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Modern Ground Floor Apartment in the Heart of Arnhem City Center
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Modern Ground Floor Apartment in the Heart of Arnhem City Center

Varkensstraat 48, Arnhem
€285,000
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Key Features

ApartmentType
BEnergy Label
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
58 m²Living Space
Plot Size
1860Build Year
11Days Listed

Upsides

  • The property boasts a prime central location in Arnhem, with the vibrant Korenmarkt and numerous amenities within immediate walking distance.
  • The apartment is fully renovated and move-in ready, featuring modern amenities such as a luxury kitchen with induction cooking and a sleek bathroom with a walk-in shower.
  • It is energy efficient with Energy Label B, fully insulated, and gasless with infrared heating, which contributes to lower running costs and a modern living standard.
  • The ground floor location and accessibility features make it suitable for a wide range of residents, including those with mobility concerns.

Downsides

  • The VvE (Homeowners Association) appears to be inactive or informal, with no KvK registration, annual meetings, reserve fund, or maintenance plan mentioned, which poses a risk for future building maintenance.
  • Parking is not included and consists of paid street parking or public garages, which is common for city centers but adds to monthly expenses.
  • The building has monumental status and is located in a protected cityscape, which may impose strict restrictions on any future alterations to the exterior or possibly interior visible from the outside.
  • With a living area of 58 square meters, the space is compact, which might feel limiting for couples or those planning to expand their household in the near future.

Description

This property presents a unique opportunity to acquire a fully renovated and modern ground floor apartment situated right in the vibrant center of Arnhem. Designed with the first time buyer in mind, the home combines the charm of a historic building with contemporary comfort and efficiency. The location is exceptionally convenient, placing residents within walking distance of a wide array of amenities including trendy cafes, diverse restaurants, and various shops. The famous Korenmarkt, a central hub of social activity in the city, is literally around the corner, offering a dynamic urban lifestyle.

The apartment is part of a building dating back to 1860, which adds a significant layer of character and history to the residence. Despite its age, the interior has been completely updated to meet modern standards. The property is classified as a ground floor apartment, making it easily accessible for everyone, including those with mobility restrictions or the elderly. Being situated on the begane grond (ground floor) eliminates the need for climbing stairs daily, which is a practical feature for many residents.

Upon entering the home, one is immediately struck by the cohesive and stylish finish throughout the space. A key feature of the interior design is the visgraat laminaatvloer (herringbone laminate flooring) that runs through the entire apartment. This type of flooring is not only aesthetically pleasing and timeless but also durable and easy to maintain, making it ideal for a busy lifestyle. The layout is efficient, encompassing an entrance, an open kitchen, a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a separate wasruimte/berging (laundry room/storage).

The kitchen is described as a luxury space, equipped with modern appliances designed for culinary enthusiasts. It features an inductie kookplaat (induction cooktop), which is a highly efficient and safe way to cook, offering precise temperature control and easy cleaning. The open nature of the kitchen allows for a seamless flow into the living area, creating a sociable atmosphere where one can cook and interact with guests or family members without feeling isolated.

The living room provides a comfortable space for relaxation and entertainment. Thanks to the recent renovation, the space feels fresh and ready for immediate occupancy. The natural light combined with the modern flooring creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjacent to the living areas is the bedroom, which serves as a quiet retreat from the bustling city life outside. The presence of a dedicated separate bedroom is a significant advantage over studio apartments, offering privacy and a distinct separation between day and night areas.

The bathroom has been renovated to a high standard, featuring a strakke (sleek) design. It includes a royale inloopdouche (spacious walk-in shower), a toilet, and a wastafel (sink). The walk-in shower is a modern feature that enhances the feeling of space and luxury, providing a comfortable and accessible showering experience. The inclusion of a toilet within the bathroom adds to the convenience of the layout.

A significant aspect of this apartment is its technical sustainability. The property has achieved an Energielabel B, which is a respectable rating for a building from 1860. This has been made possible through a comprehensive renovation that included full isolation (volledig geïsoleerd). The apartment is entirely gasless (gasloos), utilizing infrared heating to keep the space warm. Infrared heating is known for providing a comfortable, even heat and can be more energy efficient than traditional radiators when paired with good insulation. The absence of gas not only reduces the carbon footprint of the home but also eliminates the need for gas connection charges and annual boiler maintenance checks, potentially leading to lower monthly utility costs.

Hot water is provided by a doorstroomboiler (flow-through boiler), which ensures that hot water is available on demand without the need for a large storage tank, saving valuable space. The property is also equipped with both mechanical and natural ventilation systems, ensuring a healthy indoor climate by allowing for the extraction of moist air and the influx of fresh air.

