningen: Natuurlijke ventilatie' (Facilities: Natural ventilation), indicating natural rather than mechanical ventilation.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system in the listing. This is not a common feature mentioned in Dutch property listings unless specifically installed.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing.
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly mentions 'HR-glas' under isolatie (insulation), which refers to high-efficiency double glazing.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Only HR-glas is listed as insulation.
Heat Pump
No mention of a heat pump. The heating system is explicitly stated as a Nefit gas-fired combi boiler from 2021.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has energy label C, HR-glas (high-efficiency double glazing), and a relatively new gas combi boiler from 2021. No other specific energy efficiency measures are mentioned.