Sustainable Corner Home with Private Garden in Hilversum's De Groene Gooyers
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is highly sustainable and energy efficient, featuring an A energy label, a heat pump, solar panels, and a green roof, resulting in low monthly electricity costs of approximately 75 euros.
- The location offers excellent convenience, being within walking distance of a train station, bus stops, international schools, and less than a kilometer from the city center, major highways, and a hospital.
- The home includes valuable outdoor spaces, specifically a private rear garden and a front terrace facing a car free communal courtyard, plus a dedicated parking spot in a secure underground garage.
- The property is recently built and in very good condition, requiring minimal maintenance due to durable wood facades and modern fixtures including a recently installed air conditioning system.
Downsides
- The legal structure involves purchasing multiple apartment rights due to shared amenities, which adds complexity compared to standard freehold property ownership.
- There are ongoing monthly service costs of 150 euros for the shared facilities like the garage, garden, lift, and driveway, which is an additional expense on top of standard housing costs.
- The total living area is 80 square meters, which may feel relatively small for a house asking a high price, especially since one bedroom is located on the ground floor.
- The rear garden has an unusual shape, being very narrow at 2.20 meters deep despite a width of 13.50 meters, which limits practical use for activities like dining or playing.
- The property only has two full living floors, lacking a traditional second floor or attic space for storage or expansion potential.
Description
This property is situated within the recently completed new build project known as De Groene Gooyers, an architecturally designed and small scale development consisting of sixteen sustainable residences. The project is located on the site of the former garden center Gooiersgroen in Hilversum. The homes are arranged around a courtyard featuring a beautifully landscaped communal inner garden. This specific residence holds a favorable corner position within the courtyard, offering an excellent sun exposure and one of the more spacious gardens available in the complex.
The architectural design emphasizes sustainability and low maintenance. The facade is finished with durable and low maintenance wood. The roof is a flat green roof, contributing to the ecological footprint of the project. The property is completely gasless. Heating is provided by an individual heat pump in combination with underfloor heating on the ground floor and convector units on the upper floor. The property holds an energy label A and is equipped with solar panels to further reduce energy costs. The current owners note an electricity cost of approximately seventy five euros per month. Additionally, an air conditioning system was installed in 2024 to ensure comfort during warmer months.
Access to the complex is private and traffic free. Residents park their vehicles in the underlying parking garage, which is equipped with a lift that opens directly into the communal inner garden. This specific residence includes one dedicated parking space in this secured garage.
The layout of the home spans two living layers with a total living area of eighty square meters. The ground floor is designed for efficient and comfortable living. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway. From here, there is access to a ground floor bedroom, a utility room with access to the rear garden, and a separate toilet. The main living area is an open plan living and dining room connected to an open kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with built in appliances. The living area provides access to a private terrace that faces the communal inner garden. The entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating, adding to the comfort level.
The first floor is accessible via a staircase leading to a landing. On this level, you will find a technical room that houses the laundry and drying setup. There is a well appointed bathroom featuring a skylight, a toilet, a shower, and a washbasin. The floor also boasts a spacious bedroom equipped with a French balcony, allowing for fresh air and natural light.
The outdoor spaces are a significant feature of this property. At the front, facing the inner garden, there is a private terrace. At the rear, there is a private backyard measuring seventy square meters. The backyard is described as being enclosed and freely located with a favorable sunny orientation facing the southwest. The dimensions of the backyard are approximately two meters and twenty centimeters in depth by thirteen meters and fifty centimeters in width. This long and narrow layout provides a secluded outdoor space.
The location on Van Riebeeckweg is highly convenient. It is within walking distance of the Sportpark train station and a bus stop. Several schools are nearby, including the International School Hilversum. The property is situated less than one kilometer from the center of Hilversum, the access roads to the A1 and A27 motorways, and the new Tergooi hospital. This makes it a practical location for both local amenities and regional travel.
It is important to note the legal structure of the property. Because several facilities are used communally, such as the garage, the inner garden which has its own ground source, the lift, and the driveway, the purchase involves multiple apartment rights. The property is identified in the Kadaster as Municipality of Hilversum, section C, number 9993, apartment indices 10 and 43. The service costs for these communal elements amount to approximately one hundred and fifty euros per month.
In summary, this is a modern, energy efficient corner home in a quiet courtyard setting. The property is in a very good state of maintenance and offers a practical layout with two bedrooms across two floors. The combination of a private rear garden, a front terrace, and a dedicated parking space in a secure garage makes this a complete residential package in a central yet peaceful part of Hilversum.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Description explicitly mentions a 'douche' (shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
Bathtub is not mentioned in the bathroom description, which only lists a toilet, shower, and sink.
Ensuite Bathroom
The ground floor bedroom does not have an accompanying bathroom; the only bathroom is located on the upper floor.
Guest Toilet
Description explicitly mentions a separate 'toilet' on the ground floor, distinct from the toilet in the upstairs bathroom.
Bidet
Bidet is not listed among the bathroom fixtures.
Double Shower
Only a single 'douche' is mentioned in the bathroom features.
Shared Shower
The property is a private corner house with its own dedicated bathroom, not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property has its own separate ground floor toilet and a private bathroom toilet; they are not shared with other residences.