Practical storage needs are met by the inclusion of a wasruimte/berging. This space is essential for housing a washing machine and dryer, as well as storing personal items, keeping the main living areas clutter free. The apartment has a total living area of 58 square meters and a volume of 205 cubic meters, providing a compact yet efficient use of space.

While the building holds monumental status and is located in a protected cityscape (beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht), the interior renovation ensures that modern living standards are met without compromising the external historical integrity of the structure. The roof is a samengesteld dak (composite roof) covered with bitumen and tiles, ensuring the property remains watertight.

For potential buyers, it is important to note the specifics of the Vereniging van Eigenaars (VvE), the homeowners association. The monthly contribution is relatively low at 15.78 euros. However, the checklist indicates that the VvE is not registered in the KvK (Chamber of Commerce), there is no annual meeting mentioned, no periodic contribution seems to be formally established beyond the monthly amount, and there is no reserve fund or maintenance plan present. This suggests an informal or dormant VvE, which is something to consider regarding future maintenance of the building's exterior and shared elements. The building does have opstalverzekering (building insurance), which is a positive factor.

Parking in the city center is managed through a system of paid parking, public parking, garages, and parking permits. Residents will need to rely on these options for vehicle storage. The location offers excellent accessibility to public transport and local amenities, reducing the reliance on a private car for daily errands.

The property is available for per direct beschikbaar (immediate acceptance), meaning the transition to ownership can be quick and smooth. With a asking price of 285.000 euro kosten koper, the price per square meter is approximately 4.914 euro, which reflects the prime location and the move in ready condition of the home. This apartment represents an excellent step onto the property ladder for those seeking a low maintenance, energy efficient home in the center of Arnhem, offering both the excitement of city life and the comfort of a modern, private sanctuary.

Features

Bathroom

Shower

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The listing explicitly mentions 'royale inloopdouche' (luxurious walk-in shower) in the highlights and 'Douche' in the bathroom facilities.

Yes

Bathtub

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The listing describes a 'royale inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) and makes no mention of a bathtub, which would typically be highlighted in a 'luxe' renovation.

No

Ensuite Bathroom

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The layout lists the bedroom and bathroom as separate rooms without specifying ensuite access, suggesting a standard hallway bathroom.

No

Guest Toilet

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The toilet is listed under 'Badkamervoorzieningen' (bathroom facilities), implying it is located inside the bathroom rather than in a separate guest toilet room.

No

Bidet

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There is no mention of a bidet in the text. Bidets are uncommon in Dutch apartments of this size (58 m²).

No

Shared Shower

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The listing is for a private apartment ('benedenwoning') with full ownership ('Volle eigendom'), not a shared facility.

No

Shared Toilet

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The property is a private apartment, so the toilet is not shared.

No

His And Hers Sinks

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The facilities list only 'wastafel' (singular), indicating a single sink.

No

Building General

Corner Property

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No

Exterior

Balcony

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The layout description (entree, keuken, woonkamer, slaapkamer, badkamer, wasruimte) does not list a balcony. The property is a ground floor apartment in the city center.

No

Rear Garden

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No garden is mentioned in the layout or features list. Given the location in the city center (Arnhem), a rear garden is unlikely.

No

Front Garden

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No front garden is mentioned. The property is a ground floor apartment in a protected cityscape.

No

Side Garden

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No side garden is mentioned in the property features.

No

Terrace

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No terrace is listed in the layout or features.

No

Rooftop Terrace

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The property is a ground floor apartment (Benedenwoning), so it cannot have a rooftop terrace.

No

Barbecue Area

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No outdoor space is mentioned to host a barbecue area.

No

Fenced Yard

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No yard is mentioned in the listing.

No

Patio

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No patio is listed in the layout or features.

No

Veranda

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No veranda is mentioned in the description.

No

Guest House

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The property is a 58m² apartment with 1 bedroom. There is no space for a guest house.

No

Waterfront

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Located in the center of Arnhem near the Korenmarkt. No mention of a waterfront location.

No

Kitchen Garden

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No garden is mentioned in the listing.

No

Equestrian Facilities

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City center apartment, no facilities for horses.

No

Small Livestock Facilities

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City center apartment, no facilities for livestock.

No

Private Outdoor Pool

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City center apartment with no outdoor space, a pool is impossible.

No

Private Outdoor Jacuzzi

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No outdoor space is available.

No

Private Tennis Court

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City center apartment, no space for a tennis court.

No

Remarkable Mountain View

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Arnhem is not in a mountainous region; the city center is flat.

0%

Remarkable City View

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The property is in a bustling city center near the Korenmarkt, but it is a ground floor apartment, so the view is likely at street level rather than a panoramic or remarkable city view.

10%

Remarkable Garden View

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No garden is present.

0%

Remarkable Sea View

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Arnhem is inland.

