Spacious 12th floor apartment with stunning views in Utrecht
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment is located on the 12th floor, offering a stunning panoramic view over the city and a unique sense of light and space.
- It features a large 36 square meter living room and a generous 10 square meter southwest-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun.
- The property is part of an active Owners Association with concrete plans for further sustainability, including new HR++ windows and facade insulation, which adds to future comfort and value.
Downsides
- The monthly VvE contribution is 329 euros, which is relatively high, although it includes a reserve for upcoming sustainability work.
- Parking in the area is subject to a fee, although it is free after 14:00 hours.
- The building dates from 1968, which implies older construction standards even though renovations and improvements are planned.
Description
This spacious and well-maintained three-room apartment is located on the twelfth floor, offering a unique living experience with the city at your feet and a view that surprises anew every day. The high position, combined with large window sections and a favorable sun orientation, creates a special feeling of light, space, and freedom throughout the home. With a living area of approximately 86 square meters, the residence provides ample living space. The generous living room, the wide southwest-facing balcony, and two spacious bedrooms make this apartment a perfect combination of comfort, location, and living pleasure.
The apartment features a total living area of around 86 square meters. At the heart of the home is a generous living room measuring 36 square meters. This space is flooded with natural light thanks to large windows spanning almost the full width of the room, offering a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Connected to the living area is a modern open kitchen installed in 2021. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooktop, dishwasher, combi-oven, and a fridge-freezer combination. The size of the living room allows for various layout options, easily accommodating a large seating area as well as a substantial dining table. From the living room, one has direct access to the balcony.
The balcony is a significant feature of this property. It spans almost the entire width of the apartment and faces southwest. This orientation allows residents to enjoy the sun from the afternoon well into the evening. With an area of approximately 10 square meters, it provides plenty of room for outdoor furniture and is an ideal spot for relaxation.
The accommodation includes two comfortable bedrooms. The main bedroom is spacious, measuring 17 square meters, offering ample room for a large bed and extensive wardrobe space. The second bedroom measures 12 square meters and is versatile in its use, suitable as a guest room, a home office, or a bedroom. The modern bathroom is fitted with a spacious walk-in shower and a stylish vanity unit. Additionally, there is a separate toilet room with a small sink. For practical convenience, there is a separate internal utility room where the washing machine can be placed, which also serves as extra storage space.
One of the notable aspects of this apartment is its sustainability and modern conveniences. The property is fully gasless. Heating is provided via district heating, which results in low monthly heating costs of approximately 70 euros. Hot water is supplied through a private electric boiler. The property has an energy label C. The active Owners Association has established plans to further sustainability the complex. These plans include replacing window frames and windows with HR++ glass and applying facade insulation. These measures are designed to increase living comfort and prepare the building for the future. The monthly service costs are 329 euros, which includes a contribution for these sustainability plans.
The apartment is part of a portiekflat built in 1968. Access to the building is through a representative closed entrance with a video intercom system and a lift. The apartment is located on the 12th floor. In addition to the living space, there is a private storage room of approximately 6 square meters on the ground floor. Parking in the area is paid, though it is free from 14:00 hours onwards. The delivery of the apartment can take place on short notice.
The location of this property is excellent, situated on the edge of Transwijk and within a short distance of the historic inner city of Utrecht. Residents can enjoy the peace of a residential neighborhood while having all amenities within easy reach. Within a few minutes by bike, one can reach Utrecht Central Station or the pleasant city center. For daily groceries, a large shopping center with multiple supermarkets and various specialty shops is within walking distance. The immediate vicinity also offers sports facilities, a tennis club, and various dining establishments.
For those who prefer to relax in greenery, Park Oog in Al is a short distance away. This park offers ample opportunities for walking, sports, or enjoying a lunch or dinner on a terrace. Thanks to the favorable location, the A2 and A12 highways are also easily accessible. In summary, this is a location where one benefits from the tranquility of a residential area and all the advantages of the city within hand's reach. The specific cadastral designation is UTRECHT S 1958, and the ownership situation is full ownership.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing specifically mentions a walk-in shower ('inloopdouche') but makes no mention of a bathtub. In Dutch real estate listings, the specific mention of a shower usually implies the absence of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states that all rooms are reached via a central hall ('Via de ruime hal bereik je alle vertrekken'), indicating the bathroom is not ensuite (directly accessible from a bedroom).
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet) and describes a 'separate toiletruimte' (separate toilet room) distinct from the bathroom.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment ('Volle eigendom'), so the facilities are not shared.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment, so the toilet is not shared.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'brede balkon op het zuidwesten' (wide balcony on the southwest) covering the full width of the apartment.
Rear Garden
The property is a 12th-floor apartment; a rear garden is not possible.
Front Garden
The property is a 12th-floor apartment; a front garden is not possible.
Side Garden
The property is a 12th-floor apartment; a side garden is not possible.
Terrace
The listing describes a balcony ('balkon') rather than a ground-level terrace or roof terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is on the 12th floor and has a balcony, but there is no mention of a private rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No dedicated barbecue area is mentioned, although the balcony might allow for it.
Fenced Yard
The property is a 12th-floor apartment; it does not have a yard.
Patio
The property is a 12th-floor apartment with a balcony, not a ground-level patio.
Veranda
The listing does not mention a veranda.
Guest House
The property is a single apartment; no guest house is present.
Waterfront
The listing mentions being near 'Park Oog in Al' and the city, but does not specifically highlight a waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
The property is a 12th-floor apartment; a kitchen garden is not present.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
The listing does not mention a private pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
The listing does not mention a private jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
The listing does not mention a private tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
Utrecht is located in a flat region; mountain views are non-existent.
Remarkable City View
The listing highlights an 'indrukwekkend uitzicht over Utrecht' (impressive view over Utrecht) and 'de stad aan je voeten' (the city at your feet) from the 12th floor.