His And Hers Sinks
Only a single 'wastafel' (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom description.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating is explicitly stated only for the 'hele begane grond' (entire ground floor), while the upper floor (where the bathroom is located) uses 'convectoren' (convector heaters).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The features list explicitly states 'frans balkon aanwezig' (French balcony present).
Rear Garden
The description mentions a 'besloten achtertuin' (enclosed rear garden) with an area of 70 m².
Front Garden
The front has a private terrace adjacent to a communal garden, but no private front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
There is no mention of a side garden in the description or features.
Terrace
The listing mentions a 'privé-terras' (private terrace) and 'zonneterras' (sunny terrace).
Rooftop Terrace
While the property has a flat green roof, there is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Patio
A terrace is mentioned, but the specific term 'patio' is not used.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The property is in Hilversum, which is inland, and no water features are mentioned.
Kitchen Garden
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 located in a flat area of the Netherlands with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a residential area ('woonwijk') and no city views are described.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room opens to a private terrace facing a beautifully landscaped communal inner garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Hilversum is inland and far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near the immediate vicinity of this property.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Listing explicitly states 'airco geplaatst in 2024'.
Central Heating
The property is gasless and uses a heat pump with underfloor heating and convectors, not a traditional central heating boiler system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features.
Underfloor Heating
Description states 'Gehele begane grond voorzien van vloerverwarming' (entire ground floor has underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the layout.
Home Office
No home office is mentioned in the layout.
Skylight
Description mentions the bathroom has a 'daklicht' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; it is a modern build.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the description.
Private Indoor Pool
No private indoor pool is mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna is mentioned.
French Doors
The listing mentions a 'frans balkon' (French balcony), which implies the presence of French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned; it is a modern construction.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
New build with sustainable wood facades, but no explicit Scandinavian interior design details mentioned.
Modern
Custom architecture, built in 2021, flat green roof, heat pump, sustainable and gasless features.
Industrial
No industrial elements like exposed brick, concrete, or metal are described.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features like terracotta, stucco, or arches described.
Classic
The property is a recently built modern project, not a classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is a newly built project completed recently (2021) with modern sustainable features.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2021, so it is not an early 20th-century style home.
Post War Functional
Built in 2021, this is a modern architectural project, not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
The building features modern architecture with a flat green roof, sustainable wood facade, and a heat pump.
Newly Build
The listing describes it as a 'recent opgeleverde nieuwbouwproject' (recently delivered new-build project) built in 2021.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description or layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'woon-/eetkamer met open keuken' (living/dining room with open kitchen).
Pantry
There is a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) mentioned, but no pantry is listed in the layout.
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the description.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap such as a Quooker in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
There is no mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a private house with its own open kitchen, not shared with others.
Design Kitchen
The property is built under architecture ('Onder architectuur gebouwd') with sustainable materials, suggesting a modern look, but no specific high-end kitchen brands or distinct design features are detailed.
New Kitchen
The property is a new build completed recently (Bouwjaar 2021), meaning the kitchen is relatively new, though it has been lived in for a few years.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states there is an 'eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking space) measuring 12 m2.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) on the ground floor and a 'technische ruimte' (technical room) on the upper floor.
Garage
Although the features list uses the category 'Soort garage' to describe the 'Parkeerkelder en parkeerplaats', it refers to a parking space in a communal garage rather than a private enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no private garage, hence there is no garage door.
Double Garage
There is no private garage, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The property has 2 living floors and a flat roof; no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
While there is an underground parking garage, there is no mention of a private residential cellar.
Covered Parking
The parking space is located in an enclosed underground parking garage.
Underground Parking
The description explicitly mentions an 'ondergelegen parkeergarage' (underground/underlying parking garage).
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
There is a backyard and a utility room, but no separate shed is mentioned.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is owned ('eigen parkeerplaats') and not rented separately.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking spot is included in the total asking price via apartment rights and does not have a separate listed sale price.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions multiple apartment rights (appartementsrechten), shared amenities like a garage, inner garden, lift, and driveway, as well as monthly service costs.
Leasehold
Leasehold (erfpacht) is not mentioned anywhere in the listing. In the Netherlands, this typically implies the property is freehold (eigendom).
Oa Fees
The listing states that service costs are approximately €150 per month.
Open Viewing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states that the underground parking garage is equipped with a lift that opens onto the courtyard.
Wheelchair Accessible
The ground floor contains a bedroom, toilet, and living area, allowing for single-level living, but there are no specific wheelchair modifications mentioned, and the main bathroom and second bedroom are only accessible via stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions a 'was-/droogopstelling' (washer/dryer setup) in the technical room, confirming that connections are present.
Laundry Room
The 'was-/droogopstelling' is located in a designated 'technische ruimte' (technical/utility room) on the upper floor, effectively serving as a laundry room.
Fibre Internet
The feature list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under amenities.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions 'zonnepanelen' (solar panels) in the features section.
Wall Insulation
The listing states the property is 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated), which inherently includes wall insulation.
Floor Insulation
The listing states it is fully insulated and has underfloor heating on the ground floor, which necessitates floor insulation.
Roof Insulation
The listing states it is fully insulated and features a 'groen plat dak' (green flat roof), which requires roof insulation.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly mentions an 'individuele warmtepomp' (individual heat pump) used for heating.
Home Battery
A home battery system is not mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features several additional energy efficiency measures.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.