0%

Remarkable Harbour View

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The location is near Korenmarkt, not the harbour.

0%

Remarkable Landmark View

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The building itself is a monument in a protected cityscape near the Korenmarkt, but as a ground floor unit, views of landmarks are likely obstructed by adjacent buildings.

10%

Interior Comfort

Air Conditioning

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Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features or description. It is not a standard feature in Dutch apartments of this size unless specified.

No

Central Heating

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The listing explicitly states the home is 'gasless' and uses 'infrared heating', indicating it does not have standard gas-fired central heating (CV).

No

Fireplace

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No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or highlights. With infrared heating and a small footprint (58m²), it is unlikely.

No

Hardwood Floors

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The listing specifies 'Visgraat laminaatvloer' (herringbone laminate), which is distinct from hardwood.

No

Tiled Floors

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While the bathroom likely has tiles, the listing emphasizes laminate flooring 'through the whole residence' as a key feature.

No

Laminate Flooring

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The listing explicitly states 'Visgraat laminaatvloer door de hele woning' (Herringbone laminate floor throughout the house).

Yes

Carpeted Floors

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The flooring is explicitly described as laminate throughout; no carpet is mentioned.

No

Underfloor Heating

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The heating method is specified as 'infrared heating' (infraroodverwarming), which typically uses panels rather than underfloor systems.

No

Walk In Closet

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Not mentioned in the layout or description. The apartment has only one bedroom in a 58m² space.

No

Home Office

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The layout lists only a living room and bedroom; no dedicated office space is mentioned.

No

Skylight

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No skylights are mentioned in the features or layout.

No

Exposed Beams

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Despite being a 1860 monument, the interior is described as 'modern' and 'sleek' with a laminate floor, suggesting beams are likely covered.

No

Bay Window

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No bay window is mentioned in the layout or highlights.

No

Private Indoor Pool

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It is impossible to fit a private pool in a 58m² apartment.

No

Private Indoor Sauna

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There is no mention of a sauna, and the size of the apartment (58m²) makes it highly unlikely.

No

French Doors

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Not mentioned in the layout or features.

No

Interior Style

Scandinavian

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The listing describes a modern, renovated interior with a 'sleek' bathroom and luxury kitchen, which aligns with Scandinavian minimalism, though not explicitly labeled as such.

30%

Modern

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The listing explicitly uses the word 'modern' and describes luxury amenities, a sleek bathroom, and a fully renovated interior.

95%

Industrial

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While the building dates back to 1860, the interior is described as 'sleek' and 'modern' with laminate floors, lacking typical industrial features like exposed brick or concrete.

10%

Mediterranean

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There are no architectural features or descriptions (e.g., terracotta, arches, warm colors) suggesting a Mediterranean style.

0%

Classic

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The building is a monument from 1860, offering a classic exterior shell, though the interior has been modernized.

40%

Exterior Style

Traditional Historic

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The listing explicitly states the building is from 1860, is a monumental building (monumentaal pand), and located in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht).

100%

Early 20th Century

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The building year is 1860, which is the 19th century.

0%

Post War Functional

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The building was constructed in 1860, long before World War II.

0%

Modernist

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Although the interior is fully renovated and modern, the building itself is a historic monument from 1860, so the architectural style is not modernist.

0%

Newly Build

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The listing classifies the property as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) with a construction year of 1860.

0%

Kitchen

Open Plan Kitchen

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The layout section explicitly lists 'open keuken' (open kitchen).

Yes

Pantry

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The specific room list in the layout (entree, open keuken, woonkamer, slaapkamer, badkamer, wasruimte/berging) does not include a pantry.

No

Stove

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The listing highlights an 'inductie kookplaat' (induction cooktop), which is a type of stove.

Yes

Induction Stove

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The text explicitly states 'Luxe keuken met inductie kookplaat'.

Yes

Build In Coffee Maker

zai:glm-4.7(80%)

Not mentioned in the description; such a specific luxury feature would typically be highlighted if present.

No

Boiling Water Tap

zai:glm-4.7(80%)

Not mentioned; this is a specific feature usually listed in the highlights or kitchen description.

No

Shared Kitchen

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The property is a 'benedenwoning' (ground floor apartment) with 'volle eigendom' (full ownership), not a shared living space.

No

Design Kitchen

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Described as a 'Luxe keuken' and 'modern', indicating a design focus.

75%

New Kitchen

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The property is described as 'volledig gerenoveerd' (fully renovated) and 'instapklaar'.

85%

Parking & Storage

Parking

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The listing mentions several types of parking availability: paid parking, public parking, parking garage, and parking permits.

Yes

Storage Room

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The layout explicitly lists 'wasruimte/berging' (laundry room/storage).