Remarkable Garden View
While near a park, the listing primarily emphasizes the city view and the urban location.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is inland; sea views are impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
The listing focuses on city and park views; no harbour is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is over the city of Utrecht, which may include landmarks, but the text does not specify them.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing. The cooling strategy appears to rely on the high elevation, large windows, and the southwest balcony.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming via blokverwarming' (Heating via block heating), which is a type of central heating system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the detailed description or feature list.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is provided via block heating, which typically uses radiators in apartments of this age. Underfloor heating is not listed as a feature.
Walk In Closet
The description mentions space for 'uitgebreide kastruimte' (extensive cupboard space) in the master bedroom, but does not explicitly mention a walk-in closet (inloopkast).
Home Office
The listing explicitly states that the second bedroom is 'uitstekend geschikt als... werkkamer' (excellent as a work room/home office).
Skylight
The listing mentions large windows ('grote raampartijen') but does not mention any skylights.
Exposed Beams
The description of a 'good finished' and 'maintained' apartment with a modern bathroom does not suggest the presence of exposed beams.
Bay Window
The listing describes windows over the full width of the room, but does not mention a specific bay window structure.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a private indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a private indoor sauna.
Ornamental Plasterwork
This is a 1968 apartment with a modern interior; ornamental plasterwork is highly unlikely and not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing emphasizes light, open space, and a modern kitchen, which aligns with Scandinavian design principles, but specific decor or material details (like light wood floors) are not mentioned to confirm the style.
Modern
The apartment features a modern open kitchen (2021), a modern bathroom, is gasless, and has an open layout, strongly indicating a modern style.
Industrial
The building is a 1960s portiekflat, but the interior description focuses on being 'well-finished' and 'maintained' without mentioning raw industrial elements like exposed pipes or concrete.
Mediterranean
There are no descriptions of terracotta tiles, arches, or other Mediterranean architectural elements.
Classic
The building dates back to 1968, which is a modernist era, and the interior has been renovated. It lacks the period details typically associated with a 'classic' style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1968, which is not considered a traditional or historic architectural period.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1968, placing it well after the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building is a 'Portiekflat' (gallery flat) built in 1968, which is a classic example of post-war functionalist architecture.
Modernist
While dating from the late modernist period, the specific 'Portiekflat' style aligns more closely with post-war functionalism than high-style modernism.
Newly Build
The listing states 'Bouwjaar 1968', indicating it is existing construction, not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the list of kitchen appliances.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven' (combi oven) in the list of kitchen appliances.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi-oven', which typically functions as both an oven and a microwave.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
The listing mentions a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'Moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen).
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which is a type of stove.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
The kitchen appliances are listed, and a built-in coffee maker is not mentioned. It is likely not present.
Boiling Water Tap
The kitchen features are listed, and a boiling water tap is not mentioned. It is likely not present.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing does not mention a downdraft extractor, which is a specific feature that would typically be highlighted.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment for sale, not a shared housing unit.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern and new (2021), suggesting a stylish design, but 'design' is subjective and not explicitly claimed.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen is from 2021, which is recent.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing indicates paid street parking and parking permits are available, but there is no mention of a private parking spot or garage associated with the apartment.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions an external storage room of approximately 6m² on the ground floor and a practical indoor storage room.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned.
Attic
The property is a 12th-floor apartment in a flat building, and no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
The storage is located on the ground floor, not in a cellar.
Covered Parking
Only street parking is described; no covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
Only street parking is described; no underground parking is mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The listing specifies 'inpandig' (indoor) for storage, which indicates a storage room rather than a separate shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing states that street parking is free starting from 14:00.
Street Parking Permit
The listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under parking facilities.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no private parking spot associated with the property.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot associated with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an 'Actieve VvE' (Active Owners Association).
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), indicating it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features section explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The features section explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja' (Annual meeting Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Servicekosten € 329,- per maand' and 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja (€ 329,00 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The features section explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja' (Reserve fund present Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The features section explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja' (Maintenance plan Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features section explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja' (Buildings insurance Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'lift' in the 'Begane grond' section of the Indeling.
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'videofooninstallatie' (video intercom) at the entrance.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system is made in the listing text.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the listing.
Private Entrance
The apartment is on the 12th floor and is accessed via a shared main entrance, so it does not have a private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing does not describe an automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
The text explicitly states there is a 'videofooninstallatie' (video door phone).
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
There is no mention of special security hardware for doors or windows.
Gated Community
The property is a 'portiekflat' (apartment block) with a standard entrance, not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The presence of a 'lift' provides accessibility to the 12th floor, but the listing does not mention other specific accessibility features like ramp access or adapted bathroom facilities.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states there is a 'praktische inpandige berging met wasmachineaansluiting' (practical indoor storage with washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
The listing describes a 'praktische aparte ruimte voor wasmachine en extra opslag' (practical separate space for washing machine and extra storage), which functions as a laundry room.
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features, automation, or smart thermostats in the listing.
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard features in this type of apartment and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing mentions the property is fully gasless and has sustainability plans, but makes no mention of solar panels in the description or feature list.
Double Glazing
The 'Features' section explicitly lists 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas' (Double glazing). The description also mentions future plans to replace windows with HR++, implying the current state is double glazing.
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing. The sustainability plans mention upgrading to 'HR++' (which is a type of double glazing), not triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies heating is provided by 'blokverwarming' (district heating) and hot water via an 'elektrische boiler' (electric boiler). No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The apartment is fully gasless and features an induction cooktop. Heating is provided by an efficient district heating system (blokverwarming). The Owners Association (VvE) has established sustainability plans to install new window frames, HR++ glass, and facade insulation (gevelisolatie) to further improve energy efficiency.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.