Yes

Garage

zai:glm-4.7(90%)

The mention of 'parkeergarage' likely refers to a general facility or nearby option rather than a private garage for this specific ground floor apartment, especially given the 'paid parking' and 'permit' context.

No

Automatic Garage Door

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No garage is present at the property.

No

Double Garage

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No garage is present at the property.

No

Attic

zai:glm-4.7(90%)

The property is a ground floor apartment with '1 woonlaag' (1 living layer), and no attic is mentioned.

No

Cellar

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No cellar is mentioned in the listing.

No

Covered Parking

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While 'parkeergarage' is listed as a general parking type in the area, the listing does not provide a specific covered spot for the unit.

No

Underground Parking

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Not mentioned, and unlikely for a protected 1860 city center ground floor apartment.

No

Ev Charging

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EV charging is not mentioned in the features list.

No

Workshop

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No workshop is mentioned in the listing.

No

Shed

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No shed is mentioned in the listing.

No

Street Parking Free

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The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).

No

Street Parking Permit

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The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).

Yes

Parkspot Rent Price Month

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No private parking spot is offered for rent with the listing.

No

Parkspot Sale Price

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No private parking spot is included in the sale.

No

Rules

Owners Association

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The listing mentions a monthly VvE contribution ('Bijdrage VvE € 15,78 per maand'), implying the existence of an owners association, despite the checklist indicating negative or missing formal details.

Yes

Leasehold

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The cadastral data explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.

No

Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered

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The 'VvE checklist' explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'.

No

Oa Annual Meeting

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The 'VvE checklist' explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'.

No

Oa Fees

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The features section explicitly lists 'Bijdrage VvE € 15,78 per maand'.

Yes

Oa Reserve Fund

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The 'VvE checklist' explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.

No

Oa Maintenance Plan

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The 'VvE checklist' explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.

No

Oa Buildings Insurance

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The 'VvE checklist' explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.

Yes

Other Rules

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The property is listed as 'Beschermd stads- of dorpsgezicht en monumentaal pand' (Protected cityscape and monumental building), which subjects it to specific conservation and renovation rules.

Yes

Safety & Accessibility

Elevator

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The property is a 'Benedenwoning' (ground floor apartment) located on the 'begane grond', making an elevator unnecessary. Additionally, the building is a monumental structure from 1860.

No

Intercom

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As a ground floor apartment, it likely has a private entrance, which reduces the likelihood of an intercom system. It is not mentioned in the features.

No

Alarm System

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No alarm system is mentioned in the listing description or feature list.

No

Security Cameras

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No security cameras are mentioned in the listing.

No

Private Entrance

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The listing specifies the property as a 'Benedenwoning' (ground floor apartment), which typically implies a private street entrance.

Yes

Automatic Gate

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The parking situation is described as public/paid ('Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren'), with no mention of a gate.

No

Video Door Phone

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No video door phone is listed in the property features.

No

Smoke Detectors

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Smoke detectors are not explicitly mentioned in the listing text or features, despite being a legal requirement.

No

Security Door Window Hardware

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No special security hardware is mentioned. The property is a monumental building, which may restrict the installation of modern security hardware.

No

Gated Community

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The property is located in the city center ('midden in Arnhem') near the Korenmarkt and has public parking, indicating it is not a gated community.

No

Wheelchair Accessible

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The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for people with disabilities and elderly) and it is a ground floor apartment.

95%

Utilities & Technical

Washing Machine Connections

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The layout includes a dedicated 'wasruimte' (laundry room). In a fully renovated property, this implies connections are present.

Yes

Laundry Room

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The layout explicitly lists 'wasruimte/berging' (laundry room/storage).

Yes

Ventilation System

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The features list explicitly states 'Mechanische ventilatie en natuurlijke ventilatie' (Mechanical and natural ventilation).

Yes

Energy Efficiency

Solar Panels

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The listing mentions no solar panels, nor is there any reference to electricity generation features. Agents typically highlight solar panels if present.

No

Wall Insulation

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The features list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd', which in Dutch real estate terminology covers wall, floor, and roof insulation.

Yes

Floor Insulation

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The features list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd', covering floor insulation.

Yes

Roof Insulation

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The features list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd', covering roof insulation.

Yes

Heat Pump

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The listing specifies 'infraroodverwarming' (infrared heating) as the heating source. It does not mention a heat pump. While they can coexist, the specific mention of infrared suggests it is the primary heating method.

No

Home Battery

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There is no mention of a home battery in the description or features.

No

Other Energy Efficiency Measures

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The property is fully insulated (walls, floor, roof) and has achieved Energy Label B. It is a gasless home using infrared heating. Hot water is provided by an on-demand flow-through boiler.

Yes

Location

History

No history available for this listing.